Item N01 N1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
m' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 20, 2023
Agenda Item Number: N1
2023-1529
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Administration
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Lindsey Ballard
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: County Administrator's Monthly Report for September 2023.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: n/a
DOCUMENTATION:
CAD 1 Monthly Report.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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MEMORANDUM
Office of the County Administrator
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Roman Gastesi
County Administrator
DATE: September 5, 2023
SUBJECT: Monthly Activity Report for August and September 2023
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT—August& September 2023
Key West International Airport
8-9 Meeting with Sarasota Bradenton Int'l Airport
15-17 Meeting with TKE in Dallas for passenger jet bridge build review
22-24 Meeting with JACOBS and Jacksonville Int'l Airport in Jacksonville
28-31 Meeting with underwriter and Fitsch in NYC
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport
30 Finalized Tesla lease negotiations
8 FKMCD lease negotiations
Extension Services:
Number of services provided: 91 phone calls, 189 emails, 25 one on one consults, 10
office visits/visits to clients, 33 learning events with 491 participants, 8 media
submissions, and 192 publications distributed. Total Budget for FY 22/23: $259,060;
Year to Date Expenditures and Encumbrances: $226,930; Remaining Balance: $74,501;
Percentage of budget spent and/or encumbered year-to-date: 87.6%
The County Extension Director/Family & Community Development Agent accomplished the
following activities:
• Alicia has been invited to join the leadership of the National Extension Climate Initiative
as a committee member in professional credentialing. As part of this effort we examined
ongoing training and recommended EcoActUS for independent study on climate change.
We put together a climate boot camp, running Sept 12-23 online. Anyone can register for
free at https://www.ecoactus.or�z/neci2
• Alicia will co-teach the Climate Smart Floridians program starting Oct. 61h—Nov. 91h
to provide citizens with research-based information about climate change and engage
them as volunteers to help reduce household expenses and personal greenhouse gas
emissions. Registration is $40 https://www,eventbrite.com/e/climate-smart-floridians-
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virtual-course-tickets-689370414467 The program covers climate change and how it will
impact Florida. It addresses how climate change relates to topics such as landscaping,
water resources, transportation, home energy, food, and waste.
• Alicia drafted the Climate Choices for Coastal Communities discussion guide for the
Community Voices, Informed Choices (CIVIC) program. This will be used in several
Florida communities this fall.
• Alicia updated two learning modules in the Sustainable Living and Leadership Series,
module topics on climate change and energy. This class will be exploring topics such as
energy, water, and food and learning how these work together as a system. Participants
will delve into the U.S. economy and understand how our consumption of goods impacts
our world. They will discover ways to take action in their home and community to reduce
their footprint and increase their handprint. Participants will earn a digital badge when
they complete the course. The class starts Sept. 3, 2023, but you can sign up now for
$125 here.
The Florida Sea Grant Marine Extension Agent accomplished the following activities:
• Shelly is the co-lead of the Florida's Coral Reef Resilience Program (FCRRP)
Disturbance Response Communications Team. When our Team recently expanded to
respond to marine disturbances beyond disease, we expected how important having the
collaborative network we created in response to stony coral tissue loss disease in place to
continue. We did not anticipate our Team would have to spring into action almost
immediately due to this summer's unprecedented marine heatwave. Florida's Coral Reef
is experiencing record breaking bleaching-level heat stress and extremely high-water
temperatures since mid-July. Our core Team already includes representatives from FWC,
FDEP, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary,
Coral Restoration Foundation, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Miami-Dade Co,
National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida. We knew we had to
mobilize, and we reached out to all of the coral reef restoration organizations and Mission
Iconic Reefs.
• On August 2 Shelly, were able to release the Florida's Coral Reef Resilience Program
Bleaching Event 2023 Information Sheet, an internal communications document that we
have shared with dozens of researchers, communicators, and organizations. We also met
with our local Key West National Weather Service, and they have been instrumental in
contributing to another collaborative document we have shared with the entire
Disturbance Response Network called the Thermal Stress, Bleaching and/or Mortality
Report, that also includes qualitative information from scientists in the field with real-
time information on paling/bleaching/mortality at the reefs. It is vital when researchers
and communicators are called upon by reporters that they have source material. In
addition, we have been holding weekly meetings and expanded our Team to include Keys
Marine Lab, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Reef Institute, Mission
Iconic Reefs, The Nature Conservancy et al. to share resources with this rapidly moving
thermal event. We have been a primary resource and many of us have been working
nights and weekends to have a weekly report of water temperatures and reef conditions
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ready by 10 am every Monday morning. The positive feedback has been tremendous,
and the media reporting has been national and international.
• Shelly's blog was featured in the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's South
Atlantic Bite newsletter (https:Hsafmc.net/posts/the-south-atlantic-bite-8-17-2023/).
Shelly gave a coral bleaching update to the Key West Sustainability Advisory Board.
The Environmental Horticulture Extension Agent accomplished the following activities:
• Maria Quirico authored an article for the Florida Keys Weekly and our program's newsletter,
delving into the implications of non-native ornamental use. In addition, she wrote the script for
the Honeybee National Day segment on the US 1 Radio Morning Magazine, contributing to
broader awareness. Maria Quirico elaborated on an informative presentation about invasive plant
pests for the Key West Tropical Forest& Botanical Garden's plant health workshop, sharing vital
insights with the community.
• Maria Quirico focused on enhancing environmentally sustainable horticulture practices for
Monroe County through our successful plant clinics. These clinics saw participation from 4 to 10
people at each location, providing valuable advice to the community about their plant-related
questions.
• Maria Quirico prepared for upcoming events, such as the Green Industries Best Management
Practices (GI-BMP) training scheduled for September 13th in Key Largo. This training, led by
our Environmental Horticulture program, Cesar Peralta, and Master Gardener Laurie Brooks,
promises to provide valuable insights to participants. There are 21 participants already signed up
for this event.
• Maria efficiently facilitated meetings, including discussions about the Florida Friendly Yard
program, and correcting a document for the lineaments Virtual Help Desk. She engaged with
local companies, invited them to the GI-BMP training, and participated in site visits and
community events, like giving a talk on invasive plant pests.
ENGINEERING SERVICES /ROADS
2°d Street(Rockland Key) Sidewalk and Drainage Improvement:
• Sign and Sealed plans have been received and reviewed by staff.
• Invitations for construction bids were sent to several contractors late July, with a
submission date of August 31, 2023.
Bridge#904982 Tubby's Creek (Card Sound) and Bridge#904984 Mosquito Creek Bridge
(Card Sound) Replacement Grant Award:
• 30% Design Plans, Preliminary Bridge Design Report, Preliminary Geotechnical Report,
and Preliminary Bridge Hydraulics Report. Plans were reviewed by FDOT and county
staff.
• 60% Design plans to be submitted September 13th, 2023 for FDOT and County review.
• Utility coordination meeting took place on August 9th, 2023. Utility relocation prior to
project construction scheduled for early winter.
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Bimini Drive (Duck Key) Bridge Replacement:
• Contractor is forming and pouring traffic railing on Northwest side of bridge.
• Contractor is forming and pouring traffic railings, sidewalk, MSE wall coping, bridge
approach slab and moment slab on Northeast side of bridge.
• Contractor is coordinating with asphalt contractor to prepare for road paving.
Harbour Drive(Duck Key) Bridge Replacement:
• Construction bid of$5,780,000 is on the September BOCC agenda for approval. The bid
from American Empire Builders was the only bid received.
• Approval to negotiate a contract for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI)
Services with WSP USA, Inc. is on the September 61h budget agenda for approval.
• Approval of a contract for CEI Services is on the September BOCC agenda for a not to
exceed amount of$544,332.57.
Seaview Drive (Duck Key) Bridge Replacement:
• Steel I-beam and bridge deck on North Lane of bridge has been removed.
• Construction of critical wall is complete.
• Contractor is constructing template to begin installation of sheet pile wall along the edge
of the canal.
Card Sound Bridge Navigational Lighting Replacement Project:
• A pre-construction meeting was held in August to begin construction in September.
Materials for construction were ordered and expected delivery is towards the end of
September.
1st Street and Bertha Street—Key West Drainage Improvement Project:
• FDOT SCOP reimbursement in the amount of$159,626.43 received 9.1.23.
• Contractor rrainage due pending receipt of consent of surety and release of liens.
Sands-Big Pine Key SLR Roadway Pilot Project:
• Construction Rebid rejected July BOCC meeting.
• Staff submitting grant application with FDEP for Resilient Program.
• Unable to proceed with project until sufficient funding is secured.
• Staff submitted a grant application to the Resilient Florida Grant program on 8-30-2023
for $11,732,00 to partially fund construction of the project.
Twin Lakes-Key Largo SLR Roadway Pilot Project:
• FDEM- Staff responded to FDEM/FEMA — PDM (Pre-Disaster Mitigation — federal
appropriation)—RFI on 6.16.23 —waiting for FDEM grant agreement.
• FDEP - Resilient Florida Infrastructure Grant Agreement 22SRP57 for construction and
construction engineering services fully executed by both parties.
• Staff prepared RFQ draft for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services to be
advertised upon receipt of FDEM grant agreement.
• FDEM construction grant and County funding from all sources required in place and
executed prior to proceed with construction bidding phase.
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GIS Based Roadway Asset Management and Work Order System:
• Staff executed a task order with HDR for support services during the implementation
phase of the project;
• Engineering is coordinating with IT department to obtain pricing from vendors.
Roadway Vulnerability Study and Capital Plan:
• Staff reviewed an amendment to the SLR Vulnerability scope of work to provide needed
updates to the Comprehensive plan and to the county's Public Works Manual to
incorporate resiliency and adaptation to design standards.
• Staff received confirmation from FDEM that they are recommending our Roads
Adaptation Projects to FEMA for Phase I HMGP Funding (engineering design phase).
The total federal funds available through the HMGP Hurricane Michael funding is $244
million; the program is a 75% federal/25%non-federal grant program.
• Staff is completing program documents to submit to FDEM and FEMA for approval of
the Phase I funds.
• Need to identify source of non-federal match funds $81 million).
Key Largo III—Burton Drive:
• SFWMD permit received 8.14.23.
• FDOT SCOP FY 2024 —waiting for FDOT execution grant agreement—anticipate
October 2023. FDOT final ERC in process due 9.1.23.
Boca Chica Road Hurricane Irma Repairs Project:
• All sheet piling, deadman anchors, and concrete cap have been installed.
• Project is on hold due to active sea turtle nests on jobsite per Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission.
Card Sound Road Mill/resurface/restriping:
• Pre-construction meeting held May 171h. Construction to begin late July.
• State-Funded Grant Supplemental Agreement for inclusion of Construction Engineering
and Inspection (CEI) services was approved on the July 191h BOCC meeting.
• Construction phase began August 201h with the installation of sediment control barriers
and construction signs.
• Milling and paving operations tentatively set for September 1 lth 2023.
Card Sound Bridge Project Development& Environment Project:
• Staff held call with District 6 on May 26th to discuss moving forward. FDOT Planning
Dept. was going to prepare the Advance Notification package to begin the ETDM
screening for the Project.
• Staff provided information to develop the advance notification package for the ETDM
screening to FDOT staff on August 23rd; ETDM screening is used to determine the NEPA
class of action that will needed for the PD&E study.
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Duval,Whitehead, and Front Street Roadway Improvement ILA w/City of Key West:
• Eaton Street paving was completed May 101h. Thermoplastic striping was completed
August 10-11.
Key Deer Boulevard Roadway Repairs:
• Construction is complete and on time. Closeout documents expected first week in
September.
Toms Harbor Bridge Repairs:
• Engineering design and permitting is ongoing.
• Staff received confirmation from FDOT that SCOP funds have been awarded for the
construction phase of the project. Funds will be programmed in the FDOT FY 25 and
construction is expected to begin in Fall 2024..
Crane Boulevard, Sugarloaf Shared Use Path:
• RFQ for design — approval to negotiate with highest ranked consultant on September
BOCC agenda.
• FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement approved July BOCC meeting. FDOT to
encumber design funds October 2023.
Pedestrian Bridges and Ocean Bay Drive Bridge Inspection and Repair:
• Staff received final plans and cost estimate in late July and is reviewing.
Stillwright Point Road Elevation and Drainage Engineering Design and Permitting
• Consultant geo technical, ecological and survey in progress.
• Staff and consultant reviewing available lots in the subdivision for pump station location.
First Street(Key West) Drainage Study
• Staff met with consultant on August 171h to review preliminary modelling results and
cost estimate(s) for alternatives.
• Staff utilized information from the modelling and cost estimate to complete an
application for grant funds from the Hurricane Ian HMGP program for engineering
design and construction of the pump station.
Conch Key Roadway and Drainage Adaptation Project
• Staff is working with DEP staff to process documents and work program for the project.
• FDEP provided draft grant work plan for staff review on August 14, 2023; Staff provided
comments on August 30, 2023.
ROADS & BRIDGES
Upper Keys Road Department:
• Buzz Bar Operation—25 miles
• Buzz Debris —56,370 lbs./28.11 tons
• Mowing Operation— 117.4 miles
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• Sweeping Operation—4 miles
• Sign Department- 134 new signs installed, 51 new posts installed and 29 locates
performed. Stop Bars painted— 1 stop bars painted or replaced RPM's- Road
Pavement Markers — 104 replaced on roadways
• Shoulder Work—2,351 linear feet of shoulder work using 79 tons of aggregate on 19
roads
• Coconut removal —52,600 lbs./26.3 tons of coconuts removed from 54 county ROW and
county property
• Islamorada material pick-up— 144 tons of millings from FKAA, free for inventory use
• Road Repair—6,165sq. ft using 37.39 tons of permanent cold patch on 15 roads.
• Tree Removal - 13 trees from 6 county roads or county properties
• Vac Drains -40 drains vacuumed on 8 roads
• Injection Wells cleaned— 1 on 1 road
• TRASH PICK UP— 12,954 lbs. of trash and debris picked up and removed from county
roads and property
Upper Keys Roads Special Projects —Support:
• Assist Engineering with Duck Key Bimini Bridge concrete pour overnight with 4 staff
• Duck Key Seaview Bridge emergency repair
• Duck Key Harbour Bridge repair
• Build vacuum truck off loading station at Upper Keys Landfill
• Assist Harry Harris Park, Old Settlers Park, & Key Largo Park with hurricane prep
debris, dead tree and coconuts removal
• Assist Project Management, Veteran's Park and Rowell's Park with unloading shipment
of materials
• Collaborate with MCSO on a Card Sound Road/905 trash and debris clean up on July
28, 2023
• Collaborate with community members and MCSO to retrieve and remove hazardous
floating dock loose in water at a public access point in Key Largo after residents towed it
up boat ramp using their kayaks
• Storm drains vacuumed at Murray Nelson Government Building, Plantation Key
Government Center and Roth Building
• Collaborate with FKEC for removal of 1 tree in county ROW posing significant safety
threat as fire hazards
• Collaborate with MCSO Ocean Reef Unit on mitigation of ongoing trash issue and
violation of County Resolution number 154-2022 parking issue on Card Sound Road
• Host Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training for several departments with Chief
Mather
• Assist County Attorney with barriers and signage at 2 county property sites
• Repair green screen on fence on the 18 mile stretch
• Remove several illegal dumps throughout the Upper Keys.
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Lower Keys Road Department:
• Mowing Operation —42 Miles
• Weed eating Operation—9 Miles
• Brush Cut/Chip Operation—9 Miles
• Recycled Mulch—7 loads delivered for free
• Sweeping Operation—5 Miles
• Sign Work- 40 Signs, 7 Posts, 19 Locates
• Thermoplastic Solid white lines 400 ft
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Hurricane Irma Repairs:
Following is a list of the remaining locations damaged by Hurricane Irma.
Big Pine Key Community Park:
Community Center Flood Panels
• The County is rejecting the submitted panels as they are excessively heavy. The work
will be completed by October.
Key Largo Park Concessions Roof Replacement:
• Determined that FEMA intended repayment for full asphalt shingle roof replacement
instead of the repair that was previously completed.
• Awaiting additional price proposal before a contractor can be selected.
Marathon, Tax Collector Seawall:
• Work to be put out to bid during the month of September.
MCSO Stock Island Jail and Admin Flood Panels:
• The work is 90% complete and the panels will be turned over to facilities during the
month of September.
Veteran's Memorial Park:
ADA Pavilion & Tiki Huts
• Remaining work installing roof on pavilion structure will be completed by first week of
September.
Bathroom Repairs
• Design Kick-Off Meeting Scheduled 9/12/23.
Hurricane Ian Repairs
Following is a list of the remaining locations damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Higgs Beach&West Martello:
• Met on July 24, 2023 with Consultant and FEMA Beach Specialist to review process and
provide input on scope of work for damage repair.
• Damage Descriptions provided to OMB for upload to FEMA portal.
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• Tropical Storm Idalia impacted Higgs Beach with high waves and tides causing some
additional sand erosion. Monroe County has not been listed in the Governors'
Emergency Declaration. Effect on work TBD.
Capital/Grant Funded Studies or Construction Projects:
Bay Point Park (Drainage Study)—ARP:
• Draft recommendations under review.
Big Pine Community Park Sports Field Improvements —ARP:
• Sole Source Contract with Musco lighting received comments from Musco legal
department, under review.
• Agenda item for approval at September BOCC Meeting.
Big Pine Employee Housing:
• RFP to be advertised 9/01/2023.
Bernstein Park Re-Sod/Turf—ARP:
• Renovation will be based on an improved natural turf with improved irrigation and
revisions to park hard-scape and landscape.
• Potential partnership with City of Key West, which would have converted to artificial
turf, explored, but the City has no available funding.
Blue Heron Park Pickleball Improvements —ARP:
• 90% Design Plans submitted to County for review and comments.
• Coordination with Planning Dept to satisfy parking requirements.
Emergency Operations and Public Safety Center—FDEM, HMGP, FDOT:
• Roof installation completed with exception of coping on parapet wall.
• Interior drywall is largely complete. Finishing and painting to commence.
• Work continues with electrical conduit,plumbing, fire sprinklers, HVAC ducting.
• Electrical service interface complete and ready for FKEC transformer installation.
• Potable water connections, including RPZs, completed and ready for meter installations.
• Wastewater lift station and required wastewater storage tanks installed. Connection to
City force main completed.
• Submittal reviews and material procurement proceeding ahead. Delivery schedules are
being updated to identify potential schedule impacts, due to supply chain issues.
• Exterior window installation is largely complete. Third-party testing for pressure and/or
water leaks successfully completed.
• Exterior painting complete. Ground level columns and walls received stucco and paint
finishes.
• Dumpster enclosure completed.
Fire Station Bay Floor Resurfacing -ARP:
• Includes resurfacing of bay floors at fire stations 9, 13, 17, and 22.
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• Preliminary recommendations submitted for review by County.
Fire Training Academy New Burn Simulator Building:
• Cost benefit analysis submitted for County review and comments.
• 30%plans underway for Prefabricated Steel Building
Gato Spalling—CAP:
• Design documents are completed. Coordinating with the occupants of the building prior
to procurement considering the potential for considerable impact to business functions.
• Job will be advertised in September.
Gato Building HVAC —ARP:
• Repairs to be priced during the month of September.
Higgs Beach Restroom Replacement- TDC:
• Footers poured and stem wall complete.
• Showers remain (Parks Dept turning on/off).
• 7 portable toilets are onsite until 6 Sep 2023. A/C trailer placed in service 1 Sep 2023.
Higgs Beach Sand Re-nourishment-TDC:
• Post Construction activities (benthic surveys, environmental monitoring, etc.) completed
in July.
• See comments on Ian damage repairs above.
HMGP Generators —HMGP:
• Design underway.
• Initial site visits to each of the 22 locations performed.
• 30%plans expected by end of September.
HMGP Wind Retrofit—HMGP:
• Design ongoing.
• Roofing sub consulting with various building departments to determine roof testing
requirements.
• Agenda item drafted for approval of amendment 3 to the design contract to add on roof-
replacement scope for 2 additional buildings.
Jackson Square Jefferson Browne Redevelopment- CAP:
• Final Geotechnical report received.
• Asbestos, Lead, and Phase 1 ESA survey scheduled for the week of September 1 11h.
• CMAR RFP will be published in September.
KW Lighthouse New Oil House Display- TDC
• Substantial completion 8/17/23 with punch list
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KW Lighthouse Stables Building Renovations and ADA improvements —TDC
• Bender providing KWAHS a contract for the design portion of the project.
• County will coordinate the entire project and will contract only the construction portion
of the project.
Historic Sheriff Residence and Jail Museum at Jackson Square - TDC:
• Processed change order for additional finish work.
• Project will be finished 30 Sep 2023.
• KWAHS will work through the fall in preparation for opening in early 2024
Marathon Professional Building—Roof Replacement:
• Permit secured from City of Marathon.
• Contractor to mobilize following Labor Day holiday.
Monroe County Historic Courthouse Masonry Repairs —CAP, DHR:
• State DHR confirmed the contract with Monroe County.
• Bender& Associates design work is complete.
• RFP to be published in September pending DHR approval of procurement.
MCSO Stock Island Jail Stucco and Spalling Repairs —CAP:
• Reports and engineered repairs were delivered the 3rd week of August and the scopes of
work will be put out to bid during the month of September.
MCSO Stock Island Jail Dormitory Window Replacement—CAP:
• On 8/27 the County was made aware that the glazing system will not be ready until mid-
December. The delay is due to the availability of the glass.
MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Generator Building—CAP:
• No change
MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Curbing & Pavement—ARP:
• This work is completed, and the contractor will return in 30 days to repair any striping
that has failed after the initial installation.
MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Kitchen Floors —ARP:
• PM is having a scoping meeting with the MCSO and Aramark (Kitchen Contractor)to
develop a complete scope of work for kitchen repairs.
MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Elevator 6& 7 Upgrades —ARP:
• No Change
MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Air Handlers —ARP:
• No Change
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MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Ground Floor Door Replacement—ARP:
• No Change
Murray Nelson Parking Lot—ARP
• Design 90% complete; submitted to County for review and comments.
Pine Channel Nature Center Trail Enhancements —TDC:
• Contract with BrightView Landscaping on the September agenda for approval.
Pigeon Key Honeymoon Cottage & Commissary Restorations —TDC, DHR:
• DHR final grant reimbursement package submitted.
Pigeon Key Sprinkler System - TDC:
• Work Complete—closeout and final payment in progress.
Plantation Key Courthouse and Detention Center - CAP:
• The last warranty item is being closed out.
Plantation Key Campus Redevelopment of the Ellis and Old Courthouse -CAP:
• Ellis Building: No Change
o RFP for renovations to be advertised during the month of September.
• Old Courthouse Meal Site in Clerk's old Offices:
o Spalling repair to be put out to bid during the month of September.
Public Defender Offices at 316 Simonton in Key West- CAP:
• Plumbing/Mech/Elec rough-ins 90% complete
• Drywall 50% complete
Reynolds Street Pier Pile Repairs —TDC, FDOT-TAP:
• No change since last report.
Rockland Key Fleet Facility—CAP:
• Kickoff and Programming meeting held.
• Geotechnical and site survey scheduled.
• Architect drafting Owner Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD)
• CMAR RFP to be published in October.
Roth 911 —MCSO:
• No Change
Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase I—TDC, FDOT, CAP:
• No change
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Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase II—CDBG-CV, CAP:
• Grant extension request approved. Funding available thru Sept. 2024.
• RFP is currently under legal review.
• Design team revising utility plans to allow for lowered FKAA watermain pressure. Any
updates to the plans will be added to the RFP as an addendum.
Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase III (Tiki Huts)—TDC:
• RFP was on hold pending legal determination on TDC design funds. Proceeding with
RFP per recently provided direction.
Supervisor of Elections Key West Office Relocation - SOE:
• Plumbing/Elec/Mech rough-ins complete
• Drywall complete
Tavernier Fire Station Hardening—CDBG-MIT:
• Environmental review complete. Currently under review by Florida Commerce (DEO).
Transfer Stations Equipment Buildings -MCSW:
• CPH hired for design and construction administration. Task order executed on 07/21/23.
• Received initial building/floor plan options. Currently under review by staff.
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FACILITIES —UPPER KEYS
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Corrections Maior Accomplishments
• DJJ- Mold Remediation and Painting
• Retro Fit Elevator Flood Panels
• Jail- Start Elevator 03 Upgrade per the State's Requirements
• Retro Fit Elevator Flood Panels
• CudJoe Substation - Repair Roof
• Marathon Substation -Mold Remediation and repairs
• MCSO HQ's - Retro Fit Elevator Flood Panels
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PARKS AND BEACHES
Department Highlights
• First annual summer camp successfully completed.
• Opened Big Pine and Plantation Key Community Centers
• Met with a variety of community groups
• Senior staff attended FRPA conference
UPPER KEYS
Friendship Park:
• Continued support for Upper Keys Little League —field maintenance
Harry Harris Park:
• Continued support for Upper Keys Little League —field maintenance
• Host location for Masonic Lodge gathering
• Host location of MCFR Beat the Heat event
• Spiny Lobster Mini Season preparation and staff support on site
• Installed ADA beach chair and reservation sign
• Installed cutting boards near fishing areas
• Built ramps to remove rain barrels and gutters
• Installed solar light fixture for flagpole
• Added new boat lot full sign for US
• Trimmed trees and branches throughout the park
Key Largo Community Park:
• YMCA and Jacobs Pool completed Summer Camps
• Host location for 391h National Night Out; park staff onsite and engaged with community
• Treasure Village Montessori used volleyball courts for practice
• Irrigation system repaired
• Added rubber mulch to playground
• Added sand to volleyball courts and fixed lights
• Repaired path lights
• Replaced bench
• Installed solar light fixture for flagpole
• Installed new entrance sign and replaced signs throughout park
• Trimmed trees and coconut palms throughout the park
• Field was overseeded
Old Settlers Park:
• Trimmed trees, limbs, and general maintenance
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Peace Park:
• Installed new signage
• Replaced benches
Rowell's Waterfront Park:
• Installed new shelter for library
• Installed new signage
Mike Forster Memorial Park:
• Spiny Lobster Mini Season preparation and staff support on site
• Added new boat lot full sign for US1
• Repaired front gate
• New entrance signage installed.
LOWER KEYS
Veterans Memorial Park:
• New shelter in process —Project Management
• Started reserving shelters for public parties and gatherings
• New signage installed
Blue Heron:
• Director met with community members to assist with new pickleball court design
• Repaired net
Big Pine Park:
• New irrigation system installed
• Location for counties very first Summer Camp for three weeks
• Host location for Key deer public meeting
• Host location of MCFR Beat the Heat event
• Continue to serve as location for 6-8 classes per day, Monday —Friday, in addition to 1-2
classes on weekends
• Installed new sink at concession stand
• Added new sod for upcoming soccer season
• Lined the fields for soccer season
• Installed new soccer goals
• Added portable mist fans
• Trimmed trees
Pine Channel Nature Park:
• Added new buckets and pickers for the community cleaning area
• Repaired restroom sinks and replaced toilet handles
• Painted interior to all restrooms
• Secured new floating dock
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Watson Field:
• Added sand at volleyball courts and dog park
• Installed dog pool
• Installed windscreens
• Installed new entrance and Key deer signs
Sugarloaf School Shark Park:
• Volleyball and baseball summer sports camps were offered with cooperation from
Sugarloaf School.
Bay Point Park:
• Installed new basketball backboard and rim
• Cleaned court area due to flooding
Big Coppitt Park: (Fireman's Park)
• Installed new fence to separate courts
• Installed new planter beds
Wilhelmina Park:
• New playground rubber surface installed
• New sod
Bernstein Park:
• Host location of MCFR Beat the Heat event
• Hosted soccer camp
• Weekly meeting space for Special Olympics
• New flooring and painted 2nd floor(closed for the month of July)
• Fixed irrigation
• Repaired and repainted gates
Higgs Beach:
• 341h Annual Hemmingway paddleboard race
• Installed new pickleball and tennis nets
• Installed new Teqball sport tables
• Installed solar lights for flagpole
• Replaced windscreens at tennis courts
• Repaired event display case
• Added ADA beach chair
• Repaired stairs on pier
• Added dog pool
• Repaired fence on tennis courts
Eden Pines Boat Ramp:
• Added new signage
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4A Boat Ramp:
• Added new signage
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County of Monroe � Monroe County Fire Rescue
The Florida Keys 490 63r1 Street Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
� . Phone (305) 289-6005
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Monthly
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Fire Rescue
■ Firefighters and staff participated in the National Night Out events at Key Largo Park
and Bayview Park in Key West.
■ Firefighter Crew from Fire Station 13 provided fire truck tour and demonstration for the
Monroe County Parks and Beaches Summer Camps.
■ Firefighters attended a "Fill Station Operation and HazMat Compliance" course at Fire
Station 8,provided by Breathing Air Concepts staff traveling from Key Largo.
■ Attended the WebEOC training course through Monroe County Emergency Management.
■ Completed Insurance Services Organization's (ISO) Pre-Survey in preparation for the
inspection and department evaluation.
Trauma Star/ EMS
• Completed State ALS license renewals for all Aircraft and MCFR apparatus.
• Placed new Hamilton T1 ventilators in service on both aircrafts,which will provide a
significant upgrade to the respiratory services available on Trauma Star. This ventilator also
accommodates patients as small as 3kg.
• Completed a full revision of Controlled Substance SOP 703.06 to enhance procedures and
clearly outline expectations of all personnel responsible for the storage, security, and
administration of controlled substances.
• Conducted Monthly Medical Director Quality Assurance Meeting.
• Conducted Quality Assurance meetings with Lower Keys Medical Center and Baptist Health
(Fisherman's/Mariners) hospitals.
• Conducted a Pediatric transport/training meeting with Nicklaus Childrens Hospital to review
pediatric transports, mutual aid and training plan to enhance and expand our flight
medics/nurse's pediatric treatment skills.
• Attended Quality Assurance meeting with Jackson South Hospital.
• Conducted a Flight Team monthly meeting which included Quality Assurance and
documentation guidelines/feedback, upcoming training, and communications discussion.
• Implemented two new medications and five protocol additions/revisions for Trauma Star.
• QA/QM reviewed 100% of patient care reports,to include clerical errors, paramedic follow
up and feedback to improve and enhance patient care documentation.
• Expanded QA/QM process by implementing the QM module within ESO, providing for direct
feedback on patient care records. This process will decrease documentation errors and
increase efficiency and billing workflow. Conducted field end user training for all personnel
prior to implementing the new module.
• Two (2) personnel attended WebEOC user training offered by Emergency Management.
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Monthly Activity Report August 2023
Page 2 of 3
Key West International Airport/Fire Station 7
■ Participated with National Night Out at Bayview Park in Key West for
community outreach.
■ Attended Wildlife Hazard Management Triggering Event Review with Airport Operations.
■ Attended each of the EYW Operations / Construction Meeting,Airlines Meeting and
Airport Tenant Meeting.
■ Completed fire extinguisher training for airport fueling personnel.
■ Attended Construction Fall Prevention Class with Concourse A contractors.
■ Attended Key West International Airport Runway Safety Action Committee annual
presentation and roundtable.
■ Coordinated lite duty assignment for fire lieutenant at Marathon / Florida Keys
International Airport.
■ Participated with the annual Key West International Airport Security presentation and
tabletop exercise.
■ Attended Monroe County Health Fair in Key West.
■ Attended WebEOC course with Monroe County Emergency Management in Key West.
Fire/EMS Training
■ Firefighter Joshua Eitel reassigned to Training Instructor at the Fire Training Academy.
■ Provided Fire Extinguisher Training Program to Montessori School teachers in Key Largo
■ Provided Fire Extinguisher Training Program to 30 employees from the Monroe County
Facilities and Roads and Bridges departments.
■ Conducted New Hire Training Program for eight (8) Firefighters, including starting
Probationary Firefighter Task Book.
■ Held an orientation meeting and began Firefighter Minimum Standards Training Class for
29 recruits.
■ Conducted Live Fire Training, required for firefighters, for Crews from Stations 10 and 13.
■ Provided Live Fire Training required for firefighters from Islamorada Fire Rescue and Ocean
Reef fire departments.
■ Updated monthly education and training assignments and ISO reporting through Target
Solutions, including multi-Company training and posted to Operations Calendar.
■ Continued Field Training Action Plan "TAPS" for consistent training by Company Officers
that corresponds with industry standard training drills.
■ Performed Pump Aerial Operator testing completed for two (2) Firefighters who will be
eligible to drive and operate the Fire Rescue aerial apparatus.
■ Paramedic Preceptor Program completed for one Firefighter, including testing and
approval by Medical Director.
■ Conducted 45-hour Fire Service Course Delivery ATPC 1740, providing training to
firefighters for eligibility to take the state instructor's test.
■ Attended several meetings and provided comments for burn simulator plans.
3267
Monthly Activity Report August 2023
Page 3 of 3
Fire Marshal's Office
■ Conducted Plans Reviews and Inspections for New Construction and Renovation
Permits for the building departments in Ocean Reef,the Upper Keys, Middle Keys,
and the Lower Keys.
■ Provided annual Fire and Life Safety inspections to commercial properties.
■ Acting Fire Marshal and staff participated in the National Night Out event at
Bayview Park.
■ Attended a Vacation Rental Inspection Regulations course conducted by the Florida
State Fire College locally.
■ Attended a Post Blast Fire Investigation course also conducted by the Florida State
Fire College.
■ Conducted a Fire Marshal's Office monthly meeting which included review of
inspection categories and classification, and inspection notice procedures.
■ Incorporated training for Knox Box installation with inspection of businesses on
Stock Island for Fire department access.
■ Mailed inspection notices to owners of commercial properties for September 2023.
■ Conducted and communicated inspection practices within the Monroe County
Emergency Operations Center.
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0
VETERANS AFFAIRS
CLIENT STATISTICAL DATA
MONTHLY REPORT
July-23
CLIENTS ASSISTED
VA Phone Calls 365
Client Data 1953
New Clients 41
Field Visits 1
Compensation and Pension Filings 31
Flag Presentation 3
Homeless Veterans Assisted 1
Community Involvement 230
Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings 2
Marathon Mobile Office 0
Major Community Event VFW Post 3911 Townhall with Congressman Carlos Giminez
VETERANS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Transportation Calls 91
Veterans Transported 44
MCVAD Transp.Resumed 1011312021
FINANCIAL AWARD DATA
Retroactive Payments $ 151,761.87
Reoccuring Annual Payments $ 352,453.08
The financial data captured monthly will vary due to the Veterans Administration's variable time frame in adjudicating awards.
For any further information regarding this report,please contact Cathy Crane,Director of Veterans Affairs @ ext.5156
3269
0
VETERANS AFFAIRS
CLIENT STATISTICAL DATA
MONTHLY REPORT
August-23
CLIENTS ASSISTED
VA Phone Calls 453
Client Data 1962
New Clients 45
Field Visits 3
Compensation and Pension Filings 55
Flag Presentation 2
Homeless Veterans Assisted 1
Community Involvement 249
Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings 2
Marathon Mobile Office 2
Major Community Event Summer Interns completed preliminary Hawks Missile site memorial presentation
VETERANS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Transportation Calls 76
Veterans Transported 42
MCVAD Transp.Resumed 1011312021
FINANCIAL AWARD DATA
Retroactive Payments $ 388,898.64
Reoccuring Annual Payments $ 1,047,787.68
The financial data captured monthly will vary due to the Veterans Administration's variable time frame in adjudicating awards.
For any further information regarding this report,please contact Cathy Crane,Director of Veterans Affairs @ ext.5156
3270
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
The goal of the Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources Department is to foster sustainable,
quality development in the county while conserving and promoting stewardship of the county's fragile
environment and the unique character of its diverse island communities.
The functions of this department are implemented by the following offices:
The Planning Office is responsible for the administration of the adopted Monroe County Comprehensive Plan
and Land Development Regulations. The Department processes amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Land Development Regulations. Additionally, the department reviews development proposals for compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, including community character, growth
management provisions and environmental compliance.
The Environmental Resources Office services include the review of applications for compliance with
environmental regulations such as: clearing limits, wetland delineation, landscaping, storm water, land clearing,
and FEMA required review of potential endangered species impacts under the Permit Referral Process (PRP).
The Environmental Restoration Office manages the County's habitat restoration and improvement projects to
enhance and preserve county-owned lands and partners with State and Federal agencies on maintaining
conservation lands, specifically covering the removal of invasive exotic species and planting of native species.
The Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Office develops, maintains, and disseminates geographic data
and GIS resources to enhance county functions and provides resources making geographic data available to the
public and preparing maps depicting various data.
The Marine Resources Office provides a variety of services focusing on protection of the marine environment,
the provision of maritime infrastructure, and the preservation of public water access, including: (1)vessel pump-
out services are provided throughout unincorporated Monroe County; (2)the removal and disposal of derelict and
abandoned vessels that have become an environmental or navigational hazard; and(3)working with FWC funded
projects to replace regulatory buoys, channel markers, and other waterway management needs to improve
recreational boating access and safety.
3271
Special Note for March,April, May, & June 2020: The Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources
offices closed effective March 23, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited applications were
accepted after that date. Effective April 27, 2020, the only applications not accepted: initial vacation rentals &
vacation rental exemptions, public assembly permits, alcoholic beverage permits, and dog in restaurant permits.
All applications accepted as of June 1, 2020. Offices fully reopened on April 12, 2021.
Special Note for September 2022: The Monroe County Planning&Environmental Resources offices were closed
for 3 days (September 27, 28 & 29) due to Hurricane Ian.
Planning and Environmental Resources Comparison of Total Annual Applications
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400
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018* 2019* 2020* 2021* 2022* 2023*
*Includes ROGO Allocation Applications thru June
3272
2019
Application Type 1 Qtr Total 2 Qtr Total 3 Qtr Total 4 Qtr Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 1 2 1 0 4
Appeals& Settlements 1 1 1 5 8
Development Agreements 0 1 0 0 1
Environmental Resources 3 3 0 3 9
FLUM Amendments 3 1 0 2 6
Historic Preservation 4 3 3 1 11
Home Occupation 0 1 0 0 1
LDRD 0 2 0 1 3
LUD Amendments 3 1 2 1 7
Major Conditional Use 0 1 0 2 3
Minor Conditional Use 3 4 6 3 16
NROGO 0 0 1 0 1
Plats 1 0 0 2 3
Pre-A 12 13 19 12 56
Public Assembly 1 2 4 5 12
Road Abandonment 0 1 0 1 2
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 50 67 34 66 217
Shoreline Approvals 1 0 0 0 1
TDR 0 0 1 0 1
Temp Const Staging 0 0 2 0 2
Text Amendments 8 12 6 4 30
Tier Amendment 1 2 2 0 5
Time Extensions 2 0 0 0 2
THE transfer 0 1 3 0 4
Vacation Rentals 26 102 265 75 468
Variance 11 8 4 6 29
Variance-Dock Lon 1 0 0 1 2
Variance-PC 0 2 2 3 7
Total 132 230 356 193 911
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2020
Application Type 1 Qtr Total 2 Qtr Total 3 Qtr Total 4 Qtr Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 2 1 4 7
Appeals& Settlements 3 1 4
Development Agreements 3 3
Environmental Resources 6 1 6 7 20
FLUM Amendments 1 1
Historic Preservation 9 4 6 6 25
Home Occupation 1 1
LDRD 1 1 3 5
LUD Amendments 1 1 1 3
Major Conditional Use 1 1 1 1 4
Minor Conditional Use 6 1 3 10
NROGO
Other Traffic Reviews 2 2
Plats 4 2 3 9
Pre-A 14 6 21 14 55
Public Assembly 2 1 3
Road Abandonment 1 1 4 1 7
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 47 28 44 45 164
Shoreline Approvals
TDR 1 1
Temp Const Staging
Text Amendments 2 8 2 3 15
Tier Amendment 1 1
Time Extensions 3 2 1 1 7
THE transfer
Vacation Rentals 63 59 70 72 264
Variance 3 2 7 4 16
Variance-Dock Lon 3 3
Variance-PC 4 1 5
Total 168 121 177 105 635
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2021
Application Type 1 Qtr Total 2 Qtr Total 3 Qtr Total 4 Qtr Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 1 2 1 4
Appeals& Settlements 2 2 1 3 8
Development Agreements 1 1
Environmental Resources 7 6 10 7 30
FLUM Amendments
Historic Preservation 6 9 8 5 28
Home Occupation 2 2
LDRD 1 2 3
LUD Amendments
Major Conditional Use 1 1 3 5
Minor Conditional Use 3 4 4 5 16
NROGO
Other Traffic Reviews 1 3 1 5
Plats 1 4 5
Pre-A 17 1 24 22 17 80
Public Assembly 2 2 3 7
Road Abandonment 1 1 2
ROGO/ROGO Exem tions 55 58 80 68 261
Shoreline Approvals
TDR
Temp Const Staging 2 2
Text Amendments 2 5 1 8
Tier Amendment 1 1
Time Extensions 6 1 7
THE transfer 1 1
Vacation Rentals 40 75 66 74 255
Variance 8 8 9 11 42
Variance-Dock Lon 1 1 2
Variance-PC 4 4 8
Total 144 198 225 203 770
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2022
Application Type 1 Qtr.Total 2 Qtr.Total 3 Qtr.Total 4 Qtr.Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 1 1 3 5
Appeals& Settlements 1 2 3
Development Agreements 1 1
Environmental Resources 7 8 14 19 48
FLUM Amendments 1 2 2 5
Historic Preservation 7 1 3 4 15
Home Occupation
LDRD 5 1 4 2 12
LUD Amendments 4 2 1 1 8
Major Conditional Use 1 2 3
Minor Conditional Use 3 1 2 2 8
NROGO 1 1
Other Traffic Reviews 3 1 1 5
Plats 1 1 2 4
Pre-A 16 22 13 22 73
Public Assembly 2 2 1 5 10
Road Abandonment 2 1 3
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 80 55 69 53 257
Shoreline Approvals 1 1
TDR 1 1
Temp Const Staging 3 1 1 4
Text Amendments 4 8 1 1 14
Tier Amendment
Time Extensions 2 2
THE transfer 1 2 1 4
Vacation Rentals 49 61 69 59 238
Variance 5 3 3 7 18
Variance-Dock Lon 1 3 2 1 7
Variance-PC 2 1 1 4 1 7
Total 192 179 196 190 757
3276
2023
Application Type 1 Qtr.Total 2 Qtr.Total 3 Qtr.Total 4 Qtr.Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 3 1 4
Appeals& Settlements 1 2 3
Development Agreements
Environmental Resources 24 19 43
FLUM Amendments 3 3
Historic Preservation 4 1 5
Home Occupation 1 1
LDRD 1 1 2
LUD Amendments 2 2
Major Conditional Use 1 1
Minor Conditional Use 1 2 3
NROGO
Other Traffic Reviews 1 1
Plats 2 2
Pre-A 22 16 38
Public Assembly 2 2
Road Abandonment 1 1
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 51 49 100
Shoreline Approvals
TDR
Temp Const Staging 1 1
Text Amendments 1 2 3
Tier Amendment 2 1 3
Time Extensions 4 4
THE transfer 1 1 2
Vacation Rentals 68 56 124
Variance 6 2 8
Variance-Dock(Lon ) 2 1 3
Variance-PC 1 1
Total 195 165 360
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Marine Resources Office - Accomplishments- July 2022 through June 2023
Channel Marker Program:
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Channel Marker/Buoy Replacements = 210
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100
80
60
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August $109,410.00
September $0.00
October $0.00
November $4,800.00
December $0.00
January 2023 $5,800.00
February $0.00
March $24,208.00
April $0.00
May $54,750.00
June $18,300.00
Total $227,138.00
Total annual cost for marker/buoy replacements for the past twelve-month period were significantly higher
than the cost during the same timeframe in 2022 ($89,085.76) due to routine maintenance needs and
replacement of 117 regulatory buoys funded in part by two separate Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Boating Improvement Grants ($74,805.00 and $22,087.50). Additionally, 20 regulatory signs
were damaged during Hurricane Ian and replaced with FEMA emergency disaster relief funds ($11,892.00).
3280
Derelict Vessel Program:
Derelict Vessels Removed= 48
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October $42,169.00
November $2,800.00
December $4,732.00
January 2023 $95,290.00
February $15,630.00
March $146,800.00
April $223,945.00
May $11,644.00
June $0.00
Total $593,547.00
A total of 48 vessels were removed in the past twelve-month period which is lower compared to the 118
vessels removed during the same timeframe in 2022 ($639,844.00). Thirty-one (31) of these vessels were
grant-funded through the FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program which represents a cost savings of
$528,667.00 to the County (or 89% of total expenditures) in the past twelve-month period. These costs are
included in the table above. An additional vessel was removed in August 2022 funded through an Interlocal
Agreement with the Village of Islamorada for $297,843.
Additionally, Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) has identified 43 derelict vessels in
Monroe County related to Hurricane Ian. FDEM finished removing all 43 derelict vessels in June 2023. Due
to the influx of migrant landings in Monroe County, FDEM has also been able to remove 362 of the 403
migrants vessels that have been identified in the county waters.
3281
Vessel Pumpout Program:
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600
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) selected On the Hook Marine Services LLC
("On the Hook") as the highest scored and ranked proposer in response to a competitively solicited Request
of Proposals (RFP) for Mobile Vessel Pumpout Services for Monroe County. In November 2021, FDEP
entered into a contract with On the Hook to provide Mobile Vessel Pumpout Services in Monroe County. The
contract between FDEP and On the Hook is in effect until June 30, 2025.
In June 2022, the Florida Legislature the Florida Legislature awarded $300,000 to the FDEP Mobile Vessel
Pumpout Services for Monroe County. The $300,000 awarded to the FDEP Mobile Vessel Pumpout Services
for Monroe County will not fully fund the anticipated program costs for FY 22-23. Monroe County budgeted
Boating Improvement Funds (BIF) to fund this agreement to ensure that there is no interruption in services
that are provided under the FDEP's Monroe County Mobile Vessel Pumpout Program.
Utilizing the pricing under the FDEP's competitively bid contract for substantially the same services, Monroe
County entered into contract with On the Hook in December 2022 for the provision of pumpout services from
the time that the FY 22-23 Legislative allocation was exhausted (mid-January 2023) until the State's new
fiscal year on July 1, 2023.
3282
GIS Accomplishments —June 2023
GIS Projects - Data/Map Requests/Technical/Web App Development
- Oracle APO Project—Planning - Karen Pleasant—Oracle Consultants
- FEMA GIS Updates—Floodplain Department—Scott Fraser
- PDA Exercise—Emergency Management—Jeff Manning
- Historic Aerial Updates—Planning & Environmental
- Elevation Certificate GIS Updates—Floodplain—Scott Fraser
- ArcGIS Pro Install —Planning—Stephanie Reed
- Parcel Counts Analysis—Kevin Wilson
- MCLA-GIS App Updates—MC Land Authority—Christine Hurley—Beth Bergh
- AAA—GIS Application —Planning & Environmental—Julie Cheon
- Building Footprints—GIS Updates— GIS Department
- MLS Vacant Lands—MC Land Authority —Christine Hurley—Beth Bergh
- FLUM/LUD/Tier Amendments— Mapping—Planning Department—Hze Aguila
Physical Address Assignments: 7
GIS Data Requests: 6
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
The goal of the Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources Department is to foster sustainable,
quality development in the county while conserving and promoting stewardship of the county's fragile
environment and the unique character of its diverse island communities.
The functions of this department are implemented by the following offices:
The Planning Office is responsible for the administration of the adopted Monroe County Comprehensive Plan
and Land Development Regulations. The Department processes amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Land Development Regulations. Additionally, the department reviews development proposals for compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, including community character, growth
management provisions and environmental compliance.
The Environmental Resources Office services include the review of applications for compliance with
environmental regulations such as: clearing limits, wetland delineation, landscaping, storm water, land clearing,
and FEMA required review of potential endangered species impacts under the Permit Referral Process (PRP).
The Environmental Restoration Office manages the County's habitat restoration and improvement projects to
enhance and preserve county-owned lands and partners with State and Federal agencies on maintaining
conservation lands, specifically covering the removal of invasive exotic species and planting of native species.
The Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Office develops, maintains, and disseminates geographic data
and GIS resources to enhance county functions and provides resources making geographic data available to the
public and preparing maps depicting various data.
The Marine Resources Office provides a variety of services focusing on protection of the marine environment,
the provision of maritime infrastructure, and the preservation of public water access, including: (1)vessel pump-
out services are provided throughout unincorporated Monroe County; (2)the removal and disposal of derelict and
abandoned vessels that have become an environmental or navigational hazard; and(3)working with FWC funded
projects to replace regulatory buoys, channel markers, and other waterway management needs to improve
recreational boating access and safety.
3284
Special Note for March,April, May, & June 2020: The Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources
offices closed effective March 23, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited applications were
accepted after that date. Effective April 27, 2020, the only applications not accepted: initial vacation rentals &
vacation rental exemptions, public assembly permits, alcoholic beverage permits, and dog in restaurant permits.
All applications accepted as of June 1, 2020. Offices fully reopened on April 12, 2021.
Special Note for September 2022: The Monroe County Planning&Environmental Resources offices were closed
for 3 days (September 27, 28 & 29) due to Hurricane Ian.
Planning and Environmental Resources Comparison of Total Annual Applications
1000 ...
900
800
700
600
i
a
500
400
j
300 �
200
100
f j
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018* 2019* 2020* 2021* 2022* 2023*
*Includes ROGO Allocation Applications thru July
3285
2019
Application Type 1 Qtr Total 2 Qtr Total 3 Qtr Total 4 Qtr Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 1 2 1 0 4
Appeals& Settlements 1 1 1 5 8
Development Agreements 0 1 0 0 1
Environmental Resources 3 3 0 3 9
FLUM Amendments 3 1 0 2 6
Historic Preservation 4 3 3 1 11
Home Occupation 0 1 0 0 1
LDRD 0 2 0 1 3
LUD Amendments 3 1 2 1 7
Major Conditional Use 0 1 0 2 3
Minor Conditional Use 3 4 6 3 16
NROGO 0 0 1 0 1
Plats 1 0 0 2 3
Pre-A 12 13 19 12 56
Public Assembly 1 2 4 5 12
Road Abandonment 0 1 0 1 2
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 50 67 34 66 217
Shoreline Approvals 1 0 0 0 1
TDR 0 0 1 0 1
Temp Const Staging 0 0 2 0 2
Text Amendments 8 12 6 4 30
Tier Amendment 1 2 2 0 5
Time Extensions 2 0 0 0 2
THE transfer 0 1 3 0 4
Vacation Rentals 26 102 265 75 468
Variance 11 8 4 6 29
Variance-Dock Lon 1 0 0 1 2
Variance-PC 0 2 2 3 7
Total 132 230 356 193 911
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2020
Application Type 1 Qtr Total 2 Qtr Total 3 Qtr Total 4 Qtr Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 2 1 4 7
Appeals& Settlements 3 1 4
Development Agreements 3 3
Environmental Resources 6 1 6 7 20
FLUM Amendments 1 1
Historic Preservation 9 4 6 6 25
Home Occupation 1 1
LDRD 1 1 3 5
LUD Amendments 1 1 1 3
Major Conditional Use 1 1 1 1 4
Minor Conditional Use 6 1 3 10
NROGO
Other Traffic Reviews 2 2
Plats 4 2 3 9
Pre-A 14 6 21 14 55
Public Assembly 2 1 3
Road Abandonment 1 1 4 1 7
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 47 28 44 45 164
Shoreline Approvals
TDR 1 1
Temp Const Staging
Text Amendments 2 8 2 3 15
Tier Amendment 1 1
Time Extensions 3 2 1 1 7
THE transfer
Vacation Rentals 63 59 70 72 264
Variance 3 2 7 4 16
Variance-Dock Lon 3 3
Variance-PC 4 1 5
Total 168 121 177 105 635
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2021
Application Type 1 Qtr Total 2 Qtr Total 3 Qtr Total 4 Qtr Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 1 2 1 4
Appeals& Settlements 2 2 1 3 8
Development Agreements 1 1
Environmental Resources 7 6 10 7 30
FLUM Amendments
Historic Preservation 6 9 8 5 28
Home Occupation 2 2
LDRD 1 2 3
LUD Amendments
Major Conditional Use 1 1 3 5
Minor Conditional Use 3 4 4 5 16
NROGO
Other Traffic Reviews 1 3 1 5
Plats 1 4 5
Pre-A 17 1 24 22 17 80
Public Assembly 2 2 3 7
Road Abandonment 1 1 2
ROGO/ROGO Exem tions 55 58 80 68 261
Shoreline Approvals
TDR
Temp Const Staging 2 2
Text Amendments 2 5 1 8
Tier Amendment 1 1
Time Extensions 6 1 7
THE transfer 1 1
Vacation Rentals 40 75 66 74 255
Variance 8 8 9 11 42
Variance-Dock Lon 1 1 2
Variance-PC 4 4 8
Total 144 198 225 203 770
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2022
Application Type 1 Qtr.Total 2 Qtr.Total 3 Qtr.Total 4 Qtr.Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 1 1 3 5
Appeals& Settlements 1 2 3
Development Agreements 1 1
Environmental Resources 7 8 14 19 48
FLUM Amendments 1 2 2 5
Historic Preservation 7 1 3 4 15
Home Occupation
LDRD 5 1 4 2 12
LUD Amendments 4 2 1 1 8
Major Conditional Use 1 2 3
Minor Conditional Use 3 1 2 2 8
NROGO 1 1
Other Traffic Reviews 3 1 1 5
Plats 1 1 2 4
Pre-A 16 22 13 22 73
Public Assembly 2 2 1 5 10
Road Abandonment 2 1 3
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 80 55 69 53 257
Shoreline Approvals 1 1
TDR 1 1
Temp Const Staging 3 1 1 4
Text Amendments 4 8 1 1 14
Tier Amendment
Time Extensions 2 2
THE transfer 1 2 1 4
Vacation Rentals 49 61 69 59 238
Variance 5 3 3 7 18
Variance-Dock Lon 1 3 2 1 7
Variance-PC 2 1 1 4 1 7
Total 192 179 196 190 757
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2023
Application Type 1 Qtr.Total 2 Qtr.Total 3 Qtr.Total 4 Qtr.Total Annual Total
Alcoholic Beverage 3 1 4
Appeals& Settlements 1 2 3
Development Agreements
Environmental Resources 24 19 10 53
FLUM Amendments 3 3
Historic Preservation 4 1 4 9
Home Occupation 1 1
LDRD 1 1 2
LUD Amendments 2 2
Major Conditional Use 1 1
Minor Conditional Use 1 2 1 4
NROGO
Other Traffic Reviews 1 1
Plats 2 1 3
Pre-A 22 16 9 47
Public Assembly 2 2
Road Abandonment 1 1
ROGO/ROGO Exemptions 51 49 23 123
Shoreline Approvals
TDR
Temp Const Staging 1 1
Text Amendments 1 2 1 4
Tier Amendment 2 1 3
Time Extensions 4 2 6
THE transfer 1 1 2
Vacation Rentals 68 56 32 156
Variance 6 2 8
Variance-Dock(Lon ) 2 1 3
Variance-PC 1 1
Total 195 165 83 443
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Marine Resources Office - Accomplishments- Aug. 2022 through July 2023
Channel Marker Program:
Channel Ma r•ke r/B uoy Replacements = 20'
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2023
August 2022 $109,410.00
September $0.00
October $0.00
November $4,800.00
December $0.00
January 2023 $5,800.00
February $0.00
March $24,208.00
April $0.00
May $54,750.00
June $18,300.00
July $0.00
Total $217,268.00
Total annual cost for marker/buoy replacements for the past twelve-month period were significantly higher
than the cost during the same timeframe in 2022 ($78,471.00) due to routine maintenance needs and
replacement of 117 regulatory buoys funded in part by two separate Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Boating Improvement Grants ($74,805.00 and $22,087.50). Additionally, 20 regulatory signs
were damaged during Hurricane Ian and replaced with FEMA emergency disaster relief funds ($11,892.00).
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Derelict Vessel Program:
Derelict Vessels Removed = 54
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August 2022 $0.00
September $50,537.00
October $42,169.00
November $2,800.00
December $4,732.00
January 2023 $95,290.00
February $15,630.00
March $146,800.00
April $223,945.00
May $11,644.00
June $0.00
July $39,153.00
Total $632,700.00
A total of 54 vessels were removed in the past twelve-month period which is lower compared to the 117
vessels removed during the same timeframe in 2022 ($636,429.00). Thirty-five (35) of the 54 vessels were
grant-funded through the FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program which represents a cost savings of
$558,120.00 to the County (or 88% of total expenditures) in the past twelve-month period. These costs are
included in the table above. An additional vessel was removed in August 2022 funded through an Interlocal
Agreement with the Village of Islamorada for $297,843.
Additionally, Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) has identified 43 derelict vessels in
Monroe County related to Hurricane Ian. FDEM finished removing all 43 derelict vessels in June 2023. Due
to the influx of migrant landings in Monroe County, FDEM has also been able to remove 370 of the 408
migrants vessels that have been identified in the county waters since January 2023.
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GIS Accomplishments —July 2023
GIS Projects - Data/Map Requests/Technical/Web App Development
- Oracle APO Project—Planning - Karen Pleasant—Oracle Consultants
- 2023 Orthophotography Update—Planning & Environmental
- Historic Aerial Updates—Planning & Environmental
- MCLA-GIS App Updates—MC Land Authority—Christine Hurley—Beth Bergh
- ArcGIS Field Maps App Training—Planning & Environmental—Julie Cheon
- Building Footprints—GIS Updates— GIS Department
- MLS Vacant Lands—MC Land Authority —Christine Hurley—Beth Bergh
- FLUM/LUD/Tier Amendments— Mapping—Planning Department—Hze Aguila
Physical Address Assignments: 8
GIS Data Requests: 2
Public GIS Planning & Environmental GIS Map App Usage
July 2023
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