Item B5BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January 26, 2009 Division: Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes_ No X Department: Planning & Environmental Resources
Staff Contact Person: Mitchell N. Harvey, A1CP, Comprehensive Planning Manager
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
A public hearing to consider transmittal of a resolution to the DCA, proposing an
ordinance amending the Potable Water Element and the Intergovernmental Coordination
Element of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, creating Policy 701.1.6,
Policy 701.1.7, Policy 1301.1.15, and 1301.1.16 regarding water supply concurrency and
adopting a i 0-year Water Supply Plan.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing in Marathon on December 16, 2008 and based
on the facts presented at the meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Policy Document amendment to the Board of County Commissioners.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT COMMISSION ACTION: N,A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
TOTAL COST: NIA BUDGETED: Yes No NIA
COST TO COUNTY: NA SOURCE OF FUNDS: NIA
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No N/A AMOUNT PER MONTH: N.'A Year
APPROVED BY: County Attorney OMB i Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included X . Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
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2 MEMORANDUM
3 MONROE COUNTY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
4 We strive to be caring, professional and fair
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6 To: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
7
8 Through: Andrew O. Trivette, Director of Growth Management
9 Townsley Schwab, Acting Director of Planning & Environmental Resources
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11 From: Mitchell N. Harvey, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Manager
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13 Date: January 9, 2009
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15 Subject: 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
16
17 Meeting: January 26, 2009
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19 1 REQUEST
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21 The Growth Management Division is requesting to amend the Monroe County Year 2010
22 Comprehensive Plan to adopt a 10-yeas Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, in accordance
23 with Section 163.3177(6)(C) of the Florida Statues requires that Infrastructure Element of the
24 Comprehensive PIan incorporate a 10-Year Water Supply PIan that identifies alternative
25 water supply projects, traditional water supply projects, conservation and reuse to meet
26 identified water needs. The Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive PIan is proposed to
27 be amended to include the following:
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29 3.7 Potable Water
30
31 Policy 701.1.6
32 Monroe County shall implement a concurrency management system that is consistent with
33 the South Florida Water Management District Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan
34 and Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20-year Water System Capital Improvement Master
35 PIan.
36
37 Policy 701.1.7
38 Monroe County shall prepare and maintain a 10-year Water Supply Work Plan that identifies
39 alternative water supply projects, traditional water supply projects, conservation, and reuse
40 necessary to meet the Monroe County Unincorporated Area water supply needs, consistent
41 with the South Florida Water Management District Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply
42 Plan and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20-year Water System Capital Improvement
43 Master PIan.
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2 Policy 701.1.8
3 Monroe Count shall update the 10-year Water Supply Work Plan every 5 years or within 18
4 months after the governing board of the South Florida Water Management District approves
5 an updated regional water supply plan.
6
7 3.13 Intergovernmental Coordination
8
9 Policy 1301.1.15
10 Monroe County shall consult with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to confirm the
11 availability of water supply prior to the issuance of a building permit.
12
13 Policy 1301.1.16
14 Monroe County shall initiate an interlocal agreement with the Florida Keys Aqueduct
15 Authority (FKAA) to establish a mechanism whereby the FKAA and the County identify the
16 availability of water supply needed to serve existing and new development within the
17 Unincorporated Area, monitor the utilization of the water supply, and implement such
18 alternative water supply projects, traditional water supply projects, conservation projects, and
19 reuse necessary to meet Monroe County's water supply needs.
20
21 II PROCESS
22
23 Amendments to the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan may be
24 proposed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the Planning Commission or the
25 Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall review and process amendments and
26 pass them on to the Development Review Committee and the Planning Commission for
27 recommendation and final approval by the BOCC.
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29 The Planning Commission and the BOCC shall each hold at least one public hearing on a
30 proposed amendment. The Planning Commission shall review the amendment, the reports
31 and recommendations of the Department of Planning & Environmental Resources and the
32 Development Review Committee, and the testimony given at the public hearing, and shall
33 submit its recommendations and findings to the BOCC. The BOCC shall consider the staff
34 report, recommendation, and testimony given at the public hearings and may either deny the
35 application or adopt or not adopt a resolution transmitting the proposed amendment to the
36 DCA. Amendments are then reviewed by the Florida Department of Community Affairs and
37 returned to the County with objections, rejections and comments to be considered prior to
38 adoption of the ordinance. Then, an adoption hearing is scheduled for the BOCC.
39
40 III RELEVANT PRIOR COUNTY ACTIONS
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42 November 18, 2008, BOCC Approval of the annual Capital Improvement Element Update.
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I IV REVIEW OF APPLICATION
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3 A. Consistency of the proposed amendment with the provisions and intent of the Monroe
4 County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan:
5 The proposed amendment will support and enhance the level of service standards
6 identified within the Potable Water Element and ensure the availability of water supply as
7 identified within the Capital Improvements Element and the Intergovernmental
8 Coordination Element.
9
10 B. Consistency of the proposed amendment with the provisions and intent of Chapter 9.5 of
11 the Monroe County, Land Development Regulations:
12
13 The proposed amendment does not require an amendment to the Land Development
14 Regulations.
15
16 C. Consistency with the Principles for Guiding Development in the Florida Keys Area of
17 Critical State Concern:
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19 All land development regulations enacted, amended or rescinded within an area of critical
20 state concern must be consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development, Section
21 380.0552(7), Florida Statutes. The proposed GOP amendment promotes and furthers the
22 following Principles in Section 380.0552(7):
23
24 L To strengthen local government capabilities for managing land use and
25 development so that local government is able to achieve these
26 objectives without the continuation of the area of critical state concern
27 designation.
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29 The proposed amendments and 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Plan
30 will insure the availability of water supply concurrent with the issuance
31 of a building permit. The amendments identify the Florida Keys
32 Aqueduct Authority as the sole source provider of water supply in
33 Monroe County. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's 20-Year
34 Capital Improvement Master Plan is incorporated by reference into the
35 Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
36
37 ii. To protect shoreline and marine resources including mangroves, coral
38 reef formations, seagrass beds, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and their
39 habitat.
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41 No impact to marine resources is anticipated.
42
43 iii. To ensure the maximum well-being of the Florida Keys and its citizens
44 through sound economic development.
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I Centralized water supply is an essential component of residential and
2 nonresidential development. The proposed amendments will insure the
3 availability of water supply concurrent with the issuance of a building
4 permit..
5 iv. To limit the adverse impacts of development on the quality of water
6 throughout the Florida Keys.
7
8 The provision of centralized water supply will insure the provision of
9 clean and available water to both residential and non-residential land
10 uses.
11
12 V. To protect the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and amortized life
13 of existing and proposed major public investments, including sewage
14 collection and disposal facilities.
15
16 The proposed amendments identify the Florida Keys Aqueduct
17 Authority (FKAA) as the sole source provider of water supply facilities
18 within the Monroe County. The FKAA is the entity responsible for the
19 provision of supply, distribution, financing, and rate setting for potable
20 water. By incorporating the FKAA 20-year Capital Improvements
21 Master Plan into the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan and
22 developing a process for insuring the availability of water concurrent
23 with the issuance of a building permit, the exiting and projected water
24 supply needs of Monroe County will be provided.
25
26 vi. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the
27 Florida Keys and maintain the Florida Keys as a unique Florida
28 Resource.
29
30 The provision of adequate water supply promotes a healthy and
31 productive environment for Monroe County's residents and visitors.
32 The County's economic growth is dependent upon the availability of
33 water. The maintenance of water pressure is also necessary for fire
34 projection. Water conservation, reuse, and reverse osmosis systems all
35 contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle that
36 makes the Florida Keys a unique place to live and visit.
37
38 D. Impact on Community Character:
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40 The proposed amendment will allow the continued availability of water supply for
41 existing and projected residents, visitors, and businesses.
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I V FINDINGS OF FACT
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3 1. Section 163.3180(2)(a). F.S. requires local govemments to consult with water suppliers to
4 ensure that adequate water supplies will be in place and available to serve new development no
5 later that when the local government issues a certificate of occupancy. Local Governments
6 should update their comprehensive plans and land development regulations to address this
7 concurrency requirement.
8
9 2. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has updated its Lower East Coast
10 Water Supply Plan, which identifies areas where water supply shortages are projected to occur
11 within the next 20 years.
12
13 3. The service provider for potable water in Monroe County is the Florida Keys Aqueduct
14 Authority (FKAA). The FKAA prepared a 20-year Water System Capital Improvement Master
15 Plan in December, 2006 that is consistent with the South Florida Water Management District
16 (SFWMD) Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan.
17
18 4. Pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S., local governments that are subject to a regional
19 water supply plan must adopt a 10-year water supply facilities plan in their comprehensive plans.
20
21 5. Monroe County is to prepare a 10-year Water Supply Work Plan and update its comprehensive
22 plan. This update is exempt from the twice per year comprehensive plan amendment process.
23
24 6. The Potable Water Element and Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the Monroe
25 County 2010 Comprehensive Plan presently includes goals, objectives and policies that identify
26 the roles and responsibilities for coordination with FKAA as the service provider for water
27 supply within Monroe County.
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29 7. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with other elements of the Comprehensive
30 Plan.
31
32 8. On December 15, 2008 the Monroe County Development Review Committee held a public
33 meeting on the proposed ordinance, and in due consideration of public and staff comments,
34 recommended forwarding the proposal to the Monroe County Planning Commission.
35
36 VI CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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38 1. The proposed amendment will support and enhance the existing or future land use
39 character of Monroe County.
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41 2. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Monroe County
42 Comprehensive Plan.
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44 3. The proposed amendment will allow a more comprehensive implementation of a
45 centralized water supply system throughout the unincorporated area of Monroe County..
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I VII RECOMMENDATION
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3 Staff recommends approval to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
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S VIII ATTACHMENTS
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7 1. Monroe County 10-Year Water Supply Plan
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BOCC TRANSMITTAL RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. -2009
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TRANSMITTING TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MONROE
COUNTY YEAR 2010 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, AMENDING THE POTABLE WATER
ELEMENT AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT, CREATING
POLICIES 701.1.6, 701.1.7, 1301.1.15, 1301.1.16,
AND ADOPTING A 10-YEAR WATER SUPPLY
PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held a public
hearing for the purpose of considering the transmittal to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs for review and comment of a proposed amendment to the Monroe
County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, creating Policies 701.1.6, 701.1.7, 1301.1.16,
and 1301.1.17 of the Policy Document regarding water supply concurrency and adopting
a 10-Year Water Supply Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission and the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners support the requested polcy changes;
NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to transmit the ordinance for adoption of
the proposed amendment.
Section 2: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby transmit the proposed
amendment as part of the first (l') set of comprehensive plan amendments for 2009 to
the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review and comment in accordance
with the provisions of F. S. Sec. 163.3184; and
Section 3. The Monroe County staff is given authority to prepare and submit the
required transmittal letter and supporting documents for the proposed amendment in
accordance with the requirements of 9J-11.006 of the Florida Administrative Code; and
Section 4. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Director of Planning.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a special meeting held on the 2$`h day of January A.D., 2009.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner Kim Wigington
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mayor George Neugent
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
BOCC ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. -2009
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE MONROE COUNTY 2010
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE SECTIONS OF
THE POTABLE WATER ELEMENT AND THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
ELEMENT REGARDING WATER SUPPLY
CONCURRENCY, ADOPTING A 10-YEAR WATER
SUPPLY PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing on
January 22, 2009 for the purposes of considering the transmittal to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, for review and comment, a proposed amendment to the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of
law:
1. Section 163.3180(2)(a). F.S. requires local governments to consult with water suppliers
to ensure that adequate water supplies will be in place and available to serve new
development no later that when the local government issues a certificate of occupancy.
Local Governments should update their comprehensive plans and land development
regulations to address this concurrency requirement.
2. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has updated its Lower East
Coast Water Supply Plan, which identifies areas where water supply shortages are
projected to occur within the next 20 years.
3. The service provider for potable water in Monroe County is the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority (FKAA). The FKAA prepared a 20-year Water System Capital Improvement
Master Plan in December, 2006 that is consistent with the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD) Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan.
4. Pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S., local governments that are subject to a
regional water supply plan must adopt a 10-year water supply facilities plan in their
comprehensive plans.
5. Monroe County is to prepare a 10-year Water Supply Work Plan and update its
comprehensive plan. This update is exempt from the twice per year comprehensive plan
amendment process.
6. The Potable Water Element and Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the
Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan presently includes goals, objectives and
policies that identify the roles and responsibilities for coordination with FKAA as the
service provider for water supply within Monroe County.
7. On December 16, 2008 the Monroe County Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the proposed ordinance, and in due consideration of public comment and
debate, recommended passing a resolution to the Board of County Commissioners
approving the adoption of an ordinance to amend the Monroe County Comprehensive
Plan Potable Water and Intergovernmental Coordination Elements citing the FKAA 20-
year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan as Monroe County's 10-Year
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan.
8. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with other elements of the
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
(Amendments are presented in Wig# to indicate deletions and underline to indicate
additions to text. All other words, characters, and language of this subsection remain un-
amended.]
Section 1. The Potable Water Element is amended as follows:
Policy 701.1.6
Monroe. County shall implement a concurrency management system that is consistent
with the South Florida Water Management District Lower East Coast Regional Water
Supply Plan and Florida Keys queduct Authority 20-year Water System Capital
Improvement Master Plan.
Policv 701.1.7
Monroe County shall prepare and maintain a 10- ear Water SLipiply Work Plan that
identifies alternative water supply projects, traditional water supply projects,
conservation, and reuse necessary to meet the Monroe County Unincorporated Area
water sLipply needs consistent with the South Florida Water Management District Lower
East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20-
year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan.
Policy 701.1.8
Monroe Count shall update the 10-year Water Supply Work Plan every 5 years or within
18 months. after the governing -board of the South Florida Water Management District
approves an updated regional water supply plan.
Section 2. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element is amended as follows:
Policy 1301.1.15
Monroe Co= shhalI consult with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to confirm the
availability of water soply rior to the issuance of a building rmit.
Policy 1301.1.16
Monroe County shall initiate an interlocal agreement with the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority(FKAA) to establish a mechanism whereby, the FKAA and the Coot.Cooty identify
the availability of water supply needed to serve existing and new development within the
Unincorporated Area, monitor the utilization of the water supply, and implement such
alternative water supply rojects traditional water sLipply projects,conservation projects,
and reuse necessga to meet Monroe Count 's water soply needs.
Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change, or provision of this
ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such validity.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be transmitted to the Planning Department to the Department
of Community Affairs pursuant to Chapter 163 and 380, Florida Statutes.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of the State of Florida
but shall not become effective until a notice is issued by the Department of Community Affairs
or Administrative Commission finding the amendment in compliance with Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a special meeting held on the 260' day of January A.D., 2009.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner Kim Wigington
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
I I -VA
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
Mayor George Neugent
MO' ROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPR ED A FORM
Dal
90-Year Monroe County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
10-YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK
PLAN
Prepared By:
Monroe County Growth Management Department
November 25, 2008
10-Year Monroe County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Statutory History
1.2 Statutory Requirements
2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Overview
2.2 Relevant Regional Issues
3.0 DATA AND ANALYSIS
3.1 Population Information
3.2 Maps of Current and Future Areas Served
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard
3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand Projections by Each Local
Government Utility
3.6 Water Supply Provided by Local Government
3.6 Water Supply Provided by Other Entities
3.7 Conservation
3.7.1 Countywide Issues
3.7.2 Local Government Specific Actions, Programs, Regulations, or
Opportunities
3.7.3 Identify any Local Financial Responsibilities as Detailed in the CIE or
CIS
3.8 Reuse
3.8.1 Regional and Countywide Issues
3.8.2 Local Government Specific Actions, Programs, Regulations, or
Opportunities
3.8.3 Identify any Local Financial Responsibilities as Detailed in the CIE or
CIS
4.0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
4.1 Work Plan Projects
4.2 Capital Improvements Element/Schedule
5.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
6.0 REFERENCES
6.1 Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement
Master Plan, December 2006
6.2 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan 2005-2006 Update
90--Year Monroe County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
6.3 FKAA Projected 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Monroe County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) is to
identify and plan for the water supply sources and facilities needed to serve existing and
new development within the local government's jurisdiction. Chapter 163, Part II, F.S.,
requires local governments to prepare and adopt Work Plans into their comprehensive
plans within 18 months after the water management district approves a regional water
supply plan or its update. The Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update was
approved by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) on February 15,
2007.
Residents of Monroe County obtain their water directly from the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority (FKAA), which is responsible for ensuring that enough capacity is available for
existing and future customers.
The Monroe County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) will reference the
initiatives already identified in FKAA's 20-year Water System Capital Improvement
Master Plan. According to state guidelines, the Work Plan and associated
comprehensive plan amendments must address the development of traditional and
altemative water supplies, bulk sales agreements and conservation and reuse programs
that are necessary to serve existing and new development for at least a 10-year
planning period. The Monroe County Work Plan will have the same planning time
schedule as FKAA's 20-year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan.
The County's Work Plan is divided into six sections:
Section 1 — Introduction
Section 2 — Background Information
Section 3 — Data and Analysis
Section 4 — Work Plan Projects/Capital Improvement Element/Schedule
Section 5 — Goals, Objectives, Policies
Section 6 — Appendices
1.1 Statutory History
The Florida Legislature has enacted bills in the 2002, 2004, and 2005 sessions to
address the state's water supply needs. These bills, particularly Senate Bills 360 and
444 (2005 legislative session), significantly changed Chapter 163 and 373 Florida
Statutes (F.S.) by strengthening the statutory links between the regional water supply
plans prepared by the water management districts and the comprehensive plans
prepared by local governments. In addition, these bills established the basis for
improving coordination between local land use planning and water supply planning.
1.2 Statutory Requirements
Each local government must comply with the following requirements:
1. Coordinate appropriate aspects of its comprehensive plan with the appropriate
water management district's regional water supply plan, [163.3177(4)(a), F.S.]
2. Ensure that its future land use plan is based upon availability of adequate water
supplies and public facilities and services [s.163.3177(6)(a), F.S., effective July
1, 2005). Data and analysis demonstrating that adequate water supplies and
associated public facilities will be available to meet projected growth demands
must accompany all proposed Future Land Use Map amendments submitted to
the Department for review. The submitted package must also include an
amendment to the Capital Improvements Element, if necessary, to demonstrate
that adequate public facilities will be available to serve the proposed Future Land
Use Map modification.
3. Ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities area available to serve new
development no later than the date on which the local government anticipates
issuing a certificate of occupancy and consult with the applicable water supplier
prior to approving a building permit, to determine whether adequate water
supplies will be available to serve the development by the anticipated issuance
date of the certificate of occupancy [s.163.3180 (2)(a), F.S., effective July 1,
2005]. This "water supply concurrency" is now in effect, and local governments
should be complying with the requirement for all new development proposals. In
addition, local governments should update their comprehensive plans and land
development regulations as soon as possible to address these statutory
requirements. The latest point at which the comprehensive plan must be revised
to reflect the concurrency requirements is at the time the local government
adopts plan amendments to implement the recommendations of the Evaluation
and Appraisal Report (EAR).
4. For local governments subject to a regional water supply plan, revise the General
Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater
Aquifer Recharge Element (the "Infrastructure Element"), within 18 months after
the water management district approves an updated regional water supply plan,
to:
a. Identify and incorporate the alternative water supply project(s) selected by
the local government from projects identified in the updated regional water
supply plan, or the alternative project proposed by the local government
under s. 373.0361(7), F.S. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.];
b. Identify the traditional and alternative water supply projects, bulk sales
agreements, and the conservation and reuse programs necessary to meet
current and future water use demands within the local government's
jurisdiction [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]; and
c. Include a water supply facilities work plan for at least a 10-year planning
period for constructing the public, private, and regional water supply
facilities identified in the element as necessary to serve existing and new
development. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.] Amendments to incorporate the
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water supply facilities work plan into the comprehensive plan are exempt
from the twice -a -year amendment limitation. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]
5. Revise the Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements to include any water
supply, reuse, and conservation projects and programs to be implemented during
the five-year period.
6. To the extent necessary to maintain internal consistency after making changes
described in Paragraph 1 through 5 above, revise the Conservation Element to
assess projected water needs and sources for at least a 10-year planning period,
considering the appropriate regional water supply plan, the applicable District
Water Management Plan, as well as applicable consumptive use permit(s).
[s.163.3177 (6)(d), F.S.]
If the established planning period of a comprehensive plan is greater than ten
years, the plan must address the water supply sources necessary to meet and
achieve the existing and projected water use demand for established planning
period, considering the appropriate regional water supply plan. [s.163.3167 (13),
F.S.]
7. To the extent necessary to maintain internal consistency after making changes
described in Paragraphs 1 through 5 above, revise the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element to ensure coordination of the comprehensive plan with
applicable regional water supply plans and regional water supply authorities'
plans. [s.163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.]
8. Address in the EAR, the extent to which the local government has implemented
the 10-year water supply facilities work plan, including the development of
alternative water supplies, and determine whether the identified alternative water
supply projects, traditional water supply projects, bulk sales agreements, and
conservation and reuse programs are meeting local water use demands.
[s.163.3191 (2)(1), F.S.]
2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Overview
Monroe County was incorporated in 1824, making it one of the first counties established
in the State of Florida. Monroe County includes an approximately 112-mile long string
of islands served by Highway US 1, an area of approximately 1,200,344 acres bounded
by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Bay to the
west, and Miami -Dade County to the north. Incorporated municipalities within Monroe
County encompass 12,678 acres, which include Key West, Marathon, Key Colony
Beach, Layton, and Islamorada. A non-contiguous uninhabited mainland portion of
Monroe County totaling 944,275 acres is located within Everglades National Park with
another 126,437 acres located within Big Cypress National Park. Fort Jefferson/Dry
Tortugas National Plarks total almost 64,379 acres. The remaining unincorporated area
totals 51,747 acres or approximately 81 square miles.
Monroe County has substantially limited or restricted growth potential. Between 1990
and 2000, Monroe County population grew from 78,024 to 79,589, an increase of 2.0
percent. The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 population estimate for Monroe County is
73,223, an 8% decrease in population. Several factors may have contributed to this
decrease, such as the high cost of living; the availability and cost of flood and windstorm
insurance; and recent hurricane events. Future development potential and population
growth is limited by the scarcity of vacant and developable land, together with growth
restrictions dictated by the County's Residential Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) and
Non -Residential Rate of Growth Ordinance (NROGO). These ordinances were
developed following designation of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern and
the completion of the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study. The County's total ROGO
annual allocation for new residential building permits is 197. This provides the FKAA
with a firm basis for predicting future water supply allocation needs.
Monroe County's Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan existing land use reveals that 10,790
acres or 17.6% of the total gross acreage in the County is dedicated to residential use.
The remaining gross acreages are allocated to non-residential uses such as commercial
(3.7%); industrial (0.8%); institutional (0.2%); agriculture (0.1 %); recreation (2.9%);
military (5.4%); conservation (33.7%); and undeveloped (34.4%). The County does not
anticipate substantial increases in land area in the near future, unless there is policy
decision from the municipalities for dissolution. In the meantime, the residential and
non-residential growth rate is anticipated to be minimal for the next 10 to 20 years due
to ROGO and NROGO.
2.2 Relevant Regional Issues
As the state agency responsible for water supply in the Lower East Coast planning
area, the SFWMD plays a pivotal role in resource protection, through criteria used for
Consumptive Use Permitting. As pressure increased on the Everglades ecosystem
resource, the Governing Board initiated rule making to limit increased allocations
dependent on the Everglades system. As a result, the Regional Water Availability Rule
was adopted by the Governing Board on February 15, 2007 as part of the SFWMD's
water use permit program. This reduced reliance on the regional system for future water
supply needs, mandates the development of alternative water supplies, and an increase
in the use of conservation and reuse techniques.
3. DATA AND ANALYSIS
3.1 Population Information
The County's existing and future population figures are derived from the Monroe County
Growth Management Division and the US Census Bureau. Between 1990 and 2000,
the Monroe County population grew from 78,024 to 79,589, an increase of 2.0 percent.
The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 population estimate for Monroe County is 73,223, an 8%
decrease in population. FKAA estimates that by 2010, the County's population is
anticipated to increase to 83,400; 2015 to 83,799; and 2025 to 84,603 (represents an
increase of 15.5% percent over the 2007 population). This relatively minor population
growth is reflective of the fact that County development is substantially constrained, with
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future development potential and population growth limited by the scarcity of vacant
developable land, together with growth restrictions dictated by the County's Residential
Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) and Non -Residential Rate of Growth Ordinance
(NROGO). These ordinances were developed following designation of the Florida Keys
Area of State Critical Concern and the completion of the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity
Study. The County's total ROGO annual allocation for new residential building permits is
197. This provides a firm basis for predicting future water supply allocation needs.
3.2 Maps of Current and Future Areas Served
The map depicting current and future County boundaries served by the FKAA is
attached as Figure 1.
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service (LOS) Standard
Pursuant to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County has an adopted Potable
Water Residential LOS of 66.6 gallons/capita/day and a non-residential LOS of 0.35
gallons/square foot/day. If the existing Monroe County population is 73,223, then 4.8
mgd (73,223 x 66.6) or more of water supply capacity is required to meet the adopted
concurrency standard for residential potable water.
3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand Projections by Each Local
Government or Utility
The FKAA 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement Plan, Projected Finished
Water Demand, compares projected population and potable water demand for the
period of 2005-2025 for the entire service area. In summary, FKAA's average daily
water demand is expected to increase from 17.73 mgd in 2005 to 20.07 mgd in 2010;
22.08 mgd in 2015; 23.41 mgd in 2030; and 23.88 mgd in 2025.
3.5 Water Supply Provided by Local Government
Local Government does not supply potable water to Monroe County and its
municipalities.
3.6 Water Supply Provided by Other Entities
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) is the sole provider of potable water in the
Florida Keys. The Biscayne Aquifer is a shallow groundwater source and FKAA's
primary water supply. The FKAA's wellfield is located in a pineland preserve west of
Florida City in south Miami -Dade County. The FKAA's wellfield contains some of the
highest quality groundwater in the State, meeting or exceeding all regulatory standards
prior to treatment. Strong laws protect the wellfield from potentially contamination from
adjacent land uses. Beyond the County's requirements, FKAA is committed to comply
with and surpass all federal and state water quality standards and requirements.
The groundwater from the wellfield is treated at the J. Robert Dean Water Treatment
Facility in Florida City, which currently has a maximum water treatment design capacity
of 23.8 million gallons per day (MGD). The water treatment process consists primarily
of lime softening, filtration, disinfection and fluoridation. The treated water is pumped to
the Florida Keys through a 130-mile long pipeline at a maximum pressure of 250
pounds per square inch (psi). The pipeline varies in diameter from 36 inches in Key
Largo to 18 inches in Key West. The FKAA distributes the treated water through 648
miles of distribution piping ranging in size from 3/ inch to 12 inches in diameter.
The FKAA maintains storage tank facilities which provide an overall storage capacity of
45.2 million gallons system wide. The sizes of tanks vary from 0.2 to 5.0 millions
gallons. These tanks are utilized during periods of peak water demand and serve as an
emergency water supply. Since the existing transmission line serves the entire Florida
Keys (including Key West), and storage capacity is an integral part of the system, the
capacity of the entire system must be considered together, rather than in separate
service districts.
Also, the two saltwater Reserve Osmosis (RO) plants, located on Stock Island and
Marathon, are available to produce potable water under emergency conditions. The RO
desalination plants have design capacities of 2.0 and 1.0 MGD of water, respectively.
At present, Key West and Ocean Reef are the only areas of the County served by a flow
of potable water sufficient to fight fires. Outside of Key West, firefighters rely on a
variety of water sources, including tankers, swimming pools, and salt water either from
drafting sites on the open water or from specially constructed fire wells. Although
sufficient flow to fight fires is not guaranteed in the County, new hydrants are being
installed as water lines are replaced to make water available for fire -fighting purposes
and pump station/tank facilities are being upgraded to provide additional fire flow and
pressure..
Figure 3.1, FKAA Facilities
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Demand for Potable Water
Figures 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 provide a historical overview of the water demands in the
FKAA service area, Water Use Permit (WUP) allocation limits, yearly percent change,
and water allocation remaining.
In March 2008, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) approved the
FKAA's modification of WUP 13-00005-5-W for a 20-year allocation from the Biscayne
and Floridan Aquifers. The WUP provides an annual allocation of 8,751 Million Gallons
(MG) or 23.98 MGD and a maximum monthly allocation of 809 MG with a limited annual
withdrawal from the Biscayne Aquifer of 6,492 MG or 17.79 MGD and an average dry
season (December 1 st-April 30t") of 17.0 MGD.
This limitation is accomplished by using an alternative water source (blending of the
Floridan Aquifer and operation of RO desalination plants), pressure reduction, public
outreach, and assistance from municipal agencies in enforcing water conservation
ordinances (i.e. irrigation ordinance, while the construction of a Floridian Aquifer
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment system. This system is designed to withdraw
brackish water from the Floridian Aquifer which is approximately 1,000 feet below the
ground surface, and treat to drinking water standards. The treated water from the
Floridian Aquifer will be designed to meet current and future water
Fi ure 3.2 - Annual Water Withdrawals 1980 to 2007
Annual
WUP
WUP
Year
Wlthdrawal_
%
Change
Limit
Annual
Allocation
i (MG)
{MG)
G
1980
2,854.90
-
NIA
NIA
1981
3,101.10
8.60%
NIA
NIA
1982
3,497.30
12.80%
NIA
NIA
1983
3,390.20
-3.10%
NIA
NIA
1984
3,467.50
2.30%
4,450
982.5
1985
4,139.20
19.40%
4,450
310.8
1986
4,641.50
12.10%
5,110
468.5
1987
4,794.60
3.30%
5,110
315.4
1988
4,819.80
0.50%
5,110
290.2
1989
4,935.90
2.40%
5,110
174.1
1990
4,404.10
-10.80%a
5,560
1,155.90
1991
4,286.00
-2.70%
5,560
1,274.00
1992
4,461.10
4.10%
5,560
1,098.90
1993
5,023.90
12.60%4
5,560
536.1
1994
5,080.00
1.10%
5,560
480
1995
5,140.40
1.20%
5,778
637.6
1996
5,272.00
2.60%
5,778
506
1997
5.356.00
1.60%fl
5,778
422
1998
5,630.00
5.10%
5,778
148
1999
5,935.30
5.40%
5,778
-157.3
2000
6,228.00
10.60%
5,778
-450
2001
5,626.70
-9.70%
5,778
151.3
2002
6:191.16
10.03%
7,274
1083.29
7
2003
6,288.29
1.57%
7,274
985.84
2004
6,460.85
2.74%
7,274
813.15
2005
6,471.45
0.16%
7,274
802.55
2006
6,310.00
-2.49%
7,274
964
2007
5,846.32
-7.35%
7,274
1427.68
Source: Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority, 2008
Figin a 3.3 - FK A Annual Watei
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Fiew a 3.4 - WIT Remaining .allocation
Demands. The RO water treatment system is expected to be completed in 2009/2010
and provide an additional 6.0 MGD of potable water.
Figure 3.5 - Projected Water Demand in 2008
, 2008 Water
Permit 2007 Demand
Thresholds Pum a e ' Projected
Annual Allocation
Average Daily Withdrawal 23.98 16.02 16.28
Maximum Monthly Withdrawal
809.01
567.15
542.01
Annual Withdrawal
8,751
5,846
5,942
Biscayne Aquifer Annual
Allocation/Limitations
Average Daily Withdrawal
17.79
15.81
16.14
Average Dry Season
Withdrawal'
17.00
16.62
16.02
Annual Withdrawal
6,492
5,771
5,891
Emergency RO WTP Facilities
Kermit L. Lewin Design Capacity
2.00
0
0
Marathon RO Design apacity
1.00
0
0
Demand for potable
water is influenced by
many factors,
including the size of the permanent residents, seasonal populations and day visitors, the
demand for commercial water use, landscaping practices, conservation measures, and
the weather. In 2007, the FKAA distributed an annual average day of 16.02 MGD and a
dry season average day of 16.62 MGD as shown in Figure 3.5. The maximum monthly
water demand of 567.15 MG shown in Figure 3.5 occurred in March of 2007 Although
water shortage/drought conditions and water restrictions imposed by SFWMD were
effect in 2008, preliminary figures and projections for 2008 indicate a slight increase to
an annual average daily demand of 16.28 MGD and decrease in maximum monthly
demand 547.01 MG as compared to 2007 figures. Also, Figure 3.5 provides the water
treatment capacities of the RO plants. The RO plants do not require a WUP because
the water source is seawater. However, the RO plants are available for emergency
water supply. Figure 3.6 indicates the amount of water available on a per capita basis.
Based on Functional Population and permitted water withdrawal from Biscayne Aquifer,
the average water available is above 100 gallons per capita (person). The 100 gallons
per person per day standard is commonly accepted as appropriate, and reflected in
Policy 701.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
Figure 3.6- Per Capita Water Availability
Year
Functional .
Population
i_ W. . ,-
AverageOally `Averagg*ater,'...
VIIItFtidra.wal 4 A'v6l`N le Perk
:(gallons) s -Ca" lta,( allans),..
1998
1 151,163
15,830,000
104.72
1999
151,396
15, 830, 000
104.56
2000
153,080
15,830,000
103.41
2001
153,552
15,830,000
103.09
2002
154,023
19, 930, 000
129.40
2003
154,495
19,930,000
129.00
2004
154,966
19,930,000
128.61
2005
155,438
19,930,000
128.22
2006
155,937
19,930,000
127.81
2007
156,436
19,930,000
127.40
2008
156,935
17, 786, 301
113.34
Source: 1. Projected Permanent and Seasonal County -wide Population
Update
(1990-2015} Monroe County Planning Department, 2007
2. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, 2008
Improvements to Potable Water Facilities
FKAA has a 20-year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan for water supply,
water treatment, transmission mains and booster pump stations, distribution mains, and
facilities and structures, information technology, reclaimed water system, and Navy
water system. The master plan was revised in 2008 to include the critical projects as
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shown in Figure 3.7 summarized below. Figure 3.7 shows the schedule and costs
projected for the capital improvements to the potablelaltemative water systems planned
by the FKAA. The total cost of the scheduled improvements is approximately $85
million over the next 5 years. These projects are to be funded by the newly revised
water rate structure, long-term bank loans, and grants.
In 1989 FKAA embarked on the Distribution System Upgrade Program to replace
approximately 190 miles of galvanized lines throughout the Keys. FKAA continues to
replace and upgrade its distribution system throughout the Florida Keys and the
schedule for these upgrades is reflected in their long-range capital improvement plan.
The FKAA's Water Distribution System Upgrade Plan calls for the upgrade or
replacement of approximately 20,000 feet of water main during fiscal year 2008.
In addition to improvements to the distribution system, FKAA also has significant
improvements planned for the water supply and treatment system. FKAA is expanding
the treatment capacity at the J. Robert Dean Water Treatment Plant to meet future
water demands by construction of Floridan Aquifer supply wells and a 6.0 MGD RO
Water Treatment Facility. Also, the FKAA is planning improvements to the transmission
and distribution pump stations to improve flow/pressure.
Figure 3.7 - FKAA Pro'ected 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
2008
2009 2010 2011 2012
Total
Water Supply
Costs
2,000,000
1,700.000
3,700,000
_
Water Treatment
Costs
15,763,000
22,265,000 2,200,000 1,300,000
41.528.000
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_
Transmission Mains and Booster Pump Stations
Costs
230,000
4,500,000 4,800,000 3.000,000
12,530,000
Distribution Mains
Costs
2,200 000
1,200 000 1,000,000
4,400.000
_
Facilities and Structures
Costs
5,000,000
3,095,000 3,000,000 1,600,000
12.695oao
_
lnformationlTechnology
Costs
2,200,000
753_000
2,953.000
Reclaimed_ Water System -
Costs
3,663,500
500,000 1,Q00'000
5,163,500
Navy Water System
Costs
600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000
2,400,000
TOTALS
92.600.000 - --- -__ --- ___
85.369.500
J IN-70,Ow sg,v-ra,uu_ u o,auu,rJUU ouu
Source: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, 2008
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In summary, the average daily water demand is expected to slightly increase to 16.28
MGD over last year's of 16.02 MGD due to water shortage/drought conditionstwater
restriction and water conservation efforts. In conclusion with the construction of the new
water supply wells and RO water treatment facility that will provide an additional
capacity of 6.0 MGD, and the ability to operate the 3.0 MGD RO desalination plants for
additional capacity, there is an adequate supply of water to meet current and future
demand.
3.7 Conservation
One method of reducing water use and increasing the availability potable water is the
implementation of Best Management Practices for water use. Mandatory outdoor water
restrictions, water rate pricing and xeriscape landscaping that utilizes native flora can all
assist in reducing potable water demand and the impacts of future growth.
3.7.1 County -Wide Issues
Water conservation is a one method available to promote the reduction of use and
increased availability of potable water. FKAA implements a high base water rate for
water use, which effectively deters wasteful water use. Implementation of mandatory
watering restrictions also aid conserving water.
3.7.2 Local Government Specific Actions, Programs, Regulations, or
Opportunities
Monroe County will coordinate future water conservation efforts with the FKAA and the
SFWMD to ensure that proper techniques are applied. In addition, the County will
continue to support and existing goals, objectives and policies in the comprehensive
plan that promote water conservation in a cost-effective and environmentally sound
manner. The County will also continue to actively support the SFWMD and FKAA in the
implementation of new regulations or programs that are structured to conserve water
during the dry season.
Monroe County also prepared an Interlocal Agreement between FKAA, Monroe County,
and the municipalities of Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, Key Colony Beach, and
Layton that will insure the availability of potable water prior to the issuance of a building
permit (See Appendix 6.3). This Agreement is to be referenced in the Goal, Objective
and Policies of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan as proposed Policy 1301.1.16,
which states:
Monroe County shall initiate an interlocal agreement with the City of lslamorada,
the City of Key Colony Beach, the City of Key West, the City of Layton, the City
of Marathon and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to establish a mechanism
whereby the FKAA, the County and the Municipalities identify the water supply
needed in the community to serve existing and new development, monitor the
utilization of the water supply, and implement such alternative water supply
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projects, traditional water supply projects conservation projects and reuse
necessary to meet Monroe County's water supply needs.
3.8 Reuse
Water reuse is a method for supplementing water availability. Desalination at the
source through reverse osmosis is presently incorporated within the design of new
water treatment facilities that tap into the Floridan Aquifer. Some local communities,
such as Key Colony Beach, use recycled water to irrigate its municipal golf course.
However, the cost of developing a centralized collection, treatment, and distribution
system for recycled water in a county such as Monroe that is less than 5 miles wide and
112 miles long, creates significant feasibility challenges.
3.8.1 Regional and County -wide Issues
State law supports reuse efforts. For the past years, Florida's utilities, local
governments, and water management districts have led the nation in implementing
water reuse programs that increase the quantity of reclaimed water used and public
acceptance of reuse programs. Section 373.250(1) F.S. provides that "water reuse
programs designed and operated in compliance with Florida's rules governing reuse are
deemed protective of public health and environmental quality." In addition, Section
403.064(1), F.S., provides that "reuse is a critical component of meeting the State's
existing and future water supply needs while sustaining natural systems."
The Monroe County supports water reuse initiatives under consideration by SFWMD
and FKAA. Section 3.5.4 of FKAA's Work Plan states:
FKAA is currently, and will in the future, evaluate the feasibility of implementing
wastewater reuse to offset some of the increasing potable water demands. However,
the cost associated with the lack of large -volume Keys irrigation users (such as golf
courses), and the limited availability of smaller Keys irrigation users who have suitable
areas to irrigate make this alternative a challenge to implement in the Keys. Wastewater
reuse would need to be subsidized for reuse to be a viable alternative water supply
source to help offset increasing potable water demands. Although subsidized
wastewater reuse is considered to have great potential to help offset increasing potable
water demands, wastewater reuse is not currently included in this Master Plan as an
alternative water supply source because actual quantities of reuse water have not been
fully evaluated.
3.8.2 Local Government Specific Actions, Programs, Regulations, or
Opportunities
The County will support the SFWMD and FKAA water reuse projects and
implementation of new regulations or programs designed to increase the volume of
reclaimed water used and public acceptance of reclaimed water.
Past studies that have reviewed the potential for water reuse in Monroe County include:
The Duck Key Wastewater Collection System Alternative and Wastewater Reuse
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Potential Study (November, 2005), the City of Key West Reuse Feasibility Study for
Richard A. Heyman Environmental Protection Facility (May, 1996). These are attached
as part of Appendix A. Both studies concluded that the costs were too prohibitive to be
feasible at this time.
4.0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
4.1 Work Plan Projects
Exhibit 7-2 of the FKAA 20-year Capital Improvement Plan identifies all proposed work
projects within Monroe County.
4.2.1 Capital Improvements ElementlSchedule
Monroe County presently has an adopted Residential LOS of 66.6 gallons/capita/day and a non-
residential LOS of 0.35 gallons/square foottday. The County will continue to work with FKAA to
insure that these adopted LOS are maintained. Adoption by reference if the FKAA 20-year
Capital Improvements Plan will link water availability and programmed improvements with the
County's Concurrency Management System through the establishment of a permit review and
approval process that requires evidence of water supply availability prior to the issuance of a
building permit and certificate of occupancy.
Section 7.2 of this plan, the 20-Year Capital Improvement Plan of the FKAA 20-Year
Capital Improvement Plan, will serve as Monroe County's 10-year Water Supply Plan
and CIE for potable water. Section 7.2 summarizes the FKAA Projected 5-Year Capital
Plan.
5.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The adopted and presently effective Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
includes several Goals, Objectives and Policies (GOPs) that implement water supply
concurrency. These GOPs are located within the Potable Water Element,
Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Conservation and Coastal Management
Element, Future Land Use Element and Capital Improvements Element. The following
GOPs are existing adopted policy statements. Proposed amended language or new
GOPs are underlined.
5.1 Potable Water Element
GOAL 701
Monroe County shall support FKAA in the fulfillment of their statutory obligation and
authority to provide for a safe, high quality and adequate supply, treatment, distribution,
and conservation of potable water to meet the needs of present and future residents.
[W-5.011(2)(a)j
Objective 701.1
Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development permit is issued, adequate
potable water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities are available to support the
development at the adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of
such development. [9J-5.011(2)(b)2]
Policy 701.1.1
Monroe County hereby adopts the following level of service standards to achieve
Objective 701.1 and shall use these standards as the basis for determining facility
capacity and the demand generated by a development. [9J-5.011(2)(c)2d]
Level of Service Standards
1. Quantity:
Residential LOS 66.50 gal./capita/day
Non -Residential LOS 0.35 gal./sq. ft./day
Overall LOS 100.00 gal./capita/day
Equivalent Residential Unit 149.00 gallons per day
(2.24 average persons per
household x 66.5 gallons/capita/day)
2. Minimum Pressure:
20 PSI at customer service
3. Minimum Potable Water Quality:
Shall be as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(Part 143-National Secondary Drinking Standards, 40 CFR 143,
44FR 42198)
Policy 701.1.2
Monroe County will encourage FKAA to pursue a goal of decreasing unaccounted for
water to 13 percent or lower by replacing deficient transmission and distribution lines
and implementing meter improvements by the year 2005. Obtaining this goal will result
in the following projected potable water consumption: [9J-5.011(2)(c)3; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Residential Consumption 57.00 gal./capita/day
Non -Residential Consumption 0.29 gallons/sq ft/day
Overall Consumption 86.00 gal./capita/day
Policy 701.1.3
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which
provide a Concurrency Management System (See Capital Improvements Policy
1401.4.5). The Concurrency Management System shall ensure that no permits will be
issued for new development unless adequate potable water supply, treatment, and
distribution facilities needed to support the development at the adopted level of service
standards are available concurrent with the impacts of development. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1]
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Policy 701.1.4
The Concurrency Management System adopted in accordance with Policy 701.1.3 shall
specify procedures for updating facility demand and capacity information, utilizing data
provided by the FKAA as potable water facilities are installed or upgraded. [9J-
5.011(2)(c)1 ]
Policy 701.1.5
Monroe County shall amend the potable water quantity level of service upon attainment
of the goal level of service as indicated in Policy 701.1.2.
Policy 701.1.6
Monroe County shall implement a concurrence management system that is consistent
with the South Florida Water Management District Lower East Coast Regional Water
Supply Plan_ and Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20-year Water System Capital R
Improvement Master Plan.
Policy 701.1.7
Monroe County shall prepare and maintain a 10-year Water Supply Work Plan that
identifies alternative water supply roiects traditional water supply roiects
conservation and reuse necessary to meet the Monroe County Unincorporated Area
water supply needs, consistent with the South Florida Water Management District
Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
20-year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan.
Policy 701.1.8
Monroe Count shall update the 10-year Water Supply Work Plan every 5 years or within
18 months after the governing board of the South Florida Water Management District
approves an updated regional water supply plan.
Objective 701.2
In coordination with Monroe County, the FKAA shall:
maintain a five year schedule of capital improvement needs for potable
water supply, treatment and distribution, as identified through and in
accordance with Policy 701.2.2;
2. identify responsible parties and agencies; and
3. identify time frames for completion.
4. The schedule will be updated annually consistent with Capital
Improvements Policy 1401.1.2, and in accordance with the FKAA's annual
budget process. [9J-5.011(2)(b)1 and 21
Policy 701.2.1
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) shall continue to address the future needs
of potable water supply, treatment and distribution facilities and evaluate options to
satisfy these needs. FKAA and Monroe County shall evaluate and rank proposed
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capital improvement projects, on the basis of delivery cost and other factors, considered
for inclusion in the five-year schedule of capital improvement needs in accordance with
the criteria contained in Policy 701.2.2 as well as the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of
the Comprehensive Plan. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1 and 2]
Policy 701.2.2
Proposed capital improvement projects shall be evaluated and ranked according to the
following priority level guidelines: [9J-5.011(2)(c)1 and 2]
Level One - Whether the project is consistent with the FKAA's
enabling legislation.
Level Two - Whether the project is needed to protect public health
and safety, provide facilities and services, or to preserve or achieve
full use of existing facilities.
Level Three - Whether the project increases efficiency of use of
existing facilities, prevents or reduces future improvement costs,
provides service to developed areas lacking full service, or promotes
in -fill development.
Level Four - Whether the project represents a logical extension of
facilities and services within a designated service area.
_Objective_ 701.3
Monroe County and the FKAA shall work cooperatively with the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD), Dade County, and the Cities of Layton, Key Colony
Beach and Key West to ensure the protection and availability of an adequate raw water
supply at the Florida City Well0eld to meet the needs of Monroe County through the
year 2010.
Policy 701.3.1
In coordination with Monroe County, the FKAA shall, as necessary, renew the Florida
City Wellfield consumptive use permit issued by SFWMD. Alternative water sources
such as reverse osmosis, cistems and water re -use shall be evaluated and the most
feasible solution implemented in the event that the necessary withdrawals from the
Biscayne Aquifer are limited. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.3.2
The Monroe County Growth Management Division shall provide technical assistance to
the FKAA for the consumptive use permitting process. This technical assistance shall
include providing information regarding future land use growth patterns, population
trends, growth management policies and demand projections to ensure consistency
between the FKAA permitting process and the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan.
[9J-5.011(2)(c)1; 9J-5.013(2)(c)41
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Policy 701.3.3
The Monroe County Growth Management Division shall annually supply FKAA and
SFWMD with the Concurrency Management Report prepared in accordance with
Capital Improvements Policy 1401.4.9. These annual reports shall include the latest
information on land use, population trends, and growth management policies as well as
facility capacity analyses using data supplied by service providers. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1; 9J-
5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.3.4
Monroe County shall continue to reserve the right to review and comment on the
SFWMD plans, such as water supply, cost, needs and sources, and water conservation
plans, as they are developed.
Policy 701.3.5
Monroe County shall continue to coordinate with the Cities of Layton, Key Colony Beach
and Key West and FKAA as necessary to facilitate system wide compatibility on such
potable water -related issues as potable water levels of service, consumption
projections, water conservation programs, and emergency management.
Objective 701.4
Monroe County shall work cooperatively with Dade County to encourage land use
planning and development controls which shall protect the recharge area of the Florida
City Wellfield from potential sources of groundwater contamination. [9J-5.011(2)(b)5;
9J-5.013(2)(b)2]
Policy 701.4.1
Protection of the Florida City Wellfield shall be accomplished through continued
implementation of the Dade County Wellfield Protection Ordinance and the SFWMD
Water Supply Policy Document. [9J-5.011(3)(c)1 and 4; 9J-5.013(2)(c)9]
Policy 701.4.2
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall seek an interlocal agreement with FKAA and
Dade County. This agreement shall provide Monroe County with an opportunity to
comment on land use and regulatory issues related to the Florida City Wellfield, aquifer
and aquifer recharge area. It shall set forth procedures for review of land use and
regulatory activities identified as having potentially significant impacts on the aquifer
recharge and water supply systems especially concerning hazardous waste generation.
Criteria for determination of significant impacts shall be included in the intedocal
agreement. [9J-5.011(3)(c)1 and 4; 9J-5.013(2)(c)9]
Objective 701.5
FKAA shall supply adequate operating pressures in the transmission and distribution
system to meet the adopted level of service standard specified in Policy 701.1.1(2) for
the customer service connection. [9J-5.011(2)(b)1]
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Policy 701.5.1
FKAA shall continue to maintain the transmission network and construct improvements
to continue to provide a minimum operating pressure of 20 PSI at customer service.
[9J-5.011(2)(c)2]
Objective 701.6
The FKAA shall continue to implement provisions to increase potable water storage
through the Aquifer Storage Recovery System. [W-5.011(2)(b)2]
Policy 701.6.1
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall, by resolution, support the development by
FKAA of a total system storage capacity equal to 10 days of treated water flow at 50%
of the annual average daily flow by the year 2005. [W-5.011(2)(c)2d]
Policy 701.6.2
By January 4, 1997 Monroe County shall, by resolution, support the FKAA in their
efforts to continue to develop an Aquifer Storage Recovery System, to aid in the
provision of adequate storage capacity for emergency purposes. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1 and
2]
ONectiv_e 701.7
The FKAA shall continue to provide emergency service during electric power outages to
the greatest extent feasible. [9J-5.011(2)(b)1 ]
Policy 701.7.1
In the event of a power outage, the emergency diesel pumps will deliver 15.6 MGD at
125 PSI during emergency conditions while the treatment plant will be operated by a
1,000 KVA diesel generator. [W-5.011(2)(c)(2)d]
Ob[ective 701_8
FKAA shall improve its capacity to provide for fire flows in the areas outlined in Policy
701.8.1 to ensure the protection of the public health, welfare and safety. [9J-
5.011(2)(b)1 ]
Policy 701.8.1
By the year 2000, the FKAA, in accordance with its Capital Improvements Program,
shall continue to upgrade the distribution system toward the goal of providing fire flow
capabilities in the following areas:
Proposed Fire Flow Areas:
1. Key West and Stock Island (current fire flow areas)
2. Everywhere on US 1, except non -developable areas
3. Ocean Reef
4. Key Colony Beach
5. Layton
6. Marathon
7. Duck Key
8. Tavernier
Proposed Fire Flow Requirements by Land Use Zone:
1. Suburban Residential 750 GPM
2. Mobile Home, Recreational Vehicle 1,500 GPM
3. Urban Commercial, Suburban Commercial, and Commercial 2,000
GPM
All commercial facilities not along US 1 shall provide "on site" fire abatement, as
currently required. In all other areas the FKAA aqueduct system shall not be
considered even as a future primary fire abatement source. However, all line upgrades
shall be designed and constructed so as to provide approximately 250 GPM to extreme
locations. [9J-5.011(2)(c)'l and 2]
Policy 701.8.2
By January 4, 1997, the Monroe County Office of the Fire Marshall, in accordance with
the FKAA, shall develop fire districts for subsequent implementation if feasible. [9J-
5.011(2)(c)1 ]
Policy 701.8.3
Since fire flow improvements in the areas identified by Policies 701.8.1 and 701.8.2 will
result in significant fire insurance premium reductions for affected areas, charges for fire
flow improvements in these areas shall be charged to these areas only, as opposed to
general system absorption of such charges. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1 ]
Objective 701.9
Monroe County shall continue to assist the FKAA with water conservation efforts and
assist in implementing the FKAA's Water Conservation Plan consistent with SFWMD's
Water Shortage Plan and Water Conservation Program. The County shall implement
Policies 701.9.1 to further conserve potable water use. [9J-5.011(2)(b)4; 9J-
5.013(2)(b)2]
Policy 701.9.1
By January 4, 1997, the Monroe County Growth Management Division, with input from
the FKAA and SFWMD, and other affected organizations shall adopt Land Development
Regulations, which implement a xeriscape landscape ordinance, a permanent irrigation
ordinance, and plumbing fixture efficiency standards consistent with the mandatory
elements of the FKAA Water Conservation Plan and the SFWMD Model Landscape
Code for South Florida. Prior to the adoption of the xeriscape landscape ordinance,
permanent irrigation ordinance and plumbing efficiency standards, drafts of these
ordinances and standards will be submitted to the SFWMD for review and comment,
and when applicable the recommendations will be incorporated in the water
conservation measures. [9J-5.011(2)(c)3; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.9.2
During the development of updated Land Development Regulations in accordance with
Policy 701.9.1, the Monroe County Growth Management Division and FKAA shall
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evaluate building codes, utility regulations, landscaping ordinances, and public
education programs for implementation of water conservation measures. [9J-
5.011(2)(c)3; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.9.3
In accordance with its Water Conservation Plan, the FKAA shall, with input from Monroe
County, continue to implement a leak detection program and a conservation rate
structure. Monroe County and the FKAA, with input from the SFWMD and other
affected organizations, shall formulate and initiate implementation of a joint public
education program for water conservation. [9J-5.011(2)(c)3; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.9.4
Monroe County and the FKAA shall continue to comply with SFWMD water use
restrictions including all Phase I and Phase I (modified) water use restrictions when
water shortages are declared by the SFWMD. [9J-5.011(2)(c)3; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.9.5
Monroe County shall coordinate with the Florida Health and Rehabilitative Services
(FIRS) to permit utilization of grey water storage systems and utilization for all exterior
irrigation and flushing purposes. Upon receipt of authorization from FIRS, policies shall
be developed to implement the use of grey water storage systems where economically
feasible. [9J-5.011(2)(c)3; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.9.6
Monroe County shall permit and encourage rainwater storage facilities for all household
uses such as irrigation, car, patio, and boat washing, at a minimum. [9J-5.011(2)(c)3;
9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.9.7
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which
establish a Permit Allocation and Point System for new residential and non-residential
development (See Future Land Use Objectives 101.2, 101.3, and 101.5 and supporting
policies). In developing the Point System, Monroe County shall consider assigning a
positive point rating to developments utilizing alternative water collection systems such
as cisterns, grey water reuse systems and wastewater treatment plant effluent reuse
which conserve potable water supply. [9J-5.011(2)(c)3; 9J-5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.9.8
As the water conservation measures set forth in Policies 701.9.1 through 701.9.7 are
implemented, Monroe County shall re-evaluate the adopted potable water levels of
service through the evaluation and appraisal report process as set forth in Chapter
163.3191 F.S.
Objective 701.10
In coordination with the FKAA, Monroe County shall continue to maximize the use of
existing facilities and discourage urban sprawl through implementation of Potable Water
Policies 701.10.1 through 701.10.5. [9J-5.011(2)(b)3]
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Policy 701.10.1
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall evaluate existing FKAA policies related to
identification and adoption of capital improvements. Improvements consistent with
achieving Objective 701.10 shall be incorporated into Monroe County's annual
Concurrency Management Report prepared in accordance with Capital Improvements
Policy 1401.4.9. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 701.10.2
All FKAA facility expansions shall be consistent with the Future Land Use Map the
Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and adopted levels of
service. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1 ]
Policy 701.10.3
Monroe County shall review and comment on the FKAA Capital Improvements Plan for
Comprehensive Plan consistency prior to inclusion in the annual Concurrency
Management Report prepared in accordance with Capital Improvements Policy
1401.4.9. [9J-5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 701.10.4
The FKAA, through its fee schedule, shall continue to assess charges for new units for
meter fees, tapping fees, service charges and water main extension costs in order to
promote maximizing the use of existing facilities and discouraging urban sprawl. [9J-
5.011(2)(c)1 ]
Policy 701.10.5
The FKAA shall continue its policy of not providing for water connection services in
National Wildlife Refuge areas or hardwood hammock areas within its jurisdiction as
specified in FKAA's enabling legislation and the FKAA Policy and Procedure Handbook,
Chapter 48-7. [9J-5.011(2)(c)
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5.2 Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Policy 1301.1.4
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall initiate an interfocal agreement with Dade
County providing for notification and review procedures in order to provide a mechanism
for Monroe County comment on land use and regulatory issues concerning the potable
water wellfield, aquifer, and aquifer recharge areas. [9J-5.015(3)(b)2]
Policy 1301.1.5
Monroe County and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) shall work
cooperatively with the SFWMD and Dade County to ensure the protection and
availability of an adequate raw water supply to meet Monroe County needs through
2010 from the Florida City well field by:
1. renewing of consumptive use permit by January 4, 1998 and
thereafter as required by SFWMD; and
2. if necessary, conducting an exploratory study of the feasibility of
reverse osmosis and other technologies. [9J-5.015(3)(b)2]
Policy 1301.1.7
By January 4, 1997 and each year thereafter on an ongoing basis Monroe County and
FKAA will coordinate an evaluation and appraisal of the Monroe County Comprehensive
Plan, adopted levels of service, annual public facility capacity analysis, and the
Consumptive Use Permit. [9J-5.015(3)(c)1]
Policy 1301.1.15
Monroe County shall consult with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to confirm the
availabilitv of water supply prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Policy 1301.1.16
Monroe County shall initiate an interlocal agreement with the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority (FKAA) to establish a mechanism whereby the FKAA and the County identify
the availability of water supply needed to serve existing and new development within the
Unincorporated Area, monitor the utilization of the water supply, and implement such
alternative water supply_ proiects, traditional water supply proiects, conservation
p jects, and reuse necessary to meet Monroe County's water supply needs.
Objective 1301.5
Ensure that implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan is coordinated with the plans and programs of ... The Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority ... and other providers of health, safety, and educational services
not having regulatory authority over the use of land. [9J-5.015(3)(b)1]
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Policy 1301.5.2
Monroe County shall continue to share data with the City Electric Service, Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority, the Monroe County Property Appraiser, SFWMD and other
agencies for use in GIS applications. [9J-5.015(3)(c)3]
Policy 1301.5.7
Monroe County shall, on an annual basis during the preparation of the Concurrency
Management Report, coordinate with the Municipal Services District, the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority, City Electric and the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative to determine
the acreage and location of land needed to accommodate projected service expansions.
[9J-5.015(3)(b)1 ]
5.3 Conservation and Coastal Management Element
GOAL 211
Monroe County shall conserve and protect potable water resources and cooperate with
regional efforts to ensure the continued availability of quality potable water. [9J-
5.011(2)(a); 9J-5.013(2)(a)]
Objective 211.1
Monroe County shall work cooperatively with Dade County to encourage land use
planning and development controls which shall protect the recharge area of the Florida
City Wellfield from potential sources of groundwater contamination and saltwater
intrusion. (See Potable Water Objective 701.4 and related policies). [9J-5.013(2)(b)2]
Objective 211.2
Monroe County shall continue to assist the FKAA with water conservation efforts and to
assist in implementing the FKAA's Water Conservation Plan, consistent with SFWMD's
Water Shortage Plan and Water Consumption Guidelines, and shall implement
measures to further conserve potable water. (See Potable Water Objective 701.9 and
related policies). [9J-5.013(2)(b)2]
5.4 Future Land Use Element
GOAL 101
Monroe County shall manage future growth to enhance the quality of life, ensure the
safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources. [9J-
5.006(3)a]
Objective 101.1
Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development permit is issued, adequate
public facilities are available to serve the development at the adopted level of service
standards concurrent with the impacts of such development. [9J-5.006(3)(b)1]
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Policy 101.1.1
Monroe County shall adopt level of service (LOS) standards for the following public
facility types required by Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C: roads, sanitary sewer, solid waste,
drainage, potable water, parks and recreation, and paratransit. The LOS standards are
established in the following sections of the Comprehensive Plan:
2. The LOS for potable water is established in Potable Water Policy 701.1.1;
5.5 Capital Improvements Element
Objective 1401.4
Monroe County shall coordinate land use decisions and fiscal resources with a schedule
of capital improvements in order to maintain the adopted level of service (LOS)
standards for both previously issued development orders and future development. [9J-
5.016(3)(b)3 and 5]
Policy 1401.4.1
Monroe County shall adopt level of service (LOS) standards for the following public
facility types: roads, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water, and parks and
recreation. The LOS standards are established in the following sections of the
Comprehensive Plan:
2. The LOS for potable water is established in Potable Water
Policy 701.1.1;
Policy 1401.4.4
Public facilities and services needed to support development shall be available
concurrent with the impacts of development, in accordance with the adopted levels of
service referenced in Policy 1401.4.1 and Chapter 9J-5.0055, F.A.C. Development
approval may be phased to allow the provision of public facilities and services
necessary to maintain the adopted levels of service. [9J-5.016(3)(c)6]
Policy 1401.4.5
Monroe County hereby adopts a Concurrency Management System to ensure that
facilities and services needed to support development are available concurrent with the
impact of development. The Concurrency Management System shall ensure that the
County shall issue no development order or permit which results in a reduction in the
level of service (LOS) below the adopted LOS standards referenced in Policy 1401.4.1
for those public facilities that are subject to the system. The guidelines established in
Policies 1401.4.6, 1401.4.7, 1401.4.8, 1401.4.9, and 1401.4.10 shall ensure that
concurrency is successfully implemented.
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Policy 1401.4.6
The following guidelines identify the stages in the development review process when
the test for concurrency must be met.
I. Preliminary Development Order Stage - A preliminary
development order is a development order that precedes the
issuance of a building permit, such as a subdivision plat,
development plan, certificate of compliance, conditional use
permit, or development of regional impact development order.
A proposed development must receive a conditional
concurrency determination prior to receiving a preliminary
development order.
2. Final Development Order Stage - A final development order is a
building permit or any other development permit authorizing the
construction or expansion of a building, an increase in
development intensity, or a change of use requiring a new
certificate of occupancy. A proposed development must receive
a final concurrency determination prior to receiving a final
development order.
Policy 1401.4.8
The following guidelines identify the minimum criteria necessary to meet the
concurrency requirements of each public facility type.
1. The concurrency requirements for roads, potable water, solid
waste, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities and services shall
be satisfied if one or more of the following conditions are met:
a) the necessary facilities and services are in place at the
time a development permit is issued; or
b) the development permit is issued subject to the condition
that the necessary facilities and services will be in place
when the impacts of the development occur, or
c) the necessary facilities are under construction at the time
a permit is issued; or
d) an enforceable development agreement guarantees that
the necessary facilities and services will be in place when
the impacts of the development occur. An enforceable
development agreement may include, but is not limited
to, development agreements pursuant to section
163.3220, F.S., or an agreement or development order
issued pursuant to Chapter 380, F.S.
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Policy 1401.4.10
Monroe County shall use the following guidelines for interpreting and applying level
of service standards to development order applications. For the purposes of this
policy, reserve capacity refers to the capacity of existing public facilities plus the
capacity of public facilities which do not exist but which meet the applicable
requirements of Policy 1401.4.7, less the existing demand for those facilities and the
demand expected to be created for those facilities by approved but unbuilt
development as determined by the databases in Policy 1401.4.9.
1. Potable Water- The County shall not render a final concurrency
determination unless the quantity of water available under the
FKAA Consumptive Use Permit meets or exceeds the estimated
water demand of the proposed development together with the
estimated water demand of all existing and committed
development.
6.4 REFERENCES
6.5Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20-year Water System Capital
Improvement Master Plan, CH2MHILL, December 2006
6.6 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan 2005-2006 Update, South Florida
Water Management District
6.7FKAA Projected 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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