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Item P1MEMORANDUM Office of the County Administrator TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Debbie Frederick Deputy County Administrator DATE: July 3, 2009 SUBJECT: County Divisions' Monthly Activity Report for June, 2009 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - JUNE, 2009 KEY WEST AIRPORT • We have been informed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that our new Passenger Terminal Complex has been selected to receive the Commercial Service Airport Project of the Year Award for 2009. We will be presented this award on August 5t' at the Florida Airports Council Annual Convention in Miami Beach. • The artwork is beginning to arrive and be installed in the new terminal building including the replica of the Augustin Parla aircraft that made the first solo flight between Key West and Havana in 1913. • We reached another milestone along the long road to installing Runway Safety Areas at KWIA. In June we received unanimous approval by the South Florida Water Management District to accept the decision of the administrative law judge to overturn the appeal filed by Last Stand against our permit application. Hopefully we will be able to finally start this project in the Fall of this year after eight years of studies, and permit applications. MARATHON AIRPORT • Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update draft for Florida Keys Marathon Airport has been reviewed by the FAA and comments provided. ALP update is scheduled for presentation to and approval by the BOCC at a special meeting on July 13, 2009. • Air Operations Area (AOA) Non -Movement Area Training Program implementation is on -going. • Initial and recurrent training classes associated and/or related to FAR Part 139 operations and certification are on -going. • Runway 25 re -marking project has been completed. • Lease with Antique Aircraft Restorations, Inc. for the former Mosquito District hangar has been approved by the BOCC. • Several construction and operations related projects continue to be in various stages of completion at the airport including: • HMGP Wind Retrofit (Hurricane Shutter) Project: purchase order issued for I emergency installation of motorized roll -down shutters on storefront windows; written price quotes are being obtained for shutters for remaining windows. • Perimeter fence & gates installations are nearing completion. • Construction of generator building and electrical vault is substantially complete. • Passenger Terminal HVAC system replacement contract has been approved by BOCC and pre -construction conference held. • Noise Screening Assessment Report has been completed and is scheduled for presentation to the BOCC at a special meeting on July 13, 2009. EMPLOYEE SERVICES I. Website Updates (other than normal position vacancy updates, etc.): Benefits: KPHA Provider Directory Updates EAP monthly bulletin Working Wellness Newsletter Human Resources: Updated 2 job descriptions II. Turnover Numbers to Date: June 2009 Turnover: 2.41% Turnover as of June 2009: 5.03% Turnover as of last June 2008: 10.20% Resignations:) Terminations:) Retired: Deceased: Layoffs: Both were employed under 3 years. III. Major Activities/Meetings: • Division Director elected as local Toastmaster Association Board Secretary. • Division Director re-elected as FRMA Board Membership Director. Human Resources ■ Held 3 Deferred Compensation Sessions with VALIC: 1 KW, 1 Marathon, 1 Key Largo Risk ■ Analyzed findings of Public Adjuster RFP Sunshine meeting in order to make recommendation to the BOCC at July meeting. Benefits (Group/Workers Comp) ■ HIPAA notices distributed to all employees. ■ Administrator visited with Wkrs Comp TPA to discuss procedures, claims, etc. ■ RFP's distributed: Wkrs Comp TPA & Excess Carrier ■ Discussed renewal rates with Delta Dental & EyeMed for terms ending 12/31/09 ■ CHIPRA notices distributed to all employees. Safety ■ In process of updating safety representatives for all departments and buildings. ■ Revamped presentation. Safety Officer will start NEO in July 0a BUDGET & FINANCE Budget Analysts: • Estimated Revenues and Fund Balances for several funds. • Entered revenue details to balance expenditures for several funds. • Created a reso for the July BOCC meeting that would transfer monies to the appropriate line item in 7 funds that will account for the cost allocation expense. • Reviewed contracts for the July BOCC meeting. • Performed an expenditure analysis on the Internal Fuel line item in the General Fund. • Updated section B, Executive Summary of the budget book. • Research and compile public request information. • Assist and train new Budget Analyst staff review TDC contracts, process budget transfers, resolutions, and prepare monthly BOCC agenda packets. • Compile and input non-profit organizations funding applications and board recommendations in preparation of the upcoming July 13, 2009 tentative budget meeting. • Review, estimate revenues, expenditures, balance FY 2010 TDC budget upload in GovMax, and Airport funds. • Prepare resolutions and true -up grant revenue budgets to cover shortfalls in the personal line items. • Review and revised July BOCC agenda packet before final submission. • Budget Transfers (Expenditure and Project transfers) • Reports — Reviews a Balance Sheet by Fund Daily to verify all funds are balanced. • Reports — Monthly Expenditure Status Report and Expenditure Audit Trail Report is printed and forwarded to Lower Keys AARP, Big Pine AARP and Middle Keys AARP with an attached Memo outlining the available balance remaining for this fiscal year. • Input data from Budget Preparation Worksheet into Gov Max. Expenditure Detail report is printed to reflect data. • Resolution budget transfers monthly (Expenditure, Revenue and Project transfers) • Prep bills for Finance/Accts Payable • Prepares the Monthly Bank of America Purchasing Card bill for Finance. (gathering signature approvals, travel exp reports, purchase receipts and completed daily purchase card reports from each card holder that has made a purchase in that month). • Updated Gov Max with workman comp codes that have changed. • Reviewed Budget & Finance Contracts • Resolution data input and postings • Input each Resolution on the Schedule of Resolutions for the BOCC meeting for that month. Purchasing Department: 3 • Total purchase orders processed: 322 • Total orders placed for departments: 81 • Total orders entered for departments: 76 • Office Depot orders processed: 67 • Staples Orders processed: 4 • We opened 5 bids and processed another 9 which was above average from the previous months. Addendums entered 8, contracts reviewed 43, and bills paid 4, and voided 9 purchase orders. We also processed 824 pieces of mail which was a slight decrease from last month. Grants Administration Department: • HSAB FY 2010 Grants: Completed HSAB $1.7 million recommendation package for July meeting. • BOCC-direct grants to non -profits: Completed this $1.1 million recommendation package for July meeting. • Byrne JAG Recovery Act Grant: Completed application package for this $410K grant. Completed agenda item for this grant. Process included County -wide coordination with all municipalities, sheriffs office, and community -based organizations; organizing/facilitating meeting of Substance Abuse Policy Board; and completing four separate applications to FDLE. • Byrne JAG "Regular" Grant: Began application process for this grant; received HSO applications and SAPAB recommendations. • Reviewed, approved, processed invoices for all current HSO, HSAB, Byrne and RSAT grants. • Criminal Justice Mental Health Substance Abuse Planning Council Grant: Revised Final Financial Report. • Strategic Plan: continued to schedule/arrange/attend additional focus group and community meetings; inputted responses from Residential Survey and Business Survey; posted surveys on website; prepared minutes for SP meetings. • FEMA old storms: Continued closeout work for Dennis and Ivan. Completed last PW for closeout of Dennis, secured an additional $147,000. Responding to ongoing follow-up questions and information requests from FEMA joint field office on closeouts of old marine debris PWs. • FEMA Storms Ike and Fay: Secured payment for various small project PWs for Hurricane Ike and TS Fay (approx $225,000). Continued communications with State and FEMA officials to obligate balance of funds owed to County. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES In -home and Nutrition Services (II -INS) OAA, Older Americans Act Programs: Nutrition (Information in this section is for the period 5/21/09—6/20/09) • C-1 Congregate Meals totaled 997 units this month, underachieving the monthly goal by 271 units. All of the seasonal clients have now left the area, leaving the program with the capacity to accommodate the clients from the reopening of the mealsite in Big Pine. 4 • C-2 Home -Delivered Meals totaled 2457 units, underachieving by 250 units. We have identified several home delivered meal client referrals in the Middle and Upper Keys, which we will begin serving once transportation is arranged. In -Home Services (Information in this section is for the period 4/21/09 — 5/20/09) • III-B Screening and Assessment: 32.75 units this period, 66% year-to-date achieved, 24.33% overachieved. 52 clients on the waiting list. • III-B Homemaking: 112.75 units this period, 24.31% year-to-date achieved, 17.36% underachieved. 57 clients on the waiting list. • III-B Personal Care: 149.5 units this period, 55.6% year-to-date achieved, 13.93% overachieved. 21 clients on the waiting list. We have spent $42,833.53, which is 39.1% of III-B funds, which is 5.57% underachieved. III-E Facility Respite: 273 units this period, 14.4% year-to-date achieved, 27.27% underachieved. We will need to recruit more clients for this program or increase the hours for existing clients. Non-OAA Programs: CCDA (Community Care for Disabled Adults) for May 2009: • Case Management: 11 units for the month were produced; 73.75 units year-to- date. • Homemaking: 112.5 units for the month were produced; 525.75 units year -to date. • Home -Delivered Meals: Monthly units were 205 meals; 1025 meals year-to-date. • Personal Care: Monthly units were 16.25; 106.5 units year-to-date. Overall Program Achievement was 53%, 30% underachieved. CCE (Community Care for the Elderly) for the period 4/21/09 — 5/20/09: • Case Management: 81.75 units for the period and 890.75 units year-to-date. 91.68% achieved year-to-date. There are 79 clients on the waiting list. • Intake: 8.5 units achieved and 47.5 units year-to-date. 92% achieved year-to-date. • Homemaking: 727.5 units for the period and 7702.25 units year-to-date. 95.64% achieved year-to-date. There are 71 clients on the waiting list. • Personal Care: 448 units for the period and 4212.25 units year-to-date. 81.4% achieved year-to-date. There are 31 clients on the waiting list. • Respite: 213.5 units for the period and 925.5 units year-to-date. 55.27% achieved year to date. There are 8 clients on the waiting list. CCE overall year-to-date is at 89.32% achievement which is a 2.36% underachievement. We have received 7 new referrals, brought on a CCDA client who aged out of that program, and de -obligated $41,128 back to the Alliance, all of which have reduced the underachievement. ADI (Alzheimer's Disease Initiative) for the period 4/21/09 — 5/20/09: 96 units were produced in the period and 2451.5 units year to date. 98.62% year-to-date achieved, 6.94% overachieved, due to the $6155 reduction of funds from the Alliance for Aging. There are 6 clients on the wait list. 5 HCE (Home Care for the Elderly Program) for the period 5/16/09 - 6/15/09: 31 billable units this period, 202.25 billable units year-to-date. Current spending level year to date is at 75.92%, 14.68% underachieved. The wait list for HCE is controlled by the Alliance for Aging, which has allowed us to take on two new clients. Monroe County Transit (MCT) Department Activity for June 2009 One-way trips provided:1975 Unduplicated clients served: 222 Special Needs Clients registered: 360 Awarded the 5310 FDOT Grant for the funding of a new Paratransit bus and the 5316 FDOT Grant for funding the Mobile Data Terminals/software for the Trapeze Dispatching and Reservation System. The awards and agreements will be brought to the board in the fall BOCC meetings. Deposited Revenue: $2,081.50 Expenditures: $44,3794.0 Percentage Spent Fiscal YTD: 67.3 % Community Support Services (CSS) / Compliance In the month of June 2009 we had: 11 New Welfare cases 324 Office visits 10 Home and field visits Incoming calls + referrals Combined total [1,688] We served 100 unduplicated Welfare client households 5 New EHEAP cases Total Low Income Home Energy Assistance Grant Program cases Total: Low Income Crisis Assistance cases Total: Spent in June: 74 cases peer reviewed by staff- including paupers & prescriptions • All staff members attended the Ethics Training $ 1,490.49 $15,900.00 (62 cases) $12,501.77 (31 cases) $28,401.77 (93 total) • Staff member met with the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities to plan the Anniversary Celebration of the ADA scheduled for July. • Staff members in the Middle Keys are cross -training with Nutrition to learn the process of serving nutritious lunches at their nutrition meal site. • Several staff members throughout the department attended a Disaster Preparedness Training at the Marathon BOCC. • Staff members attended the Annual Special Needs Registry meeting. Bayshore Manor (BSM) Bayshore Manor's current census is 16 residents. The current census is five private pay and eleven subsidized. Bayshore Manor provided 295.25 hours of OA3E respite care this month. Bayshore Manor has six OA3E clients. There are two clients on the wait list. Revenue for June 2009 $31850.65 Expenditures for the same period $65208.53 Percentage of the budget spent year to date 69.87% • Although the "season" is over, Library usage continues to increase in several areas as more and more of our patrons avail themselves of services that are now free only at the Library: circulation totaled 33,956 items in May, an increase of 13% over last year's total for the same month. Reference questions rose by 27% over last year, totaling 6,493 for May of this year. 281 new Library cards were issued in May bringing our total cardholders to 40,279a significant portion of the total county population. Computer classes for the public and special assistance with resume preparation are especially popular features for those in our community affected by the state and federal financial slowdowns. • Library visitors totaled 37,804 for the month of May, while 7,471 public access computer sessions were provided. • Use of the Library's web -delivered Horizon Information Portal continues to break all previous records: in May, 14,934 borrower logins were conducted via the VIP to renew and reserve Library titles. This is an increase of 63% over May of last year. • Staffing changes were noted in May, as a new Library Assistant in Key West was hired to fill the vacancy there, and the hiring process was also activated to replace our Business Manager, who passed away early in the month. That loss affected the entire Library staff as well as many within the Keys community. • Library spending for the FY 2009 budget year continues to proceed in proportion with the year as we go into the final quarter; use of discretionary funds, such as those for supplies and materials, is being closely monitored by Managers and Administration and needs are prioritized on an ongoing basis. The State Aid to Libraries Grant and donations are being called on more frequently for funding as budget lines decrease. EXTENSION SERVICES • Number of services provided: 408 phone calls, 38 office visits, 22 visits to clients, 14 group teachings with 237 participants, 6 media submissions, and 339 bulletins distributed. Total Budget for FY 08/09: $186,485.00; Year to Date Expenditures and Encumbrances: $157,188.97; Remaining Balance: $29,296.03; Percentage of budget spent and/or encumbered year to date: 84%. • The Extension Director held a joint meeting of the Extension Marine Advisory Committee and the Extension Overall Advisory Council in Marathon to review proposed 2010 budget and marine program efforts with a focus on the anticipated expansion of programming into climate change issues; continued to assist the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association with their TDC application for the 2010 Seafood Festival with the Extension Coordinator taking the lead in this effort; provided the BOCC with information on how a government loan program repaid by participating homeowners property taxes could make solar systems more affordable; participated in the Florida Sea Grant Climate Change Workgroup conference call to prepare an education grant proposal for statewide programming; participated in a three-day meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting in Tampa to review data and management proposals related to reducing the loggerhead turtle by -catch in the reef fish long line fishery and was also elected to be chair of the SSC; VA participated in a five-day population assessment data workshop in Charleston, NC, for the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils to begin the assessment process for red and black groupers in the southeastern U.S. • The Environmental Horticulture Agent held three regional Master Gardener meetings. Twenty-six Master Gardeners attended, while one "Skyped" into the meeting. Topics covered were: the Overseas Heritage Trail; Master Gardener updates; new pests and diseases; Pink Hibiscus Mealybug wasp release trainings; top 25 plant clinic problems; top 25 Florida Keys landscape plants; vegetable gardening information; Tropical Fruit Fiesta; and Master Gardener training on Articulate PowerPoint Presentations. • The Family, Youth & Community Sciences Agent taught two workshops (Grant writing and Fundraising) for Upper Keys non-profit organizations. Both groups learned about new ways to raise funds and how to the use www. rg ants.gov, the federal government grant Web site. GROWTH MANAGEMENT GMD Comparative Revenue Summary Revenue Total Total Revenue Revenue Revenue % Variance Budget Revenue Revenue Ending Ending Ending Revenue Ending FY 2009 Collected in Collected June 2009 June 2008 June 2007 June FY 2008 in FY 2007 2008 To June 2009 Building $2,790,63 $2,857,684 $2,769,314 $1,972,007 $2,335,808* $1,922,271 -16% Permit 2 Licenses & Permits Planning $430,000 $488,081 $532,000 $448,145 $527,913 $511,140 -15% Department Fees Code $90,000 $110,412 $97,940 $227,496 $91,528 $68,058 +249% Enforcement Fines & Forfeits *Note: '08 was a Contractor License renewal year, which generated an additional $129k. • These are the primary, customer driven revenues and do not include the revenues obtained by taxes etc. 8 EXPENSES Budget Total Total 2009 2008 2007 % FY'09 Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Variance FY 2008 FY 2007 Ending Ending Ending Expenses June June June Ending June 2008 To June 2009 Growth M mt. Admin. $916,526 $648,098 $1,637,473 $313,808 $567,530 949,498 -55% Building $2,434,746 $2,311,238 $2,299,758 $1,592,669 $1,643,885 $1,528,195 -3% Code Enforcement $1,009,885 $894,006 $1,021,256 $699,725 $629,474 $784,852 +11% Planning $1,149,516 $878,366 $1,333,008 $624,464 $651,438 $1,017,167 4% Environmental $299,302 $330,016 $313,488 $210,000 $242,043 $229,362 -13% Resources Planning Commission $100,541 $88,345 $86,226 $58,674 $62,225 $61,040 -6% Comprehensive Plan $358,400 $74,655 $290,478 $7,843 $41,879 $197,747 -81% Geographic Info. (GIS) $314,133 $181,935 $310,576 $101,811 $115,652 $171,782 -12% Marine Resources $55,051 $84,753 $235,623 $38,872 $64,821 $156 676 -40% Pump Out Boat $68,587 $64,640 $48,275 $50,623 $39,711 $33:220 +27% Marine Resources Office: Marine Resources Functions: • Handled approximately 35 customer inquiries; performed 3 site visits • Installed mooring field boundary markers in Boot Key Harbor • Removed 3 derelict vessels • Installed eight regulatory buoys at Port Antigua on Lower Matecumbe Key • Completed two marker surveys in the Lower Keys for FWC database • Held the quarterly Marine and Port Advisory Committee meeting • Attended the City of Marathon Nearshore Water Committee meeting • Provided boating updates at the Village of Islamorada Nearshore Water Committee meeting • Provided a proposal to DEP for the use of $65,000 in mitigation funds to be used for an evaluation of unpermitted moorings in the lower keys • Reimbursed the City of Marathon and the Village of Islamorada for boating related infrastructure expenses • Provided water transportation to the Property Appraisers Office and the Building Dept to perform surveys on offshore islands • Prepared agenda item for contract extension with DRC for post -disaster cleanup • Assembled documentation for Engineering pertaining to FEMA closeout for Hurricane Wilma • Consulted with the City of Ponce Inlet regarding mooring field development • Inventoried all art in building for the Council of the Arts • Coordinated with Project Management on Sunset Pt Park boat ramp reconstruction D] • Consulted with the Planning Dept on the Hurricane Hole redevelopment project Vessel Pumpout Program Functions: • Pumped out 68 boats • Repaired fuel intake backup problem Code Enforcement Department Number of New Cases Opened 295 Number of Inspections completed 1,794 Number of Cases Heard before Special Magistrate- 110 Fines Collected $ 20,570 After the Fact Fees Collected $ 30,960 Number of Contractor Citations Issued 24 Number of Contractor Citations Heard 0 Contractor Citations Paid $unknown Flood insurance Inspection Fees Collected $ 0 Totals Collected $ 51,530 Monroe County Building Department: NUMBER OF PERMITS 06/01/09-06/29/09 PERMITS ISSUED 395 WALK THRU 109 CERT OF OCCUPANCY 12 INSPECTIONS TOTAL 1794 AVERAGE PER DAY (21 days) 85 PER DISCIPLINE BUILDING/ROOFING 629 ELECTRICAL 266 PLUMBING 193 MECHANICAL(A/C) 75 GAS 9 PLANS REVIEWS TOTAL 3353 AVERAGE PER DAY 160 PER DISCIPLINE ABO 282 BIO 106 BIO PEND 8 C.O. CODE ENF 2 17 CODE ENF 3 1 COORD 132 10 ELECT 60 ENG 1 EXAM 145 FEMA FILE 6 FIRE 15 FLOOD 98 MAR-BLDG 411 MECH 35 OFFICIAL 1 P.K.BUILDING 5 PENDING 23 PLAN 51 PLUMB 44 READY 4 ROGO 2 ROOF 2 S.I. BUILDING 122 TRACK 4 UK-ABO 190 UK-BIO 118 UK-BLDG 346 UK -CODE 27 UK-COORD 367 UK -ELECT 71 UK-ENG 3 UK -EXAM 194 UK -FILE 10 UK -FIRE 56 UK -PENDING 50 UK-MECH 34 UK -PLAN 129 UK -PLUMB 61 UK -ROOF 15 UK -READY 75 UK-ROGO 8 UK -TRACK 24 11 The Building Department issued 413 building permits as of the close of business yesterday. The average time for the issuance of a building permit during the month of June not including Single Family Residences that have to go through the ROGO process was 17 days. Including Single Family Residences it was 102 days. Next month we will include a complete report. Planning & Environmental Resources Department Environmental Resources: Site Visits Code Enforcement Referral 10 Conditional Use Application 3 Land Authority Referral 1 Letter of ROGO Land Dedication 1 Permit Application Site Visit 115 Wetland Delineation 1 Other Turtle Stranding 2 Site Visits (Miscellaneous) 40 Written Correspondence/Biological Assessments Code Enforcement Assessment Memo 10 Conditional Use Staff Report 1 GIS Map (assorted) 42 GOECEA Recording 2 Interagency Coordination (DEP, ACOE, FKEC, FL Park 16 Service, FWC, DCA Land Authority Assessment 1 Other Pentamation Templates 3 Permit Application Review/Assessment 144 Current Planning Category Appeal to Planning Commission Completed 2 Appeal to Planning Commission in Progress 2 Alcoholic Beverage Complete 1 Appeal to DOAH in Progress 1 Alcoholic Beverage Applied 1 Alcoholic Beverage Completed 1 Alcoholic Beverage in Progress 1 Code Enforcement Referral (estimated at 1 per week per Current Planner (4) 16 Conditional Use, Major in progress 6 Conditional Use, Minor, Applied 2 Conditional Use, Minor in progress 6 Conditional Use, TDR in progress 2 Conditional Use Time Extension, Applied 2 Conditional Use Time Extension in Progress 2 12 Development Agreement in progress 1 Home Occupational Permits applied 2 Home Occupational Permits issued 1 Home Occupational Permits in progress 3 Public Assembly Permits Applied 1 Public Assembly Permits Issued 1 Road Abandonment in progress 6 Setback Waiver, Administrative, applied 1 Setback Waiver in Progress 2 Variance, Administrative Applied 1 Variance, Administrative in progress 2 Variance, Administrative Issued 1 Variance, Planning Commission in progress 2 Permits Reviewed & Processed 145 Vacation Rental applied 5 Vacation Rental issued 2 Vacation Rental Mgr. License applied 3 Vacation Rental Mgr. License issued 1 ROGO related applications ROGO Exemptions Applied 4 ROGO Exemptions Issued 2 Administrative Meetings Development Review Committee/Agenda Items 2/8 Planning Commission/Agenda Items 2/15 Customer Service In -person inquiries estimated at 5 per day per planner (2) 300 Telephone inquiries estimated at 10 per planner (7) per day 2100 Email inquiries estimated at 5 per planner (7) per day 300 Pre -Application Conferences 1 Letters of Understanding 1 Other Plan Review 10 Staff Review 10 Site Visits (2 persons) 4 Ethics Training (4 persons) 1 Comprehensive Planning Category LUD Map Amendment, BOCC Adoption Hearing Packet Completed 1 Tier Map Amendment Planning Commission 1 Tier Map Amendment BOCC Transmittal Hearing Packet Completed 1 FLUM Map Amendment, Planning Commission 1 FLUM Amendment BOCC Adoption Hearing 1 FLUM Amendment BOCC Transmittal Hearing Packet 13 Completed 1 Comp Plan Text Amendment, Planning Commission 6 Comp Plan Text Amendment, BOCC Transmittal Hearing 3 Comp Plan Text Amendment, BOCC Adoption Hearing 1 Re -Plat for Rockland Key, BOCC Packet 1 Plat Approval applied 1 Third Annual HCP, Edited 1 CIP Table 4.1 and policy, Edited 1 Public Facilities Capacity Report, Edited 1 Public Facilities Report, Edited 1 Computer help for staff (Power point, Excel, Pentamation) 1 Wrote Opinion for FLUM/LUD Deadlines 1 Created Slide for PowerPoint presentation 1 Created zoning maps for Code Enforcement 1 Other Items Sign Code Planning Commission Packet 1 Florida Scenic Highway Meeting 1 Application review costs for Tier Amendment 1 Edited CIE Policy 1 Wrote ORC Response 3 DRC - presented new policies 3 Recommendation for potential fence in BPK 1 Wrote BOCC Adoption Packets 6 Wrote Ads for BOCC Adoption Hearing 6 Wrote and edited Ordinances 9 Assisted Planners & staff with projects 10 DCA Conference Calls 2 Ethics training (2 persons) 1 Edited Major documents 6 Research Tasks 3 Meetings Sign Ordinance Staff Meetings 2 Meetings on various planning related topics 10 DRC Meetings 1 person 2 PC Meetings 2 persons 2 Staff & Resident regarding housing project 1 Staff on FLUM amendment project for Land Steward 1 Webinar meeting Governor Christ on SB 360 1 Customer Service Impromptu meetings (staff) 23 Phone calls (Estimated 20 calls, 10 min.each) 200 minutes Email correspondence, sent 76 Email correspondence, received 126 Environmental Resources Performance Review CATEGORY: 14 Site Visits Administrative Relief/Beneficial Use Apps 1 Code Enforcement Referral 19 Land Authority Referral 1 Permit Application Site Visit 40 Wetland Delineation 1 Pre App Conference 1 OTHER: Turtle Stranding 2 Site Visits [Miscellaneous] 49 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE/ BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS Code Enforcement Assessment Memo 6 GIS Map (assorted) 42 GOCEA Recording 4 Interagency Coordination (DEP, ACOE, FKEC, FL Park Serv., FWC) 16 Land Authority Assessment 1 OTHER: Pentamation Templates 3 Permit Application Review/Assessment 144 MEETINGS DRC 2 Pre -Application — Assorted 1 Ethics Training (3 persons) 1 Phone Calls (estimated) 500 Front Counter Walk-in (estimated) 225 EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire Rescue • Received approval for the EMS Matching Grant in the amount of $82,500. This is 75% of the total project cost and our match is $27,500. These funds will be used to purchase LifePak 12 cardiac monitoring units. • An audit/inspection was conducted by the State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS with the result, "No Deficiencies!" Training • Paramedics and EMTs completed online training for Pediatrics. • 16 Volunteer Firefighters completed and passed the 60 hr medical 1st Responder class. • 21 Volunteer Firefighter completed and passed the 16 hr EVOC (emergency Vehicle Operators Course) • Fire Academy passed the State inspection. • 35 candidates took the Physical Agility Test for entry into the Firefighter II Class scheduled for July. Fire Marshal • Reviewed numerous commercial plans for adherence to building and fire codes. 15 • Worked on the Recovery Act Grant for Fire Station construction funds. • Attended the Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting regarding new developments. Emergency Management • Participated in the FPL Turkey Point Hostile Based exercise. • Held meeting with IT, URS, and WebEOC consultant to design a User Manual • Reviewed three medical emergency plans • Completed mandated Scope of Work for the State of Florida • Attended HSPD-5 Key West group meeting • Conducted teleconference with FIU, MC and Miami -Dade Finance Dept to discuss Hurricane Ike and Fay outstanding PA invoices Trauma Star Community Education o Trauma Star Flight crew provided on -site training/display for Sugarloaf School Career Day. o Trauma Star Flight crew worked with the Army National Guard Helicopter crews for Emergency Management preparation. o LZ Helistop training conducted with Key Largo Fire Department o Trauma training provided for Ryder Trauma Center/Jackson Memorial staff with review of Stroke/Cardiac Alerts Continuing Education for Flight Crew to maintain highest level of Patient Care o Emergency equipment (Emergency Air Supply) training o On -site Pediatric simulation training completed for all 3 shifts by Miami Children's Hospital Critical Care Patient Care Delivery o Through 6/29 1500, 15 patients were transported in June. ( 9 Hospital to Hospital, 3 Stroke Alerts from scene, 3 Trauma Alerts) There were 11 additional stand-by transports, and 2 Public assist missions. Upper Keys Health Care District There were four trauma patients from the district requiring follow up for funding. In conjunction/cooperation with KLVAC, a PALS class was conducted. PUBLIC WORKS • Pollution Control removed 35 tons of debris from the county rights of way and also collected 17 tons for other departments (8,080 lbs from the Key West Garage; 1,800 lbs of tires from the Marathon Garage; 13,640 lbs of exotics for the Land Authority; 3,400 lbs of brush for the Marathon Public Works yard; 5,700 lbs for the Marathon Airport, and 1,700 lbs for the Lower Keys Sheriff's Office) • Completed renovation of Judge Ptomey's chambers at the PK Court House • Installed electric outlet for vending machine at the Nelson GC • Transported jersey barricades for the Monroe County Land Steward • Updated Cot Trailer inventory for Monroe County Emergency Management • Completed sign work at Harry Harris Park • Completed base work at PK Courthouse parking lot 16 • Replaced 15 year old defective front end alignment machine at Marathon garage allowing Fleet to align front ends on all types of vehicles rather than contracting out for average of $70.00 per alignment; will pay for itself in approximately one year • Received annual FDEP fuel storage tank renewals • Fleet's techs performed major repairs on off -road equipment and emergency power generators, allowing the County to save thousands of dollars, plus down time rather than transporting and retrieving units to and from contractors located on South Florida's mainland • 90-ton chiller delivered and prep. work started for its installation at DJJ Building on Stock Island • Contract executed for Security Fencing Improvements at Mthn. & PK Jail; pre - construction meeting is being scheduled • Opened bids for Overhead Door Replacement at MC Detention Facility and Marathon Garage; scheduled for award at July 17th meeting • Advertised for Convection Steamers for MC Detention Center; bids due July 1st • Recycling pick-up by MGS began at Marathon Government Center and Marathon Courthouse • Interior painting of Marathon Driver's License Office is completed • Interior painting of Marathon Library commenced • Building Automation Systems for Murray Nelson Center, Medical Examiner's Office, Jackson Square & Marathon Government Center can now be monitored and controlled at the MC Detention Center on Stock Island • Conducted seawall undermining repairs at Higgs Beach • Placed approximately 230 cubic yards of beach sand at Higgs Beach • Striped Atlantic Blvd. through Higgs Beach • Built two concrete benches for the Freeman Justice Center • Pruned trees at various County properties in preparation for hurricane season • Installed major automation system, dryers, and R123 in Jackson Square Courthouse HVAC Chiller System • Fire alarm inspections and re -certifications conducted at all buildings ENGINEERING • Palm Drive Bridge — Staff revising project manual and construction drawings based on comments from DOT and additional information on Stimulus requirements. Staff attended mandatory meeting at DOT for training on documentation of federal requirements (Davis Bacon Act, EEO, Minority/disadvantaged businesses). • Geiger Creek Bridge Project — Draft Design/Build Request for Proposals, LAP construction checklist, LAP right of way certification and LAP agreement submitted to DOT for review on April 20, 2009. Waiting for DOT comments; Staff submitted Request for Qualifications for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for bridge repair project to County Attorney and FDOT for review. Project will receive $625,489 stimulus funding. Ongoing. 17 • Hurricane Dennis 2005 — Staff worked with FEMA on closeout of the Higgs Beach Pier Reconstruction project worksheet from Hurricane Dennis. Additional information and back up resulted in an additional $147,000 reimbursement for the proj ect. • Hurricane Wilma 2005 — Staff working with FEMA and Dept. of Emergency Management to close out Marine Debris project worksheets from 2005. Staff provided paperwork and back up for trap debris project close out. Anticipate $499,000 additional reimbursement upon close out. • Boca Chica Road Repair project (Hurricane Wilma) — Second appeal was sent to State DEM on October 3rd. Staff provided additional information to DEM staff to facilitate review and approval of appeal. Staff met with DEM personnel in April to discuss status. Appeal is being reviewed by FEMA Region IV. Follow up on June 12, 2009 determined that it was still in FEMA review. • TS Fay/Hurricane Ike — Engineering staff is assisting grant management with preparation and review of FEMA project worksheets for various projects. (ongoing). • Hurricane Preparation 2009 — Working with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to obtain pre -approval letters for temporary debris sites. Drafted memo to Administrator to obtain guidance on County plans for debris clearance on non -county maintained roads. Contacted monitoring firm representative to provide updated information for hurricane preparation. • Sunset Point Park Boat Ramp — Contract with Native Construction for $49,800 approved on June 2009 agenda. Pre -construction meeting scheduled for July 20, 2009. Construction to be completed by November 20, 2009. Project Management staff will manage project in the Upper Keys. • South Florida Water Management District Grant 09 —first reimbursement request in the amount of $139,974 for grant money for various projects included in stormwater grant submitted in May. Staff provided update on projects to SFWMD on June 25th. Second reimbursement request will be submitted in mid -July. • Key Deer Sod Project — Staff obtained three estimates for the Key Deer Boulevard Sod project, which is 50% funded by the SFWMD grant. Staff issued Ecoscapes a Notice to Proceed on June 26, 2009. Project cost will be $10,760.10. • Request for Qualifications for Ongoing Engineering Services — RFQ posted on Demandstar on June 25th. Responses will be received until July 28, 2009. • The Vandenburg Project — staff reviewed two TDC contracts and the ILA between the City of Key West and the County and provided memo to the City regarding required paperwork for reimbursement of funds under the three agreements. • Duck Key Security Cameras — Staff met with Duck Key Security District group on May 5th to discuss. The District would like to pursue a security system that is separate from the Hawks Cay resort due to continual change at resort. County staff will research options. • Duck Key Pedestrian Bridges —Staff attended status meeting with Duck Key residents on May 5, 2009 to discuss pedestrian bridges. Duck Key would like two options for pedestrian bridges (county has provided one). County staff will 18 research issues such as vegetation trimming, power pole locations, etc. that will impact bridge installation. • Big Coppitt Sewer Project — Field inspection staff overseeing work on County roads. Inspected paving and shoulder work on the Big Coppitt contract; periodic inspections of Geiger Key contract to ensure compliance with County maintenance of traffic and road restoration requirements. • Key Largo Sewer Project — Monroe County site inspector performing oversight on four Key Largo sewer construction projects. Work involves overseeing KL contractors to confirm compliance with Monroe County requirements, attending construction progress meetings as needed. Staff has sent KLWTD notice that contractors are not properly repairing and replacing street signs in contract area and they are not installing temporary signs during work in accordance with requirements. Ongoing. • Pigeon Key Ferry Service - Staff processes monthly invoices from ferry contractor and prepares reimbursement requests to DOT for payment through Joint Participation Agreement for ferry service funding. Amendment to extend service through December 2009 was executed and forwarded to contractor. • FDOT Road Projects — Staff reviewed construction plans and provided comment letters and clear letters for DOT US 1 projects, removed County owned street light from construction zone and provided clear letter to DOT; staff coordinated review of traffic signal submittals between DOT contractor and Key Energy, County maintenance contractor. • Street Light Survey — staff reviewing Key Energy Services and FL Keys Electric Coop records of County funded and maintained street lights to verify accuracy. Staff requested that FDOT include in reimbursement agreement all street lights on US 1 including non -DOT lights installed with BOCC approval. Executed FY 2009/2010 agreement and forwarded to DOT with invoice for 2008/2009 fiscal year. • DOT Traffic Signal/Street Light Maintenance Agreements — staff met with representatives from DOT Traffic Operations in Miami on May 21st to clarify issues related to the maintenance agreements between the County and DOT. Staff sent updated Exhibit A for the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement to DOT for 2009-2010 reimbursement • Cudj oe Gardens Roads — staff met with representatives of Cudj oe Gardens to discuss feasibility of turning private roads over to the County. Staff is working with County Attorney and homeowners to determine ownership and legal issues involved in transfer. (ongoing). • FDOT Sign Permit Request — staff is preparing a sign permit request to DOT for the driveway connection for the Medical Examiners Building at the request of the Overseas Heritage Trail Coordinator. (ongoing). • Staff contacted DOT to obtain information on constructing a paved pathway on bayside of US 1 in Key Largo. Provided update to resident on June 2e (ongoing). • Staff began reviewing final traffic study for C905/Card Sound Road project. Discussed project with DOT engineer to obtain update on status and schedule. • -review of two road abandonment applications underway. 19 • -staff obtained estimates for two separate street light repair projects (Boca Chica and Ocean Reef). • -Right of Way permits reviewed - 5 • Right of way permits issued — 3 • Right of way permits (work completed) inspected — 3 • Coordinated investigation of right of way complaints/violations from residents, other County Departments' inquiries • Staff handled various calls from public regarding wastewater assessment payoff, drainage and flooding complaints, miscellaneous sewer and road inquiries, requests for street light installation, traffic signals PROJECT MANAGEMENT • ADA Compliance Survey and Assessment — Copies of the Evaluation Assessments reports have been placed in the Key West Library, Marathon Library and Key Largo Library for public review and comments; alternative report format for the visually impaired is also available for public review. Staff is scheduled to speak to the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities in July. • ADA Compliance Transition Plan Request for Qualifications — opening date held on June 9, 2009; Public Notice for RFQ Committee Selection Meeting was advertised on June 12-14, 2009. Committee Selection Meeting was held on June 29, 2009. Committee spent 5.5 hours evaluating, scoring, and ranking the professional firms' responses. Staff has prepared an agenda item requesting permission to negotiate with the number one ranked firm, Bender & Associates and if negotiations are not successful to begin negotiations with the next ranked firm and continue in consecutive order with ranked firms until an agreement is successful. • Warranty Support to Public Works — Staff is providing on -going warranty support to Public Works for the Murray Nelson Government Center, the Freeman Justice Center and the Medical Examiner Facility. • Litigation Support to the County Attorney Office — staff continues to provide on- going litigation research, documents and support for the Tavernier Fire Station, Tropex v. Monroe County, Freeman Justice Center, Tower Group v. Monroe County as well as Monroe County v. Gonzalez Architects • ARRA Stimulus Grant Funding — FEMA- ARRA Fire Station Construction Grants: staff is preparing and submitting applications for construction of three fire stations requesting approximately $9,500,000 for Conch Key Fire Station, Stock Island Fire Station and Summerland Fire Station. Department of Energy- ARRA Energy Efficiency Initiative Grants. Staff is researching requirements, availability, and application deadlines for EEI grants • TDC Fund Grant Applications — prepared and submitted grant applications for funding for construction of emergency fire stairs and repair of interior access stairs for East Martello, and for demolition and replacement of existing perimeter fencing for West Martello. • TDC Grant Inspections — Inspections for TDC were done on two projects, Western Union Schooner and the Botanical Gardens. Inspections is scheduled for July for the Tropic Cinema project 20 • Emergency Operations Center — Marathon — first reimbursement payment received from State sub -grant HB-7121 and from HMGP grant; staff and architect have resolved issue over minimum height of floor with state DEM reviewer. Design Development Notice to Proceed issued and design phase in process. Staff is preparing and will submit quarterly progress reports to state as well as the second reimbursement request due in July • Big Pine Key Fire Station — project is 85% complete and substantial completion date is scheduled for end of July 2009. HVAC ductwork installation, electrical and plumbing rough -in, communications system rough -in, and concrete slabs for bay entrance and apron are 100% complete. Curbing, windows and storefront, and roofing at 90% complete, with drywall at 95% complete. Keys Energy pole installation work has been completed. • Sunset Point Boat Ramp —Pre-construction meeting scheduled for July 1, 2009. Staff is responsible for grant administration and has submitted required monthly progress report. • Architect/Engineer Small Project Annual Contract — Request for approval to advertise RFQ on agenda for July 15, 2009 BOCC meeting. If approved staff is prepared to advertise RFQ immediately. Open date is tentatively scheduled for August 26, 2009. Selection of Committee Member and advertisement of Public Noticed Meeting scheduled for end of August 2009. • Plantation Key Fueling Facility — contractor and permitting agencies coordination for permits is in process; architect and county staff negotiating with Village over additional landscape and fire protection requirements is still ongoing; architect has been directed to revise plans and incorporate Village Building Department requirements pending outcome of negotiations. Pre -construction meeting originally scheduled for May 7th has been postponed, also pending outcome of negotiations. • Hickory House RFP — staff prepared and uploaded Addendum One. Staff conducted and provided escorted tours to interested bidders at mandatory pre -bid meeting held on June 30, 2009. Bid opening is scheduled for July 16, 2009. • Medical Examiner's Facility Litigation —final payments and releases have been completed on the settlement and project has been closed out. • Medical Examiner's Facility Wetlands Mitigation — no change in the regulatory aspects of permit compliance; ACOE compliance deadline is May 2010. • Freeman Justice Center Litigation— Tower Group settlement negotiation meeting held on June 5, 2009, tentative settlement agreement has been reached. Counsels have prepared agreement in coordination with County Attorney's office to present to BOCC for approval. • Conch Key Fire Station — final construction plan package was received April 14, 2009. Permit application has been submitted. Staff is completing on-line ARRA- SCG application for funding due on July 10, 2009 • Marathon Courthouse Renovations — Construction plan set received; staff researching permits and procurement and Project Manual is in process. • Stock Island Fire Station — meeting held with private investors/contractors to discuss an un-solicited proposal for a Stock Island Fire Station; private group to prepare a formal proposal to the County for consideration. 21 • Tavernier Fire Station Litigation — staff is researching and compiling chronology and documents for Tropex v. Monroe County litigation support to county attorney and outside counsel. • Stormwater Reviews — Staff reviewed six stormwater submittals for the Planning Department and four for the Building Department in June • SFWMD Grant — Staff submitted grant invoice request and received first payment of $139,000 for stormwater work completed at Big Pine Fire Station, Lower Keys Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Second grant invoice request is in process. • Public Works Rockland — bid and construction phases on hold. • Jefferson B. Browne Building — on hold. • Old Tavernier School Town Meeting Hall — on hold. TECHNICAL SERVICES We completed 167 work orders for the month of June, we performed a mock activation for the EOC, provided network access to the ELC (Gato tenants), continued our evaluation of Windows 7, added an audio feed to our streaming offering, pushed out new Microsoft security updates, planned for a Windows 2008 /Exchange 2007 upgrade and reviewed new hosting solutions for our website. VETERANS AFFAIRS Clients Assisted: 1695 New Clients Assisted: 66 Field Visits: 8 Benefits Delivery At Discharge: 8 Van Clients Transported: 170 (to the VAMC, Miami as well as other Miami area hospitals, without incident) The Veterans Affairs Department: The financial data for the month of June $142,991.00 indicates the amount of new revenue brought into Monroe County derived from claims for the entire department, including Key Largo and Marathon. The financial data captured monthly will vary due to the Veterans Administration variable time frame on adjudication of awards, as well as the amount awarded. PA