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Item N07BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY **AM TIME APPROXIMATE REQUESTED" (To be heard with other Duck Key Security District Safety Item) Meeting Date: Wed., May 16 2007 Bulk Item: Yes No XX Division: BOCC Department: Mayor Di Gennaro, District 4 Staff Contact Person: Tamara Lundstrom (305 289-6000) AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise for Request for Proposals to provide pedestrian and bicycle walkway enhancement for the Truman and Plantation humpback bridges on Duck Key as requested by the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board. ITEM BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, resort expansion has increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic into the Duck Key residential islands. The historic humpback bridges are narrow and make visibility difficult, creating potential for a serious public safety issue and liability for the County. Duck Key residents were surveyed by the District earlier this year, 70% responded in favor of a pedestrian and bicycle walkway improvement. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The BOCC contractually approved the construction of a pedestrian bicycle bridge to enhance public safety at the humpback bridge on Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo on May 17, 2004. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: TOTAL COST: BUDGETED: Yes No COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing Risk Management _ DOCUMENTATION: Included XX Not Required DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM 4 Revised 2/05 APR 12,2007 113:30 000-000-00000 Page 4 March Nt, 2(1f17 Der Mayor DiOennem. APR 12 2007 Thank you for attending our last Key Seuinty Board Adviwwy Cammillee held on Munch C, 2007. Based on the out come of the meating, we am pati*ming the C(mnty Commission to approve a pedednan walkway on the Tram, &W Plulation Bridges on Duck Key. 'M- reawning bebnd this rxpcst is #tat it has become a serious public safety issue. Pleaw advise us when this will be discussod at the Council Meding, call if you have my yui:stiOnS. Sincerely, I �!~ Jam-► Tam Nevillc, Ow m i PH -Home 305-289-4311 Cell- 305-304-7354. 01r1 [N [�fr. .. 2007 January 12, 2007 From: Duck Key Security Advisory Board Chairman. Torn Neville Dear Mayor Mario. Di Gennaro, Just to bring you up to date on the results of the survey regarding the security camera and the walkway on the Truman Bridge of Duck Key Residential Island. The results are overwhelmingly in favor of both the camera and the walkway. The Breakdowns of the results are: 601 Surveys Sent, 191 Responded, resulting in a 32% response so far. 133 yes to both camera and walkway which is 70% in favor. 9 yes to camera, and no to walkway resulting in a 5% response. 32 no to walkway, and yes to camera resulting in 17% response. 11 no to walkway and no to camera resulting in 5% response. 6 returned with no response resulting in 3% response. We plan to discuss these results at our next meeting on Jan. 16* 2007 C 9:00 a.m. at 126 Bimini Drive on Duck Key. We look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, f f� Tom Neville, Chairman, Duck Key Security Advisory Board TN/.rn QUESTIONS 1. DO YOU SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT THE TRUMAN BRIDGE SITE? YES NO 2, DO YOU SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY CAMERA AT THE TRUMAN BRIDGE? YES NO 3. ANY COMMENTS SUGGESTIONS? PLEASE RETURN IN THE SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE BY JANUARY 11. 2007 �lleriff December 20, 20( Commissioner Nora Williams 490 63`d St. Ocean. Marathon, FL 33050 RICHARD D. ROTH • SHERIFF OF h1ONROE COUNTI 5525 COLLEGE ROAD 0 KEY WEST, FLORIDA 3304( (305) 296-2424 0 FAX (305) 292-7070 • 1-800-273-COP' Re: "Humpback" Bridge Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo Dear Commissioner Williams: On behalf of the Monroe County Sheriff's Sector 7, Zone I Citizen Advisory Committee, I would like to request your assistance with a matter regarding a public safety concern in the Upper Keys. The area of concern is the "Humpback" Bridge on Ocean. Bay Drive in Key Largo. The bridge's configuration, pitch to distance, width and lack of safe shoulders on either side in either direction are the contributing safety factors. The lack of safe passage Over the bridge by individual walking, jogging and cycling is a growing concern and a public safety hazard. The flourishing development in the past several years has brought an increasing number of individuals to this neighborhood and increased amount of traffic to this bridge. Many families in the area have school age children who walk this area daily. An evaluation of the site could establish recommendations that would help to improve the safety for all users of this bridge. Possibly an additional and separate crosswalk for pedestrian/bicycle traffic may help to accomplish this goal We have had excellent cooperation with County Works in addressing other safety issues concerning the "Humpback" Bridge in the past. The fencing placed along the edge of the bridge now serves as an aid for detouring children from playing in that area. However, the bridge continues to be a dangerous site with little room for any distance between vehicles, as well as pedestrian traffic. Please note the enclosed photographs that provide a view of area. A conversation with Dick Morton, Engineer, County Works revealed that Mr. Morton agrees that something should be done at this location. It may be beneficial if this issue was brought up as an agenda item and could be discussed further by the Board. If you have any questions I am available to discuss this matter with you further. S' erely, _� Sgt. Louis Caputo C;��� Sector 7, Zone 1 Commander Freeman Station Marathon Station 5pottrwood Station 20950 Overaeas Hwy.. Cudjor Key. Florida 33M 3103 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, Florida 33050 89770 0veraeaa Hwy., Tavernier, Florida 33070 (305) 745-3184 FAX (305) 745-3761 (305) 289.2430 FAX (305) 289.2497 (305) 853.3211 FAX (305) 853.3205 03/17/2004 2004/54 Board granted approval to rescind the Memorandum of Agreement between Monroe County and the Department of Transportation (FDOT) concerning the Flagler Avenue Road Improvement Project as approved on March 19, 2003. After this Agreement was approved FDOT revised it and a subsequent Agreement was approved at the April 16, 2003 meeting. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Standard Form of Agreement between Monroe County and JTD Contracting, Inc. dlhla U per IG s M ne Cvnstnuctian in the amount of $87,533.00 for Ocean Bay Drive. ( hd� a'el rl �- Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Small County Outreach Program Amendment to Agreement No. 1, Financial Project No. 4108481 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation extending the term of item 2. TERM, Section A. b) from March 2004 to June lb, 2004. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Standard Form of Agreement between Monroe County and General Asphalt Co., Inc., the lowest qualified bidder, for C-905 roadway improvements in the amount of $1,279,328.50. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Class A Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Monroe County Fire Rescue for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service. Board granted approval to apply for residual Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for purchase of blood alcohol level testing units. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Addendum between Monroe County and Eagle Security for a one month extension for security patrols and services in the Duck Key Security District. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt of Unanticipated Funds: Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1). RESOLUTION NO.097-2004 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2). RESOLUTION NO. 099-2004 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3). RESOLUTION NO. 099-2004 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4). 05/ 15/2002 2002/ 120 Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the month of May, 2002, in the amount of $382,529A8. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES Board granted approval of Chief Judge's authorization to create Special Jury Districts for Monroe County, Local Rule Number 8, one for each courthouse location, from which jury lists shall be selected in the manner presently provided by law. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Grant -In -Aid Agreement for Child Dependency between Monroe County and the Justice Administrative Commission (JAC). JAC will pay the County for expenditures made in an amount not to exceed $22,084.04 to assist in the payment of costs incurred for Dependency Counsel for the period beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002, COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing the importance of the Latin-American Chamber of Commerce and of encouraging minority business. RESOLUTION NO.219-2002 Said Resolution is incorporation herein by reference. Board granted approval to eliminate the use of a Sheriff Traffic Enforcement Officer at the monthly Board of County Commission meeting. Board granted approval for staff to provide a proposal to commit to the Dog Track affordable housing project, Meridian West, ninety (90) ROGO 1 Nutrient credits. Board granted conceptual approval to direct staff to provide a pedestrian and bicycle J7 bridge over Ocean Bay Drive in Key Largo, Florida (nun 99.7 Oceanside), Board granted approval to direct staff to negotiate the acquisition of Lot 7, Block 5, PB4-92 Largo Sound Village, Key Largo, as a conservation easement lot. Board granted approval of the Upper Keys Athletic Association's request to extend the lights off in the Key Largo Community Park from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM for a period of three weeks for the Little League Play -of Series. Port Largo Homeowner's Association has given permission to allow this extension. COUNTY CLERK Board approved the following Warrants (#64946-66307 & 202709-202835):