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BOARD 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, AICP, Comprehensive Planning_ Manager AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A public hearing to consider transmittal of a resolution to the DCA, proposing an ordinance revising sections of the Transportation Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, and Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan regarding the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, creating Policy 301.6.4, Policy 301.6.5, Policy 1201.8.5, Policy 1201.8.6, Policy 1301.4.10, and Policy 1301.4.11. 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: NSA STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval TOTAL COST: NfA BUDGETED: Yes No NIA COST TO COUNTY: N/A SOURCE OF FUNDS: NIA REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No NIA AMOUNT PER MONTH: NIA Year APPROVED BY: County Attorney OMB / Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM # 1 2 MEMORANDUM 3 MONROE COUNTY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 4 We strive to be caring, professional and fair 5 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 From: Mitchell N. Harvey, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Manager Date: January 9, 2009 Subject: Amendment to the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan to incorporate by reference the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan Meeting: January 26, 2008 I REQUEST The Florida Keys Scenic Highway was designated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a Florida Scenic Highway in May, 2001. As part of the Florida Scenic Highway nomination process, Clean Florida Keys prepared the Florida Keys Corridor Management Plan (CMP), which was approved by the Florida Department of Transportation. A Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan was completed in March, 2006, which included a Visitation Plan, Corridor Facilities Plan, Interpretive Plan, and Implementation Plan. Clean Florida Keys has been replaced by the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, as the Corridor Management Entity (CME) responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Florida Keys Corridor Management Plan and the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan. A CMP 5-Year Update was completed by the FKSCA in October, 2008, which includes a Vision, together with Goals, Objectives, and Strategies. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, together with the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, provide a positive impact to Monroe County's tourist economy. in an effort to support the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, it is recommended that the Transportation Element and the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan be amended to include policies that support the recommendations of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Management Plan, Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan, and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plans. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, with support from the Florida Department of Transportation, has prepared and submitted a nomination application to the Federal Highway Administration to designate US 1 as a National Scenic Byway All American Road. Approval Page 1 of 5 Reviewed by _ W:1Planning-Working Folders'-Harvey-Mitch`.Scenic Highway-.BOCC Staff Report.doc I of this nomination will allow for the application of National Scenic Byway grants 2 administered by the Federal Highway Administration for enhancements and support such as 3 trail head development, information centers, multi-lingual informational brochures, and web 4 site development. As a condition of approval for National Scenic Byway All American Road, 5 the Corridor Management Plan must be consistent with the local comprehensive plan. The 6 proposed amendments incorporate the Florida Key Scenic Highway Corridor Management 7 Plan and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trial into the Monroe County Comprehensive 8 Plan by reference. 9 10 The Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan is proposed to be amended to include 11 the following: 12 13 Section 1. The Transportation Element is amended as follows: 14 15 Policy 301.6.5 16 Monroe County sul2ports the Vision Goals Objectives and Strategies of the Florida Scenic 17 Highway orridor Management Plan and the recommendations of the Florida Scenic Highway 18 Interpretive Master Plan in its transportation planning 19 20 Polie-y 301.6.6 21 Monroe County supports the recommendations of Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master 22 Plan in its transportation planning 23 24 Section 2. The Recreation and Open Space Element is amended as follows: 25 26 Policy 1201.8.5 27 Monroe County, through its Planning Department Staff /Scenic Highway Coordinator, will assist 28 the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of Transportation in the 29 implementation of the Florida Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan 30 31 Policy 1201.8.6 32 Monroe Coothrough its Planning Department Staff,'Scenic Highway Coordinator, supports 33 the nomination of the Florida Scenic Highway as a National Scenic Bywa All American Road. 34 35 Section 3. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element is amended as follows: 36 37 Policy 1301.4.10 38 Monroe CoLm through its Planninp, De artment Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator, will assist 39 the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOTI 40 to support the implementation of the Vision, Goals, Objectives and Strategies of the Florida 41 Scenic Highway Corridor Master Plan and the recommendations of the Florida Scenic Highway 42 Interpretive Master Plan. 43 44 Policy 1301.4.11 45 Monroe County, through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator, will assist 46 the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor_ Alliance and the Florida Department of Environmental Page 2 of 5 Reviewed by WAPlanning'Working Folders' -Harvey -Mitch -,Scenic Highway-.BOCC Staff Report.doc I Protection to =12ort the implementation of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master 2 Plan. 3 4 II PROCESS 5 6 Amendments to the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan may be 7 proposed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the Planning Commission or the 8 Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall review and process amendments and 9 pass them on to the Development Review Committee and the Planning Commission for 10 recommendation and final approval by the BOCC. 11 12 The Planning Commission and the BOCC shall each hold at least one public hearing on a 13 proposed amendment. The Planning Commission shall review the amendment, the reports 14 and recommendations of the Department of Planning & Environmental Resources and the 15 Development Review Committee, and the testimony given at the public hearing, and shall 16 submit its recommendations and findings to the BOCC. The BOCC shall consider the staff 17 report, recommendation, and testimony given at the public hearings and may either deny the 18 application or adopt or not adopt a resolution transmitting the proposed amendment to the 19 DCA. Amendments are then reviewed by the Florida Department of Community Affairs and 20 returned to the County with objections, rejections and comments to be considered prior to 21 adoption of the ordinance. Then, an adoption hearing is scheduled for the BOCC. 22 23 III RELEVANT PRIOR COUNTY ACTIONS 24 25 On April 16, 2008, The BOCC approved Resolution No. 110-2008 that recommended support 26 for the nomination of US 1 to be designated a National Scenic Byway All American Road. 27 28 IV REVIEW OF APPLICATION 29 30 A. Consistency of the proposed amendment with the provisions and intent of the Monroe 31 County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan: 32 33 The proposed amendment will support and enhance the availability of recreational and 34 pedestrian resources within the US 1 corridor. 35 36 B. Consistency of the proposed amendment with the provisions and intent of Chapter 9.5 of 37 the Monroe County, Land Development Regulations: 38 39 The proposed amendment does not require an amendment to the Land Development 40 Regulations. 41 42 C. Consistency with the Principles for Guiding Development in the Florida Keys Area of 43 Critical State Concern: 44 45 All adopted Goals, Objectives, and Policies (GOP) of the comprehensive plan enacted, 46 amended or rescinded within a area of critical state concern must be consistent with the Page 3 of 5 Reviewed by WAPlanning',Working Folders`,Harvey-Mitch'Scenic Highway.-BOCC Staff Report.doc I Principles for Guiding Development, Section 380.0552(7), Florida Statutes. The 2 proposed GOP amendment promotes and furthers the following Principles in Section 3 380.0552(7): 4 5 i. To strengthen local government capabilities for managing land use and 6 development so that local government is able to achieve these 7 objectives without the continuation of the area of critical state concern 8 designation. 9 10 The proposed amendments will insure the availability of recreation and 11 pedestrian resources. 12 13 ii. To protect shoreline and marine resources including mangroves, coral 14 reef formations, seagrass beds, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and their 15 habitat. 16 17 No impact to marine resources is anticipated. 18 19 iii. To ensure the maximum well-being of the Florida Keys and its citizens 20 through sound economic development. 21 22 The proposed amendment will support continued economic vitality 23 through the provision of pedestrian and recreational resources to be 24 used by both residents and visitors. 25 26 iv. To limit the adverse impacts of development on the quality of water 27 throughout the Florida Keys. 28 29 The proposed amendments will have no impact on water quality. 30 31 V. To protect the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and amortized life 32 of existing and proposed major public investments, including sewage 33 collection and disposal facilities. 34 35 The proposed amendments will improve the quality of life by directing 36 public investments within the US 1 Corridor in a manner that supports 37 pedestrian and recreational opportunities. 38 39 vi. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the 40 Florida Keys and maintain the Florida Keys as a unique Florida 41 Resource. 42 43 The provision of pedestrian and recreation opportunities promotes a 44 healthy and productive environment for Monroe County's residents and 45 visitors. The County's economic growth is also dependent upon the 46 availability of recreational resources, which contribute to the Page 4 of 5 Reviewed by W:Tlanning'.Working Folders' -Harvey -Mitch' -,Scenic Highway-.BOCC Staff Report.doc I maintenance of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle that makes the Florida 2 Keys a unique place to live and visit. 3 4 D. Impact on Community Character: 5 6 The proposed amendment will allow the continued availability of pedestrian and 7 recreational resources for existing and projected residents, visitors, and businesses. 8 9 V FINDINGS OF FACT 10 11 1. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Alliance has updated the Florida Keys Scenic Highway 12 Corridor Management Plan in October, 2008. 13 14 2. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan provides recommendations for 15 capital improvements that support the Florida Keys Scenic Highway. 16 17 3. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for the construction and 18 maintenance of pedestrian improvements within the US 1 right-of-way and utilizes the Florida 19 Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan as it guide for future development. 20 21 4. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Alliance, together with the Florida Department of 22 Transportation, has nominated US 1 as a National Scenic Byway All American Road. 23 24 5. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with other elements of the 25 Comprehensive Plan. 26 27 VI CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 28 29 1. The proposed amendment will support and enhance the existing or future land use 30 character of Monroe County. 31 32 2. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the Monroe County 33 Comprehensive Plan. 34 35 3. The proposed amendments will promote the comprehensive implementation of pedestrian 36 and recreational improvements throughout Monroe County. 37 38 VII RECOMMENDATION 39 40 Staff recommends approval to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.. 41 42 VIII ATTACHMENTS 43 44 1. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan 5-Year Update 45 2. Draft Ordinance 46 Page 5 of 5 Reviewed by WAPlanning-Working Folders"Earvey-Mitch'-Scenic Highway'--BOCC Staff Report.doc 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, TO REVISE SECTIONS OF THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, AND INTERGOVERNMENAL COORDINATION ELEMENT REGARDING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC HIGHWAY AND FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL 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 comm--* r vents to the Monroe County Year 2010 Con olicy 301.6.5, Policy 1201.8.5, Policy 1201.8 nd WHEREAS, the Board of County Commi NOW THERFO COMMISSIONERS OF Section I: The Boar recommendation of the PI the proposed amendment. Section 2: The Board c amendment as part of the i the Florida Department of with the provisions of F. S. the Monroe County RD OF COUNTY i reby adopt the ce for adoption of emit the proposed —.......unents for 2009 to r-uiairs for review and comment in accordance 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 26 h day of January A.D., 2009. Mayor George Neugent Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy Commissioner Kim Wigington Commissioner Heather Carruthers Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA I:M 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 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, AND INTERGOVERNMENAL COORDINATION ELEMENT REGARDING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC HIGHWAY AND FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL; 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 26, 2009 for the purposes of considering the transmittal to the Florida Department of Community Affairs, for review and continent, 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. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway was designated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a Florida Scenic Highway in May, 2001. 2. As part of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway nomination process, Clean Florida Keys prepared the Florida Keys Corridor Management Plan (CMP), which was approved by the Florida Department of Transportation. 3. A Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan was completed in March, 2006, which included a Visitation Plan, Corridor Facilities Plan, Interpretive Plan, and Implementation Plan. 4. Clean Florida Keys has been replaced by the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, as the Corridor Management Entity (CME) responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Florida Keys Corridor Master Plan and the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan. 5. A CMP 5-Year Update was completed by the FKSCA in October, 2008, which includes Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Strategies. b. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection maintains the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, a pedestrian and bicycle trail located along US 1, in accordance with the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan 7. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway together with the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, provide a positive impact to Monroe County's tourist economy. 8. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, with support from the Florida Department of Transportation, has prepared and submitted a nomination application to the Federal Highway Administration to designate US 1 as a National Scenic Byway All American Road. Approval of this nomination will allow the application of National Scenic Byway grants administered by the Federal Highway Administration for enhancements and support, such as trail head development, information centers, multi-lingual informational brochures, and web site development. As a condition of approval for National Scenic Byway All American Road, the Corridor Management Plan must be consistent with the local comprehensive plan. 9. In an effort to support the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, and the nomination for National Scenic Byway All American Road, it is recommended that the Transportation, Recreation, and Intergovernmental Elements of the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan be amended to include policies that support the recommendations of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Master Plan, Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan, and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan. 10. On January 7, 2009, 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 Transportation, Recreation, and Intergovernmental Coordination Elements of the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan. 11. 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 ugh 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 Transportation Element is amended as follows: Policy 301.6.5 Monroe Co= supports the Vision, Goals, Objectives and Strategies of the Florida Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and the recommendations of the Florida Scenic HighwayHighnLay Inte retive Master Plan in its transportation planning Policy 301.6.6 Monroe Coin supports the recommendations of Florida Keys Overseas Herita a Trail Master Plan in its transportation planning Section 2. The Recreation and Open Space Element is amended as follows: Policy 1201.8.5 Monroe CogpLty, through its Planning Department Staff /Scenic Highway Coordinator, will assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of Transportation in the implementation of the Florida Scenic HiPhKay Corridor Management Plan. Policcy1201.8.6 Monroe County, through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator, supports the nomination of the Florida Scenic Highway as a National Scenic Byway Ail American Road. Section 3. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element is amended as follows: Poliev 1301.4.10 Monroe Coij=-through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway_ Coordinator, will assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of Trans ortation (FDOT) to support the implementation of the Vision Goals Objectives and Strategies of the Florida Scenic Highway Corridor Master Plan and the recommendations of the Florida Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan. Policy 1301.4.11 Monroe Coun1y, through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator, will assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida De artment of Environmental Protection to su ort the implementation of the Florida Keys Overseas HeritageMaster Plan. 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a special meeting held on the 26`h day of January A.D., 2009. Mayor George Neugent Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy Commissioner Kim Wigington Commissioner Heather Carruthers Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY Mayor George Neugent (SEAL) RMONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK PPVVED s To FOR# DEPUTY CLERK F: pow r _ •tip !µ,,. 1�►. •+.y3 '- +�'. :, t��`. -'yes,.' "'�l ;,rJ%;% •.+j #: T�, f u ` J, Prepared by'. ,r * :' FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE in cooperalion with FLORIDA DEPAKIMM DF TUNSPORiAMN Dksirict sit a 1100 N.W. I i ilk Amur J ft ' 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY What comes to mind for the fisherman who se international tourist who seeks an authentic tropic (Keys). Truly one of the world's greatest natural local resident or tourist is seeking for a glimpse at has it all: fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling, I nightlife, as well as unsurpassed turquoise waters 1 islands. All this and more can be experienced as th from north of Key Largo to the City of Key West. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Allianc( (FKSCA) is so proud of their home and so proud of the communities that encompass the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH). This updated Corridor Management Plan (CMP) will demonstrate to the reader the progress of the Corridor Management Entity (CME) since being designated in 2001 and will outline a plan of action that lays the foundation for future successes. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been supportive of this group by allowing one of the world's greatest treasures be recognized and highlighted for its authenticity and beauty. The FKSCA intends to uphold and honor the trust and encouragement that FDOT has provided this group since its inception and has developed a CMP that demonstrates their long-term commitment to this Florida Scenic Highway. This CMP update was developed by the FKSCA in partnership with its Board members, advisory committee partners and supporters and provides an updated road map for the key elements: Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS), Action Plan; along with the other updated information necessary to remain a Florida Scenic Highway. This CMP update also proposes to extend the limits of the corridor northward to mile -marker (MM) 110. This is an extension of approximately 4 miles (mi) that allows for the inclusion of the beauty of the Upper Keys, including the Jewfish Creek area, Lake Surprise, Everglades National Park and the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The FKSCA has worked diligently over the last 18 months to re-establish the CME. A new organizational structure is in place that includes strong representation from the five local Chambers of Commerce, supported by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC). A series of community involvement events were recently completed that has built a ground swell of support and validation of its GOS. Along with an updated Corridor Action Plan, the FKSCA now has a new and highly focused road map for the future. Many thanks go out to all those who have participated in the past, present and future of this CME and for the FDOT's support as well. With great anticipation and hope, the FKSCA plans for this unique scenic highway to be around for generations to come. Florida Keys Scenic Higinvay Final Five -)ear Corridor Management Plan ( pdate Section TABLE OF CONTENTS Title EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................. Pace li TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................. ii LIST OF TABLES........................................................................................... iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 1-1 2.0 CORRIDOR VISION/MISSION...................................................................2-1 2.1 Vision.................................................................................................2-1 2.2 Mission...............................................................................................2-2 3.0 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT ENTITY......................................................3-1 4.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES.............................................4-1 5.0 ACTION PLAN............................................................................................. 5-1 6.0 EVALUATION OF PROTECTION TECHNIQUES...................................6-1 6.1 The Monroe County Land Development Code..................................6-1 6.2 Key West............................................................................................6-1 6.3 Key Colony Beach............................................................................. 6-2 6.4 Marathon............................................................................................ 6-2 6.5 Layton................................................................................................ 6-2 6.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands...........................................................6-3 6.7 State and Federal Protection Techniques...........................................6-3 6.8 Florida Department of Environmental Protection .............................. 6-3 6.9 Florida Department of Transportation ............................................... 6-4 6.10 Florida Department of Community Affairs ....................................... 6-4 6.11 National Parks Service....................................................................... 6-4 6.12 National Wildlife Refuges.................................................................6-5 6.13 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ............... 6-5 6.14 Local, State, and Federal Permitting Agencies..................................6-5 7.0 FUNDING AND PROMOTION...................................................................7-1 7.1 Funding.............................................................................................. 7-1 7.2 Promotion .................... . . .. „ ., . , ,................................................ 7-2 Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor .Management Plan 1 ' daie In TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 8.0 RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN .............................. 8-1 8.1 Monroe County..................................................................................8-1 8.2 Key West............................................................................................ 8-3 8.3 Key Colony Beach............................................................................. 8-3 8.4 Marathon............................................................................................8-4 8.5 Layton................................................................................................ 8-4 8.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands........................................................... 8-4 9.0 BACKGROUND CONDITIONS ANALYSIS.............................................9-1 9.1 RoadwayiRight-of-Way Description ................................................. 9-1 9.2 Functional Classification...................................................................9-1 9.3 US I Right-of-Way............................................................................9-1 9.4 Signalized Intersections..................................................................... 9-2 9.5 Bridges............................................................................................... 9-2 9.6 Pedestrian Facilities...........................................................................9-2 9.7 Roadway Maintenance.......................................................................9-2 9.8 Corridor Safety................................................................................... 9-3 9.9 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety............................................................ 9-3 10.0 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ........................................ 10-1 10.1 Public Outreach Tools...................................................................... 10-1 10.2 FKSCA Meetings............................................................................. 10-1 10.3 Identifying the Community.............................................................. 10-1 10.4 Public Meetings............................................................................... 10-2 10.5 Information Exchange...................................................................... 10-3 10.6 Corridor Video................................................................................. 10-3 10.7 Speakers Bureau............................................................................... 10-4 10.8 W ebs ite............................................................................................ 10-4 10.9 Sponsorships of Community Events ................................................ 10-4 10.10 Newspaper/Press Coverage.............................................................. 10-4 10.11 Letters/Newsletters/Flyers............................................................... 10-4 10.12 Guiding Principals........................................................................... 10-5 11.0 CORRIDOR EXTENSION......................................................................... 11-1 11.1 Corridor Impression Survey............................................................. 11-1 11.2 Field Inventory................................................................................. 11-1 APPENDICES Appendix A: Location Map Appendix B: CME Accomplishments Appendix C: Organizational Chart Appendix D: Letters of Support Appendix E: Operating Bylaws Appendix F: 501(c)(3) Documentation Appendix G: Corridor Extension Support Documentation Florida Keys Scenic Higfnvay Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update LIST OF TABLES Table Number Title Page 5-1 Florida Keys Scenic Highway Action Plan...................................................5-1 Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) is "one of a kind" in the world; surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it stretches out as far as the eye can see and then some! From the highway the travler can experience vistas of natural beauty with views of spectacular sunrises, sunsets, sparkling stars, moonlit nights and emerald green waters. It is a road that is known around the world and it is a road where travelers from all over the world have come to experience their own adventures in paradise. The stretch of US 1 from north of Key Largo to the City of Key West (Appendix A) travels through some of the nation's most spectacular scenery and is part of the "old national road" that starts in Maine and meanders down the East Coast of Florida through the Keys and ultimately to Key West. In addition to outstanding natural beauty, locals and visitors enjoy festivals, sunset celebrations, fishing, boating, SCUBA diving, state parks, recreational areas, historic sites, museums, artists, island cuisine, sunshine, the laid-back lifestyle, tropical atmosphere, rich cultural heritage and friendly natives of the Florida Keys. US 1 opens the door to these attractions and is the "Main Street" for the Keys community — the daily roadway to work, schools, commercial areas, hospitals and services — all the necessities of life for Keys residents and visitors alike. In 1996 Clean Florida Keys, Inc. (CFK) a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc. established the FKSH Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) in order to obtain Scenic Highway designation for US I from mile -marker (MM) 0 to MM 106.5 Key West to Key Largo. With the leadership of CFK and support from the original membership, designation as a Florida Scenic Highway was received from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 22, 2001. Upon designation, CFK worked to implement the Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS) that were approved as part of the FKSH Corridor Management Plan (CMP). Since designation in 2001 many of the original GOS including an award -winning corridor master plan have been accomplished. Many of these accomplishments are listed in Appendix B. Over the last 18 months the original CAG has evolved into the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) that has become the Corridor Management Entity (CME) for the corridor. The FKSCA has worked to carry on the traditions of the original CAG, maintain the original corridor vision and ensure that the organization continues to comply with the requirements of the FDOT's Scenic Highway guidelines as outlined in the Florida Scenic Highway Program (FSHP) Manual. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year CorridorManagement Plan Update 1-1 This CMP update is intended to update the FDOT on this organizational evolution and document previous accomplishments. More importantly the FKSCA proposes using this CMP update as a road map for the next five years. GOS have been updated, a renewed Action Plan has been developed and the organization is revitalized. This revitalization is reflected in the strong partnerships that have been reestablished with local governments along the corridor and a strengthened relationship with the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDQ through its five local Chambers of Commerce. The FKSCA has developed an organization with Board Members, Advisors and a strong partnership with business and community Ieaders throughout the Keys. This CMP update also being used to extend the Iimits of the corridor northward to MM 110. This is an extension of approximately 4 miles. This extension allows for the inclusion of the beauty of the Upper Keys, north of Key Largo, including the Jewfish Creek area, Lake Surprise, Everglades National Park and the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The FKSCA applauds the successes of its predecessors while at the same time is Iooking forward to accomplish its renewed vision for the Scenic Highway. The FKSCA proposes to accomplish this by being a good steward for the Scenic Highway, thinking strategically and partnering with other advocacy groups that share its vision for US l and the Florida Keys. Florida Keys Scenic Higinvay Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update t-2 2.0 CORRIDOR VISION/MISSION 2.1 Vision The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) has reviewed the original vision statement as presented in the Corridor Management Plan (CMP) and concurs that it remains their vision for the future of the scenic highway. It is presented below: The Florida Keys Scenic Highway from Key West to north of Key Largo is a magnificent journey across more than 100 miles of unique interconnected islands. The islands abound in rich historical, cultural, recreational, natural and scenic treasures and offer an unrivaled paradise for the mind, body and soul. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway welcomes residents and travelers on a safe and relaxing tropical journey that conjures up images of bygone eras. Striking views open to the crystalline turquoise and emerald waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Native mangroves and tropical hardwood hammocks dominate the roadside landscape with distant barrier islands on the horizon. A magnificent pedestrian and bicycle trail parallels the length of the highway, meandering through a landscape of native plants and trees and across the historic Old Keys Bridges a striking remnant of Henry Flagler's railway of the early 1900s. The trail is a world -class attraction available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike and provides safe access to shops, restaurants and nightlife - a boon to the local economy. Opportunities for camping, boating, cycling, snorkeling, SCUBA diving and hiking in pristine environments abound. Small-scale buildings hug the water's edge and reflect the scale of the island communities with their funky and informal architecture. Commercial areas are clean, uncluttered and well landscaped Buffer yards screen industrial areas, large parking lots and unattractive views. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway links Keys communities with a diverse local, state and national park and refuge system which protects the coral reef, beaches, mangroves and hammocks, and the unique plant and animal species found here. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway is well marked with excellent night lighting, especially at busy intersections. Overall it is well -maintained and litter free, with roadside pull offs and scenic overlooks at points of interest. Rest area facilities and amenities are also provided. Educational kiosks and interpretive information unbury the fascinating tales of the islands and their histories along this fascinating route across the sea. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 2-1 2.2 Mission A mission statement is the foundation for an organization. It provides a concise explanation for why a group exists. Although no mission statement was required nor was one developed during the original designation process, the FKSCA believes it important that a mission statement be established so that all interested parties clearly understand the FKSCA's path to accomplishing its vision. As part of this CMP update the FKSCA has developed the following as our mission statement: It is the mission of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance to enhance the scenic image, preserve our heritage and diversity, and promote the natural beauty of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor. Florida Keys Scenic iYiginvay Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 2-2 3.0 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT ENTITY In 1996 Clean Florida Keys, Inc. (CFK) a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc established the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) in order to obtain designation for US I as a Florida Scenic Highway. The limits for the corridor were proposed from mile -marker (MM) 0 to MM 106.5 -- Key West to Key Largo. Under the leadership of CFK and with the support of the original members of the CAG, designation as a Scenic Highway was received from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 22, 2001. Upon designation, CFK worked to implement the Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS) as outlined in their Corridor Management Plan (CMP). Accomplishments of significance included the funding of a part-time employee through FDOT and Monroe County, identifying funding for CAG activities, and working diligently to accomplish the corridor vision as outlined in their CMP update. Unfortunately, over time, membership declined. Additionally, turnover of the part-time staff member (Monroe County Scenic Highway Coordinator) made it difficult to maintain organizational continuity. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) serving as the Corridor Management Entity (CME) has now assumed oversight responsibility for the Scenic Highway. This transition began in early 2007. Several members of the original CAG remain active in the current organization. This FKSCA maintains the same corridor vision as the original organization. The FKSCA has renewed and established strong working relationships with a number of advocacy groups in the Keys that share a similar vision for the corridor. These relationships are at the federal, state and local levels. Additionally, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) through the District Chambers of Commerce offices has become a key player supporting the long-term success of the FKSCA. In fact, the current President of the FKSCA is the Director of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. Recently, the FKSCA has worked to formalize their board organization structure (Appendix Q. The new organization includes a President and two representatives from each of the five District Area Committees (DAC) located throughout the Keys. This Board also includes a series of Advisors. Advisory Board members represent regional and specialty interests along the corridor. The FKSCA continues to receive funding from FDOT to provide a part-time staff -member through Monroe County. This staff position was recently filled and provides overall program and administrative support to the FKSCA. FDOT also provides program oversight support through its District Scenic Highway Coordinator. Finally, the long-term success of any organization such as this is dependent upon volunteer support; the FKSCA is no different. The FKSCA works diligently to continue to build its volunteer membership and recently conducted a series of community involvement events that has rekindled community support. There are currently over 100 active supporters and volunteers to the organization. Example of letters of support that have been received as a part of this renewed effort, including each of the local municipalities, can be found in Appendix D. Florida Keys Scenic Higinvay Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 3-1 The FKSCA has also recently updated its Operating Bylaws. These Bylaws formalize Board of Directors membership and organization responsibilities. In addition, these Bylaws outline FKSCA operating procedures including meetings, elections and administrative guidelines. This Agreement is included in Appendix E. In an effort to be prepared to accept donations, the FKSCA was recently approved as a non- profit organization. 501(3)(c), certification was received late in 2007 (Appendix F). The FKSCA has established a bank account that allows it to receive grants and funds to further its mission for the corridor. Florida Keys Scenic HigMvay Final Five -}ear Corridor Management Plan Update 3-2 4.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES The Florida Scenic Highways Program (FSHP) describes goals, objectives, and strategies (GOS) as "...the building blocks used to ... implement the vision for the scenic corridor." The Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) goals address resource protection, safety, community support, education and economic development and represent the Corridor Vision in manageable pieces; the objectives represent more measureable concepts or ideas for achieving the goals; and the strategies satisfy each objective with measurable activities and techniques that will be implemented through the Corridor Action Plan. The original GOS were established in 2001 during the designation process. The following updated GOS were developed by the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) and reflect work that has been previously accomplished and current goals for the corridor: Goal 1: Support the protection, preservation and enhancement of the resources found along the FKSH. Objective 1.1: Enhance recreational opportunities along the FKSH. Strategy 1.1.1: Encourage the enhancement of existing roadside parks and the design of new ones including amenities such as boardwalks, picnic areas, hiking trails, and wildlife observation areas where appropriate. Strategy 1.1.2: Support Monroe County, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the restoration of the Old Keys Bridges as pedestrian facilities that include opportunities for hiking, bicycling, fishing, boat ramps, picnicking, etc. Strategy 1.1.3: Work with responsible agencies to ensure the safety of the corridor by providing secure trailheads, bathrooms, rest stops with shelter, drinking water, periodic call boxes or telephones, and safe travel clearances for all users. Strategy 1.1.4: Work with responsible agencies to locate and develop safe pull-outs and pul I -offs along the scenic highway corridor. Objective 1.2: Enhance scenic opportunities along the FKSH. Strategy 1.2.1: Identify specific scenic vistas that warrant preservation and work with local governments to develop land and viewshed protection strategies. Protection of indigenous plant and animal communities shall be taken into consideration when addressing these strategies. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 4-1 Strategy 1.2.2: Advocate for all design and construction planning activities along the FKSH to be coordinated with affected local governments and state and federal agencies with jurisdictional and regulatory authority within the corridor to ensure consideration of indigenous plant and animal communities. Objective 1.3: Ensure that all design and construction activities along the FKSH preserve, protect, maintain and enhance its scenic and natural resources. Strategy 1.3.1: Coordinate with local governments, utility and telecommunication facilities providers, and state and federal agencies and encourage the development of aesthetic/design guidelines for the FKSH, including provision for enhanced landscape buffers and medians that assist these entities and adjacent property owners in the design and construction of their projects. Objective 1.4: Support vegetation management along the corridor in order to preserve, maintain and enhance the natural resources, scenic views, and recreational areas. Strategy 1.4.1: Support a comprehensive vegetation management plan that will maintain the environmental integrity of the corridor. Strategy 1.4.2: Support the distribution of information directly, or through land management agencies, to private property owners along the FKSH regarding the importance of vegetation management and describing environmentally sensitive land management methodologies. Goal2: Advocate for corridor experiences that enhance environmentally -friendly regional economic development, oriented primarily toward eco-tourism with appropriate recreational and commercial support opportunities. Objective 2.1: Identify and support corridor improvements that will enhance interaction with local businesses along the FKSH. Strategy 2.1.1: Encourage amenities such as trailheads, landscape planting, intersection improvements, and rest stops that are strategically placed for maximum connectivity with commercial interests along the FKSH. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five-) ear Corridor Management Plan Update 4-2 Strategy 2.1.2: Participate in the development and implementation of the following local governments' plans for the FKSH within their jurisdictions: Islamorada, Village of Islands; Key Colony Beach; Key West; Layton; Marathon and Monroe County. Strategy 2.1.3: Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation in the development of the Five -Year Work Program for District 6 to ensure that corridor needs are addressed. Objective 2.2: Provide corridor specific information to residents, visitors and potential visitors. Strategy 2.2.1: Develop standardized private/public promotional and informational materials that promote the services and amenities within the corridor. Coordinate with local and regional tourism -related businesses to distribute this information. Strategy 2.2.2: Develop an internet website that promotes the services and amenities within the corridor and link this webpage to local, regional, state and international tourism related websites. Strategy 2.2.3 Develop and implement a signage plan that insures an enhanced visitor experience. Objective 2.3: Coordinate promotional campaigns with businesses and tourism - related associations along the highway corridor. Strategy 2.3.1: Encourage and support a series of promotional events related to the resources within the corridor that will promote awareness of the corridor. These could include events such as marathons, clean-up days, cultural festivals, bicycle races, fishing tournaments, etc. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year CorridorManagement fanagement Plan Update 4-3 Goal 3: Provide educational opportunities that will heighten awareness of the globally unique scenic and recreational elements of the Florida Keys by interpreting the rich and unique historical, archaeological, cultural, and natural resources of the Keys that are united by US 1, the transportation backbone of the region. Objective 3.1: Promote the FKSH as an outdoor classroom for the Keys' citizens, school children, and visitors advocating for respect far intrinsic qualities found along the corridor. Strategy 3.1.1: Identify funding for the development and implementation of a interpretive signage and kiosk plan that highlights the intrinsic qualities of the corridor. Strategy 3.1.2: Partner with other advocacy groups to fund and construct information kiosks that explain the cultural and historical significance of the FKSH. Strategy 3.1.3: Develop brochures and audio tours for the corridor that emphasize its unique scenic, recreational, environmental culture and history, resources. Encourage that all materials produced are multi-lingual. Strategy 3.1.4: Coordinate with the federal, state and local preservation agencies and organizations to promote the preservation and interpretation of intrinsic resources in the corridor. Strategy 3.1.5: Coordinate with the Florida Keys Council for the Arts and other organizations to encourage public art within the corridor that complements the interpretation of its natural, historical and cultural resources. Objective 3.2: Develop an on going citizen participation/education program to update citizens on activities of the FKSCA. Strategy 3.2.1: Participate in a speaker's bureau or similar organization and educate the citizens of the Keys on activities of the FKSCA. Strategy 3.2.2: Partner with the public schools and colleges to notify students about corridor activities. Florida Keys Scenic Higinnvay Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan i pdate 4-4 Goal 4: Support US 1 as an arterial highway that safely accommodates the needs of vehicular and non -vehicular users, while providing access to natural areas, connecting communities and neighborhoods, and enhancing recreational and scenic resources. Objective 4 I: Coordinate with FDEP, FDOT and all other local, state and federal agencies in planning activities along the FKSH, or plans that may have an effect on the corridor. Strategy 4.1.1: Partner in development and implementation of the Overseas Heritage Trail, as an interconnected linear trail for shared use, recreational use, and alternative transportation uses incorporating existing local pathways and the Historic Bridges along the corridor. Strategy 4.1.2: Participate in the development and implementation of the following local governments' plans for the FKSH within their jurisdictions: Key Largo, Islamorada, Village of Islands: Key Colony Beach: Key West; Layton; Marathon; and, Monroe County. Strategy 4.1.3: Coordinate with the FDOT in the development of the Five -Year Work Program for District Six to ensure that corridor needs are addressed. Objective 4.2: Provide for the safety of pedestrians and motorists within the FKSH. Strategy 4.2.1: Advocate for roadway improvements necessary to promote ease and safety of access into and within the corridor for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Strategy 4.2.2: Monitor accident rates along the highway to help identify future improvement needs. Strategy 4.2.3: Advocate for accommodating Commerce while maintaining a safe and efficient level of highway service. Goal5: Provide residents and businesses of the Florida Keys with a variety of opportunities to participate in the planning and implementation of the FKSH Corridor Management Plan (CMP), based on their interests, skills, and time they can offer to the effort. Objective 5.1: Provide a variety of opportunities for public involvement in the development and implementation of the CMP. Strategy 5.1.1: Schedule regular meetings of the FKSCA that are open to and advertised to the public. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 4-5 Strategy 5.1.2: Encourage FKSCA membership from a wide range of residents and business owners from throughout the Keys. Strategy 5.1.3: Develop partnerships with other private and public entities to share information and planning activities. Strategy 5.1.4: Ensure that widespread public involvement is incorporated as an integral element of all FKSCA projects within the corridor. Objective S 2: Develop an on going citizen participation education program to update citizens on activities of the FKSCA. Strategy 5.2.1: Partner with the public schools and colleges to notify students about corridor activities. Objective 5.3: Coordinate promotional campaigns with businesses and tourism -related associations along the corridor. Strategy 5.3.1: Encourage and support a series of promotional events related to the resources within the corridor that will promote awareness of the corridor. These could include events such as marathons, cleanup days, cultural festivals, bicycle races, fishing tournaments, etc. Goal 6: Ensure the long terns sustainability and success of the FKSCA. Objective 6.1: Develop strong leadership of the FKSCA. Strategy 6.1.1: Develop a position description to be supported by FDOT and Monroe County for the Scenic Highway Coordinator position. Strategy 6.1.2: Hire a Scenic Highway Coordinator to assist with implementing the CMP. Objective 6.2: Continue to enhance the FKSCA organization through its membership. Strategy 6.2.1: Develop and implement a plan to actively recruit new membership. Strategy 6.2.2: Promote the mentoring of new members through sharing of existing member's institutional knowledge, passion and diligence. Florida Keys Scenic Higinvay Final Five -}ear Corridor Management Plan Update CS.1 Objective 6.3: Fulfill administrative duties to maintain Corridor designation. Strategy 6.3.1: Provide annual reports and periodic updates. Strategy 6.3.2: Prepare CMP updates. Strategy 6.3.3: Monitor and update the Strategic Plan. Strategy 6.3.4: identify and request funding consistent with the corridors goals and objectives. Florida Keys Scenic Higlnvay Final Five -Year Corridor ,'Management Plan Update 4-7 5.0 ACTION PLAN The Action Plan that has been prepared for the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) is reflective of its Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS). This plan highlights three key areas: Administration and Coordination, Community Participation and Corridor Enhancements. This Action Plan has been prepared to document attainable milestones for this corridor and is identified by short-term, long-term items, and continued tasks they plan to accomplish that will accomplish the GOS identified. Table 5-1 Florida Keys Scenic Highway Action Plea Administration and Coordination Goals, Potential Objectives Funding Time No. Action and Responsibility Sources Product Frame Strategies and Referenced Partners I FKSCA Partnership I through 6 FKSCA FDOT, Monroe Implement CMP Ongoing Agreements County Amend County and Local Government 2 Comprehensive 2.1, 6.3 FKSCA Volunteers Comprehensive 2009- Plans to reflect Plan Amendments 2011 Goals, Vision and Strategies Encourage developer/local 3 government joint planning efforts for 1.2, 1.3 FKSCA Local State/Local Enhanced corridor Ongoing all construction Government Government activity along the corridor 4 Identify and apply 6.3 FKSCA FDOT, FHWA, Enhanced/Preserved Ongoing for grants Private corridor Review CMP and Compliance with 5 Action Plan 6.3 FKSCA FKSCA, FDOT Scenic Ongoing annually Volunteers Highway Program guidelines Prepare Annual Compliance with 6 Scenic Highway 6.3 FKSCA FKSCA, FDOT ScenicVolunteers Ongoing Deport to FDOT Highway Program guidelines Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor :19anagement Plan Update 5-1 Table 5-1 (Cont.) Goals, Potential Objectives Funding NC Action and Responsibility Sources Product Time Strategies and Frame Referenced Partners Compliance with 7 Prepare Five -Year 6.3 FKSCA FKSCA, FDOT Scenic 2013 CMP update Volunteers Highway Program guidelines Employ a Scenic FDOT, Long-term 8 Highway 6.1 FKSCA Monroe sustainability 2009 Coordinator County 9 Build membership 6.2 FKSCA FKSCA, Long-term Ongoing Volunteers sustainability Coordinate with FDOT and Local Governments to FDOT, lD develop reasonable 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, FKSCA, FDOT, Monroe Enhanced corridor 2009- engineering Goal 4 Monroe County County safety 2013 solutions for highway and pedestrian safety Support the funding FDOT, 1 ] and implementation I.I, 4.1, FKSCA, FDOT, FDEP, Enhanced corridor 2009- a bicycle/pedestrian FDEP Monroe 2013 improvements County FDOT, Encourage the FDEP, 12 development and 1.1, 2.1, 3. I, FKSCA, FDOT Monroe Enhanced corridor Ongoing enhancement of 4.2 County, roadside amenities Advocacy groups Coordinate the safe FKSCA, and strategic FKSCA, FDOT, 09- 20113 13 placement of 2.2, 3.1 Advocacy AdvvoOcacy Enhanced corridor informational groups signage groups Identify longterm FKSCA, Ensure long-term 14 FKSCA funding 6 FKSCA FDOT, viability of FKSCA Ongoing Advocacy and implementation strategies groups of CMP Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five- Year Corridor .Wanagement Plan I. pdale 5-2 Table 5-1 (Cont.) Community Participation Goals, Potential Objectives Funding Time No. Action and Responsibility Sources Product Frame Strategies and Referenced Partners Support the preparation and FDOT, distribution of Monroe Corridor l information on the 1.4 FKSCA County, enhancement 2010 importance of Advocacy vegetation groups management Develop information materials that FKSCA FKSCA Enhanced 2009 2 promote services 2.3 Advocacy Advocacy visitor 20112 and amenities along groups groups experience the corridor Make corridor FKSCA Enhanced 4 information available via 2.2 FKSCA Advocacy visitor 2009- 20011 internet groups experience Establish a corridor FKSCA, FKSCA, Enhanced 20 09- 5 education program 2 2 3.1, 3.2 Advocacy Private corridor 2012 groups partnerships experience Develop partnerships with FKSCA, Enhanced 6 local clubs, groups 5.2 FKSCA Private corridor Ongoing and schools partnerships experience Conduct timely and strategically located FKSCA meetings FKSC. Long-term 7 for corridor updates 5. I, 5.2, FKSCA Private viability Ongoing and to conduct partnerships scenic highway business Work with Local FKSCA, Local FKSCA, Government and Government, Local Enhanced 8 Advocacy Groups All goals Volunteers, government, corridor Ongoing to support corridor Advocacy Advocacy experience enhancement groups groups Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plant Update 5-3 Table 5-1 (Cont) Corridor Enhancements Goals' Objectives Potential No. Action and Responsibility Funding Product Time Strategies Sources and Frame Referenced Partners Identify specific FKSCA, Advocacy Preserved and 1 scenic opportunities 1.1, Vo t Groups, enhanced 2011 along the corridor Volunteer view -shed Promote the use of FKSCA, FDOT, FDOT, Preserved and 2010- 2 native vegetation 1.2, 1.4 Local Advocacy enhanced 2012 Government Groups view -shed Support development and use of aesthetic/design FKSCA, Local Local Preserved 3 guidelines for 1.2, 1.3 Government, Government, and Ongoing Local Advocacy Grants enhanced property owner adjacent to the Groups opportunities view -shed corridor Participate in regional Preservation 4 and local government efforts related to the 21 4.1 ., FKSCA Volunteers of the Ongoing corridor corridor Identify/address FDOT, Local Enhanced 5 corridor safety issues Goal 4 FKSCA Government, corridor Ongoing Volunteer safer Partner with others to FKSCA, Grants Local Enhanced 6 locate and fund informational kiosks 3.1 Advocacy Advocacy visitor 201 I - 2013 along the corridor Groups Groups experience hlorida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor ,Management Plan Update 5-4 6.0 EVALUATION OF PROTECTION TECHNIQUES The resources found within the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) Corridor are afforded protection through the comprehensive plans of Monroe County and its municipalities, as well as development regulations, and the guidelines and policies of the local, state and federal agencies which have jurisdiction over the corridor. Monroe County and its municipalities all have adopted Comprehensive Plans pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (F.S.), containing goals, objectives and policies relating to future land use, transportation, coastal management, conservation, and recreation and open -space management within the corridor in order to fulfill the intent and vision for the future. Some of these plans include policies which relate specifically to the scenic highway corridors or improvements on US 1. The same can be said for land development regulations for the jurisdictions located within the corridor. Land development regulations from jurisdictions that specifically address corridor preservation, scenic highway activities or US l activities are described below. 6.1 The Monroe County Land Development Code Section 9.5-376 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations (LDRs) requires that all development of any parcel of land which fronts on US I and is designated as a hammock, mangrove or transitional habitat, and is vegetated with plants native to the Florida Keys shall be developed so that a scenic corridor buffer is provided. Any other development of land fronting on US 1 has to provide a major street buffer in accordance with Section 9.5-375. The manner in which properties are designed for development and the need for access to private property make safety along US I a particular concern in Monroe County and its municipalities. In an effort to limit the number of driveways and curb cuts along the corridor, Monroe County's current regulations prohibit the addition of a driveway from US 1 to private property if access from up to 400 feet (ft) away exists (Section 9.5-421, LDRs). Lots that cannot meet the major road access standard in Section 9.5-421, LDRs shall take access from platted side streets, parallel streets or frontage roads. 6.2 Key West The City of Key West's Comprehensive Plan includes policies that specifically address historic preservation, since a portion of US 1 (Truman Avenue) is located in the historic district of the City. Several sections of the Key West LDRs address items related to enhancement of the US 1/SR AIA corridor and to historic preservation. • Article X — Appearance, Design and Compatibility: Includes regulations relating to site location and character of use, appearance of site and structure, protection of historic and archaeological resources and open space. Florida Keys Scenic HigMvay Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 6-1 • Article XI — Environmental Protection: Includes regulations for preservation of wetlands and transitional wetlands, freshwater lens protection, wildlife habitat preservation and protection of flora/fauna. • Article XIII — Landscaping: Includes regulations for landscaping along street frontages. • Article XIV — Tree Protection: Addresses specially protected trees, prohibiting their removal on public/private property without a permit. • Article XVI — Signage and Advertising: Includes specific regulations for Historic Districts and for Boulevard Appearance Zones. 6.3 Key Colony Beach Key Colony Beach is a small community with minimal frontage on US 1 connected to the highway across a single small bridge at mile -marker (MM) 53.5. Most residences are located on oceanfront property or on canals with quick access to the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. Preliminary coordination with Key Colony Beach city staff indicates that there is minimal language in the city's comprehensive plan on protection techniques for the US 1 Scenic Highway Corridor. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) commits to working with the city staff of Key Colony Beach to ensure that ample and appropriate new language is incorporated into the city's comprehensive plan that reflects the requirements of the Florida Scenic Highway Manual. 6.4 Marathon In its transportation element, the City of Marathon encourages bicycle and pedestrian paths in order to provide for bicycle and pedestrian travel that is safe, convenient, and efficient. The policy includes the preparation of a bicycle and pedestrian plan that emphasizes access to schools, parks, and shopping centers, and which supplements the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan. The City of Marathon also, through the LDRs, ensures that development along the scenic corridors of US I provides the landscaping and setbacks necessary to minimize impacts on the visual environment. There are specific right-of-way (ROW) widths for the critical segments of US I within the City where ROW planning and preservation measures include the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail State Park and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Corridor -wide Master Plan for District Six. 6.5 Layton The City of Layton's Comprehensive Plan includes two policies that specifically address items related to the development of a Scenic Highway Corridor as follows: Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Avlanagement Plan Update 6-2 • Future Land Use Policy 7.c encourages the State and County to establish a tree planting program in conjunction with bicycle and pedestrian paths along US 1. • Traffic Circulation Policy l.g states that the City shall maintain the existing bike/pedestrian path along US 1 and when approving developments along US 1, shall ensure that such development does not interfere with the function of the path. 6.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands The Islamorada, Village of Islands Comprehensive Plan includes several policies that specifically address items related to preservation and enhancement of the Scenic Highway Corridor as follows: Transportation Policies • Policy 2-1.3.10 requires adoption of LDRs, which specify design standards such encouraging a safe interface between vehicles and pedestrians. • Policy 2-1.3.13 designates US i as a Local Scenic Roadway. • Policy 2-1.3.14 supports the designation of the US 1 Highway corridor as a Florida Scenic Highway and supports Federal designation as an All American Road. • Policy 2-1.5.3 ensures continuity of the Overseas Heritage Trail within the City. Future Land Use Policies • Policy 1-1.2.3 addresses enhancing the Old Road by promotion of land use and transportation strategies that enhance its safe use as a local traffic and pedestrian friendly corridor. • Policy 1-4.5.1 provides that LDRs will address management of environmentally sensitive natural systems, dedication of conservation easements, preservation of open space and reservation of strategic points of shoreline for public access. 6.7 State and Federal Protection Techniques Various state and federal agencies listed below also manage and maintain the conservation and preservation of corridor resources. 6.8 Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) manages 12 state parks in the Keys. Many of these parks are adjacent to the Corridor including the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. The FKSCA works in partnership with FDEP and other agencies as they implement their programs. Florida Keys Scenic Higini-ay Final Five -Year Corridor ,ilanagement Plan Update 6-3 Portions of the waters that surround the Florida Keys are also designated as Florida Aquatic Preserves. This designation affords these waters additional protection. Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve and Lignumvitae Key Aquatic Preserve were designated in the early 1990s. 6.9 Florida Department of Transportation The entire US 1 corridor is owned by the FDOT as such it is subject to state regulation. These regulations prevent commercial intrusions incompatible with state transportation goals. Typically, the FDOT is responsible for all maintenance activities within the ROW. The FDOT has entered into a number of maintenance agreements with local and other state agencies relative to management of enhanced landscaping and beautification efforts in place along the corridor. 6.10 Florida Department of Community Affairs The Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) designates Areas of Critical State Concern and protects natural resources and public facilities of major statewide significance through cooperative planning and management. The Florida Keys were designated an Area of Critical State Concern in 1975 (Section 380.0552, F.S.). Establishing an area of critical concern uses 12 principles for guiding development and every comprehensive plan amendment is required to be consistent with them. Several of the principles are directly tied to the promotion of US 1 as a scenic corridor and the protection of its natural, cultural scenic and heritage resources. 6.11 National Parks Service The National Parks Service operates a number of National Parks in the area. These include Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Swamp National Park, Biscayne National Park and the Dry Tortugas National Park. Biscayne National Park protects a coral reef system and is located in Miami, Key Biscayne and Homestead Florida. The Dry Tortugas National Park is located almost 70 miles (mi) west of Key West and is known for protection of bird and marine life. The most famous, Everglades located at the north end of the corridor, is the largest subtropical wildernes States and has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biospher, Wetland of International Importance. s National Park, in the United e Preserve and Florida Keys Scenic Higlnvay Final Five- 1' ar Corridor Alanagemeni Alan i.pdate 6-4 6.12 National Wildlife Refuges The National Wildlife Refuge system is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and includes four facilities in the Keys including Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, Key West National Wildlife Refuge, National Key Deer Refuge and the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The Key West facility of 200,000 acres (ac) is located on Big Pine Key and was the first established in the Keys and one of the earliest in the United States. Great White Heron also is located in Big Pine Key and encompasses almost 200,000 ac of water and islands. Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in north Key Largo and is made up of 6,700 ac, including 650 ac of open water. National Key Deer Refuge is located on 9,200 ac of land on Big Pine Key. All improvements near these facilities must be coordinated with the USFWS. 6.13 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration There are three national marine sanctuaries located in the Keys including Key Largo and Looe Key (both established in 1975) and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (established in 1990). These marine sanctuaries are managed by a federal/state cooperative agreement between the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and FDEP. This partnership also includes management of the two Aquatic Preserves in the lower Keys. 6.14 Local, State, and Federal Permitting Agencies Any projects undertaken within the FKSH Corridor will require environmental permits from the appropriate permitting agency having jurisdiction over the project location and the FDOT (for any project activity within the US 1 ROW). In addition, permits may need to be obtained from other federal and state agencies that have permitting authority within the corridor. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Alanagement Plan Update 6-5 7.0 FUNDING AND PROMOTION The funding and promotion of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) is a key component to accomplishing the vision and the long-term sustainability for the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA). This chapter is intended to update new relationships and/or new funding and promotional concepts to be used by the FKSCA. 7.1 Funding Along with a reenergized FKSCA, there is a reemphasis on establishing partnerships for funding and promotional opportunities that support the vision of the corridor. The Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC), with its considerable resources, will play a critical partnering role in both funding and promotional partnerships. The TDC's mission is to market and promote the Florida Keys to the world and "put heads in beds." They use the latest technologies and most talented staff to do just this. Advertising in travel publications, newspapers, on the internet and at trade shows around the world are just a few of the ways that they market the Keys to the world. The TDC is funded in part through a county -wide bed tax. The County levies a 5 percent bed -tax on every lodging establishment in the Keys. Three percent of this goes to the TDC with a portion earmarked for promotion of the entire chain of Keys making up the Florida Keys (non -Key specific). A portion of the bed - tax also goes to each individual District Area Committee (DAC) for use in area specific promotion. Each District Chamber of Commerce can apply for funding through the appropriate DAC to support marketing efforts including activities associated with the scenic highway. Several broad funding sources are also available for consideration by the FKSCA including: • National programs • State grants • Transportation enhancement grants • Local benefactors National Programs The FKSCA has observed that other designated Florida Scenic Highway's obtain program grants at the national level. Of particular interest to the FKSCA are grants available through the National Scenic Byways Program. As with most funding programs, these are competitively selected from applications received from around the country. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in partnership with state and regional programs has funds available in a number of relevant categories. A second potential funding resource could be federal funding opportunities that become available to resources that have been placed on the National Register Florida Keys Scenic Higinvay Final Five- Year Corridor Management Plan Update 7-1 of Historic Places (NRHP). The FKSH has a number of designated resources and a number of potentially eligible resources along the corridor that may be eligible for this funding opportunity. State Grants The FKSCA will focus on funding opportunities that are closely aligned with its vision and goals. Of particular interest are funding programs that emphasize the protection and enhancement of the corridors unique resources. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) offers funding for worthy projects including enhancement and corridor signage. Additionally, the FDOT currently funds a part time Scenic Highway Coordinator position through Monroe County. Local Benefactors As with every volunteer organization, the FKSCA will look to local benefactors to help support the program and accomplish its goals. The FKSCA recently had a local benefactor create and publish a Corridor Membership brochure that has been used as a marketing tool for funding and volunteers. 7.2 Promotion The FKSCA has access to the TDC's advertizing and marketing resources for regional and worldwide materials distribution in both hard copy and digital media. TDC staff travels all over the world to market the Keys. The FKSCA will work to ensure that all TDC materials make reference to the Florida Keys Scenic Highway. Currently TDC marketing materials (both hard copy and digital) are printed in multiple languages. The TDC web site allows for review in a variety of languages. The TDC has available for distribution world wide and locally in their visitor centers informational brochures printed in English, Spanish, German, Japanese and Swedish and other key languages to meet visitor needs. During the designation phase, a promotional video was prepared for the corridor. Although slightly dated, this video provides the viewer with a unique glimpse of the corridor's unique resources. It is anticipated that this or an updated version of the video will be made part of the broad range of marketing materials to be used by the FKSCA for promotion of the corridor. Other promotional materials include the FKSCA's recently developed marketing/recruitment brochure. The FKSCA has also developed strong ties to the local access television station. A series of interviews were recently conducted that advertised the corridor and a "community re-education program" that is currently being conducted by the FKSCA along the corridor. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Updale 7-2 8.0 RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN According to the Florida Scenic Highway Manual elements of the Corridor Management Plan (CMP) update must be incorporated into the local government comprehensive plan(s) of participating local governments as part of the designation of a corridor as a Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH). This is important since the comprehensive plan carries the force of law and provides the primary mechanism for establishing an enforceable CMP update. Incorporation of portions of the CMP update into the comprehensive plan fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership and ensures a commitment by local government(s) and partners to implement the actions outlined. Specific elements of the CMP update must be adopted into the local government comprehensive plan or it must be demonstrated that the comprehensive plan already includes provisions to protect the corridor. As part of this CMP update, a review of the local government comprehensive development plans was undertaken. It was determined that all participating local governments have protective elements in their comprehensive development plans that are related to the FKSH. 8.1 Monroe County The County completed an update of their Comprehensive Plan in February 2008 which will stand until 2010. Updates and changes occur in January and May. The next hearing cycle is January 21, 2009. Policy 105.1.2 in the Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe County "shall prepare design guidelines to ensure that future uses and development are compatible with scenic preservation and maintenance of the character of the casual island village atmosphere of the Florida Keys." Currently the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) is working closely with the County Planning staff to recommend language that reflects the Florida Scenic Highway Manual guidance. The County comprehensive plan currently includes a number of protective elements that afford the corridor protection until the comprehensive plan goes through the next round of updates. For example, objective 105.2 of Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan states that the County "shall implement with assistance of the state and federal governments a Twenty-year Land Acquisition Program to: secure for conservation and passive recreation purposes any remaining privately -owned environmentally sensitive lands; retire development rights on privately owned vacant lands to limit further sprawl and equitably balance the rights of property owners with the long-term sustainability of the Keys man-made and natural systems. These objectives recognize the finite limits of the natural and man-made systems in the Keys. The Conservation Element focuses on conservation, protection, and management of natural resources within the County in order to ensure that the highest level of environmental quality is maintained and that natural plant communities are used in all restoration areas. Specific agricultural and stormwater practices are recommended to facilitate and ensure surface water, wetland, and floodplain quality. The principal purpose of the Monroe County's recreation land use category is to provide for public and private activity -based and resource -based recreational facilities. Florida Keys Scenic Higinvay Final Five -Year Corridor ,Vfanagement Plan Update 8-1 Policy 1201.3.8 states that park master plans shall be designed so as to avoid andibr mitigate adverse impacts of park use upon sensitive natural resources. Such areas include, but are not limited to, the following: • High quality undisturbed pineland and hammock vegetation. • Documented habitat of species designated as rare or endangered by the state and federal governments. • Undisturbed beach berm. • Undisturbed mangrove, salt marsh, buttonwood and freshwater wetlands. Public use shall be directed away from or minimized in such areas through controlled access and limitations on permitted activities. In January 1998, a Preservation Element was completed by Monroe County for inclusion in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. Goal 104 of the plan states that Monroe County shall recognize, designate, protect, and preserve its historic resources. "Monroe County shall establish and maintain a comprehensive inventory of historic and archaeological resources, including buildings, structures, districts, sites, objects, and significant places." The Monroe County Growth Management Division has established an inventory of all known historic and archaeological resources using information provided by the Florida Master Site File (FMSF) and the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy surveys of the Keys. The survey also identifies historic housing and defines the bounds of any potential historic districts such as those identified on Conch Key, in lslamorada, and in Marathon. This element specifies restrictions on historic districts resulting from local historical designation and establishes exterior architectural standards to evaluate development proposals within designated historical districts with the intent of encouraging compatibility with the architectural features of historical significance to the particular district. Monroe County has identified the old overseas railroad bridges for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as well as hurricane houses and public buildings (such as the Islamorada Library and the Tavernier Health Department), in addition to the hurricane memorial in lslamorada. All of which are within the FKSH corridor As stated in the Historic Preservation Element, there are state and federal rules and regulations regarding historic resource protection, which are upheld by Monroe County and its citizens, in accordance with the law. The Historic Preservation Element recommends the use of legal and financial incentives to assist in the preservation effort; and encourage the use of easements, restrictive covenants, purchase of development rights, rehabilitation tax credits, Community Development Block Grant funds, tax increment financing, and revolving funds to promote and accomplish preservation of significant resources. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 8-2 While Scenic Highways are not specifically addressed in Monroe County's 2010 Comprehensive Plan, the Recreation and Open Space Element of the plan does have extensive goals on providing passive community recreation and open space in an environmentally compatible manner. This is stated in goal 1201: "Monroe County shall provide a recreation and open space system to conserve valuable natural resources and to provide recreational opportunities adequate to serve the present and future population of Monroe County, including permanent residents and visitors." Monroe County's Plan is consistently dedicated to the protection of parks, open vistas, and other elements that are compatible with a Scenic Corridor. The Recreation and Open Space element expresses the county's intent to upgrade and expand existing recreational facilities, to provide educational opportunities related to the county's natural, historic and cultural resources, and to work to protect, enhance and expand open spaces, environmentally sensitive lands and greenways. In addition, the element contains a commitment to working with various public government agencies and private partners to carry out the development of all parks and programs. 8.2 Key West Protective elements in the current City of Key West Comprehensive Plan includes general policies that specifically address historic preservation, since a portion of US I (Truman Avenue) is located in the historic district of the City, this offers specific protection to the portion of the corridor that lies within the City. The FKSCA will work with the City planning staff to incorporate additional language that specifically meets the requirements of the Florida Scenic Highway Program (FSHP). The City is currently working to address several growth management/developmental requirements and cannot update their plan until these issues are addressed. This process is ongoing and is expected to be completed in 2010. 8.3 Key Colony Beach Of all of the municipalities located in the Keys, Key Colony Beach is the only one to not actually be located on US 1. It is connected to US I by a single access point and is actually a private island on the Atlantic Ocean side. This city of 800 year-round residents does not have a Comprehensive Plan. Instead, it governs itself with a five -member board of City Commissioners, Land Development Codes and Code of Ordinances. Neither of these regulatory documents currently addresses FSHP policies specifically. The FKSCA will work with the leaders of this community for their support to be documented in the appropriate policies. Florida Keys Scenic HigMvay Final Five -Year Corridor .Wanagement Plan Update 8-3 8.4 Marathon The City of Marathon's Comprehensive Plan was adopted July 7, 2005. Current policies support the elements of the FKSH in the areas of traffic, parks and corridor beautification. The FKSCA will work with the planning staff to incorporate current FSHP policies in support of the FKSH. 8.5 Layton The City of Layton Comprehensive Plan currently includes two policies which specifically address items related to the City's commitment to support the FKSH. These include: Objective 7, Policy 7.c: Encourage the State and County to establish a tree planting program in conjunction with bicycle and pedestrian paths along US 1. Policy l.g: The City shall maintain the existing bikelpedestrian path along US 1 and, then approving developments along US I shall ensure that such development does not interfere with the function of the path. The FKSCA will continue to work with the planning staff to incorporate current FSHP policies in support of the FKSH. 8.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands Islamorada, Village of Islands includes US l as a scenic highway in its vision statement. Additionally, the comprehensive plan includes several policies that specifically address items related to the preservation and enhancement of the FKSH. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -}ear Corridor .Wanagement Plan Update 8-4 9.0 BACKGROUND CONDITIONS ANALYSIS The Florida Scenic Highways Program (FSHP) seeks to designate roadways for the protection and promotion of their resources, yet corridor activities must not hinder the purpose of the roadway, which is to move people and goods in a safe and efficient manner. Therefore, it is essential that the current and future conditions of the road, its right-of-way (ROW) and adjacent land be understood. Knowledge of roadway and ROW physical characteristics, traffic volumes and levels of service (LOS), accident locations and other data help the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) establish various operational factors that allow the road to work in a safe and efficient manner. Additionally, this information will assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) and their scenic highway partners in decision -making about where and how to place corridor amenities. 9.1 Roadway/Right-of-Way Description The transportation backbone of the Florida Keys is US 1. For its 113 miles (mi) extending in a southwesterly direction from north of Key Largo to Key West, US I serves as Monroe County's primary vehicular link to the mainland and provides access to all of the Florida Keys including the incorporated municipalities of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Key Colony Beach, Key West, Layton and Marathon. US 1 is located within a half -mile of Florida Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Atlantic Ocean along most of its length, and its 41 bridges provide panoramic views of the water and adjacent keys. 9.2 Functional Classification US 1, a state Federal -Aid Primary roadway, is functionally classified by the FDOT as an urban principal arterial. However, due to the unusual geography of the Keys, the highway really functions as an arterial, collector and "Main Street" all rolled into one. The majority of the highway is two lanes, with only about 50 mi of four -lane segments (on Key Largo, in Marathon, Bahia Honda Key, Boca Chica Key and Stock Island). About 22 mi of the two-lane segments offer continuous turn lanes, on Plantation Key, Upper Matecumbe Key and Summerland Key. 9.3 US I Right -of -Way US 1 varies in width of ROW from 50 feet (ft) in Key West to an average 700-ft width on the Seven Mile Bridge (mile -marker [MMI 40-47). For the most part the ROW width throughout the corridor is over 100 ft; however, this data is misleading due to the fact that not all of the stated ROW width is upland terrain. Some of the ROW is made up of jurisdictional wetlands or submerged lands, reducing the "usable" portion on either side of the pavement in some situations. Because of the characteristics of the roadway ROW, any activities that occur within its boundaries must be permitted not only by FDOT, but also in some cases by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) (for bridge permits). Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 9-1 9.4 Signalized Intersections The majority of the intersections along US 1 are unsignalized; however, most of the major intersections provide turn lanes that offer a level of safety for turns. Within the corridor, ten major intersections are fully signalized, and another nine have flashing operation signals for either emergency or pedestrian use (excluding Key West). 9.5 Bridges There are 41 bridges within the US 1 corridor from Key Largo to Key West. Their combined length is approximately 19 mi, or about 18 percent of the total length of US 1 in Monroe County. Most of the bridges were replaced in the late 1970s and 1980s and remain limited to two lanes, with only the Marvin Adams, Vaca Cut, Bahia Honda, Boca Chica, Cow Key Channel, and Salt Run bridges widened to four lanes. Within the US 1 corridor, 23 old Keys bridges were abandoned in the 1980s. FDOT converted eight of these bridges into fishing piers, removing some of the spans for safety or navigational reasons, leaving the remaining 15 bridges accessible by foot. In 1997, the Old Keys Bridges Task Force was appointed in response to public demand to use the Old Keys Bridges. The Task Force developed recommendations for upkeep and use of the bridges and changes to legislation that would allow for use as recreational and historical resources. During the 1990s the FDOT completed transfer of title to the abandoned bridges (with the exception of a portion of Seven Mile Bridge between Pigeon Key and Marathon) to the Board of Trustees of the internal Improvement Trust Fund, which is staffed by the Department of Environmental Protection. 9.6 Pedestrian Facilities Much of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is in design at this time. There are 60 miles of existing bike/pedestrian paths spread throughout the Keys that are included in the project. Most of these trails will be upgraded over the next few years. An additional 40 miles of new trail will be built over the next several years. 9.7 Roadway Maintenance The FDOT maintains US I and the associated vehicular bridge structures in Monroe County. FDOT performs such functions as litter pick-up, shoulder repair, safety set-ups, mowing and brush control. FDOT also manages a variety of contracts for mowing, asphalt repair and striping. Maintenance activities within the scenic highway corridor are compatible and consistent with the FSHP intent to "protect, maintain, preserve and enhance" intrinsic resources. Florida Keys Scenic Higinvay Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 9-2 9.8 Corridor Safety Recently the Florida Department of Motor Safety did a study of highway safety issues in Monroe County as part of a statewide study. For Monroe County altogether there were 1,409 crashes in 2007, and 208 of those were alcohol -related, while 21 were fatal, according to the report. There were five motorcycle deaths, two bicycle deaths and four pedestrian deaths associated with US I in Monroe County in 2007. There also were 70 bicycle injuries and 36 pedestrian injuries. The report did not encompass each city in the Keys, but did include the larger areas. These include: • lslamorada: 125 crashes • Boca Chica: 3 crashes • Marathon: 130 crashes • Plantation: 1 crash • Key Largo: 236 crashes • Key West: 607 crashes • Tavernier: 36 crashes • Layton: 3 crashes 9.9 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Accident data, exclusively for US 1 in Monroe County, were obtained from FDOT for use in the Monroe County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (October 1997). Almost consistently during the five-year period analyzed, bicycle accidents accounted for two-thirds of the total bicycle and pedestrian accidents on US 1 each of the years. Of the accidents identified, those that took place at intersections of US 1 ranged from 36 percent to 59 percent of the total bicycle and pedestrian accidents each year. Another 12 to 27 percent of the accidents took place at driveways accessing US 1. Very few of the accidents took place on bridges. Most of the accidents took place during the daytime and on dry pavement. The FKSCA will work with FDOT, Monroe County and local governments to identify unsafe locations along the corridor. Advocating for informational materials to warn residents and visitors of these areas and support the prioritization of funding to address high accident locations as needed. Completion of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail should help address many of these issues. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor 'Management Plan Update 9-3 10.0 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM A Community Participation Program (CPP) has been developed by the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) to outline community participation tools that can be utilized to meet the requirements of the Florida Scenic Highway Program (FSHP) and support the vision and goals of the FKSCA. The objective of this CPP is to inform the general public, special interest groups, Iocal businesses and business groups, local governments, planning organizations and agencies of the FKSCA's efforts to accomplish their vision for the corridor. It is only through community education and interaction that consensus can be built to ensure the success of the FKSCA. 10.1 Public Outreach Tools One of the FKSCA's overall goals is to engage the community to the maximum extent possible and to act with the support of the community in the implementation of the Corridor Management Plan (CMP) update. The CPP provides detailed guidance for conducting community awareness and encouraging participation in the implementation of the CMP update. 10.2 FKSCA Meetings The FKSCA maintains a yearly meeting schedule. Currently meetings are generally held monthly. These meetings are open to the public and are advertised in advance. The meetings are typically held on the first Thursday of each month at the Monroe County Government in Marathon. This facility meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. All meetings have an agenda and meeting minutes are prepared and maintained. Minutes are available for review. The By -Laws also specify that an annual general membership meeting be held each February. 10.3 Identifying the Community The FKSCA currently maintains a mailing list of all stakeholders that have an interest in the designation and the Iong-term success of the corridor. The FKSCA will continue to update and expand this stakeholder list to include other potentially interested parties and organizations as appropriate. At a minimum, this database will be updated on a yearly basis. Additional, potential additions to this expanded Iist could include: • Agencies with jurisdiction over portions of the corridor • Business Owners • Chambers of Commerce • Specific advocacy groups (e.g., historic, biking, ecotourism) Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor :Wanagement Plan Update 10-1 • Churches/Religious Groups • City Halls • Civic Centers • Civic/Fraternal Organizations • Clubs and Other Special Interest Groups • Economic Development Agencies • Elected Officials • Employers of large local companies • Environmental groups and conservation organizations • Governments with jurisdiction over portions of the corridor • Historic Sites • Home Owner's Associations • Land Developers • Libraries • Regional Planning Council • Schools/Local School Boards • Visitors' Centers/Tourism Agencies 10.4 Public Meetings Public meetings may be scheduled, as necessary, to present and implement the goals of the group, inform the public of the designation status, receive input, and request community consensus and support. For significant issues, an informational public meeting may be considered to collect additional input. These meetings would be in addition to regularly scheduled meetings. Public meetings require significant planning and preparations and the following list of items that are considered. Date, Time and Location Public meetings should be scheduled on a day,. -'evening during the work week, Monday through Thursday, to facilitate maximum opportunity for the public to participate. An attempt should be made to ensure that the meeting is held during a time of year when seasonal residents are most likely to be in the area. The meeting facility should be based on anticipated attendance, proximity to the project, community involvement, safety (such as adequate parking lot lighting), availability and easy accessibility. The meeting should also be held at a site that is ADA compliant and provide "reasonable accommodation" and access for physically handicapped and disabled persons wishing to attend and participate. The meeting room should have ample open space to accommodate workstations, display boards, mingling, and some seating. A sound system should be available to insure all attendees are able to clearly hear and understand the speaking portions of the meeting as well as the presentation. Outdoor signage should be provided to direct attendees to the meeting location. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan i pdate 10-2 Meetin-a Format The format for an informational meeting should be one that facilitates good interaction and communication with the attendees. A brief PowerPoint presentation may be developed and display boards and project documents regarding the designation process and status of the corridor should be made available for review and discussion. Handouts should be provided; outlining the meeting purpose/agenda as well as corridor specific information. Visuag®r tion Techniques Examples of visualization techniques include sketches, drawings, artist renderings, physical models and maps, simulated photos, videos, computer modeled manipulation and computer simulation. Visualization techniques will be developed, as appropriate, for the public meeting. The FKSCA has developed a Corridor Video that works well as an information tool. Survey/Comment Forms One way to monitor public support is to administer an opinion survey to local residents and visitors. Questions may be asked such as: "What is your impression of the corridor?" or "What corridor resources warrant recognition and protection?" Survey questionnaires may be developed and made available at the public meeting with additional space for personal comments. Survey questionnaires could also be mailed out with the invitational letters/newsletters. Follow-up At the conclusion of the public meeting, meeting minutes should be prepared to document the meeting and summarize the communities' participation. The minutes should contain an account of the overall activities and techniques utilized to involve the local communities. Results of the public meeting should then be made available for public review. 10.5 Information Exchange The FKSCA will develop and issue pertinent information regarding the corridor on an "as needed" basis. Formats could include; newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, video, and press releases. The distribution list for these materials will be based on the stakeholder distribution list and the identification of other issue specific interested parties. 10.6 Corridor Video The FKSCA previously developed a Corridor Video as part of the State designation process. This video could be used as an information tool to educate interested groups on the corridor and the goals of the FKSCA Uses for this video include: • Group meetings • Speakers bureau presentations • Public access channel Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor .Wanagement Plan Update f 0-3 • Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC} • Grant applications • Visit Florida • Potential sponsors for the corridor 10.7 Speakers Bureau FKSCA members will be available to provide information on the corridor at outside meetings and community gatherings. Arrangements and approval for the speaking engagements will be coordinated and approved beforehand through the FKSCA President. These gatherings are good opportunities to distribute corridor brochures and present the corridor video. 10.8 Website The FKSCA currently has a basic corridor website. The site includes documents prepared for designation of the corridor and photos of the corridor. It is proposed that this site be upgraded and ultimately tied into the TDC website and others to provide far-reaching information on the corridor. 10.9 Sponsorships of Community Events The FKSCA will support local events that highlight the Corridor. These events may include corridor clean-up, fund raising, festivals and other events that are consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Strategies. 10.10 Newspaper/Press Coverage Because of its world-wide reputation the FKSH Corridor has the potential for significant exposure to newspaper and press coverage. It is possible that media personnel will seek out members of the FKSCA. It is also possible that the FKSCA will need to call upon the press to obtain coverage of key events and milestones. When dealing with the news media it is important to maintain a consistent story. All requests for interviews should be cleared through the FKSCA President. 10.11 Letters/Newsletters/Flyers In order to distribute information about the upcoming public meeting; letters, newsletters or flyers will be forwarded to organizations such as local civic groups, churches, schools, neighborhood associations, etc. These organizations may publish the information in their newsletters as well as upload the information to websites. Any such correspondence will be coordinated through the FKSCA. Additionally, letters or newsletters will be mailed to individuals on the stakeholder list and other parties or organizations expressing an interest in the particular issue being discussed. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor ;Wanagemeni Plan Update 10-4 10.12 Guiding Principals • Florida's Sunshine Law: All public participation activities and events will follow Florida's Sunshine Law (Section 286.011, Florida Statutes). This law requires that meetings must be open to the public, reasonable advance notice of the meetings must be given, and that meetings and/or other public involvement activities will be documented. Plain Language: All forms of notification to the public should comply with the Governor's Plan Language Initiative (Executive Order 07-01). The Executive Order requires clear language containing only necessary information presented in a logical sequence. The reader should be able to understand what the purpose and need of the project is. It also calls for short sentences written in the active voice that make it clear who is responsible for what. • ADA Compliance: The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that all facilities and programs provide for accessibility to persons with disabilities. The ADA stipulates that any place of business, regardless of size or number of employees, both public and private, must provide equal access and "reasonable accommodations" for both the general and disabled public. • FSHP: Follow all FSHP and other applicable Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Manual instructions for advertising and conducting public meetings. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update 10-5 11.0 CORRIDOR EXTENSION The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) also proposes to use this update to extend the limits of the corridor northward from its current end point at mile -marker (MM) 106 to MM 110. This is an extension of approximately 4 miles (mi). This extension allows for the inclusion of the beauty of the Upper Keys, north of Key Largo, including the Jewfish Creek area, Lake Surprise, Everglades National Park and the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. In support of this proposed 4 mi extension, the FKSCA has prepared a brief inventory and corridor assessment of the segments strengths and weaknesses based on methodology recommended in the Florida Scenic Highway Manual. 11.1 Corridor Impression Survey The purpose of this survey is to record the travelers impressions of the proposed corridor and its featured resources. This survey identifies important features and assesses the quality of the corridor. For this proposed corridor addition the survey noted the newly constructed high-level bridge at Jewfish Creek and the associated wetland/open water viewshed that it offers. The survey also noted the negative impact on the viewshed that powerlines along the bayside of the roadway present. A summary of results of this survey by MM are included in Appendix G. 11.2 Field Inventory The Field Inventory attempts to locate all features within the corridor that should be considered, not just those that are noticeable at first. In essence, the inventory highlights factual information about the corridor. It accounts for the individual features or resources within the corridor and measures their frequency of appearance and their visibility and/or accessibility from the roadway. This inventory attempts to identify positive and negative features of the corridor. For this proposed corridor addition, the survey noted the newly constructed high-level bridge at Jewfish Creek and the associated wetland/open water viewshed that it offers as a positive while remaining construction activity associated with the project as a negative. A summary of results of this inventory by MM are included in Appendix G. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Final Five -Year Corridor Management Plan Update Q6J APPENDICES Appendix A: Location Map Appendix B: CME Accomplishments Appendix C: Organizational Chart Appendix D: Letters of Support Appendix E: Operating Bylaws Appendix F: 501(c)(3) Documentation Appendix G: Corridor Extension Support Documentation Appendix A Location Map KE Y VEST a,s , r us r.aw NZ Y1y �. Of N r :ry R•5C--.YNE NATIONALPARK f CROC D LAKE NATION WILDLIFE aRD�B1 RE GE 10. TO 905 MIAMI 1 ' ll'�P.LANUATION VL 905 North Corridor Limrce• MILE106L4:, 7,�Y!_IN-a4 '' KEY LARGO EVERGLADESM� loo NATIONAL PARK,i fi:!';,r i�lVERH1ER PC.ANfATION t { Hbmarada Chpmlxrd Cdrimgw � f'l.L�7.fPN1L'AI:7' and Ntiltor C.vntet f .1'Nl'FJC K'1 amA K1:1 ISLAMORADA IAAI'}]4 I I1:1C'f I IRF. 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FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC HIGHWAY CORRIDOR Appendix B CME Accomplishments Appendix B Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity Accomplishments For this Five-year Corridor Management PIan (CMP) Update the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) (Corridor Management Entity [CME]) has summarized a series of accomplishments that have been achieved since the Iast CMP was developed. The references found herein refer to the Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS) found in the original CMP. Landscape Beautification Projects (Objective 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 5.2) Upper Keys • The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) completed a median beautification project using native vegetation for the Key Largo Median Landscaping project • Key Largo Signage (provides location information to travelers and area branding) • VilIage of Islamorada Median Iandscaping Improvements/Tavernier Creek Bridge • Village of Islamorada Indian Key Fill bike path and landscaping improvements Middle Keys • City of Marathon Signage (provides location information to travelers and area branding) • The City of Marathon Landscaping Committee is currently installing a median beautification project along the scenic highway corridor in Marathon • The Marathon Garden CIub is completing a vegetation management demonstration project within the scenic highway corridor • The Marathon Garden Club has created an area titled the "Wonder garden" which is a special area that incorporates indigenous plant species Lower Keys • Unincorporated Monroe County completed a landscape median beautification projects throughout the Saddlebunch Keys Identify New Recreational Improvements/ Opportunities (Objective 1.3) Upper Keys • Jacobs Aquatic Center in Key Largo • Islamorada Founders Park and Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina Middle Keys • City of Marathon Park Lower Keys • Big Pine Key Park Initiate/Support Planning Efforts (Objectives 1.3, 2.1,) • Development of a corridor Interpretative Master Plan • Inclusion of GOS and vision in local comprehensive plans • Support design/construction of the Overseas Heritage Trail • Monitor FDOT Work Program development • Received 501(c)(3) status • Fostered a supportive relationship with the Tourist Development Council (TDC), local government agencies such as Monroe County, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as well as maintained its connection to the FDOT. Create Educational Opportunities (Objectives 4.1, 5.2) • Creation of a corridor brochure • Speaker's bureau • Scenic Highway informational signage installed 2 Appendix C Organizational Chart . % ) 3 o / � \ « \�� A dc CL { ƒ - § CL w ff $ � / � � _ § = i 2 2 ■ i k o _co c B 0 E / � § \ c c § 3 k § § / m / # 3 / & % 2 � ƒ � • 2 - _ 6 q 72= _ q a � m ■ c � a f § c§ ® ƒ/ \§§ 5 0 k 0 k \ 2 k ) v ) / 2 v » $ § � B_ � § � 2 ±CL - § ■ � 2 / C § ; ] E go \ / x 2 2 f E $ / \ x u C.)\ \ ! » 9 E o f 2 CM § R \ 2 { ) ( 2 \ 7 k ®§& 3 § A \ � k a / a � o $ I , ZE \ g ® t3 = B f - ° t « \ ■ k §\ CL k\ k� q k to r � ■ ' e Ac \ in \ � 12 k c 41 In® \ % G ƒ 2 % ic o C 2� § � — F _ ■ � _ ■ ® 0 m § $ § § J z� c s o■ oN. 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Fi 5?00 DCW1611 Hall: I am wdhaFl to you in *v{porL deetabllsWM USt a rtre #7a Ma !tom v'adouefScrwk amen snd AV AswHtvs tuna 1.151 is elmady a rwti,mdl UrAMIM ad1 with this Jcaigaalk L the umk.lor will olkw• visitors from aramd wMd to JrivT. walk. bake mad poddla 106 mik-s of ora of toe must caenlc no Mvo Wxim al plx,% in iba wwxlJ. Suming flan Ker Largo mid etdtrrt in Keys West. cur byway traveler sill e:cpenener lewttfvl dsms;tic 41 luaork bndprs between two mjpu bvdim of wucr, the fiutf of McKlro did Atlantic Ocam laugim bdm4l able to awim, Mill. rmtkel. disc, paddic, hikr, bike vamp, mid wtydltfe watch an both cities of tiila corridor Nel mat; plaice in the world un Nx the w;wturrjrl wimdher, re,7ra m and nxtwry wa to thfa. You btkx my arpM wt as a eitirev mid Mayur ofthe Ciry of Key Cdtmy Be:uh thn t will I c%Tn-thnq potaible to amw with he mmiinalun prtce6a and the enfwrcement of tba US l ixrklur �lurovpb am cr* Is } on a Mill psvt € the VS Corridor, the :tt; cotsmitalon mad redrew lave o; cwvd thole suppmt of this effort. i hope so be a w of tlm tint ;iticiai nxi,tr Krvw Na anal 5ceme I!}wa} "four? siruerely. Rrmald A. �muat yiri'Ur •+wapWa.l.�ni,{ IIaM.� �yi �a 1lffal,r RCSOLUM 04 3%11- ya A R SOLU"ON M 17IM CITY OT KTA* f:t)L0NV lil:M H W OlDA, SITTORTITG ML F"IAIRIPA KF.lS s'(.W4rr HAWA4' CMIL PO)A ACMANCE akll MrO(ITS POOR 71!.7'it1YA1 -,CFNW RY)t'Al'S A.'wD ALI, Al9mCA,4 ROAD nr-kit.:KknlIV AND fl'�r1f1!lf, INf 1.F�+tFYi'AnU,�I .Al.0 PRaO•rni�i: Tt lyt A'ti r FrE'<7t�P; IMT6. WIMPLE.", :u 1"7 Chan F:<sc.,l: KCti6 ymh.i IA list .tart -,t Ffends Ckl,.rernrul ri Truapo•IIYi,sa :icon: B1,a-s.r f•rv;rnrri in driirwe ,Fr rk f0a :;.). 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IM, 6 f 1-1 -Aw-e. ourolsork-ml Alf" lsCwrada, i4eQfIsfatds March 31. 2,00 M,1udy F[uli F.xw tttt'01} tw*r OwakT o(L ommwcc P.[}. Box'49 Hiamorada, FI.33Ut6 RE PoolutltmNo. 6N-[13-19 Dater %U. HIM: P.i iwd horevuh is a catfw l wpr of Iilamaradv, Villa . +tC HlwW,% Rv%94nkxt iJc. 04d4-10 suM)oAitt% the Plytida Kc}s Srcrlr Sy'w ty Corridor Allmrice and Pfftxts 1vr 'v+uonai SCtaiC f3yY a4 ap[m+q'al Mt 4latrh "7, «L�3!i R�ular �'t31� Cou1x1[ meatn�. IFina Imrr �i gwn[kttes, Pluti.: asnrau me es [3oj1 g64.6�1 �, Sirtcetcly. aet'aly $; efyr st.mr t+l[laypr CMk slip]£)atwuif ,caY. Sa and F4p5lS+s A.11.• P fG ib+c ?!R,ldasnrah, F1. J.'4.6 ljffn 70y-"4-r-M - T. f4i W 44" • z. at wmui+d►Il.w CMIFIEC call OF ORIBIAItI � s�ao�r� ruts `a► RESOLtfrI(W tlN 9} 19 A Rh'S.'OLVITON OF ISLAAIOKADA, VILLAGB OF ISLANDS, MORIDA. SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR ALLLINCE ANII IMPORTS FORNAFIONALSCENIC BYWAYS AND ALL AMERIC.AN ROAD IMSIGNATIM. AND FI. XDING IMPLEMENTATI(fN: AND PROVIDING FOR AN P.FFECI[VE DATE VVIIHI EAS, in 1997, (Ywn P tida Kays "mJ m the .uatc o F1 da Depwmcot of Trauaporiatirnt &,emt: Byways PrtWam to destp4t,: he 1- uncle Ka)} (X-cneas Hiyhr y ati 1 stale tstnk highway, and tvHE1REA5, *.. FUwida Dt:Vxbnmi ni TrAmpoftation [ksjgtatod rho -nda Kaye Oc•rneas HitthvnY a Stara scenic highway in Jtme 2idil, mid WIISREANS in July %9r-. the Fivritla KVVS SaYtic Qxndor Allw was aua6low 1t, ha the CorriAx >♦'larla$effmit duty tt+41 a trap maiblc IOC Ift4k1neolulo tht' %xaly agcl i'hjraILe3 of *,z IhNirl:l Km Sc mte Highwjy-, And WHCREAS, Iho stair sonic hr;hways prvipam Wlaws *pliiatitm to lha Nauonal Sc cak fur nalh)lt i ro opi6(Ax; and WHEREAS. the Nawnal Scaue Hsways dmiyuatirnt n-cuyvccs thDhx roads auuas the mmiry that sxhihlt �me eu more al'Six intnrwe gmlitiva - sceatte, trurrmai, historic, tocacjdm%L atclsawluydcal, ar cullural - tfnttnTuting tan'ardv a unique trm l �perieltie; acid SA'll ERE.AS, U, ha wutderea far daaijpUtt n as u Mmim al titan< H Ycaa}, a rand rtatat p)c+gas Umractcnaw% of tettrdnal alpdfrcantx wirhin M Irmt " of the ininrsie gaainY .'olatarriae, a1d Mid W HERP 16 the FiMSs Kaye Umik Pl fjwa. vvtwpa 4 xu tmtiiulr qu3h66%; W'1lERFAR, w nl 20U6. shag wrrr I2A Naaaval Sirnic byways from is matm of which nd}' 25 A@" hxl been dnipAW as A R Ameneao Ra*b, which are sigaiRcam locally, itutt•melly, and globally; and WHEREAS, the mato hcxfit to sccmie hi&Nay dengtimion 4 rvwmcc protection to pimmt e, rnhanty attd nmtntam eomdar raa�tcea far lalum SenaMigow w cWy. and W'IIE;RF-45, in* ;conic hiyihway fimil;uum sill pranote owaaU a 4mmi: tmwth by amcradng an iitcieaev m dtPtmrtd for trsael todustry unsay suoh :n mcreatk ml totes lodgmj, rtstauaoLv .6m nWtipm and nlher ta.urimt dvml husimv,-+; which will he foil iD all seam of the ha al vc xRnY: mtd WHEREAS. the byway mutt denicutrme,tumg r zmunitysappprt Und dwekT a c,mlor manapmmot plan that dearrihrnn in dmmlo ilia preecrimnon. m rkclmg slid improvmnrat anatesms lot thu h_,aay; and H'IIF.Rl;,tiS. thu F4rille Sank,, t.atidat alliance IocntbCr*NV 440do: reprrsearati':er tran in Flrridn Km ;�h.tmk%m of ugnnmty, trumcipahtim and Issas( And state xywcim n4uan7), state and 64�j1 iw kC die F66da Boys Katitmel Msrme Saxttmty ami E%willadrv, Mdo"I Port, or.n»protit . San aw"m, lvi kt ,,,wrC auw cWtoiu and pn�ur rAU: ens; mid IVIIERKAS,, lahuniwAile. Village of Ialmids (rite"ViIL 'j.'xluaE,wlalura dial the Flarida Ko" Scent• L:onidor fthe "Corridor") ptrividea int *a" hWorieel. runic. mtrail, colunul arch wIrgieal mtcl toa,=iMal rlra urtet uithtn aad adjacrat to tho 1.t.S. Ifi4hwey 1 alto Highway') tiorri K" Lar6t to Koy Wcsr and W'HKR4A5. the Vdlagn elro ocknowlcdgcs That tho intrnntc tpulidca provided by the CorridTY attrawc tlm fhivta& htMnW wRRmg mid parldlirtg r; Mcacm to viou ai other I.frtns of tccmttian rmd WIfEREA f, the Comd u to u a., wrr N eAwutioo, rttj&ymmmt, lmalthy eAer liar and ac%xvi m for n-ndrnm. mid ltuentniional And dantealiu lisum to dR Florida Key:; MKI W118REAS the Ltllagc E;oanctl of himridi, VDIAge of Idanda, Alm rWAVOi'rn dW iMOMUO Of tho deiwamafioR of VS IBL41W#� I as A hmiou i Socuic I1y"y AU Arucriavt Rtxt4 mid WHEREAS, the b Ilagc Grmcil of lslmtor. d* 4 illage of Lllrtn& belst=s lhm d&upanm t,t 11.9. High, a; 1 as a Narwnal 5e tic R)+rry r ,'itI Amrncm Rood ulll foster resmttce [VU&Mation, 1%MC1144 ue114161% g.`Itcral rrar.iaaonal ;.clbtte ad a atinn of he t stidoatt and ♦isUt ,m of t he vil]W.. rind R'IIERE'A.S, dw Villo$c C,)uwtl W Wi3tuquda; VPII t It E.la iAx. >gpi"u the pr.mtoti.m. de,thj"ww iLml radntenaaca of dw Fl. ida K.v,w 5caaw Cotridor, the FfatdR keys O.-uscar Hairagr frail aut the Fl,:d& Xm-T CNCIIcao PmMking 1'iail; wul WHEREAS, the L•'1llage; Lmwfits fiom rho 1."ton of cAtmpj; and piatwed fu•ikitid� iix lh.,1londo Koys S.cntcCAttTidor, mud WHE'R%AS, the Village, .rbetc appllp: We. will Asti -a in tucthaing ilte grxdt of thr Fhi i.ls Keys Static Hi#lmay Cvaidor Atdnag.sncnt Ftan end the i'Ionda Kra D.'auxti )Ient#gc ITail 4la-ctrf FIM4; :mtd VHE11iR1:,4.4, the >. �ila�e C[wncil .lt islem�rteda, t'sllaae o[ Eslaule, Hints U1at s: io in the best sn+essgs ofttro tiilhsge's mtmnmuty rn miat and auppost dw. . Fltvids Kuys Scene Ct-rridur AJiiame ns +ocugni>}n; prwa-Wng and e,dwumg tha A'tondo Keys Stanic Crab La. NOW TEEF.R£FORE RE FE' !?;F'.yplw>.'Bp OV 111F VILLACB C:OUNUtt. OF ESl UNIORUDA, VtLEACF,OF ISLANOS, FLOREDA. AS FOLLONM rlfen 1. ,11tclul Tar above ta-aJa are tsue :od anrw rand we Eiwcq vnsrd hetdsl by this r0cmit ce. syolatf ", t7Raee S�yynefl Ssmnorr, Tlsn Village comml of tsEamxadn, Villrspo :d ]stussds, berths• suppurta the Fkstida K ya Scrmc Cm idor Allumca im Us eEfart. iin i�dtivrsal Scenic Ryway All Amerl.yn Rood Jrsipnation oFL'.S. Highuyy I �. kftayevalt. PLis ixwlut m %half bowie Wcajve imiMdiasely upm iu adop im. '1'he ELmgosng Rem ht.i wasa nt%nd b; i-+urrhnan P.4•ks:erdt ;rho nmved frr na adrptnm rei tlrst mutmgThi, sm:swn a'�s arcnia<lai by t-taalilst iawan Z.tssw 8areli..ml upon helug put t:, a �otr. the �%Iw ww as ialivtcs FN'-I,': OTE FsT' Alk7i t li>,y ti`ILI.�1Cift C".Oi V('ll, r3F iS[ .tA4fHt�{ith. l•ILI.Ai;t= t:�F Lc;��135 btamr Mwe Elornwor YE38 Vicb.Mayor CA%hi Hill YES Cxmcilam lk+ A.hrnbcrg n:y C;xmulw an Jill .'. = ii.n,li YES i::osmriirtsars ,ItdwdRa3wadt P,+58FDAND POPTEJIOri'FEtm_I"1f.11OFMARCH. 29ft Pow 4 rk ? ' DAME BUCRNM MAYOR ATTEST �; - � �+r V ILLAG6 CIS: RK AVPP(WEV AS 70 FOICNI AND LEGAL .rlY FORTHF SF AND BENPFrr OF MLA%li P-UlA YILI AGE OF ISLANDS rj LY VIL.LA6EATl imy RESOLUTION NO. W A RESOLUTION OF THE 14ONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (TDCL FLORIDA. SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR ALLIANCE AND EFFORTS FOR NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS AND ALL AMERICAN ROAD DESIGNATION AND FUNDING IMPLEIMENTATIONi AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, WHEREAS, in 199' Cbai Florida Keys applsd to the slate of Florida Departrnent of Trarowtalion Scenic Byway! Program to designed Ow FkAda Keys 6rerseas Hrynway as estate scenic N*my, and WHEREAS, yha Fiodda Depart ord of TrirnpdAatiws deaipnetad the Florida Keye Overseas liphway a ale[ &MIC highway in June 2001: and WHEREAS, ht wry 2007, she Ftarlda Keys Scenic towbar Alliance vat astabksned to be Ina Corridor Managwwt Entty VW s rsawWble for hoerronting Me go" and objectives or ftw floWs Keys Scark Hlghwoy, and WHEREAS,1ha slate scum ho"ye pmgrem otlrn s epplcadon to &w Nabanal Sterile Byways PtWrarn For national reoDgrutWn: ano WHEREAS, the National Sonic Byways designorW recogrraea those roeda across the country I" erhahtt are or mom of %be InlArlsic quatldea — scenic. natural. historic, rs rt0onal, aroh"ODpcal or cultural — oontrltwling towards a uruque treat experience: and WHEREAS, to t)4 oonslrlerad hx designation as a National Scenio Byway, a road must poasesa characterictk s of repro W ttwftance witltin at Ieast cne of Itta mv"k grwdly tetagoAeer: and .r..w•w.w�w.M+mu P&W 1 d a WHEREAS the Florida Keys Scenic Highway contains ap etx IrWinsic quotiles; and WHEREAS. as of 20m, titers are 126 National Scwk flyways fiom 44 stators, of whim o* 29 also are 4eslgnated as At American Roads, which ere slgn6cant locally, naHanatty, anc gk Wy; and WHEREAS, the mail ber+rfa to scenic trgtwray designation Is rasowrce pnolac m to "erve, enhance and rmintnki corMor resourms be Mire ganeratlsons to espy; and WHEREAS, the scenic highway designation will promote overall ecommic Wowth by generating an !%maw In dernand for Iravel kwustry wybces such at revssoonat tours, "Ing. restaurants. pas two" arw other Iwwagaetated buloneamm; +torch soil be (eft in all sectors of the kcal aoonwmy, anp WHEREAS, the byway must demarptrate stmop twrrsru,ndy support and davelop a oonkgor manapemarn plan tfua dssulbse irr details the;geaervanon. marosing mid improvarnent xtrataglss for tba byway. and WHEREAS, the Flaida Keys Sra Corridor AMar" marrba%Np i,1 UAaa regeseataNn from as Fronds Keys chambers of oonrnerce; rrrriropalsies. and }ederal and stag& agencies nanora4 slate and total perks: the Fbrida Keys National Malrte Sanehlarp and Everglades Platm;nal park, rw"rcl t ogswAdons, hameownm associations and private oftem. am WHEREAS, TDC (the `JURJSMCTIOWackrwwlaopes that the Florwa Keys Soetso Cwrklw z. w -Corrdaf) OMAdes 8mpclnard luatorlcal, scenic. natia9l, oukural. arclooDo&M and recfeotlonal rmurcm wthin and edWwt tii Me U.S HVtmy t it -'Howdy') f m Key Laroo to Key West: end WHEREAS, TOG Mm W*raMWgw unt the kttwelc gong% a omvidaa try the Cortidor enhance tits drMN. Nknq, . lkN and paddfkto oxpwienw. as wall an Dow forms of W.Maflon; and WHEREAS, iha Conidor to a source for &MxAtion, anpyment, hoWthy eaarchte and ralaxanon br residarMa, and kttsm3WnW anti dom*sM titdnm to the Fio0o Kays; and WHEREAS, the TOC alit* recortme the hr4m Anee of the cloaQwllon W U,S Hlg"Aey 7 as a Nadortai Stark Byway /AN Amwkan Road: arq WHEREAS, the TDC beaavea lnat tleafg AjWn of U.S, Highway t as a Nowner Saeric Byway t AU Amarkan Rana wfh foster nwwco pmservapw4 aoonomle Wed - Wing, general reaaatbmi mWore end education of the raslderxs and Waters of Morww County. and WHEREAS, the TDC tuN"rm tits ptomobm. devaktpttwnt and rmintomm a of the Flonda Kays Sc"o Corndor, tits FWWo Keys Overseas Horltogo Trap end the FloAda Keys Overseas Potldbng Tral: and WHEREAS, Monrw Cotntp benefits from the for OM of SWAY and ptarmd forAtloo lw ft Fkx ds Keys Surma Cornaor, and WHEREAS, tho TDC, attars approprlaw, w0t assist In turtherfrtp the goats of the Fiortda Keys Somic Hyhway Cort"or blarAWnant Plan &M the FWkla Kays Overseas Harilap Trail Master Pfmr and WNSPEAS, the TDC Mat flat it to in the beat Wt ooto Of Um uxrwrK vty to a"W end support the FWWO Kays Scenlo Corridor Aftncs m mcnpna" w-erv9np and anhanclnp the F"a Keys 60aMc Comdor NOW THEREFORE M IY RESOLVED BY THE TDC OF I6ONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Sedion 1 The TOC hereby eupptxts the Florkle !Gays 5csnic Cankkr Aftnca in de efforts lot National Scenb Byway At Amerpcon Road dealanatbn d U.S. Hiphyray 1 -Swo n 2, Thlt resolution that bwarne eKedhve 3nunerUrtely upon Ae adootlon. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Momoe County Tauriu D&v*opm m Gauna, Monroe County, Flnrkb al a meednp of the Board held on Ufa 2" dayof Match, ZOOS. Conmesloner Dr German Mr Font Mr.Hemandet A MSL lrwaf lar. v yur AArPherawt MaMdIt Pol W. Rape Mr, Varala t Mr, wrgra. MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELO , HT COUNC ' OE COUNTY � r Chairman Seal c~-4$.': �r' i. r"f N'tl .%% •1�v Li: �J(7T4�"rr f:r'i� {Noma and licit) 40NRQE GOUMTYATTORN@Y AAPRDVP.AS TO 0 y1 A884S NTC0UHT1r ATT0RNEY n►fe - ..•rM.+rw.r.rvrrN. P� J of S .4"Wered a.; 1raaMawm aaa met RFJOLLITION ]MMI A RUOIX1[ON OF TIP[ CRY OF MARATHON. FLORH/A, SVPPORTING THE FLORMA KEY9 SCENIC CYIRRIDOR AIAAAN:6'9 EFFORTS FOR NATIONAL 5MMIC BYWAVS AND ALL AMERICAN Rt)AD UESII:NATIOK ANa t UIfD[NG IMMENE YTATRIN MR It,l9, ummAY I, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFfXCTtW DATE WIEERFAS, fir Flortla Keys team Ceiridsr AlHmm amsribm"p iml*kt mpmaenirt m from WI Yldida Kays Clamtms of Cmameroe, faderal and acme gpnciso and Mwmd pt kbM W4=9, on and " parts: the Florida Kayo Nedoeai {. Woa Sa rnmy amd Pvw&dw NadwAl Put, wo-profla otyadia ar", brertenwaery anot6do n ad pdw * aidrrric and V4MUEAH, the City of Slastahon {fie 'WI admwledte Phu the Ftiida Keys 5cenio Cttrriakr (dw "cotrldm") ptovwn *Wwat h►mmiew. Wawa, am". cub", arArawlotkal wad memst1mo maurcn wltNa mad x4morm to On US, EtOmmy I ttha" Fli`btaay'j Itom Key txp w Key writ•, and WUWA9. dw l Vtorio gwditki proviiad by tM Corridor rolmm tha drivioal. bi *1& watao. poddlaw ma adser tmw arf toacaskm, and WHMEAIL rho Corridor u aho a awry Gat adwadan otyaymett, hm1ft oxembe and mWaiion Fnr aeddrnrs, aid imarDedoaol ad domvodoa visirrays to the Florida tqa: aari WtIEAZAS, fir CITy Comtril also i togulrn that dcsi mmi m of fir WShway m a Naflrnul Soak Byway t All Amcrtna Read b SirdNSW loeWly, a LkMilly MW Cloea y. and VWMAIL ttm Civ CoumA bellavaa ?bat dasignuiii of the Highway as a Nsdo" Setae Ftpv" F All .Anacdcai Mad will flisw teawaoe pmmveaiap eoonantic wall.tvm Pww m m?torw wrirm aid cdoeaaap of on snidatxv rid vtsitme of Orr city: and WHSRt $v dap Chy Caamdl enppmri rho prwwom. dewtoptatrta aad mabormsim of abe FkwW Koy,* Sevaiv CocQor. the Mwida Kryr Owaea Iitdwp T,W and tha Frodda X*Y& Ov*raeas Paddltn Ttall: and wIt=9A.9. the city, w<freae trypropttata. wilt assist is tartar w tiro heals of firs FWRb Keys Break fthwty Cmrldw Mampmew Hart a►f tha Florida Keys omom Iteduba 7tau Maw PW44 and ..�.....�n..+nv. Pap* a el a W IIEREAS, On Chy Coaocii finds dW i! [s is the bW itrtut of da Mcrcom conuamity to Buis' ad nwost the nod& Kays sot w i:,wsidot maAam m +*PAY. Vcmvh 1 tmdenhuwk4 the Flmida Keys SPok Cowklm. NOW, THEREFORE, 118 IT RF$(ILVEO RY TM CITY C" IL OF THECTrV OP MARATROK FWRIDA, thm: Seetlw J. The +bout PWA&13 ae we Pmd camt and iocorpxmal heroin ".karts t. the City Com d heroby wpFwts the Fie" Keys &vew Caeidor AIMUM is in dFom for N&dam ti Soeoic Byvly 2 Au Americas Road 'wPari°o ofus. NiQhway I. Settles y. This taualudmt 9kaH Sake dYW 6msedlamiy M m its adnpdon. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City CwpeU of the City of M&"U% Floeidq this I I th des of Mamb. 2tM. THE CITY Olt MARATHON. FLORIDA PAward F. wertrla,lhm,, mop AYES: Ciaw, Te mpot, Vasil, Roll NM: 140M ABSENT: WathhVm AMAIN: %m ATTUSTt �LLu� Calf Dime (:4t w, City ('ktk [Clty Sad) ,i P"KOVYM AS TO FORM AND L.FGALM FAR THE USE AND RF.LLANCE OF ME CITY OF MARATHON. FLOIUDA ONLY: JfA=5#MmlU City Amxvwy �,sV Pave2a3 Approved Mayor Agenda Item No. Veto Override RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION URGING THE U.S. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE THE OVERSEAS HIGHWAY/U.S. l IN THE FLORIDA KEYS AS ONE OF "AMERICA'S BYWAYS" WHEREAS, the National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) was established within the federal highway administration in the U.S. Department of Transportation under the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act of 1991, and reauthorized in 1998 under the transportation equity act for the 21 st century; and WHEREAS, under the NSBP, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as either "National Scenic Byways" or "All -American Roads" based on their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities; and WHEREAS, there are 125 such designated routes in 44 states, and the Federal Highway Administration refers to "National Scenic Byways" or "All -American Roads" collectively as "America's Byways"; and WHEREAS, among the routes designated as "America's Byways" are well-known roads, such as Route 66, the Las Vegas Strip, and California's Route 1, as well as some lesser known yet equally significant routes, such as the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway in Utah and Kentucky's Wilderness Road Heritage Highway; and WHEREAS, one route that is noticeably absent from the list of "America's Byways" is the Overseas Highway/U.S. l in the Florida Keys; and Agenda Item No. Page No. 2 WHEREAS, the Overseas Highway is a 126-mile road that connects some 100 islands that make up the archipelago of subtropical islands that comprise the Florida Keys; and WHEREAS, leaving from South Miami -Dade County to Key West, the Overseas Highway includes some 42 bridges, and provides scenic vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and countless offshore islands; and WHEREAS, much of the Overseas Highway is built on the railroad bed of Henry Flagler's famous Overseas Railroad, and many of Flagler's original bridges remain; and WHEREAS, as the Key West Citizen newspaper recently observed, "the Overseas Highway retains its grandeur even for those who have traversed it for a lifetime"; and and WHEREAS, in 2001, the State of Florida designated the Overseas Highway as "scenic"; WHEREAS, the list of National Historic Sites includes three bridges that are part of the Overseas Highway: Long Key, Bahia Honda and the old Seven Mile; and WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, a non-profit organization, is working to have the Overseas Highway named one of America's Byways; and WHEREAS, designation as one of America's Byways not only makes a route eligible for federal transportation grants that are not otherwise available, but also promotes tourism and the local economy, as many travelers make it a point to visit each of the National Scenic Byways, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board: Section 1. Supports the designation of the Overseas Highway.'U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys as one of America's Byways. Agenda Item No. Page No. 3 Section 2. Urges the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to designate the Overseas Highway as one of America's Byways. Section 3. Urges the Florida Secretary of Transportation to support the designation of the Overseas Highway as one of America's Byways. Section 4. Urges Florida's Congressional Delegation to support the designation of the Overseas Highway/U.S. I in the Florida Keys as one of America's Byways. Section 5. Directs the Clerk of the Board to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Members of Florida's Congressional Delegation, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Director of the Federal Highway Administration, the Chair and Members of the Miami -Dade State Legislative Delegation, the Florida Secretary of Transportation, the Mayor and Members of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, and the President of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance. The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Rebeca Sosa. It was offered by Commissioner , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Bruno A. Barreiro, Chairman Barbara J. Jordan, Vice -Chairwoman Jose "Pepe" Diaz Audrey M. Edmonson Carlos A. Gimenez Sally A. Heyman Joe A. Martinez Dennis C. Moss Dorrin D. Rolle Natacha Seijas Katy Sorenson Rebeca Sosa Sen. Javier D. Souto Agenda Item No. Page No. 4 The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this day of , 2008. This resolution shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of its adoption unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK By: Deputy Clerk Approved by County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. Jess M. McCarty RANKING MEMBER: COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS http:l/forelgnaffalrs.house,gpvfminoritylrepublica., htrn Comm of tbt Oniteb *tateg 10ouOt of RpreeUtatibeg ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN 10TH DIST8 CT FWAIDA October 16, 2008 Ms. Judy Hull President Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance PO Box 501930 Marathon, FL 33050 Dear Ms. Hull: PLEASE RESPOND T0: 2160 RAYOURN HOUSF OFFICE BUII.WNG WAV41NOTOx, DC 20515-0918 © 1202)225-3931 FAx: f202) 22"620 http:Nwww.housa.govlros-lehti nen DISTRICT OFFICE: 8660 W, FtAot.ER STREET, #131 MLAmi, FL 331" ❑ I30512203281 FAx: (305) 220-3291 ❑ MONROE COUNTY: i3051304-7789 0 MWMI BEACH AREAS: (305)934-9441 As the Representative of the Florida Keys in Congress, I am delighted to express my support for the nomination of IJS1 as the Florida Keys National Scenic Byway and All American Road, and I commend you for your diligence in pursuing this designation. I have seen US 1 grow to become a focal artery of our community, a place along which many of South Florida's greatest scenic vistas and local businesses are located. This designation is an important step in furthering both visitors' and residents' appreciation for our natural scenic road. Once again, I offer my support for the establishment of US l as the Florida Keys National Scenic Byway and All American Road, and I look forward to %tiorking with you in the future. Since; l eana Roy-I,elitinen Member of Congress M: sg/mjk THE FLOPWA SENATE Tode rmwww Rokil =Wo-i Ica t# WirSgOqfta�ie6oau SK " � M Ma*= fee" SENATM LARCMIA J. BULLARD WM Dtsacr tJ ober 9.2008 Judy Hu]1.14ssidcmt Florida Keys Scenic Co mdor AlIkeace (F'KSCA) P.O Box 501930 Maruthon, FL 33050 Dear ML Huil: I am WAting to YOU to WPlW OrWablishimS MI as the Flari* Kgys Natrmvj &v4k Dyw4V a" AR Aawrimn Read As [be &maw Nw ikte 1 caida Ken, I h*vc often tmvcicd oa US-1 to this wendtd bil Florida Jewel 11 truly US-1 Ilt t,rCagrlimd ea +R aatinnal tMOUTC WW wish NO daigvWorn, tht: corriclor will nllaw vuators Frown armmnd the. world to dri vc, walk, hike and paddle ,Uti miles or one of the MOM scenic and reemmional ptacer in the world. Sa rdng fwm Key Largo and etrdrtta m Key went, our byway tmvctcr will expertence bewt3rul visa m ov= 41 histom bridges betwem twG major bo cs of water, the ouir or Mauca and Atlaraic OLcan_ lma&c bang able to swim, fish, tatwkd, dive, paddle, talcs. bike, camp, a W %-ib lire watch vn boats mdea of thla con idor yw could. Not tr wy places trr the world can boast the -wonderful weathar. recreartran anA scerlt:ry trtch as IN& I stmnair support the FlWlib tKcyR Scenic G+nrP&x A,llianoe (FKSCA) and their eflart to etlahlish LIS I as the FkIAdat Ksya Nat*N41 Seenk Byway and A!! A msrkvm Raead I belkvc this dealgnstioa will gma1y bens it the Florida Kc)s community. You hsvc my full rmd wholehearted muppotrt 3ial�erstr Semik or cnia J Bullard. Dfsrrkr 49 LjB4r eaEF%V'M ,5OWtlxrltDrdO RPM" &AW]N AGIF*FbMftMlq PM GM-"" G Me Sww" QnmaLe ft 4m 2sm m� 2swK TW u=.p. r nu= .I In g erg .Wr lap twaWWWOV'. WIMAeleM LPM KM PIUS" USA *AKT( M PrWilmled ma t onft Pmemate HloTOMPME pROMON JFLORYA September 24, 2008 Florida Department of CharlieGovernor rnorGov Environmental Protection Jeff Kottkamp Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building Lt. Governor 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Michael W. Sole Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Secretary Judy Hull, President Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance P.O. Box 501930 Marathon, FL 33050 Dear Ms. Hull: On behalf of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Greenways and Trails, I would like to express support for the establishment of US1 as the Florida Keys National Scenic Byway and All American Road. Through our work to develop the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, we are keenly aware of this highway's significance. The Office of Greenways & Trails is pleased to joint with the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance in seeking this designation for US1. When completed, the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) is designed to provide safe, continuous multi -use bicycle and pedestrian access for 106 miles from Key Largo to Key West. With over 40 miles of existing trail, the FKOHT already serves as a recreational greenway for hiking, running, bicycling, in -line skating, sightseeing, fishing and kayaking. We look forward to the continued development of the FKOHT and the addition of educational kiosks, picnic areas, scenic overlooks, fishing piers and cat walks, boat ramps and water access points — all easily accessible from US1. With its rich history, extraordinary scenery and abundant recreational resources, the Florida Keys are a popular destination worldwide. We appreciate the opportunity to support the designation of US1 as a National Scenic Byway and All American Road —a fitting tribute for the road that leads to the southernmost point of the United States. Sincerely, �` p Jena B. Brooks, -Director Office of Greenway & Trails JBB/cs "More Protection, Less Process " till vw.dep.stateft ris United Stags Department of the Interior FISIIAND WILDLIFESFRME Halteni rar OaerltrAp IIe.701Karear BOW19v tt ft Ptaa Kay, wL MJ reow rton im•uN Aw twstzslraats September Z.i. 20 8 htdyWk Presided F leads Kaye Sonde Candor Alliance P O Bcs 501930 Marubm FL 3"50 Dar W. Hull Ito letter is in rstppPrt Of ew ear Kahaftm of t1S 1 as the flar & Rare Naubad3cark fijt+y atal AM Aasrntsaa RMd. llui dcalp�On srt0lpasaly bonedr ttrp vlshcsrs by hlg Ji&uR,netts afibe bin oppwumfties In rbe trnitw States Rv eoau 6m, web as MOM WAW' j. hJUL end launat 4 rreraatineta[ vnaols duo# this aatraordinary rob Mile routs tlavuyh the Florida Keya. US not tmly allows yaarKotmd vtattun CO paaadpate la GaMn "11 tourin adlvit m bur prowice easy access to tha Vanua assets tlw Keys have to othr its wttdli& and widdv- vaned habitats AA vcu may kttowr. Rdttye bait, wr*W1e, wW waters draw appmximmdv 729.400 vmtws mmuilly all of which mo travel US 1 to txpmeaw rbe ushral v^xkm farad bete Vtwm are abbe to awhz , flab. snorkel, diva. paddIA hike. bike, photopaph and view wil4fe widen the rattrp boundtry Theo visitors an provided an t&; atwml eaper"tmm Owouph our Maem Camay Rho hole. Wataoq soil blaottkr rents The Nakmal key User RCAW will do ev"hiny possibie to assist with tiro twminAt en pm ms and the w9une ww ortM US I Cmidor 1 kx& liuw wd to wnruiag wth the flurida Keys Semtto Corridor Allkam now aril atue dowe SlOwOly Karen 1- er DW10 Reflagrmom" ` "z�°:. f +turitannlerurrwu { Saprvmbcr 3, 2(tii8 Judy 11u11. Pirssdctit Fl uida Keys SC1MV Candor A111411QC P U. M)t .t)P,3L, Alarathun, 1:1, 3.3irrt) DOM Ms,11u11: 1 mn writing to yat in support of caebtisbing L1t31 as the P1arIJr Karx ALrrnaad.Frrrris• fr 4V tied A11.farari viv Raced L M b already a natlteWl bumare artd wtrb rhis desiipwti.m. the Oomdor will el ow i mom It-= anal wiwld m dot, walk. Me ud Peddle 106 milev ntiiiw or the rout xrtrc and rMTwienal placai is the world Srartmg from Aux Care mid cnlisy in Kcys 1�ta1, nor by*my truroier mll c.gw"'ence bcmihful times -ivcr 41hvtom: bagm twMen two uuilar bodies of uyeac iho Gulf of Miigiai and Allaido boon, lmaglne heioi: *le ra zvurr, 6sh, vkxkei dim, pir)dlc, hike. Mkx =9, mW wiWife watch ou NO tides of dua comdor l,vr rr•y n! Nor many pbcto in Ilia Amdd cat bust the wordvdW waadter, mcmailcm and smu•ry audt tic this You h►vc inr support and 1 will Jo cmWumy posvible to asom wtd) rba iKvti 1@lon pracem and rbeeelianoanrnt - i be L SI Cirrrirkef 1 dupe to Iead the tksr oillc al Flondmi Keys National Sume BwrayTowcl Stnteroly, aIA. i i Mpr&w McPli M'fl M211'r Ar m 2fi: r'.lnfifi,•ne arre;�gr w.nfr rrMlr::rrur� r?' 1.:6,rn&r,t tttp of lsptnn P.O. Box 778 Long Key, Florida 33001 Namum S. Arderwn phone. 305-044097 Mayor Fax. 305.8&1-OI D S E-ma l Cmamohyllovlan cam lady MEL ft.W rrt Fltwida Kaye Scmlc Gmri o Alliortre P.O.lkc 501930 N(wathao,FL 33050 9epttvnbm I I. zrm flan )udy, I am writing m you in mrp{ M of mtabfutdag US I as the Po * Mom Vi tkmd 9vmk Ryrwry m AN 4mvd "m Rand US 1 is altaady a natiaml trcau m This dcatr4aiao will d(m vlsiton frmi mmW Murld to drive. walk. Mke ri paldle IOe mlkro uEone tp tlw mkcr aa5do eml tacrratiotml EJaces n the world. Swidal; tkao Key LmW aM ending hit Mya Wed, twlmvay aavolcr Mil mpakwe braWful viom ,n'er Q I historic hridy ro Fndavro rMY. tnrjnr bodlex of wipes the Cw!! of Meaioo �nrl Admtn: fhcan, hnagloe bcit* able to mini fish, snorkel. dim paddle, Mr. hike camp, and wrldiffc watch fin b7Lh elder of this aorriderycw fyff!?d, Not nmr)r piacra a the w9rW can bt m thin M� waadn7, recreadtm and %=CTY such as dds. You have my aappott oa hbryta t+f the City of tAyloo. Fiurida that I vtll do ev, rNna ptusibla to julm with the eoamnwoo proms and thin eabmwement of the - S I L.omdor I tagalariy moko um of the bikes path on Lints Key I support art)• effort upgrade v0 mainWn the [vqI c rndnr, to tudr+ pW vuttors and midla o alika may enjoy and apprecim the migtm beauty of the Plonda Keys. Sincemy, Maym Notamo S. Audmoa 4 4i!!tg Reply toe 9MI Overseas iiighway, Suite A PoBcy & BudVt Post Office Sox 6" Tavernier, FL 33o7o . 3OW853-1947 Z°ata Fnvirouummtal Protection Logislati a Budget Commission i4o8 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 323wi3oo 8"/4db9465 ro n.aasnndersOnwfloridahouee.do� Florida Houm of Repre w- -- bdiYe8 RO!>t Sa1><uder8 8tata R oy n es m—native, District »o August 20, 2008 Judy Hull, President Florida Keys Scenic Condor Alliance P.O. Box 501930 Marathon, FL 33050 Dear Judy: I am writing to you in support of establishing US as the Florida Keys National Scenic Byway and All American Road. US 1 is already a national treasure and with this designation, the corridor will allow visitors from around world to drive, walk, bike and paddle 106 miles of one of the most scenic and recreational places in the world. Starting from Key Largo and ending in Keys West, our byway traveler will experience beautiful vistas over 41 historic bridges between two major bodies of water, the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Imagine being able to swim, fish, snorkel, dive, paddle, hike, bike, camp, and wildlife watch on both sides of this corridor year round. Not many places in the world can boast the wonderful weather, recreation and scenery such as this. You have my support as your State Representative, and I will do everything possible to assist with the nomination process and the enhancement of the US 1 Corridor. With this notable distinction, I would be happy to lead the first official Florida Keys National Scenic Byway Tour! Sin rely Ron Saunders State Representative District 120 United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE In Reply Refer to: K1817 To Whom It May Concern: Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, Florida 33034 JUL 14 2008 Subject: National Designation for the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Since portions of Everglades National Park fall within the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor, the Park and the Corridor complement each other ... in many special ways: • Designated by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Significance, Everglades National Park is recognized for its natural values by the global community. * In common with natural environments of the Florida Keys, Everglades National Park hosts Caribbean species found in the southern tip of Florida, but nowhere else in the United States. Examples include the American Crocodile, White -crowned Pigeon, and about 100 species of West Indian trees. Visitors from around the world come here to learn about and enjoy such wonders. • Both the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park are premier recreational destinations: people from the United States and overseas alike visit these places for their fishing, birding, paddling, hiking and sightseeing opportunities. Where else in the United States can you fish for tarpon, walk through a tropical hardwood hammock, and enjoy both sunrise and sunset over stunning emerald waters? • The region, due to its unique geographic and natural influences, is the site of distinctive historic, cultural, and archaeological ,slues, including Henry Flagler's historic Overseas Railway, the "Conch" (Bahamian) culture, and archeological sites dating back to South Florida's original native inhabitants. Tile Interpretive Master Plan for the Florida Keys Scenic Highway calls for a variety of visitor facilities and exhibits, some of which will include information on Everglades National Park. Because the park lacks a visitor facility in the Upper Florida Keys, such facilities will serve to enlighten visitors about the unique treasures within Everglades National Park as well as the Florida Keys. Sincerely, Dan B. Kimball Superintendent a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National oceanic and Atrnospheric Adrnlnlstradon NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE ° ri` Florida Keys National Marina Sanctuary 33 East 0.my Road Kay West FL 33040 June 24, 2008 Mrs. Judy Hull Executive Director lslamorada Chamber of Commerce & visitor Center P.O. Box 915 islamorada, FL 33036 Dear Judy: Thank you for your recent presentation to the Florida status of hettonal Marine Florida Keys SceniSanctuary H gh�'s'$y Advisory Council (SAC or Council) regarding requested that 1 Corridor Alliance. Your presentation was his effort informative and the Council convey to you their unanimous support The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is comprised of 2l members representing diverse stakeholder interests throughout the Florida Keys including fishing, diving, tourism, research, and local governments. These leaders provide recommendations issues, This body is based on a consensus opinion related to marine resource a anaPanand is very well position uniquely qualified to evaluate the merits of a broad opics d a Scenic Byway to offer an expert opinion related to the benefits and appropriateness designation for US HWY l During discussion of the proposed designation at their June 12008meets each of Coon tl clearly agreed that the Florida Keys Scenic Highway ( 7, intrinsic qualities for designation and that such a designation of the Fionda Keys ps_ beenefits IL both the community and the natural and cultural resources Superintendent of the FKNMS,1 fully the Alliances recommendation Pleasefeel free t oinclude this letter commitment and support to the efforts of support with your application or contact me for additional information. We wish you the b��-----.— P important designation. of luck for a successful outcome to this impo � Sincerely, CDR David A. Score, NOAA Superintendent Cc: B. Popham/Chair This Instrument Prenared By: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Cunningham, Miller & Williams, P.A. 2975 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 (305) 743-9428 BYLAWS OF FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC. A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ARTICLE I — CORPORATE NAME, ADDRESS AND FISCAL YEAR 1.1. Corporate Name. The name of the organization is the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, Inc., a not for profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. 1.2 Principal Office. The principal office for the transaction of the Corporation's business shall be at the office of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Coordinator, 2975 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. 1.3. Fiscal Year. The Corporation's fiscal year shall end on the 30d' day of June of each year. ARTICLE II — GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE 2.1 General Corporate Purpose. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance is organized exclusively for charitable, civic, educational and historic preservation purposes. 2.2 Prohibited Acts. This Corporation shall, at all times refrain from discriminatory, partisan and sectarian acts, and shall not sponsor or support any legislative activities, positions, candidates or functions. 2.3 Non -Discrimination. The organization shall comply with all applicable laws concerning non- discrimination and agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, contractor, or other person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national ongin or physical or mental handicap -where the handicap does not affect an individual's ability to perform in a contractual or employment position ARTICLE III — SPECIFIC CORPORATE PURPOSES 3.1. Specific Corporate Purposes. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance is organized for the following specific purposes: a. To serve as the Corridor Management Entity (CME) that will perpetually administer, manage, and monitor the Florida Keys Sceriic Corridor, including the `_Flonda Keys Scenic Highway", the "Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail", and the "Florida Keys Paddling Trail"; b. Generally to do all things and transact all business which any person or individual may lawfully do, not inconsistent with the rights and purposes of a not -for -profit corporation, provided, however, the Corporation shall not engage in any activities prohibited under Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, including without limitation, those activities expressly prohibited under Section 617.0835, Florida Statutes; c. To conduct its business affairs as a corporation not -for -profit under the laws of the State of Florida, and to qualify under.,$ection 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a tax exempt organization with no view to pecuniary gain or profit to its members, and with no part of the income to be distributable to its Members, Directors, or Officers; d. To educate the public, volunteers and Flonda Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail professionals in matters relating to scenic Byways, Greenways and Trails designated by state and federal units of government; e. To collaborate with cities, non -profits, tourist development organizations, and Monroe County Offices to choreograph event programming; f. To initiate, coordinate and monitor plans, strategies and events of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan, and to serve as a clearinghouse for funding opportunities for all entities along the Scenic Highway and Heritage Trail; g. To conduct research for the benefit of byways and byway organizations for both the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT); h. To carry out charitable byway related projects not addressed by other organizations; i. To develop human, financial and other resources and promote scenic byways both the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) for the enjoyment of the public; j. To maintain communication between the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance interest groups and individuals; k. To give recognition to significant achievements relating to byways and trails; and 1. To develop partnerships with units of government and sectors. ARTICLE 1V - MEMBERSHO 4.1 Eligibility, Rights and Obligations of Membership. Membership will be open to any individual or organization interested in furthering the purposes of the organization. Membership is granted upon the receipt of a membership application and membership dues. 4.2 Dues. From time to time, the Board of Directors will determine the amount and terms of dues. The Board may elect to accept contributions of goods and services in lieu of cash payment of dues. 4.3 Classes of Membership. "There is a single class of voting membership. Membership is available in the following categories: a. Regular Member; b. Corporate Member; and c. Government Member 4.4. Enrollment. The Corporation shall keep an accurate and up-to-date list of the names and addresses of all Members. 4.5. Termination of Membersbip. Membership in this Corporation shall be terminated in any one of the following manners: (a) By voluntary written resignation; (b) For good cause upon a majority vote of the Board at which a quorum is present; (c) By expulsion for any violation of these By-Iaws, or any rules or regulations adopted by this Corporation; or (d) By voluntary or involuntary dissolution of the Member if the Member is a corporation, firm or other business entity. 4.6. Cessation of Membersbip Rights Upon Termination. Upon the termination of a membership, the right to vote and otherwise participate in the Corporation shall cease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, before any Membership shall cease against a Member's will, he or she shall be given an opportunity to be heard by the Board, unless absent from Monroe County at the time of termination. 4.7. Corporation and Other Business Entities. Should any Member of the Corporation be a partnership, association or corporation, it shall designate in writing the name of the person authorized to represent it in its relations with the Corporation and may from time to time designate such representative by written notice delivered to the Corporation. 4.8. Membership Not Transferable. Except as otherwise provided herein, memberships may not be transferred. 4.9. Reinstatement of Member. Any Member having been terminated and wishing again to become a member may be reinstated at any time upon receipt of written application for such reinstatement and the advance payment of any dues for the period in which such reinstatement becomes effective. 4.10. Good Standing. No Member shall be considered to be in good standing if delinquent in any financial obligations to the Corporation. 4.11 Membership Rights. No Member shall have any vested right, interest or privilege of, in or to the assets, functions affairs or franchises with the Corporation, or any rights, interest or privilege which may be transferable or inheritable, or which shall continue if Membership ceases, or while not in good standing. ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5.1. Board Role, Size and Compensation: The Board of Directors is responsible for overall policy and direction of the organization, and may delegate responsibility for day-to-day operations to an Executive Committee consisting of the elected officers of the Corporation. The Board will have no fewer than three (3), nor more than ten (10) standing Directors, each of whom shall be a voting Director, and one (1) Ex Officio Member of the Board which shall be held by the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Coordinator. Ex Officio Members of the Board shall be voting members. In addition to the voting members, the Director of the Federal Highway Administration Scenic Byway Program and the Director of America's Byways Resource Center are invited non -voting members of the Advisory Board. Directors receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses. 5.2 Initial Directors. Until the Corporation's first annual meeting of members the incorporators and their appointees will serve as the Board of Directors. At that first annual meeting the Incorporators will then elect the succeeding Board of Directors. The first succeeding Director so elected will serve a one- year term, the second elected a two-year term, the third a three-year term, the fourth a one-year term, the fifth a two-year term and so on provided that elected Directors will be balanced so that approximately one third of the appointments expire at the end of each calendar year. From time to time thereafter the Board may elect or reelect an individual .to a vacant voting Director position provided the total of appointed voting Directors will not exceed ten at any time. Mid-term appointments to fill a vacancy resulting from a Director's resignation or termination will be filed only to the end of the resigned or terminated Director's term. Directors may be reappointed. Members of the organization may nominate individuals for the Board's consideration as Directors. In selecting Directors, the Board will give due consideration to balancing representation from various geographic sections of the country and from the public and non- public sectors. 5.3. Director Districts. The ten (10) standing directorships shall be filled by two (2) representatives from each of five geographic Districts similar to the Districts established by the Monroe County D.A.C. ARTICLE VI -- CORPORATE FUNDS 6.1 Money. All monies received by the Corporation shall be used and administered for the benefit of, and exclusively for the purposes of, the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance 6.2. Dues. Dues are to be payable annually, in an amount to be established by the Board of Directors. New Members applying for membership shall submit dues with the membership application. ARTICLE «— MANAGEMENT 7.1. Directors. The business and property shall be managed by the Officers and Board of Directors of this organization. Initially there will be Ten (10) Standing Directors and One (1) Ex Officio Member of the Board. Election of Directors will take place at the Annual Membership Meeting in February of each year. The Directors, by majority vote, may increase or reduce the number of Directors from time to time, and may appoint Directors to serve in any additional positions created until the next following meeting of the members, provided, however, that at no time shall there be less than three (3) Directors. 7.2. Management of Affairs. The Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the Corporation, with the authority to engage and discharge employees and agents of Corporation, admit, suspend, or expel Members, create and appoint committees and to do everything necessary and desirable to conduct the business of the Corporation, in accordance with these By-laws. The Board of Directors shall be empowered to transact any and all business of the Corporation at any properly noticed meeting at which a majority of the sitting Board Members are present, and shall control the funds of the organization and consider and decide all questions of policy. 7.3. Meetings. Meetings of the various boards and Committees shall be scheduled as follows: a. The full Board of Directors shall meet on not less than a quarterly basis, or as may be required; b. The Executive Board shall meet as may be required; C. Advisory Board Meetings shall be scheduled as required; however, Advisory Board Members are encouraged to attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors. 7.3. Agreements. No Officer, Agent or other person shall have the power or authority to bind the Corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose, without Board approval. 7.4. Designation of Depositories. The Board shall designate the bank or banks for depository and drawing purposes. 7.5. Term. The terms of office for the Directors of the Corporation shall be as specified in Section 5.2 herein -above. A Director's term shall end on the expiration of same or until such time as a successor is elected and/or until earlier resignation, death or removal. Directors shall be nominated by the Board of Directors and shall be elected by an annual meeting or special meeting of the membership called for such a purpose. Directors shall be elected by a majority vote of the Members who are present and in good standing at said meeting. 7.6. Voting. Each Director shall possess one (1) vote in matters coming before the Board; however, the President of the Board of Directors shall not cast a vote other than to break a tie. Directors may not vote by proxy. 7.7. Removal of Directors. Any Director may be removed from office by an absolute majority vote of the Membership present at any meeting of the membership of the Corporation. Notice of the proposed removal of a Director must be given to such Director prior to the date of the meeting at which such removal is to be voted upon. Such notice of the Director must state the cause for the proposed removal. Any Director may be removed from office after missing three (3) consecutive meetings within the fiscal year. 7.8. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring on the Board by reason of death, resignation or removal of a Director shall be filled by the remaining Directors. Such appointee shall serve during the unexpired tern of the Director whose position has become vacant. The Board of Directors may appoint an interim Director to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Membership. 7.9. Conflict of Interest. Board members have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest according to Florida Statutes, Chapter 617.0832. ARTICLE «li — OFFICERS 8.1 Officers. The Officers of the Corporation shall consist of: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board of Directors shall elect officers from members of the Board of Directors. 8.2 Vacancies. A vacancy occurring in any office shall be filled by the Board. 8.3. Election of Officers. Election of Officers shall take place at the first meeting of the Board of Directors after the Annual Membership Meeting. Newly elected Officers will take office at the end of said meeting. Officers shall serve for a period of one (1) year, or until such time as a successor is elected. 8.4. President. The President shall be Chairman of the Board and, as such, shall be the Executive Officer of the Corporation. The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board, and general meetings. He or she shall have general and active management of the business of the Corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect, and shall fix the time and place of all meetings. The President will appoint chairpersons to supervise all standing committees and shall be ex-officio of all standing committees, except the Nominating Committee. The President of the Corporation, when serving in the capacity of Chairman of the Board, shall not be a voting member of the Board of Directors. 8.5. Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President in the discharge of his duties as required and shall preside in all meetings and perform the duties of President in the absence or disability of the President or in the event said office becomes vacant for any reason. 8.6. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, attend to all correspondence and file all papers for reference, who also give all notices required by statutes, By-laws or resolution. 8.7. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the Corporation, shall deposit funds in such manner as directed by the Board. Treasurer shall pay bills and give receipts for their payments. Treasurer shall pay by check bills authorized by the Board and shall receive and file vouchers for such payment. The checkbook shall be kept at a central location to be designated by the Board of Directors. Treasurer's accounts and vouchers shall always be open to the Board and Members of the Corporation. A financial report shall be given at each Board and General Meeting. Treasurer's books shall be audited annually as required by state law and DEP guidelines. If a budget is needed, the Treasurer shall be chairperson of the budget committee, which shall prepare a tentative budget to be presented to the Board for approval. The Board must approve all operating expenditures not approved in the budget. All disbursement checks shall require the signatures of two of the following: Treasurer, President, and Secretary. ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES 9.1. Standing Committees. Standing committees shall be initiated by the President to facilitate the operation of the various functions of the Corporation, A member of the Board will be appointed chairperson and will supenise and coordinate all activities of the committee to which he/she is appointed. (a) Membership Committee. The membership committee shall answer all requests for information regarding membership in the Corporation shall mail dues notices to all current members when due, shall forward all membership dues received to the Treasurer for deposit into the appropriate account, shall maintain a listing of all members including their membership category and standing, and maintain a mailing list of all members. (b) Fundraising Committee shall work to generate additional resources by sponsoring fundraising activities and events, applying for appropriate grant money and assisting the Membership Committee in generating membership growth. 9.2. Ad Hoc Committees. Ad hoc committees shall be initiated by the President to facilitate the operation of the various functions of the Corporation. New committees will be appointed by the President as the need arises. ARTICLE X — MEETINGS AND MEMBERS 10.1 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the Corporation shall be held in February of each year at the offices of the Corporation, or at such other time and location as may be designated by the Board of Directors. 10.2. Other Meetings. Other meetings shall be held when necessary to conduct business of the Corporation. The President shall set times and dates for Board and General Membership Meetings. 10.3. Quorum. A quorum for the transaction of business at a Meeting of Members shall consist of all Members in good standing who are present at such meetings. 10.4. Voting. A vote of a majority of the votes cast by the Members in good standing present at a meeting shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon by the Members. Each Member in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote. ARTICLE XI - NOTICES I I.I. Notice. All notices required by Iaw or by present or future rules and regulation of the Corporation given to any Member or Officer of the Corporation shall be given by delivery of the notice to the Member or Officer by U.S. Mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Member or Officer at his or her address as appearing on the records of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid. A statement signed by the Secretary to the effect that such notice has been given in the above mentioned forms shall be sufficient evidence of the delivery of said notice. 11.2. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice whatsoever is required to be given under law or under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Iaws, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before of after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. ARTICLE X11— VOTING By PROXY 12.1. Proxies. Members may not vote by proxy. ARTICLE X1I1 -AMENDMENTS 13.1. Amendment. These By-laws may be repealed amended, or altered, or new By-laws may be adopted upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors and approval by a majority vote at the Annual Meeting of the Membership upon twenty-one (21) days notice of the proposed amendments. ARTICLE XIV - INTERPRETATION 14.1 Construction. In case of any doubt or difference of opinion in the construction of these By-laws, it shall be the duty of the Corporation Board to determine the construction thereof and its decision, subject to the applicable law, shall be final. 14.2. Effect. The Members shall be bound by and conform to all of these By-laws, as they exist at the time of their joining the Corporation, or as they may thereafter be changed or amended. ARTICLE XV — APPLICATION 15.1. Persons Bound. The rules contained in the Bylaws as revised shall govern the Board of Directors, Officers, Chairmen of various committees, and the Members in all cases to which they are applicable, provided, however, that they do not conflict with any laws of the State of Florida. ARTICLE XVI — DISSOLVTION 16.1. Corporate Dissolution. The Dissolution of the Corporation may be accomplished as provided in Section 617.1402, Florida Statutes. THESE BYLAws of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, Inc. were approved unanimously by the Board on the A (Q day of 2007. FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC. � President Attest: By: seyretsury FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY Article I Purpose rpose The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect this tax-exempt organization's interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the Organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations. Article II Def uitions 1. Interested Person Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person. 2. Financial Interest A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family: a. An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement, b. A compensation arrangement with the Organization or with any entity or individual with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement, or c. A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the Organization is negotiating a transaction or arrangement. Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial. A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a person who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the appropriate governing board or committee decides that a conflict of interest exists. Article III Procedures.. 1. Duty to Disclose In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement, 2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. b. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. c. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the Organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. d. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. 4. VioIations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy a. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. b. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Article IV Records of Proceedin s The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain: a. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. b. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings. Article V Compensation a. A voting member of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation. b. A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation. c. No voting member of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation. Article VI Annual Statements Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers upon election or appointment will sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, d. Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Article VII Periodic Reviews To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of ar n's length bargaining. b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. Article VIU Use of Outside E erts When conducting the periodic reviews as provided for in Article VII, the Organization may, but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the governing board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted. Appendix F 541(c)(3) Documentation T INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P. 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 Date: DEC 10 2007 FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC. PO BOX 500938 MARATHON, FL 33050-0938 Dear Applicant: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Employer Identification Number: 26-0812616 DLN: 17053271305007 Contact Person: SUSAN Y MALONEY ID# 31210 Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: December 31 Public Charity Status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) Form 990 Required: Yes Effective Date of Exemption: July 27, 2007 Contribution Deductibility: Yes Advance Ruling Ending Date: December 31, 2011 Addendum Applies: No We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records. Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Code are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. During your advance ruling period, you will be treated as a public charity. Your advance ruling period begins with the effective date of your exemption and ends with advance ruling ending date shown in the heading of the letter. Shortly before the end of your advance ruling period. we will send you Form 8734, Support Schedule for Advance Ruling Period. You will have 90 days after the end of your advance ruling period to return the completed form. We will then notify you, in writing, about your public charity status. Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exempt organization. If you distribute funds to other organizations, your records must show whether they are exempt under section 501(c)�3). In cases where the recipient Letter 1045 (DO/�-_G) -2- FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR organization is not exempt under section 501(c)(3), you must have evidence the funds will be used for section 501(c)(3) purposes. If you distribute funds to individuals, you should keep case histories showing the recipient's name and address: the purpose of the award: the manner of selection: and the relationship of the recipient to any of your officers, directors, trustees, members, or major contributors. Enclosures: Publication 4221-PC Statute Extension Sincerely, Robert Choi Director, Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements Letter 1045 (DO/CG) FO(m 1023 (Rev. 6.20M Marne: Florida keys Scenic Corridor Alliance EIN: 26 — 0812616 page ti 13 Mg. Public Charity Status Continu e 509{a)(4}--an organizatbn organized and operated exclusively for testing for public safety. ❑ f 509(a)(1) and 170,b)(t)(A)(iv)—an organization operated for the benefit of a college or university that is owned or ❑ operated by a governmental unit. g 509(a)(1) and t70(b),t)(A,(vi)--an organization that receives a substantial part of its financial support in the form of contributions from publ;cly supported organizations, from a governmental unit, or from the general public. h 509(a)(2)—an organization that normally receives not more than one-third of is financial support from gross ❑ Investment income and receives more than one-third of its financial support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions (subject to certain exceptions). I A publcly supported organization, but unsure if it is described in 5g or 5h. The organization would like the IRS to ❑ decide the correct status. 6 If you checked box g, h, or i in question 5 above, you must request either an advance or a definitive ruling by selecting one of the boxes below. Refer to the instructions to determine which type of ruling you are eligible to receive. a Request for Advance Ruling: By checking this box and signing the consent, pursuant to section 65011 (c)(4) of the Code you request an advance ruling and agree to extend the statute of limitations on the assessment of excise tax under section 4940 of the Code. The tax will apply only if you do not establish public support status at the end of the 5-year advance ruFng period. The assessment period will be extended for the 5 advance ruling years to 8 years, 4 months, and 15 days beyond the end of the first year. You have the right to refuse or limit the extension to a mutually agreed -upon period of time or issue(s). Publication 1035, Extending the Tax Assessment Pero; provides a more detailed explanation of your rights and the consequences of the choices you make. You may obtain Publication 1035 free of charge from the IRS web site at www.rYs.gov or by calling toll -free 1-800-829-3676. Signing this consent will not deprive you of any appeal rights to which you would otherwise be entitled. If you decide not to extend the statute of limitations, you are not eligib'e for an advance rul ing. consent;i �nQ. eroa:at:um tra . ipor;'r4ssessmeeetoF'[ax iAderS Coon-�404p,o thefritsrnafRlsve 4e'Code For Organization Carol Miller .... - .--..._ . .--- ------ Ignatwe of ireci , Trustee, or other [TYPO or print name of signer} IDaf Whorted official) Treasurer (type a print title or sutho* or signer) For IR5 Use Only h DEC 10 2007 ............................................................................. ......................... IRS pireotOr, ENarnpt OrganixaWns Pais) b Request for Definitive Ruling: Check this box f you have completed one tax year of at least 8 full months and ❑ you are requesting a definitive ruling. To confirm your public support status, answer line 6b(i) if you checked box g in line 5 above. Answer line 6b(ii) if you checked box h in line 5 above. If you checked box i in line 5 above, answer both lines 6b(i) and (]. (i) (a) Enter 2% of line 8, column (e) on Part IX -A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses. (b) Attach a list showing the name and amount contributed by each person, company, or organization whose ❑ gifts totaled more than the 2% amount. If the answer is "None," check this box. (I) (a) For each year amounts are included on lines 1, 2, and 9 of Part IX -A, Statement of Revenues and Expenses, attach a list showing the name of and amount received from each disqualified person. If the answer is "None," check this box. ❑ (b) For each year amounts are included on line 9 of Part iX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses, attach a list showing the name of and amount received from each payer, other than a disqualified person, whose payments were more than the larger of (1) 1 % of line 10, Part IX -A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses, or (2) $5,000. If the answer is "None," check this box. ❑ 7 Did you receive any unusual grants during any of the years shown on Part IX -A. Statement of ❑ Yes No Revenues and Expenses? If "Yes," attach a list .ncluding the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, a brief description of the grant, and explain why it is unusual. Form 1023 (nev. s-zaos) Tuts INSTRYM&U PREPARED By - Robert K. Miller, Esq. Cunoingham, Miller & Wititams, P.A. 2975 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 (305)743-9428 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC. THE UNDERSIGNED, acting for the purpose of creating a Non -Profit Corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation: ARTICLE I - NAME 1.1 The name of the Corporation is Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, Inc., which will function as a public benefit corporation. ARTICLE n - DURATION 2.1 The period of duration of the Corporation shall be perpetual, unless sooner dissolved according to law. ARTICLE III - PURPOSES 3.1 The purposes for which the Corporation is organized are as follows; (a) To further the goals of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Comdor Management Plan and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan; (b) To act as the Corridor Management Entity and to assist and cooperate with Local, State and Federal Governments, adjacent property owners and other organizations with an interest in promoting, developing and maintaining the Scenic Corridor, and more specifically the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, resource qualities in a manner consistent with Lyle Scenic Highway designation and the State of Florida Office of Greenways & Trails standards. The importance of driving, biking, walking and/or paddling for pleasure, vacations and other forms of recreation will be enhanced by the Overseas Highway corridor serving as a source of heritage, recreation, education, healthy exercise and relaxation. (c) To actively solicit and otherwise secure and accept gifts, grants, legacies, and devises of real property, money or any other items of value to be used directly or indirectly in the furtherance of the purposes outlined in (a) and (b) above. (d) To actively generate broad public support and community interest in and for the promotion, development and maintenance of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. (e) To carryon such other activities as maybe incidental to, or will assist in the accomplishment of, the purposes set forth above. (f) To perform its purposes in every way to conform to the requirements of Section SO 1(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. ARTICLE IV -- MEMBERS 4.1 The Corporation will have one class of membership. The manner of election or appointment, the qualifications and rights of the members of the membership and any provision of the termination or forfeiture of membership shall be set forth in the Bylaws. Members, trustees, and officers shall not, individually or personally, be liable for the debts or obligations of the Corporation. ARTICLE V - STOCK ISSUANCE 5.1 The Corporation shall issue no stock for membership; however, the Corporation may issue certificates of membership if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. ARTICLE VI - NON-PROFIT 6.1 No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee or officer of the Corporation; and no member, trustee or officer of the Corporation or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets on dissolution or liquidation of the Corporation. No part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or participating in or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Upon dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, subject to applicable law, the assets of the Corporation remaining in the hands of the Board of Directors shall be transferred or conveyed to one or more appropriate agencies of State and local Government duly authorized and able to receive and administer the same for the purposes set forth in Article III, of these Articles provided such transfer or conveyance qualified for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or similar code provisions at the time of dissolution. In the event that such transfer or conveyance to one or more agencies of State or Local Government is not possible, then the assets of the Corporation shall be transferred or conveyed to one or more non-profit domestic corporations, societies or organizations engaged in charitable, benevolent, educational or other similar purpose upon such terms and conditions and amounts and proportions as the Board of Directors shall determine, and which qualify for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or similar code provisions at time of dissolution. ARTICLE VII - POWERS, DUTIES AND LIMITATIONS 7.1 The Corporation shall be organized as a publicly -supported charitable foundation with all of the powers and duties of a Corporation organized under the Non -Profit Corporation Act and other applicable State statutes. 7.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this certificate, the Bylaws of the Corporation or any other governing document, the Corporation shall not conduct or carry on any activities not permitted to be conducted or carried on by any organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as the now exist or as they may hereinafter be amended, or by any organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of such code and regulations as the now exist or as the may hereafter be amended. 7.3 The Corporation may transfer any real property or interests therein or other assets which it may hold to any Governmental agency or any other suitable agency which is duly authorized and able to receive and administer the same for the purposes set forth in Article 3.1. 7.4 The organization shall comply with all applicable laws concerning non-discnmination and agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, contractor, or other person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or physical or mental handicap where the handicap does not affect an individual's ability to perform in a contractual or employment position. ARTICLE VM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS 8.1 The Corporation shall be governed by the Board of Directors initially consisting of five (5) Director members who shall serve until the Organizational Meeting of Members and Directors. The Bylaws of the Corporation, as from time to time may be amended, shall provide for the manner by which the number of Directors of the Corporation may be increased or decreased; the manner by which Directors are to be elected; and the terms of office for Directors of the Corporation. The names and addresses of the Initial Directors are as follows: Judy Hull, President Post Office Box 915 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Carol L. Miller, Treasurer 2490 Harbor Drive Marathon, Florida 33050 Charlene Wylie, Secretary 101425 Overseas Highway ##929 Key Largo, Florida 33037 Carolann Sharkey, Vice -President 1120 South Street Key West, Florida 33040 Lynda Berrigan, Director 2121 Avenue H Marathon, Florida 33050 ARTICLE IX - INITIAL CORPORATE OFFICE; REGISTERED OFFICE; AND REGISTERED AGENT 9.1 The location and street address of the initial office of the Corporation shall be 2975 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050; and the initial registered agent for service of process at that address shall be: Robert K. Miller, Esq. ARTICLE X - BYLAWS 10.1 The Board of Directors, which shall manage the business and affairs of the Corporation, shall adopt, repeal and amend such Bylaws, rules and regulations for the government of the Corporation as shall be deemed advisable by the Board, subject to applicable law. ARTICLE XI - INCORPORATORS 11.1 The names and addresses of Incorporators of the Corporation, and the persons signing this document are: Carol L. Miller, Incorporator 2490 Harbor Drive Marathon, Florida 33050 Judy Hull, Incorporator Post Office Box 915 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Carolann Sharkey, Incorporator 1120 South Street Key West, Florida 33040 DATED: July .,7L , 2007 WITNESSES: STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF MONROE ) INCORPORATORS: L--C4 Carol L. Miller, Incorporator/Director The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ZL day of July 2007, by Carol L. Miller, who is personally known to me. ( Notary Seal or Stamp) lake, Robert K. Miller .5 Commission # DD367539 4r,� .1. Expires October 31, 2008 !� euw.ermyF.r,.yry„ro. yaaa�s70u WITNESSES: C� Witness I W Witness 2 T -- STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF MONROE ) INCORPORATOR: Carolann Sharkey, Incorporator/Direct The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of July 2007, by Carolann Sharkey, who produced i Z ovag L; r . as identification (Notary Stamp or Seal) Not Pub , State of Florida st�'vRobert K. Miller _. ._ Commission # D0367539 Expires October 31, 2DOB _7'�r ' r �a�a Lq R�In • YNrra+cti km 80476i7Dti WITNESSES. Witness 1 Witness 2 v STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF MONROE ) INCORPORATOR. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 26 day of July 2007, by Judy Hull, who produced 't. as identification (Notary Stamp or Seal) Nata Puhl c, State of Florida ,, Robert K. Miller ;; Commission # DD367539 Expires October 31, 2008 Appendix G Corridor Extension Support Documentation A. B. C. Corridor Impressions Survey Form Florida Scenic Highways Program Route name/number US 1 15RS _ Mon,,. Direction of travel N Segment Number Gr o b p D. Impressions Q A D Segment #J o Segment # 14.3 Segment # 10 8 Segment # 1� Begin Segment # 106 vividness High Medium Low • Pro?osed neo r%orV}necr% • Wa'clt che►.n»1is+k fence, +0 Scenic,4{i9hwa ! o Powerl:r►e bad side+ • :rQW;%s1n Cree< 13r7%dse, boa-64ar- rn' 441e o f-Aises above, rna+nroY¢s I road' . Open W oArw- +o 44r•e easy '. I . Mangrove. I 1�ighway cons}r-�G#�ow • Open wa4'c4-- I . P0tze1r1,`nes bay side, ' Approach +o Sews%, I cme-y' b rr� c1 ge I • 8oa}s I I • 1-0P o* .SeW�r%sIn creek I - Cons4rvx-Wo,,, b ridge, I • NWerY t;ne.s bay side. • V% ��J o� w a�-fie C' �3b0' . Swwk H erect 3ewj;:,s1n Ct'eek h r i d.5 e • Qo tJec»i+ti�nes de. . We.l c ome. cen-4er 1ba_�si 1' . B*%We. Y�lL4 � ll'1cs o ac.k o rr) I f . NOrVAenr% 1;rn,+ of � I • �X�s4+n� h►9hW4e� Can.S`�rtxt Scen►� S-1',.3hwa►j I p Tour:%s-4� • <=bCP Trc6kheA.d I • SrgrtiS • Crocodile LaK�Wi1d1'� f •Lack o4 bike. Ree. begin Assessment unity E. Quality Evaluation (Entire corridor) High -- The corridor is exceptional in Its quality of vivdness or unity. Medium -- The corridor is of average significance and special, yet not exceptional. Low -- The corridor is not vivid nor displays unity. F Field Inventory Form Florida Scenic Highways Program Route Name/Number -US �1SE, 2 Monroe, Coun Direction of Travel h6r%bbund Mile q 4" 4o-6.1 Positive Features Segments Cultural Historic or Archeological Recreational P S Natural anL��&S ion ca Scenic v� aa«+� Sri d�e. Surprise. W Survey Codes Fully visible from roadway Sc Parttalty visible from roadway 7jc Not visible from roadway, but presenf Negative Features Segments 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 910 v' Pgss� _ ✓ ✓ �,. ■■■■����oo� mom, .......... .......... Please provide any additionai comments on the features present within the corridor. ai UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary 33 East Quay Road Key West FL 33040 June 24, 2008 Mrs. Judy Hull Executive Director Islamorada Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center P.O. Box 915 Islamorada, FL 33036 Dear Judy: Thank you for your recent presentation to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC or Council) regarding the status of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Alliance. Your presentation was most informative and the Council requested that I convey to you their unanimous support for this effort. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is comprised of 21 members representing diverse stakeholder interests throughout the Florida Keys including fishing, diving, tourism, research, and local governments. These leaders provide recommendations based on a consensus opinion related to marine resourcemanagement issues. This body is uniquely qualified to evaluate the merits of a broad range of topics and is very well positioned to offer an expert opinion related to the benefits and appropriateness of a Scenic Byway designation for US HWY 1. During discussion of the proposed designation at their June 17, 2008 meeting, the Council clearly agreed that the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (US HWY 1) meets each of the six intrinsic qualities for designation and that such a designation would have long term benefits to both the community and the natural and cultural resources of the Florida Keys. As the Superintendent of the FKNMS, I fully concur with this recommendation and offer our commitment and support to the efforts of the Alliance. Please feel free to include this letter of support with your application or contact me for additional information. We wish you the best of luck for a successful outcome to this important designation. Sincerely, CDR David A. Score, NOAA Superintendent Cc: B. Popham/Chair W00)