Item N01 N1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
May 15, 2024
Agenda Item Number: N1
2023-2505
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Administration
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Lindsey Ballard
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Acting County Administrators Report for May 2024.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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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: Kevin Wilson
Acting County Administrator
DATE: April 30, 2024
SUBJECT: Monthly Activity Report for May 2024
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT—MAY 2024
Key West International Airport
8-10 JetBlue Corporate Headquarters Meeting in NYC
23-25 Meetings with Airport Finance Team
28-30 American Assoc of Airport Executives (AAAE) Annual Conference—
Nashville, TN
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport
18 Runway Re-alignment Meeting
27-28 Sponsorship of Marathon Power Boat Races
Extension Services:
Number of services provided: 52 phone calls, 120 emails, 51 one on one consults, 14 office
visits/visits to clients, 31 learning events with 437 participants, 8 media submissions, and 202
publications distributed. Total Budget for FY 23/24: $286,482; Year to Date Expenditures and
Encumbrances: $208,113; Remaining Balance: $78,369; Percentage of budget spent and/or
encumbered year-to-date: 72%.
The County Extension Director/Family & Community Development Agent accomplished the
following activities:
• Alicia held a workshop for the Community Disaster Resilience Zone (CDRZ) designated
communities to share over 20 CDRZ-specific technical assistance grants and partners to
help them move toward climate resiliency. Alicia developed a resource guide for the 13
CDRZ communities in Southeast Florida to access partners who will provide technical
assistance in resiliency planning.
• Alicia co-taught the Beginning Grant Writing Workshop. This workshop helps non-profit
and community organizations learn to graft excellent grant proposals. It is a two-part
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• Alicia worked with the Community Voices, Informed Choices leadership team to plan
summer and fall offerings included community engagement on climate change using the
Climate Choices forum framework.
• Alicia is participating on the Southeast Florida Climate Compact, Climate Leadership
Summit conference planning committee. This years Summit will be held at the Casa
Marina in Key West on December 16-18, 2024. Save the date, we are putting together an
excellent program!
• Alicia presented the Climate Smart Floridians program to the Upper Keys Garden Club
and facilitated a great conversation about conservation.
• Alicia spoke on the radio about the Florida tax holidays. More information can be found
at hops:Hfloridarevenue.com/Pages/SalesTaxHolidays.aspxx
The Florida Sea Grant Marine Extension Agent accomplished the following activities:
• Shelly organized and led calls on a potential new invasive Xeniid soft coral species from
the Indo-Pacific that is currently present on the northside of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and
Venezuela. Florida's Coral Reef Resilience Response has created a working group with
the NOAA Aquatic Invasive Species team to write a 2-page fact sheet for the US Coral
Reef Task Force Meeting in Washington DC. We will be creating a strategic plan to
educate the public in the near future.
• Shelly was elected to chair the 7-member City of Key West Sustainability Advisory
Board. The SAB responds to requests by the City Commission and works to educate and
engage the public in efforts to make the community of Key West, including residents,
businesses and institutions, more sustainable as well as promote the sustainability of the
community as a whole, considering public and private actors and their effects on
ecological, economic and community systems. Shelly presents at these public bi-monthly
meetings at City Hall on topics such as Sargassum composting, 2023 marine heatwave,
coral bleaching, and stony coral tissue loss disease.
• Shelly was one of 30 Extension faculty chosen to present at the Public Issues Leadership
Development conference in Washington DC with 300+ attendees. Shelly presented on
the Florida's Coral Reef Resilience Program communication team and the framework's
applicability to other Extension programming to respond to human health or
environmental crises. Comments from North Carolina included that Shelly is definitely
very passionate about her work and an attendee from Illinois said she is always amazed at
the work of Extension and how we bring communities together on difficult issues.
The Environmental Horticulture Extension Agent accomplished the following activities:
• Maria Quirico, Environmental Horticulture Agent I at OF/IFAS Monroe County
Extension, engaged in various impactful activities and initiatives within the
environmental horticulture field. Notably, Maria conducted multiple consultations,
including phone, email, office, and one-on-one sessions, totaling 31 phone consultations,
35 email consultations, 11 office consultations, and 50 one-on-one consultations.
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• The UF/IFAS Master Gardeners volunteer program, under the guidance of Maria
Quirico, dedicated significant volunteer hours amounting to 114.85, demonstrating a
solid commitment to community engagement and service. This dedication extended to
participation in group learning events and the distribution of publications, further
enriching the dissemination of horticultural knowledge within the community. Maria
Quirico presented about the Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL)program during a
homeowner's association (HOA) meeting at Summerland Key on April 27, highlighting
the importance of sustainable landscaping practices for the local community. Maria's
creative works during the month included crafting a presentation for a compost project
aimed at diverting food waste, creating healthy soil, and educating on sustainability, as
well as writing an informative article titled "Deciphering Florida Keys Soil: Pre-Garden
Essentials" for the Keys Weekly newsletter.
• Maria contributed to media coverage by announcing the Arbor-Earth Day Eco-Fair at the
Tropical Forest Key West on US 1 Radio's Morning Magazine. Maria also played a
pivotal role in plant clinics conducted by Master Gardeners, attended field visits, and
delivered presentations and workshops at various Arbor-Earth Day events.
The County Extension Coordinator and Program Specialist II accomplished the following
activities:
• Brynn certified 26 Monroe County Clerk Employees in American Heart Association CPR
and AED use for adult, children, and infants.
• Brynn certified 17 participants in American Heart Association CPR and First Aid. This
included the Monroe County Public Information Officer and Monroe County Extension
Director.
• Brynn spoke on US 1 radio about the Arbor-Earth Day Eco-Fair event and announced her
CPR course availability.
• Brynn wrote an informational article on the small tooth sawfish which was published in
the Key West and Upper Keys edition of the Keys Weekley Newsletter.
ENGINEERING SERVICES/ROADS
Key Deer Boulevard (North of Watson Blvd) Roadway Project:
• Request for Qualifications for Engineering Design and Permitting Services was
advertised December 22nd with an opening date of February 7 h.
• Ranking meeting of design firm respondents was held on February 26 h with CW3
Engineering as the highest ranked.
• Approval to negotiate a contract with CW3 Engineering was approved on the March 20d'
BOCC meeting.
• Consultant submitted cost proposal and scope for staff review; negotiations are ongoing.
Bridge #904982 Tubby's Creek (Card Sound) and Bridge#904984 Mosquito Creek Bridge
(Card Sound) Replacement Grant Award:
• Public meeting was held December 5th, 2023.
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• Amendment 1 was approved on the December 13th BOCC meeting to add additional soil
borings and geotechnical evaluation for the bridge approaches to the design consultant
scope of work.
• Consultant submitted draft Natural Resources Evaluation, Cultural Resource Assessment
Survey and US Coast Guard Advance Authorization Letter to County and FDOT on
December 23, 2023.
• 100% design plans were submitted on April 12, 2024, and are under County and FDOT
review.
• Local Agency Program Agreements for Construction and Construction Engineering &
Inspection (CEI) services is on the agenda for BOCC approval on the May 15' agenda.
Bimini Drive (Duck Key) Bridge Replacement:
• Substantial Completion issued for September 14, 2023
• Deck grinding, grooving, sign installations,joint sealing and thermoplastic striping
remain. Deck grooving scheduled to be complete by April 30d'2024.
• As-built drawings need to be submitted and certified.
Harbour Drive(Duck Key) Bridge Replacement:
• Notice to proceed was issued for September 25, 2023 with a Substantial Completion date
of March 28, 2025.
• Phase I temporary roadway widening is complete.
• Contractor has begun Phase 2 demolition of East side of bridge.
• Intersection of Bimini Drive and Corsair Road is closed with detours in place.
• Timber deck on East Side of bridge has been removed and a guardrail system installed.
• Calculations and submittals to the FOR are ongoing.
Seaview Drive (Duck Key) Bridge Replacement:
• Contractor was put on Notice by staff for failure to carry the work forward expeditiously.
• Contractor stopped work pending payment distribution to be determined by Bonding
Surety.
• Contractor continued with work activities on March 21". Concrete piles were delivered
and installed in the Steel I-beam templates in preparation for pile driving work.
• Pile driving work completed on March 26 h.
• End Bent 2 was formed and poured 2nd week of April and concrete break tests to be
complete by 2nd week of May.
• All shoring and form work submittals for the cast in place beams have been approved by
the EOR.
No Name Key Bridge Sidewalk and Guardrail Repair Project
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Engineering design is complete.
• is preparing project manual and contract documents for bidding.
• Project was submitted to FDOT for grant funding on March 14d';
Garrison Bight Bridge Navigation Lights Replacement Project
• Engineering design is complete.
• Staff is preparing project manual and contract documents for bidding.
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• County attorney is reviewing project manual;
• Approval to advertise for construction bids will be requested at May 15'h BOCC meeting.
Ocean Bay Drive Bridge Repair
• Engineering design is complete.
• Staff is preparing project manual and contract documents for bidding.
• Project was submitted to FDOT for grant funding on March 14''.
Sands-Big Pine Key SLR Roadway Pilot Project:
• Unable to proceed with project until sufficient funding is secured.
• Staff submitted an $11,732,000 grant application to the FDEP Resilient Florida Grant
program to partially fund construction. The project is ranked 24th and will not be award
in this 2024/2025 cycle. The County will have to reapply this year.
Twin Lakes-Key Largo SLR Roadway Pilot Project:
• Construction Engineering and Inspection Services contract on May BOCC meeting
agenda.
• RFP for Construction bid award—contract on May 15 BOCC agenda.
Key Largo III (Burton Drive, Harry Harris):
• Construction Engineering and Inspection Services contract on May BOCC agenda.
• Construction bid award contract on May BOCC agenda.
• FDOT Supplemental agreement to add CEI services to SCOP grant agreement—
anticipate May BOCC agenda.
GIS Based Roadway Asset Management and Work Order System:
• Contract with Novotx for Elements XS Asset Management and Work Order system was
executed in February.
• A preliminary meeting was held on March 27 h with GIS and IT staff, and the consultant
to confirm system parameters prior to beginning implementation.
• IT staff completed required system checks; GIS system parameters are pending.
Roadway Vulnerability Study and Capital Plan:
• Staff conducted Stillwright Point Sea Level Rise adaptation alternatives workshop in Key
Largo on December 12''.
• Task Order for Stillwright Point 1 to 6 inches of paving was approved at January BOCC
meeting
• Task order update for 1 to 6 inch paving is scheduled for April BOCC meeting.
• BOCC directed staff to proceed with alternative 1 paving 0 to 2.5" as indicated by
stormwater modelling,prepare draft flowage easements and evaluate signage needs.
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.
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• Initial meeting with NASKW to review the effect of their application for abandonment
was held on 17 October.
• Discussion was held on November BOCC meeting. Discussion.
• Monroe County is terminating project to transfer jobsite real estate to the U.S. Navy.
FEMA reimbursement for items completed is ongoing.
• Termination for Convenience letters were given to contractor and design consultant on
February 20''.
• Final invoice, retainage, and project closeout documentation has been submitted and
processed.
Card Sound Road Mill/resurface/restriping:
• Milling and paving operations were completed October 20'', 2023.
• The installation of permanent signs and shoulder gravel was completed December
2023.
• All construction items have been completed and Substantial Completion letter was
given to contractor on February 29 h.
• Final invoice was submitted for processing and FDOT closeout process is underway.
Card Sound Bridge Project Development& Environment Project:
• FDOT staff is working to prepare a Local Funding Agreement for BOCC approval;
the agreement will document the local match that will be required in addition to the
$1,863,000 federal appropriation to fund the PD&E phase of the Card Sound Bridge
Replacement.
• Anticipate completion of ETDM screening and NEPA Class of Action determination
in June 2024.
• Staff held meeting with FDOT Planning staff on April 24 h to review the proposed
scope of work for the PD&E.
• Local Funding Agreement is anticipated to be on the July BOCC agenda for approval.
• Anticipate advertising RFQ for PD&E services in November 2024.
Toms Harbor Bridge Repairs:
• Engineering design and permitting is at draft 100% as of April I Ph
• 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. Staff provided updated cost estimate to
FDOT for Work Program update on April 4th.
• Staff and design consultant responses to 90% ERC comments by FDOT complete.
• Consultant submitted draft permit applications for review on April 18''.
Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path- (Upper Sugarloaf):
• Design contract approved- April BOCC meeting.
• Design Consultant kick off meeting to be scheduled with FDOT in May.
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Stillwright Point Road Elevation and Drainage Engineering Design and Permitting (Key
Largo):
• 30% design phase ongoing—scheduled for June 2024.
• Consultant working with KLWTD to determine best design to minimize impacts.
• Preapplication meeting held with SFWMD in March.
• Staff submitted 1st grant reimbursement request to FDEP- awaiting response.
Conch Key Roadway and Drainage Adaptation Project
• Staff provided signed match form to FDEP on October 3 1" and updated certificate of
insurance on November 8th. Resilient Florida grant agreement for Conch Key Road
Adaptation project on January agenda for approval.
• Request for Qualifications for Engineering Design and Permitting services is
complete with a response date opening of June 6th, 2024.
Winston Waterways Road Elevation and Drainage Project
• Resilient FL and HMGP grant agreements were approved at the January BOCC meeting.
• A request for qualifications (RFQ) for design services that includes both grant program
requirements has been. Advertised. Response opening date is June 4, 2024.
Big Coppitt Road Elevation and Drainage Project
• Resilient FL and HMGP grant agreements were approved at the January BOCC meeting.
• Staff has completed a request for qualifications (RFQ) for design services that includes
both grant program requirements;
• RFQ was advertised for responses on April 18''; response opening date is June 5, 2024.
Flagler Avenue Road Resilience and Drainage Project
• The HMGP grant agreement that will fund 75% of the project design was approved at the
January BOCC meeting;
• Staff is drafting and RFQ for design and permitting services
• Staff will be coordinating with City of Key West personnel for project kick off so that
City needs and responsibilities are identified and addressed during design.
Eaton Street Paving Project
• Staff met with representatives of the City of Key West to discuss conditions on Eaton
Street on January 29 h;
• It was agreed that the City of Key West and Aqueduct Authority would repair their utility
trenches on the road section from Simonton Street to White Street and then the City,
FKAA and the County would share the cost to overlay the roadway using the City's on
call contract with Toppinos.
• County staff drafted an interlocal agreement and forwarded it to the City and FKAA for
review.
• City is obtaining a scope of work and cost proposal from the contractor so that ILA may
be finalized.
ROADS & BRIDGES
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Upper Keys Road Department:
• Buzz Bar/Flail Operation— 104,361ft/19.77 miles
• Buzz Debris —9280 lbs/4.64 tons
• Weed eating Operation—2,780 feet
• Sweeping Operation—66,493 ft/12.60 miles
• Sign Department—51 new signs and 16 new posts installed, 8 locates performed and 2
delineators installed
• Shoulder Work— 1,510 linear feet of shoulder work using 61 tons of aggregate on 4
roads.
• Tree trimming/limb removal- 6,620 lbs/3.11 tons on 4 roads
• Cemex quarry material pick up —34.31 tons of 457 rock, 35.70 tons of crushed limestone
rock
• Road Repair— 10,530 sq. ft using 201,000/100.5 tons of permanent cold patch or millings
on 5 roads.
• Tree Removal — 1 tree removed from county ROW on 1 road.
• Pre-hurricane coconut removal/tree trimming-17,140 lbs/8.57 tons removed on 23 roads
• Vac Drains —78 Drains vacuumed on 38 roads
• Trash/Debris/Refuse Picked up and removed—2,232 lbs/1.12 tons.
Upper Keys Road Department Special Projects/Support:
• Compromised tree removal at Burton Dr/Banyan Ln, Tavernier
• Collaborate with FKEC regarding resident bee hives in county ROW to be removed for
electric line tree trimming.
• Assist Facilities to haul river rock to Murray Nelson Building
• Assist Solid Waste with transporting equipment.
• Completed 930 feet of road repair and shoulder work on Valois Blvd and Charlemagne
Blvd in Key Largo
• Ongoing collaborative efforts with MCSO, Ocean Reef Unit, regarding violation of
County Resolution number 154-2022 parking issue on Card Sound Road
• Card Sound Road/CR905 Trash and Debris clean up removed 1200 lbs. of trash
• Kay Dr/Ave D, Key Largo public access maintenance of weed eating and trash collection
• Assist Land Stewardship Office with relocation of concrete poles from Rowell's park to
CR905 property
• Assist Parks & Beaches to haul off 1.74 tons of vegetative debris from Harry Harris Park
• Continuation of pre-hurricane season Storm Drain Vacuum Operation on all Upper Keys
roads
• Completion of Saunders Creek Bridge Edification Project for Engineering
Department/FDOT, new signage added to bridge supports for boater safety, new
guardrail, graffiti removal, debris removal, etc.
• New Employee, Daniel Hernandez,joined road crew on 4-22-24
• Sink hole repair on E. Beach Rd in Tavernier near Harry Harris Park
• Assist MCSO with placement of sign posts at testing sight for radar gun speed
enforcement
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Lower Keys Roads and Bridges:
• Drain Cleaning and Inspections —Using the VAC truck on Stock Island: Peninsula
Avenue, Laurel Avenue, 2nd Street, 1" & 3rd Avenue's, Maloney & Macdonald Avenue's.
• Pothole Repairs: South Street Big Pine Key graded the road to repair potholes, no
materials needed.
• Brush cut/Chipping Operation - 21 Miles
• Mowing Operation - 30 Miles
• Weed eating Operation - 10 Miles
• Sweeping - 15 Miles
• Cold Patching—2.5 tons used on: Front Street, Stock Island
• Mulch- 12 Loads
• Tree Trimming 50 ft using bucket truck on Hunts Lane, Summerland Key.
• Sign Department—36 Signs, 9 Posts, 13 Locates
240 ft Thermoplastic used on County Road Big Pine Key: 6" White 120 ft, 6"Yellow
120 ft, 12 RPM's two way yellow.
Lower Keys Roads Special Projects —Support:
• Support for Parks and Beaches, swept Higgs Beach parking lot.
• Support for Fleet picked up Facilities Bucket truck from the garage in Marathon returned
it to Facilities at Rockland.
• Support for Park's & Beaches removed 2 tons asphalt debris from Higgs Beach hauled to
Rockland property.
• Support for Parks & Beaches, hauled two tons of sand from Rockland property to
replenish Higgs Beach.
• Roads Supervisor and Sign Tech. coordinated with MCSO: Sherriff Ramsey, Capt. Smith
& Lt Barrios on Front Street project.
• Front Street project,phase one completed: cleanup in preparation of Signage to be
installed.
• Coordinated with Project Manager from Engineering, and resident on Ave C Big Coppitt
Key on Tree Removal issue.
• Removed 30 ft dead coconut tree (struck by lightning) from right of way State Road 4A
Ramrod Key, 8 tons of tree debris hauled to Cudjoe transfer station.
• Fleet manager organized a demo with Roads and Solid Waste on high performance
tractor with front boom and attachments.
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
• A change order is being processed to release the new flood panels for fabrication.
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Marathon, Tax Collector Seawall:
• A pre-bid site walk was held on 4/23.
• Proposals are due on 5/14
Veteran's Memorial Park:
Bathroom Repairs
• May BOCC agenda item.
Hurricane Ian Repairs
Following is a list of the remaining locations damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Higgs Beach&West Martello:
• All work of the fence contractor and separate court resurfacing contractor(being
managed by Parks & Beaches)was completed in April.
• Grand re-opening of the Higgs Beach pickleball and tennis complex was held April 8,
2024.
• Working with OMB to revise schedule for A&E and construction efforts.
Capital/Grant Funded Studies or Construction Projects:
Bay Point Park (Drainage Study)—ARP:
• Additional options being evaluated
Big Pine Community Park Sports Field Improvements —ARP:
• Contractor mobilizing
Big Pine Employee Housing:
• Sufficient funding not available. All bids rejected.
Bernstein Park Re-Sod/Turf—ARP:
• Received draft of park improvements in April. Reviewing plans with Parks & Beaches
for response to design team.
Blue Heron Park Pickleball Improvements —ARP:
• Plans ready for permitting. Permitting started. Pending plan corrections to continue
processing.
East Martello Hurricane Ian Repairs
• Proposals are to be submitted on 4/25.
Emergency Operations and Public Safety Center —FDEM, HMGP, FDOT:
• Building Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Substantial Completion granted
April 19, 2024. Punch List items, including training, warranty and other items will
continue for the next several weeks.
• Final revisions to IT server room are under way and scheduled for completion in April.
• Revisions to 911 Radio Room have been agreed upon and will start in early May.
• 911 Consoles were delivered and installed in March. Installation of all Motorola and
AT&T equipment started in April and will continue through May.
• Working with furniture vendors on the order, delivery and install dates pending final
layout and approvals.
• Ribbon Cutting ceremony has not been scheduled but is being targeted for June 2024.
Fire Station Bay Floor Resurfacing -ARP:
• Pre-Construction meeting held April 26.
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Fire Training Academy New Burn Simulator Building:
• Plans ready for permitting through the City of Marathon.
• Fire Rescue is investigating construction funding sources.
Gato Spalling—CAP:
• The pre-bid site walk occured on 4/16/2024
Higgs Beach Restroom Replacement - TDC:
• Roof complete.
• Painting of building complete
• Interior walls complete, interior tiling complete.
• Lavatories, sinks water fountain, front roll-down door installed
• Rough plumbing and electrical complete
• Concrete ramps and walkways Complete
• Exterior coral stone cladding installation under way
• On schedule for June 17 substantial completion
Higgs Beach Seawall Repair
• The engineer continues to prepare the preliminary design document as well as providing
an estimate cost. The 2 deliverables will be in hand the week of 4/1/24.
HMGP Generators —HMGP:
• no change, coordination with engineers, facilities and fleet continues
• Generator locations reviewed and approved by county staff.
• Surveying each of the generator locations complete; electrical design is occurring
simultaneously.
• Preparing for Phase I deliverables package expected mid-July
HMGP Wind Retrofit—HMGP
• Phase 1 underway- Engineers 90%plans underway
• Engineers continue to investigate structural elements
• Preparing for Phase 1 deliverables expected in June
Jackson Square Jefferson Browne Redevelopment- CAP:
• Design underway, engineers, designer and County staff have met onsite
• Initial Environmental site assessment performed
• RFQ for CMAR(Construction Manager at Risk) being prepared
Jacob's Aquatic Center Pool Liner Replacement- TDC
• Staff preparing the RFP.
KW Lighthouse Deck, fence, and roof repair
• Proposals were submitted on 4/24. The winning contractor is being identified.
KW Lighthouse Stables Building Renovations and ADA improvements —TDC
• County worked with KWAHS to prepare and submit a TDC Grant Application to fund
the renovation and ADA improvements.
Marathon Professional Building Recertification:
• Recertification of electrical and structural conditions took place and submitted to City of
Marathon. McFarland Johnson modified the inspection report and re-submitted to the
City.
• Required electrical repairs completed by Facilities Maintenance. After the fact permit
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will be required.
• Received a design proposal from McFarland Johnson for structural spall repairs identified
in structural inspection report. Repair project will be permitted through the City and
repairs will be inspected by McFarland Johnson.
Monroe County Historic Courthouse Masonry Repairs —CAP, DHR:
• Identified alternate process using sealant
• Requesting DHR approval of alternate method of waterproofing
MCSO Marathon Substation ARPA upgrades
• A new generator is being purchased for the building.
• A task order for the parking lot modifications is undeway.
MCSO Stock Island Jail Stucco and Spatting Repairs —CAP:
• Pre-bid site walk for the stucco occurred on 4/22.
• RFS for the spalling repair is in review and should be advertised in April.
MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Generator Building—CAP:
• Changes were requested by the MCSO corrections team. Revisions will be approved,
incorporated, and an RFP will be issued in May.
MCSO Stock Island Detention Center Kitchen Floors —ARP:
• The cost to shut down the kitchen exceeds the cost of the flooring repair. As a result, this
project will be expanded into a capital funded Kitchen Renovation. This project will be
removed from this list next month.
Murray Nelson Parking Lot—ARP
• Permit application under review.
• Contractor selection on hold until additional funding becomes available.
Plantation Key Campus Redevelopment of the Ellis and Old Courthouse- CAP:
o Floor plan 90% complete, pending funding—RFP will be issued.
• Old Courthouse Meal Site in Clerk's old Offices:
o Engineers spalling repair design proposal
o accepted-task order issued. CIP submitted for spalling repairs.
Rockland Key Fleet Facility—CAP:
• Program drawings were approved and completed on 4/25
• 30% drawings are underway and should be finalized by the end of June.
Roth 911 —MCSO:
• Drawings are finalized and will be issued for permit.
Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase 11—CDBG-CV, CAP:
• RFP proposals exceeded construction estimate. Staff working with the design team and
the lowest bidder on value engineering to reduce the project cost.
• Staff working with Grant Administrator to request additional funding and grant extension
thru Dec. 2025.
Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase III (Tiki Huts)—TDC:
• Advertising for RFP on hold until Rowell's Phase 2 construction schedule determined.
• TDC funds rolled over to the 2025 fiscal year..
Tavernier Fire Station Hardening—CDBG-MIT:
• Awaiting FL Commerce approval
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Transfer Stations Equipment Buildings -MCSW:
• Waste Management is in the preliminary stages of building expansions. So CPH is
adjusting their preliminary equipment building plans per discussions with Solid Waste
Management. Site surveys for updated building locations completed in January 2024.
• Task order for design documents thru construction closeout approved at the March
BOCC meeting.
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• Completed new office at State Attorney's 2nd floor.
• Clear out the sheds located at KOTS and dispose of them.
• Historic Courthouse removed floors damaged by termites.
• Historic Courthouse Renovation Project
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• Gary's plumbing continued replacing pipes under the jail.
• Maverick elevator continued mandated upgrades.
• Siemens continued upgrading the fire panel
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PARKS AND BEACHES
UPPER KEYS
Rowell's Waterfront Park
• Installed manual flush valves
• New storage unit installed for tools and equipment
Key Largo Community Park:
• Gates repaired at basketball courts/hockey rink
• Pool drain covers replaced at Jacob's Aquatic Center
• Broken water pipe repaired at Jacob's Aquatic Center
• Benches throughout the park repaired
Harry Harris Park:
• New batting cage netting installed
• New shade structure over bleachers installed
LOWER KEYS
Big Pine Park and Activity Center:
• New hockey goals installed
• Big Pine Park building touched up paint
• Fencing repairs at tennis courts and skate park
Watson Field:
• Volleyball net replaced
• Volleyball boundary netting installed
• Ice machine repaired
Blue Heron
• Added shade structures
• Added ADA signage
Bay Point Park:
• Trees cutback
• New delineators installed
Bernstein Park
Lch:
Received donated refrigerator and freezer from Dept. of Health.
Higgs
• New pickleball and tennis courts opened
• Two new doggie bag stations installed at Higgs Dog Park
• Railings removed from Higgs Beach pier for repair
Recreation Centers:
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FLEET MAINTENANCE
GPS:
• SAMSARA GPS installations to date: 489 Assets
• SAMSARA GPS installed all generators.
• SWM has been added to Samsara and will utilize a system to enhance tracking of illegal
dumplings, instead of a separate system saving the county money.
• Lead Mechanics Samsara GPS vehicle monitor training—On Going.
• Added Julie Cunio to the Samara GPS system in order to run reports for FEMA.
• Additional units received and back up cameras ordered for SST buses in cooperation with
Mark Gongre process started Seven (7) units complete, including cameras over
wheelchair lift.
Generators:
• Fleet re-establishing oil sample program for generators.
• Discovered issues with the oil sample on GENFRMAN, changed oil and will continue to
monitor.
• DUE TO THE COMPERMIZED 6,000 GALLON FUEL INTERSTICIAL TANK, Plans
being worked on to take GENMEDEX offline with backup as temp replacement. 150kw
Received quote. GENSET AND FUEL TANK IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.
Quotes presented to FAC and trying to acquire ARPA funding for replacement. Still
looking for funding
• TAVENIER FIRE STATION 422 Generator 1437/492 ingested an Iguana that damaged
the fins on the radiator as it went through the belts. Fan Belts replaced; Radiator is not
leaking. -PORTABLE GENSET AND FUEL TANK IS IN NEED OF
REPLACEMENT
• Working on getting Old Jail power transfer to FAC43084 need assistance from FAC to
transfer circuits to this generator.
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• West Summerland Key communication tower generator fail to start on weekly exercise.
Generator is not repairable. Portable generator 4 FAC984, an 80kW assigned, connected,
and secured to the site. This portable Generator is required to be removed from site prior
to any major storm and returned as soon as possible after any major storm passes.
GENSET AND FUEL TANK IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.
• KL Andros Road tower generator has been taken off-line and fuel drained. A portable
generator 4 FAC9866 a 38kW, has been assigned, connected, and secured to the site. This
portable Generator is required to be removed from site prior to any major storm and
returned as soon as possible after any major storm passes. GENSET AND FUEL TANK
IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.
• Ruth Ivins gen size according to Marathon Electric (Randy Mearns)needs 30kW. Temp
Portable has been identified and connecter to the building. Transfer switch installed.
PERMANATE GENSET AND FUEL TANK IS IN NEED OF DESIGN AND
INSTALLATION. Working with Health Dept. to possibly obtain a grant to help fund the
proj ect.
• Sugarloaf fire station A portable generator a 40kW, has been assigned, connected, and
secured to the site. Gen Crew responsible for Sugarloaf FD gen fueling. PERMANATE
GENSET AND FUEL TANK IS IN NEED OF DESIGN AND INSTALLATION.
• PORTABLE GENERATOR FAC 10183 —IDENTIFIED AS THE BACK UP FOR
CARD SOUND, AT MAR YARD FOR ANNUAL LOAD BANK
• Specing right sized back-up generator for Bernstein Park—per the usage, a 100Kw has
been determine for the need.
• Repaired Portable generator 4 FAC668 a 100kW, has been assigned to the Sheriff's
Firing range removed after season facility. This portable generator is to be stored at the
Marathon Garage due to elevation issues and deployed as needed after major storm as
needed.
• Assisted with switchgear repair at Marathon Airport- High Priority due to recent activity.
Working with Mike to try to replace all transfer switches at the airport-will need
assistance from project management.
• THERE ARE 13 GENERATORS THAT HAVE BEEN DECOMMISIONED, NEVER
BEEN REPLACED TO DATE.
• New gensets at EOC set. Fuel tank approved by FDEP and load banks scheduled for 3-28
• Working on specs for new public defender's office- quotes submitted to Wendy at Project
Management Fleet is waiting on direction from her.
• Installed back up at Sugarloaf firehouse.
• Working with SWM to install generators at transfer stations until HMGP grant can be
finalized. Quotes received waiting for a call back from Sheryl for approval.
• Working with FAC to build a"total pack generator"with built in transfer switch for the
Marathon substation. This will ensure all of the buildings and ALL OF THE AC
SYSTEMS will work on backup generator power.
• New fuel tanks being fabricated for various portable generators. 2 complete 1 in process
• All generators exercised a minimum of once a month. Scheduled for Wednesday Exercise
at various hours due to building requirements.
• Special Maintenance and corrosion control Emergency Communications tower generators
—On Going CRCFleet ordered 3 new 40kw portable generators 1 new 12kw portable
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generator and took possession of a 56kw portable.New Generator Program Tillable PDF
PM forms created.
• New contractor end of work checklist created to ensure site is fully operational after
repairs.
Sheriff Department:
• Working with MCSO to provide documentation for their accreditation process. Provided
for 2024 again.
• Communicating with new Sheriff Dept. Fleet Manager regularly—On Going
• New Sheriff Dept. interlocal agreement-pending
• Performing multiple recalls on Sheriff's Ford vehicles "In-House" Warranty repairs, thus
reducing the downtime in the dealerships
• Train and mentor, the Sheriff's Fleet Manager as to the FASTER software with literature
and video's—literature has been issued with On Going mentoring.
• Provide documents on service and repair and accreditations to MCSO Corrections for
their accreditation process. ongoing
• Including one MCSO unit in Samsara GPS Pilot Program to isolate a GPS signal loss on
the 18-mile stretch.
Vehicle Accident Repair:
• Incident/accident process up for further discussion at May 14'h Fleet staff meeting.
• 10 (10) accident repairs in progress. Two (2) Totaled asset in process
• Updating the SOP for processing accidents.
• Cross-training ongoing.
Vehicle Replacement:
• Purchase Orders generated for 45 new assets are on order.
• Updating Risk Department; advising of added and deleted units for insurance purpose
• Updating Clerk's Property Control office; advising of added and deleted units for Asset
tag management purpose.
• Creating SOP for commissioning new vehicles — I"Draft completed.
• Created SOP for Equipment/Unit Department transfers.
Surplus:
• Next sale Surplus:14 assets.
• Updating Risk Department; advising of added and deleted units for insurance purpose—
On Going.
• Updating Clerk's Property Control office; advising of added and deleted units for Asset
Tag management purpose.—On Going.
• Assisting Social Service Department with surplus vehicles. Awaiting Grant Release for
Two (2) assets.
• Seeking salvage companies for disposal of scrap metal and non-sellable County units. —
Using Paradise Towing and Weeks for scrap removal.
• Creating SOP for decommissioning and Surplus Sales of County Assets.
• Created multiunit release form for surplus release.
• Created SOP and for Equipment/Unit moving to Surplus.
• Cross-training ongoing
Fuel Management:
• Investigating a Catwalk for Magnolia Fuel Tank
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• Fuel Billing cross training-High Priority-ongoing.
• The two fuel sites at Marathon and Magnolia combined,processed and distributed
approximately (6353.360) gallons of unleaded and(2323.500) gallons of diesel fuel.
Fuel Storage Tank:
• As of June 1, 2023, Fleet Management is managing the Fuel Storage Tanks for all of
Monroe County in order to maintain stability, standardization and uniformity in the
compliance of Certifications, Certificates of Insurance (COI)with Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and any other documents.
• The Generator Shop on Marathon will be the primary M&R facilitators for Fuel Storage
Tank compliance.
• All regulated tanks complete on annual inspections.
• FDEP- continue to work on bringing the fuel storage tanks into compliance and updated
registration on the 14 tanks. As of 4-04-2024, all 14 stored fuel tanks for Monroe County
BOCC are in compliance with FDEP.
• Fourteen (14) Green Three Ring Binders of documents one for each fuel Storage Tank
site, will be developed and kept current, for compliance, at the Marathon location. On
Going
• An Electronic file will be developed and kept current for all documents on each fuel
storage tank site, in order to present to an FDEP official when requested. Hard copies will
be sent to each Facilities Building Manager to be kept on site.
• Fuel Storage Tanks will be regularly inspected and maintained in compliance by the
Generator techs when performing generator M&R. Any M&R documents will be added
to FASTER, the three ring binders and the electronic files. On Going.
• Documents are to be kept per the regulations of FDEP and the Sunshine Law.
• Working with FAC to obtain new fuel polisher with a much higher flow rate-will have
all tanks polished prior to June 1
• Working on topping off tanks, need approximately 15,500 gallons of diesel to complete.
SOP is in draft.
Storm Preparation:
• Reviewing hurricane responsibilities with Fleet Staff—Reviewed at each potential
weather event. Developed a Disaster Preparedness Plan for Fleet rechecked all team
members for foul weather gear and readiness.
• Work with Preliminary Damage Assessment Team with training—On Going
• Continued Web EOC Training with Bill Uptegrove and Keith Moriarity, —on going.
• Check fuel levels and topped of portable fuel tanks in preparation for storm season. On-
Going.
Fleet Employees:
• Fleet Director created extensive Professional Development training planners, applicable
to the automotive industry, for all Fleet Personnel. On-Going
• "In-House"Ford warranty training and connectivity-ongoing
• Provide Techs with personal protective equipment,phones, Gatorade,t-shirts, rain gear,
hybrid safety equipment, etc. —On Going
• Fleet Director has registered BOCC Monroe County Fleet with A.S.E. to manage
employee A.S.E. Certifications. —On Going
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• The Fleet Team currently has 139 A.S.E. Certifications. 3 Heavy Truck Master, 2 Truck
Equipment Master's and 6 Automotive Masters. Two Team members are Triple Masters.
• Plantation Key Garage has been Awarded the A.S.E. Blue Seal Shop Recertification for
2024.
• Rockland Key Garage has been Awarded the A.S.E. Blue Seal Shop Recertification for
2024.
• Marathon Key Garage has been Awarded the A.S.E. Blue Seal Shop Recertification for
2024.
• All garage employees received monthly safety training— Safety Topics. ladder safety and
hand tool safety.
• Free On-Line training available through our STARS access through Ford—On Going
• Mechanic Leads educate and mentor their Teams on the processes for FORD Stars
individual technician training—On Going.
• Fleet cross training and refresher training—On Going.
• Creating "In-House"new hire and departure checklist. On-going (Tania and Bill).
• Internship position to hire students from Monroe County High School Automotive
Programs at Coral Shores and Key West High Schools.
Other Fleet Items:
• Three garages combined, work orders for the month, 472 Work orders completed.
• Provided vehicles for the Keys Coast project. - On Going
• Monroe County Fleet Management is providing Maintenance, Repairs and Ford "In-
House"warranty work for the following agencies:
1. The City of Key Colony Beach's Public Works and Law Enforcement vehicles.
2. The City of Marathon's Fire Rescue and Law Enforcement vehicles
3. Keys Energy
4. The Monroe County School District
5. Florida Highway Patrol for Troop—E
6. City of Key West Speedo Calibrations
7.
• Perform Speedo Calibrations with M&R for Florida Highway Patrol for Troop—E, in
addition with the supporting FHP rotating into Monroe County until 2025
• In discussion with FWC to perform Speedo Calibrations, first calibration performed on
June 16, 2023.
• Assisting MCFR mechanics for their A.S.E. recertifications, that will help with their
E.V.T. certifications.
o NFPA 1071 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional
Qualifications,
o NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement
of In-Service Emergency Vehicles.
o NFPA 1912: Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing
o This will Help MCFC with their ISO rating. - On Going Mentoring
• Working with and coordinating "In-House"Ford Warranty repairs and claim submissions
for MCFR mechanics so the work can stay internal —On Going Mentoring
• Mentoring Monroe County FR with coordinating training for MCFR mechanics Joe Maus
and Robert Egger. Both are now under the Ford STARS training and both have access to
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all Ford Service publications with IDS and FDRS diagnostic systems to support their
operations. —On Going Mentoring
• Created four(4) RED BOOK binders, one for each garage and generator shop with
needed information on how to address items like injuries, emergencies, and contact
information to perform daily duties in the absence of the Mechanic Leads.
• Monthly Staff meeting held at the Marathon Garage. Next meeting is for 5/14/2024.
• Garage Inspections held Monthly - On-Going
• Work in Progress Revise vehicle numbering system for County vehicles —On Going.
• Mandatory Take home vehicles for on-duty mechanics —On Going.
• Provide strategic plans, monthly safety reminders-eco driving instructions, etc.-
Distributing to All Users —On Going
• Re-implementing garage weekly communications meetings —On Going.
• Reorganizing Fleet Staff duties,responsibilities, and direct reports —On Going.
• Replace old, three outdated garage shop trucks-pending. 2 have been received and
waiting on the 3rd
• Replacing defective license tags for various Department vehicles - On Going
• Replacing old worn-out vehicle decals for various County Departments —On Going
• Researching MSDS availability on web-pending www.msds.com
• Verified toll by plate invoices for various Departments - On Going
• Verify mechanics CDL driver license and endorsements —Verified and scheduled for
exams —On Going
• Created a FASTER Dashboard to monitor all four shops top ten Key Performance
Indicators (KPI's).
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VETERANS AFFAIRS
CLIENT STATISTICAL DATA
Monthly Report
4/1-4/30/2024
CLIENTS ASSISTED
VA Phone Calls 452
Client Data 1,994
New Clients 27
Field Visits 2
Compensation and Pension Filings 40
Flag Presentation 2
Homeless Veterans Assisted 1
Community Involvement 356
Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings 1
Marathon Mobile Office 5
Major Community Event Florida Recreation&Parks Assn.Annual Summitt
VETERANS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Transportation Calls 109
Veterans Transported 47
FINANCIAL AWARD DATA
Retroactive Payments $ 350,595.49
Reoccuring Annual Payments $ 571,377.60
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
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County Of Monroe ��' � �� Monroe County Fire Rescue
The Florida Keys 490 63r1 Street Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
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Monthly
Activity t - April
Fire Rescue
■ Operations and administrative members completed fingerprint enrollment for access to the
new Fire Rescue Headquarters at the Emergency Operations Center building.
■ Crew members from Station 11 attended the "Earth Day Community Celebration &
Mangrove Planting" event hosted by CoastLove at Summerland Farms, supporting the
community on Summerland Key and giving out fire prevention "Summer Fire Safety"
materials to attendees.
■ Crew members from Station 13 attended the "Boy Scout Pinewood Derby Race" event at
Camp Sawyer on Big Pine Key, providing first aid information and supporting the Boy Scout
families in attendance.
■ Crew members from Station 13 attended the Reading event at the Big Pine Library.
■ Crewmembers from Station 13 and Training Academy Paramedics provided medical care
and services as needed for participants in the 7-Mile Bridge Run.
■ Held a Labor Management Committee meeting with department members.
■ Held negotiation meetings with the IAFF Collective Bargaining unit's representatives.
■ Attended the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding workshop for fiscal year 2024.
Trauma Star/ EMS
■ Conducted a Quality Assurance meeting with the Lower Keys Medical hospital and Trauma
Quality Assurance meeting with Jackson South Hospital.
■ The Quality Assurance / Quality Management (QA/QM) team reviewed 100% of patient
care reports to improve our patient care delivery and documentation.
■ Conducted a Flight team monthly meeting which included Quality Assurance and
documentation guidelines/feedback, upcoming training, and communications discussions.
■ Held a Quarterly Trauma Star Safety Meeting.
■ Conducted a meeting with current Class A,ALS/BLS interfacility ground transport COPCN
holders to discuss transport data, ordinance compliance, and the current challenges they
face operating within Monroe County.
■ Attended the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) network meeting to develop a response
and treatment plan to bridge the gap of services to manage the opioid crisis in Monroe
County utilizing grant funding options.
■ Conducted 32-hours of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training to the new hire
academy class.
■ Hosted a grant funded 8-hour Advanced Airway course for thirty (30) MCFR personnel at
the Monroe County Fire Academy. The grant was provided through the Florida Department
of Health.
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■ Two (2) EMS division personnel attended a National Fire Academy Supervising EMS
course at the Florida State Fire College.
■ Provided a Presentation about the Trauma Star Program with a demonstration of loading
a simulated trauma patient into the aircraft for this year's Leadership Monroe group.
■ Completed Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support recertification for personnel.
Key West International Airport/Fire Station 7
■ Attended each of the EYW Operations Meetings, Construction Meetings,Airlines Meeting
and Airport Tenant Meeting.
■ Attended the quarterly U.S. Coast Guard Area Maritime Safety Committee meeting with
agency partners.
■ Three (3) ARFF firefighters traveled to the Fire Academy of the South in Jacksonville,
Florida and attended an FAA approved ARFF refresher training class and live fire scenarios.
■ Five (5) ARFF firefighters traveled to the Atlanta Fire Training Center in Atlanta, Georgia
and attended an FAA approved refresher training class and live fire training scenarios.
■ Completed fire extinguisher training for airport fueling personnel in accordance with FAA
regulations.
■ Assisted training with equipment support for MCFR's role in the 7-Mile Bridge Run.
Fire/EMS Training
■ Conducted facility and live fire training for forty-five (45) firefighters from Stations 22, 18,
17, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8 and 7. This is an ISO requirement for firefighters and the training
provided maintains the state fire certifications for personnel.
■ Provided new hire training for two (2) firefighters, consisting of 260 hours of hands-on fire
skills and activities required by ISO.
■ Facilitated the Firefighter 1 Program for 13 students from the Key West High School.
■ Facilitated Marathon Fire Rescue by providing facility training for two (2) new firefighters.
■ Facilitated Key Largo Fire Rescue with live fire training for their three (3) new firefighters.
■ Successfully conducted 9-month evaluations for four (4) probationary firefighters. The 9-
month evaluation consists of a written SOP test and comprehensive hands-on fire ground
skills testing.
■ Facilitated a "Private Fire Protection Systems 11" class for 11 firefighters. This 45-hour class
covered pre-engineered and portable fire suppression systems, extinguishing agents,
inspection procedures for compliance and enforcement, and alarm systems.
■ Delivered an "Aerial Operations" course for 22 firefighters. This course provides 45-hours
of classroom and hands-on training for use of aerial apparatus, including recognition of
hazards that may be present during aerial operations.
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Fire Marshal's Office
■ Attended two (2) community events and provided fire prevention outreach information,
including the Earth Day Celebration on Summerland Key, and Boy Scout Pinewood
Derby Race at Camp Sawyer on Big Pine Key.
■ Attended the final two (2) project management coordination meetings for the new Fire
Rescue Headquarters at the Emergency Operations Center.
■ 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.
■ Conducted Annual Fire and Life Safety inspections for commercial properties from Key
Largo to Stock Island.
■ Conducted Vacation Rental Fire and Life Safety inspections for residential properties.
■ Attended the monthly Development Review Committee meeting held by the Planning&
Environmental Resources Department and provided four letters of coordination for
new projects.
■ Fulfilled five (5) public records requests for fire and incident reports.
■ Attended Monroe County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications Department class
for in-building radio coverage and Bi-Directional Amplifier installation.
■ Held a monthly staff meeting with members of the Fire Marshal's Office.
■ Taught the Fire Protection Systems 11 Course at the Fire Academy to 11 firefighters,
enabling those seeking Fire Investigator and Fire Safety Inspector 11 certifications to
obtain prerequisite credits.
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Employee Services Department- April, 2024
Employee Benefits Office
1. Distribution of Weekly Benefits Eblasts(3): Wellness Wednesday: Unplugged Living (4/10),
Race Reimbursements (4/14), Countdown to Wellness— 6 months Remaining (4/24)
2. Biweekly conference call with benefits consulting team
3. Monthly conference call with Clear Track HR
4. Weekly employee benefits meetings
5. Employee services monthly meeting
6. Extensive phone/email/in-person support to general benefit questions
7. Phone/in-person support to "near retirement"employees (3)
8. Support for turning 65 members(1)
9. Rx support
10. Domestic partnerships (fib)
11. Processing of MN life claims (5)
12. Monthly invoices prep&payments
13. Case management review and support
14. Weekly deposits
15. Payroll
16. Process race reimbursements
17. Cleartrack audit of subsidy members
18. Job class and platform review with Cleartrack
19. Laserfiche scanning project
20. Secure contracts for health fair site locations
21. Full roll call/audit on active members with group life
22. Prep and distribute 2nd quarter census reports for EAP and Group Life
23. GATO building fire drill
24. 2024 photo contest prep
25. Kaiser Foundation survey prep
26. Employee Services Inventory
27. Update benefits plan documents and summaries on county group insurance website
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Employee Benefits Office
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
NEW HIRES 11 24 7 22 15 13
TERMINATIONS 10 18 19 15 16 14
NEW RETIREES MEDICAL 2 0 1 0 0 1
NEW RETIREES LIFE ONLY 0 0 2 0 0 0
DECEASED #LIFE CLAIMS 0 4 1 1 2 1
OTHER COVERAGE CHANGES 10 9 9 7 5 10
ACCOUNT CHANGES 8 14 21 8 5 3
ACTIVE WITH MEDICAL 1642 1642 1642 1642 1196 1642
ACTIVE NONMEDICAL 120 120 120 120 122 120
RETIREES WITH MEDICAL 278 278 278 278 374 278
RETIREES DVLS ONLY 96 96 96 96 210 96
RETIREES WITH LIFE ONLY 12 12 12 12 32 12
SURVIVING SPOUSE 12 13 13 13 14 15
COBRA 5 5 4 4 4 10
WAIVER OF PREMIUM LIFE INS 0 0 0 0 0 0
NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
NEW HIRES 14 11 12 7 14 10
TERMINATIONS 11 6 9 10 15 8
NEW RETIREES MEDICAL 0 0 1 0 3 1
NEW RETIREES LIFE ONLY 0 0 1 0 1 0
DECEASED #LIFE CLAIMS 5 1 0 3 2 5
OTHER COVERAGE CHANGES 6 6 8 11 9 7
ACCOUNT/TITLE/NAME 14
CHANGES 17 20 14 19 21
ACTIVE WITH MEDICAL 1177 1186 1187 1183 1182 1190
ACTIVE NONMEDICAL 114 116 118 119 119 121
RETIREES WITH MEDICAL 177 177 178 178 181 181
RETIREES DVLS ONLY 176 175 176 176 176 176
RETIREES WITH SUB/LIFE
ONLY 104 104 104 102
104 105
SURVIVING SPOUSE 14 15 15 15 15 16
COBRA 5 3 2 6 4 3
WAIVER OF PREMIUM LIFE INS 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Human Resources Office
Monthly Report for April, 2024
Sr.HR Administrator Monthly Report for April 2024
• Reviewed salary analysis forms for all departments with above entry new
hires
• Processed and assisted employees with FMLA 2 employees processed
• Pre-Determination Hearing for MCFR employee
• Finalized employee residential leave for May BOCC meeting
• Preparation for IAFF Union Bargaining
• Sick Leave Pool Open Enrollment
• Training on Laserfiche implementation
• Processed performance evaluations
• Processed Workday transactions for employees
• Provided Salary Increase report
• Provided various records requests
Recruitine Stats for April 2024 (through 4/24 (i� 9:00am):
• For April 2024, the County had 46 open positions for which we received: 120 total applications: 6 internal
and 114 external. Of the total applications, 109 were deemed to have met the minimum requirements for the
positions to which they applied, 10 did not qualify, and 1 withdrew their application. Of our total applications, 18
are reapplying and 96 are new applicants.
• Of our 46 openings: 17 were closed/filled, 5 positions were re-posted from a previous posting, 10 were new
postings, and 23 remained posted.
Turnovers:
We had 11 new hires, 1 temporary hires, and 3 promotions.
• ***We had a total of_5_resignations/retirements/terminations and 0 Deceased for the month of April 2024:
Resignations average year to date 2.07 %
Retirements average year to date 0.96 %
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Countywide Turnover by Month
Avg.Headcount Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual
513 2015 5 7 10 6 12 7 3 8 6 8 2 4 78
525 2016 6 4 4 6 7 10 3 4 7 9 9 4 73
533 2017 10 8 10 3 9 4 7 11 7 4 10 3 86
538 2018 101 6 41 61 11 6 61 51 4 71 7 1 73
5261 2019 7 5 11 1 4 4 3 12 6 3 5 5 66
551 2020 6 7 6 2 3 8 2 8 12 8 5 2 69
597 2021 4 3 5 4 6 6 5 7 6 10 3 3 62
603 2022 4 5 5 7 4 6 13 4 2 2 6 6 64
615 2023 6 4 5 5 8 12 8 8 8 3 0 4 71
627 2024 4 8 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual
2015 0.97% 1.36% 1.95% 1.17% 2.34% 1.36% 0.58% 1.56% 1.17% 1.56% 0.39% 0.78% 15.20%
2016 1.14% 0.76% 0.76% 1.14% 1.33% 1.90% 0.57% 0.76% 1.33% 1.71% 1.71% 0.76% 13.90%
2017 1.88% 1.50% 1.88% 0.56% 1.69% 0.75% 1.31% 2.06% 1.31% 0.75% 1.88% 0.56% 16.14%
2018 1.86% 1.12% 0.74% 1.12% 2.04% 1.12% 1.12% 0.93% 0.74% 1.30% 1.30% 0.19% 13.57%
2019 1.33% 0.95% 2.09% 0.19% 0.76% 0.76% 0.57% 2.28% 1.14% 0.57% 0.95% 0.95% 12.55%
2020 1.09% 1.27% 1.09% 0.36% 0.54% 1.45% 0.36% 1.45% 2.18% 1.45% 0.91% 0.36% 12.52%
2021 0.67% 0.50% 0.84% 0.67% 1.01% 1.01% 0.84% 1.17% 1.01% 1.68% 0.50% 0.50% 10.39%
2022 0.66% 0.83% 0.83% 1.16% 0.66% 1.00% 2.16% 0.66% 0.33% 0.33% 1.00% 1.00% 10.61%
2023 0.98% 0.65% 0.81% 0.81% 1.30% 1.95% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 0.49% 0.00% 0.65% 11.54%
2024 0.64% 1.28% 0.32% 0.80% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 3.03%
Resignations and Terminations by Month
Avg.Headcount Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual
513 2015 4 5 9 4 8 5 2 8 4 6 2 4 61
525 2016 4 3 2 5 6 5 3 3 6 7 7 2 53
533 2017 7 5 8 2 5 2 6 9 5 4 7 3 63
538 2018 9 3 3 4 9 8 6 4 3 4 5 1 59
5261 2019 61 3 8 1 4 3 3 11 4 2 5 4 54
551 2020 4 6 4 1 2 8 1 6 10 5 3 2 52
597 2021 2 2 3 3 3 5 5 6 5 7 2 2 45
603 2022 3 3 4 7 2 5 9 4 2 1 5 3 48
615 2023 3 3 2 5 8 8 6 8 6 3 0 4 56
627 2024 3 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
Jan Feb Mar Apr May_ June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual
2015 0.78% 0.97% 1.75% 0.78% 1.56% 0.97% 0.39% 1.56% 0.78% 1.17% 0.39% 0.78% 11.89%
2016 0.76% 0.57% 0.38% 0.95% 1.14% 0.95% 0.57% 0.57% 1.14% 1.33% 1.33% 0.38% 10.10%
2017 1.31% 0.94% 1.50% 0.38% 0.94% 0.38% 1.13% 1.69% 0.94% 0.75% 1.31% 0.56% 11.82%
2018 1.67% 0.56% 0.56% 0.74% 1.67% 1.49% 1.12% 0.74% 0.56% 0.74% 0.93% 0.19% 10.97%
2019 1.14% 0.57% 1.52% 0.19% 0.76% 0.57% 0.57% 2.09% 0.76% 0.38% 0.95% 0.76% 10.27%
2020 0.73% 1.09% 0.73% 0.18% 0.36% 1.45% 0.18% 1.09% 1.81% 0.91% 0.91% 0.36% 9.44%
2021 0.34% 0.34% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.84% 0.84% 1.01% 0.84% 1.17% 0.34% 0.34% 7.54%
2022 0.50% 0.50% 0.66% 1.16% 0.33% 0.83% 1.49% 0.66% 0.33% 0.17% 0.83% 0.50% 7.96%
2023 0.49% 0.49% 0.33% 0.81% 1.30% 1.30% 0.98% 1.30% 0.98% 0.49% 0.00% 0.65% 9.11%
2024 0.48% 0.96% 0.32% 0.32% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.07%
Retirements(and Deaths)By Month
Avg.Headcount Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual
513 2015 1 2 1 2 4 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 16
525 2016 2 1 2 1 1 5 0 1 1 2 2 2 20
533 2017 3 3 2 1 4 2 1 2 2 0 3 0 23
538 2018 1 3 1 2 2 2 0 1 1 3 2 0 18
5261 2019 11 2 3 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 12
551 2020 2 1 4 1 1 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 19
597 2021 2 1 2 1 3 1 0 1 1 3 1 1 17
603 2022 1 2 1 0 2 1 4 0 2 1 1 3 18
615 2023 1 1 3 0 0 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 13
627 2024 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual
2015 0.19% 0.39% 0.19% 0.39% 0.78% 0.39% 0.19% 0.00% 0.39% 0.19% 0.00% 0.00% 3.12%
2016 0.38% 0.19% 0.38% 0.19% 0.19% 0.95% 0.00% 0.19% 0.19% 0.38% 0.38% 0.38% 3.81%
2017 0.56% 0.56% 0.38% 0.19% 0.75% 0.38% 0.19% 0.38% 0.38% 0.00% 0.56% 0.00% 4.32%
2018 0.19% 0.56% 0.19% 0.37% 0.37% 0.37% 0.00% 0.19% 0.19% 0.56% 0.37% 0.00% 3.35%
2019 0.19% 0.38% 0.57% 0.00% 0.00% 0.19% 0.00% 0.19% 0.38% 0.19% 0.00% 0.19% 2.28%
2020 0.36% 0.18% 0.739/6 0.18% 0.18% 0.00% 0.18% 0.36% 0.36% 0.54% 0.36% 0.00% 3.45%
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2023 0.16% 0.16% 0.49% 0.00% 0.00% 0.65% 0.33% 0.00% 0.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.11%
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