Item C04 C4
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
July 17, 2024
Agenda Item Number: C4
2023-2538
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Artificial Reefs
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Hanna Koch
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Permission to advertise RFP for artificial reef deployment in federal
waters offshore of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. Funding is through FWC Grant#23132.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
In June 2023, the Florida Keys Electric Coop. Assn. Inc. donated 37 concrete power poles to Monroe
County to be used as artificial reef structure to enhance marine habitat for fish species and other marine
organisms. Monroe County's Artificial Reefs Program is funded by a FWC grant(#23132) that was
received in January 2024.
This RFP solicits proposals for deployment of these secondary use materials as an artificial reef/habitat
support structure. Permit applications for potential sites are pending. Issuance of a RFP in parallel will
allow rapid mobilization once the permits are issued.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
On February 15, 2023, BOCC adopted a resolution (054-2023) supporting the FWC Artificial Reef
Construction Program.
On September 2023, BOCC approved acceptance of FWC grant of $10 million for an artificial reef
program.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: July 17, 2024
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: N/A
CPI: No Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount:
Grant: FWC #23132
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: No
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