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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
January 15, 2025
Agenda Item Number: I3
2023-3486
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Airports
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Richard Strickland
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Adoption of the Key West International Airports Title VI Plan and Community Participation Plan
(CPP).
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The FAA requires that airports receiving federal funds or other federal financial assistance have Title VI
and CPP plans approved by the FAA, adopted by the airport's governing board, and on file with the
FAA.
The Title VI plan outlines the airport's strategy to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin by guaranteeing that
all airport services, facilities and programs or activities are accessible and equally available to
individuals from all backgrounds, including those with limited English proficiency(LEP).
The CPP ensures that stakeholders and communities affected by Monroe County airport projects or
operations can be informed,participate, and have their input thoughtfully considered at keys stages
during airport planning efforts, regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identify, creed, age, or disability.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
EYW Community Participation Plan 12.04.24.pdf
EYW Title VI Plan 12.04.2024.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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Key West International Airport (EYW)
Community Participation Plan (CPP)l
1. Administration
The purpose of this CPP is to ensure that stakeholders or communities affected by Monroe
County projects or operations can be informed, participate, and have their input thoughtfully
considered in the key stages during airport planning efforts, regardless of their race, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, age, or disability (hereafter, the
"protected bases"). This plan is provided in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (Title VI) and related authorities.3 This plan and associated reports regarding CPP efforts
will be communicated to the public in formats accessible to persons with disabilities and to
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals.
The individuals primarily responsible for implementing the Monroe County CPP are:
Responsible Official Title, Office, and Responsibilities
BethLeto -n�w. -tlAirport Deputy Director
Responsible officials' contact information is shared with the public through the following
methods:
Website, In-person, and Other Communication Methods
1. Airport Websites: Key Vest Airport Website, Monroe County Clerk's Website and
Monroe County F"lorida's Official Website
2. In-person with Airport Desk Staff
In addition, Key West International Airport will ensure that members of the public are advised
of its nondiscrimination obligations. This includes how to file discrimination complaints with
Monroe County and the FAA. Key West International Airport will also conspicuously display
the FAA-provided Unlawful Discrimination Posters at airport facilities. See Notice section of
Monroe County's Title VI Plan.
Monroe County also makes this CPP available through the following methods when engaging
members of the public concerning planning efforts:
1 See DOT Order 1000.12C, "The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)Title VI Program," Ch. 2,Sec.4. (Jun. 11,
2021). https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2021-08/Final-for-OST-C-210312-002-signed.pdf
'Within this CPP,the term "affected" also means served, in addition to positively or negatively impacted.
3 Related authorities include the Age Discrimination Act of 1975;Sec. 520 of the Airport and Airway Improvement
Act of 1982;and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987.
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Website, In- erson, and Other Distribution Methods
1 Airport Website: https://eyw.com/
2 In-person with Airport Desk Staff
2. Goals and Objectives
This CPP applies to all airport planning and decision-making efforts, whether or not directly
supported by Federal assistance. This includes surveys, public meetings (e.g., airport commission
meetings), and hearings, and not limited to meetings for a project requiring an environmental
impact statement(EIS) or environmental assessment(EA).
Monroe County's planning processes that lead to decisions for projects or operations or those of
any sub-recipients are:
Planning Processes
1. General Planning............................................................................................................................................. ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Small Concessions Planning
3 Large Concessions Planning
4. NEPA Planning
5 Master Plan Updates
Monroe County seeks public input for the above processes through the following methods:
Public Input Methods Planning Process(es)
that use each Method
A. Staff meetings and announcements providing current #1-3
information
B. Public or sub committee meetings to review alternatives #1,4,5
3. Identification of and Focused Outreach to Affected
Communities
See Community Statistics section of the Key West International Airport Title VI Plan, for
detailed discussion of Affected Communities.
The specific steps Monroe County will take to communicate with, inform, educate, consult or
solicit input from, and expand opportunities for engagement with each Affected Community,4 are
provided below.
a"Affected communities" means any readily identifiable group impacted or potentially impacted by an airport
project or operation, such as the community immediately surrounding a project or a community in the flight path.
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Affected CommunityCommunity Re s. Focused Outreach Ste s
i. Key West County The email link to reach Mr. Cates in District 1
Commissioner is: boccdis 1 @ monroecounty:fl,,M
Craig Cates, The email link to reach Mr. Scholl in District 3
District 1; is: boccdis3@monroecounty:fl,,M
Mayor Pro Tern Keys News: hgps://www.keysnews.com/
James Scholl, Keys Weekly: https:Hkeysweekl,
District 3 Big Pine News
Airport's website: https:Heyw.com/public-
notices
Facebook: hgps://www.facebook.com/KWIA
l YW/
X: hgps://x.com/FYW KWIA
Instagram:
hgps://www.instagram.com/export/
County's website: hqps.://www.monroecouqty-
LI.
Facebook:
hqps.://www,facebook.com/MonroeCqqntyRD
CC/
X: ht_t__ps://x.com/monroecounty-
ii. Key Haven and County The email link to reach Mr. Cates in District 1
Dredgers Keys Commissioner is: boccdis I @monroecounty:fl,,M
Craig Cates, The email link to reach Mr. Scholl in District 3
District 1 (for Key is: boccdis3@monroecounty:fl,,M
Haven); Keys News: https://www.keysnews.com/
Mayor Pro Tern Keys Weekly: https://keysweekly.com .
James Scholl, Big Pine News
District 3 (for Airport's website: https:Heyw.com/public-
Dredgers Keys) notices
Facebook: hgps://www.facebook.com/KWIA
l YW/
X: https://x.com/EYWKWIA and
Instagram:
hgps://www.instagram.com/export/
County's website: hqps.://www.monroecouqty-
LI.
Facebook:
hqps.://www,facebook.com/MonroeCqqntyRD
CC/
X: htt s:Hx.com/monroecount
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ii. Big Coppitt Key Commissioner The email link to reach Ms. Lincoln in District
Michelle Lincoln 1 is boccdis2C&monroecount -11. oy
District 2 Keys News: https://www.keysnews.com/
Keys Weekly: https://keysweekly.com .
Big Pine News
Airport's website: https:Heyw.com/public-
notices
Facebook: hgps://www.facebook.com/KWIA
1 YW/
X: https://x.com/EYWKWIA and
Instagram:
hgps://www.instagram.com/export/
County's website: hqps.://www.monroecoun!v-
L1.
Facebook:
hqps.://www,facebook.com/MonroeCqqntyRD
CC/
X: https://x.com/monroecounty
iv. Stock Island County The email link to reach Mr. Cates in District 1
Commissioner is: boccdisI@monroecount :fl,
Craig Cates, Keys News: hgps://www.keysnews.com/
District 1; Keys Weekly: https:Hkeysweekl,
Big Pine News
Airport's website: https:Heyw.com/public-
notices
Facebook: hgps://www.facebook.com/KWIA
1 YW/
X: hgps://x.com/FYW KWIA
Instagram:
hgps://www.instagram.com/export/
County's website: hqps.://www.monroecoun!v-
L1.
Facebook:
hqps.://www,facebook.com/MonroeCqqntyRD
CC/
X: htt s:Hx.com/monroecount
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4. Effective Communication
Monroe County will ensure that public engagement is effective, meaningful, and free of
linguistic, economic, historical, and cultural barriers to participation. Every effort will be
taken to ensure clear,plain, and effective communication with Affected Communities,
including ensuring materials are in accessible formats for persons with disabilities and in
languages other than English. See LEP section of Monroe County's Title VI Plan.
5. Communication Platforms
Diverse communication platforms will be utilized to effectively reach the broadest
audience. Monroe County will use the following platforms to communicate project
details, its nondiscrimination obligations, and points of contact for the public to share
project or operational feedback with its office and the FAA.
Social Media, Monitors, and Other Communication Platforms
1.Airport Website: tt s,//e w.co /and Social Media
p .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Link to Airport Plans and Documentation: Monroe County Clerk's Website and
Monroe County Flo ri a's Official Website
3. Local Newspapers such as ht!ps,//www,keysnews,com/, https://kelsweekly.com/, and
tt s://newsbarometer.com/
6. Records
This section includes the procedures Monroe County will follow to document outreach efforts.
Records for steps taken to provide outreach to Affected Communities will be maintained in the
following locations:
Website, Inerson, and Other Storage Methods „tltlutl � „ tl „n
1.Link to Airport Pla ns and Documentation: Monroe Co nntv Clerk'sWebsite and
Monroe C
jounty Florida's Official Website
2. Specific Project Documentation
3 Internal Storage Methods
Records will be kept for community input. The records will document how Monroe County
considered, weighed, and incorporated input received. The records will include justifications for
any decisions contrary to community feedback. The records will be stored in the following
locations:
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Website, Inerson, and Other Storage Methods
1.Link to Airport Plans and Documentation tlMonroe County Clerk's Website and
Monroe County Florida's Official Website
2.Specific Project Documentation
3.Internal Storage Methods
Records for demographics of participants will also be kept. Requested demographic information
will include race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, age, disability,
languages spoken, and community membership.5 Demographic information will be requested by
the following methods:
_Demographic Information Collection Methods
1 Voluntary disclosure by attendees and registration process
...... ........ ...... ....... ........ ........ ....... ...
2. Employees are asked to submit voluntary confidential demographic information at
time of hiring.Job applicants are asked to submit the same information when submitting
their job application through the job application website.
3. Every three(3)years,the airport administration will send an email to all board
members asking them to voluntarily and anonymously enter demographic information
through an online survey.
CPP records will be made available to the public using the same methods for other information
outlined within this plan.
7. Reporting Outcomes
Within thirty (30) days of the end of each federal fiscal year(FY),' Monroe County will
create a CPP Report for the completed federal fiscal year(FY). The report will summarize efforts
taken under this CPP in a narrative statement describing:
1. The specific steps taken to produce meaningful engagement with Affected Communities
the completed FY
2. The results of those efforts for the completed FY
3. How the Affected Communities' comments and views are or will be incorporated into the
decision-making process
The CPP Reports will then be included with the Title VI Plan.
s This information is solicited to demonstrate compliance with Title VI and related requirements. See 49 CFR§
21.9(b);49 U.S.C. §47123;28 CFR§42.406;and FAA Order 1400.11.
6 The first report is required after the first complete fiscal year, after this plan is adopted. Information for activities
during a partial year immediately following adoption of the plan will be included with the first full year's report.
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Appendix 1
Key West International Airport (EYW) Title VI Plan enclosed.
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Key West International Airport (EYW) Title VI Plan
1. Title VI Policy Statement'
Monroe County for Key West International Airport (EYW) assures that no person shall on
the grounds of race, color, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency (LEP)), sex
(including sexual orientation and gender identity), creed, or age, as provided by Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100.259), Section 520 of
the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, and related authorities (hereafter, "Title VI
and related requirements"), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) funding. Title VI also prohibits retaliation for asserting or
otherwise participating in claims of discrimination.
Monroe County for Key West International Airport further assures every effort will be made
to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs are
federally funded or not. Monroe County agrees, among other things, to understand the
communities surrounding or in the flight path, as well as customers that use the airport. Any time
communities may be impacted by programs or activities Monroe County will take action to
involve them and the public in the decision-making process.
Monroe County for Key West International Airport requires nondiscrimination assurances,
as prescribed by FAA, from each tenant, contractor, and concessionaire providing an activity,
service, or facility at the airport. Assurances must be included in any related lease, contract, or
franchise agreement between Monroe County and each tenant, contractor, and concessionaire, as
well as in any similar agreements with their own sub-tenants and sub-contractors.
Beth Leto, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, who can be reached at (305) 809-
5239 or Leto-Beth@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov, is responsible for overseeing compliance with
Title VI and is the point of contact for all airport Title VI matters and related responsibilities,
including those required by 49 CFR Part 21.
a ;"p:..-pe, ,
12.04.2024
Signature Effective Date
Richard Strickland
Executive Director of Airports
305-393-7742 November 27, 2027
3-Year Expiration Date
1 This policy statement will be translated into languages other than English, upon request and based on patron and
local language demographics.
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2. Administration
Monroe County for Key West International Airport, has reviewed and adopted this Title
VI Plan for Key West International Airport(EYW). This plan will be updated no less than
once every three (3) years. The plan will not be re-adopted following minor changes, such
as updating the Executive Director's or Coordinator's name. Significant revisions to
policies or federal guidelines may warrant re-adoption by Monroe County and resubmittal
to FAA.
Supporting Title VI Program Airport Sponsor Program/Office
Richard Strickland 1,,xecuth)e Director qfAifporls
[Vac anti.... Assistant Director....q /1 it orl� .........
Beth Leto Deputy uty Director of Airppor°l Finance
Adn'tinistration
As of 4/30/2024, Monroe County for Key West International Airport has no pending
applications for Federal financial assistance. AIP grant history is attached as Appendix:
Figure 1.
Federal Source Grant Award Information Available at:
FAA 1P hilps.°/%v�7)�v;I�iu.got)lairppof-1,�laii)/
3. Grant and Procurement Assurances
49 CFR § 21.7 (a)(1); 49 CFR Part 21 Appendix C (b)
Monroe County for Key West International Airport will complete standard grant assurances
for Title VI and related requirements, in the form prescribed by FAA. See
hgps://www.faa. og v/airports/aii)/grant assurances/#current-assurances.
Clauses/Covenants
a. All contracts, leases, deeds, licenses,permits, and other similar instruments, must contain
the contractual requirements and clauses, in the form prescribed by FAA. See
hgps://www.faa. og v/airports/aip/procurement/federal contract provisions/. Note that
unlike many other clauses, Civil Rights clauses are required in all contracts. Note also
special clauses that are required for certain types of contracts, such as land acquisition.
b. Monroe County for Key West International Airport requires Civil Rights clauses to be
included in solicitations and contracts for all subcontractors, subleases, and any other
agreements. Monroe County will utilize current assurances and contract provisions as
needed in the links above provided by FAA. Monroe County for Key West International
Airport will convey the subcontract requirements and/or templates to prime contractors in
the contracting phase. The Sponsor may approve subcontracts at its discretion and
periodically require audits or checks of compliance. There are no sub-recipient
agreements, and Monroe County will apply the following to any sub-contractor
agreements:
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Description of Oversight Methods for Subcontracts
Subcontract templates will be adopted in subcontracts related to the airport program to ensure that
they areas applicable based on grant and procurement requirements. The airport will monitor and
review the subcontracts by;
1. Maintaining subcontract files from both procurement and program management
2. Reviewing compliance with the prime agreement's requirements prior to execution
3 Reviewing contract deliverables
4. Regularly obtaining, reviewing,;and acting on subcontractor status reports as feasible
5 Incorporating subcontractor costs into program level on a tamely basis
6. iVerifying completion and acceptance of scope of work and deliverables
7 Verifying subcontract closeout of final invoicing...a.....n.d payments
8. Reviewing subcontract compliance consistent with auditing requirements and established
review protocols
........ ......... ......... ........: ......... ......... ........: ......... ......... ........: ......... ......... ........: ......... ......... ..
4. Title VI Coordinator Responsibilities
The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that they and other staff supporting the Title VI are
trained in Title VI requirements. Essential training topics include:
• Basic Title VI requirements
• Airport language assistance resources and practices
• Collecting and assessing demographic data
• Reporting Title VI complaints and other required FAA notifications
See the Training Section for more information about expected training for all staff.
Among other responsibilities, the Coordinator:
• Proactively ensuring that Monroe County is in compliance with nondiscrimination
requirements of Title VI and reports on the status of Title VI compliances
• Responding promptly to requests by FAA for data and records and for the scheduling of
compliance reviews and other FAA meetings to determine compliance with Title VI and
related requirements
• Receiving discrimination complaints covered by Title VI and related requirements, and
forwards them to the FAA, within 15 days of receipt, together with any actions taken to
resolve the matter
• Providing the FAA with updates regarding its response and status of early resolution
efforts to complaints concerning Title VI and related requirements (49 CFR Part 21,
Appendix C(b)(3)), including resolution efforts
• Annually reviewing the airport's Title VI plan and disseminates information throughout
staff and the Airport Sponsor's leadership
• Coordinating data collection to evaluate whether racial or ethnic groups are unequally
benefited or impacted by airport programs. The data will be regularly assessed and
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readily available upon request(49 CFR § 21.9(b) & (c)). Data collection methods will
include optional demographic questions in: airport customer satisfaction surveys,
customer complaints, airport event sign-in sheets, and bids/proposals for airport
contracts, and other methods described in the airport Community Participation Plan
(CPP)
• Maintaining demographic data for members of appointed planning and advisory bodies
for the airport. Identifying any disparities compared to the community. Providing
information to the membership selecting official/committee, particularly when vacancies
occur
• Maintaining a copy of 49 CFR Part 21 for inspection by any person asking for it during
normal working hours (49 CFR 21, Appendix C (b)(2)(i))
See Notice, Compliance reviews, Audits, Lawsuits, and Other Investigations, and Complaints
Sections of this Plan.
Monroe County's Coordinator will request and receive access to the Title VI portion of the FAA
Civil Rights Connect System (https:Hfaa.civilrightsconnect.com/).
5. Notice
49 CFR Part 21 Appendix C(b)(2)(ii)
Monroe County for Key West International Airport will conspicuously display the FAA-
provided Unlawful Discrimination Poster in all public areas on airport property, including those
with pedestrian activity. Monroe County ensures that these posters are visible, accessible, and
maintained. The poster template is available at
hgps://www.faa.gov/about/office or /hg eadquarters offices/acr/com civ support/non disc -fir/
and a completed copy is attached. See Section 15 Appendix.
Monroe County for Key West International Airport has posted the above Title VI policy
statement at its staff offices.
Monroe County for Key West International Airport will distribute this Title VI Plan among
its employees and airport contractors, concessionaires, lessees, and tenants. This plan will be
distributed by April 30, 2024, by email or hard copy.
Posters are displayed in the terminal and other areas on airport property, including the following
public locations:
z For more information about website accessibility, please visit ADA.gov.
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Terminal/FBO/Concessions/ Quantity in Quantity in Additional
Other Locations Pre-Security Post-Security Quantities
Area Area
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Outreach to Affected Communities
Monroe County for Key West International Airport ensures that notices for public meetings
reach all segments of the impacted community identify the effective media platforms to share
announcement and notices. Announcements are made in social media, general circulation
newspapers, community newspapers, and email broadcast. Monroe County contacts leaders and
representatives in Affected Communities directly to confirm effective media platforms to reach
all Affected Communities3 and provide important feedback on translated materials. The office
maintains records of all such notices and the efforts made to reach each of the Affected
Communities.
Detailed information on our public notice and outreach procedures is available in the
Community Participation Plan (CPP). A copy of the CPP will be available at Monroe County
Clerk's Website and Monroe County Florida's official website.
To ensure that the community is effectively informed of and able to participate in public
hearings, Monroe County includes public notices translated into appropriate languages, including
for any language spoken by a significant number or proportion of the Affected Community
population that has limited English proficiency. Such social media postings and notices will
include direction for obtaining an interpreter, free of charge, for public hearings (28 CFR §
42.405(d) see Limited English Proficiency Section).
6. Community Statistics
Title VI regulations require Federal grant recipients to know their community demographics.
See 49 CFR § 21.9(b). By knowing this information, Monroe County for Key West
International Airport will be able to identify, understand, and engage with communities. In
doing so, Monroe County needs to know about communities eligible to be served, actually or
potentially affected, benefited or burdened by the Monroe County airport program.
Communities immediately surrounding the airport or in the flight path:
s We will not subject any persons to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or creed. The
term "protected communities" is used within this Title VI Plan to highlight the requirements of Title VI, 49 U.S.C. §
47123,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and in some instances, includes low-income populations under
Executive Order 12898.
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Affected Communities' Po ulaon ti
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Hereafter, the above communities will be referred to collectively as "the Affected Communities".
The following have been identified regarding the Affected Communities:
Low Income Communities5.
A low-income area is an identifiable group of persons living in geographic proximity, whose
median household income is at or below the Department of Health and Human Services poverty
guidelines. Pursuant to Executive Order 12898, "Federal Actions to Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations," Monroe County for Key West
International Airport is collecting information about affected and potentially affected low-
income communities. According to U.S. Census Bureau Data, the overall poverty level for
Monroe County, Florida that includes all of the above Affected Communities is approximately
13.2%. Additionally, the poverty rate for the State of Florida is 12.7%. The poverty rates for
the specific Affected Communities are as follows:
Affected Communities PovertyRate
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Racial and Ethnic Communities.
Demographic data for race, color, and national origin was evaluated to identify racial and ethnic
communities and populations in each Affected Community. The demographic composition by
race, color, or national origin for the specific Affected Communities are as follows':
The table below was generated with American Community Survey Data, also attached in
Section 14 Population/Language Data, for Monroe County, Florida which includes all
Affected Communities, as not all isolated data was available:
a"Affected communities" means any readily identifiable group potentially impacted by an airport project or
operation, such as the community immediately surrounding a project or a community in the flight path.
s Low-income data must be collected to assist in our compliance with Environmental Justice requirements (not
Title VI requirements). For example,this data will be utilized in the Community Participation Plan (CPP)to help
ensure the meaningful involvement of low income communities in airport programs and activities.
6 Recommend using demographic groups from the U.S. Census.
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Affected Community: Monroe County, Florida'
Total Affected Community Population: 8 618
Demographic Group within Affected Community Number of People in Percent of Totaltlw
Minority Group Affected Community
........ Population
........: ..
1A41ile 54,73 1 88,7�%
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
/Clemk or,=fti av'i iii i ri av' 4,517 73(/
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
eili c r Oihsr Pa lc Lslavuls 61 L (/
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lfispav'li far L eilil ? 19,43 - 6 l(7
Affected Community: Stock Island, Florida
Total Affected Community Population: 4,564
Demographic Group within Affected Community Number of People in Percent of Total
Minority Group Affected Community
........ Population
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
/Clem k or 7/fticav'i Aiisi ri av' Aloi'w 1,161 .l..l(%
S(?1'1se Oiher Reice Aloi'w 2,1,E ,4,5(%,
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Affected Community: Key West, Florida
Total Affected Communit Po ulation: 34,689
Demographic Group within Affected Community Number of People in Percent of Total
Minority Group Affected Community
Population
Bleic k �ar ,=j is avi Aiisi r is av' AI(PIlc 4,71 L-- 6 l(/
........ ... ....... ........ ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ..................
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Neilive avid lliher Peic fi Alc l'Id Alolle 121 66,9
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Tt o or A4(pre Rsip es 4,620 17.7(%
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... ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .........
Key Haven and Dredgers Keys were identified as Affected Communities but no Census data exist as of Plan
publication.
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Affected Community: Big Coppitt Key, Florida
Total Affected Community Population: 3,182
Demographic Group within Affected Community Number of People in Percent of Totaltlw
Minority Group Affected Community
........ Population
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pleas k or,=fti ein =irieri ein Alone 152 00/
Neala�e lhna ealrearr ear�d �� er /Peas�fi lrleinde r Alone 109 6l l(/
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l r�ea or A4(pre Reice s 539 1 ,l(1(,
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llarlsearr e or I,ea ino 01-i""in (ob n'), re ice) 74.1 6.7a%
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Limited English Proficiency. (�.
The goal of all language access planning and implementation is to ensure that Monroe County
communicates effectively with LEP individuals. Effective language access requires self-
assessment and planning. The next table lists non-English languages that are spoken in LEP
households in the Affected Communities. The data source is the EPA Environmental Justice
Screen tool.
The threshold used for identifying the languages with significant LEP populations is the DOT
LEP Policy Guidance safe harbor threshold, which is defined as 5% or 1,000, whichever is less.9
Since the total population in this area is 20,000 or greater, then the safe harbor is 1,000.
Languages Spoken by LEP Population that Surpass the Number Margin of
Safe Harbor Threshold Error
..... ..... ..... ..... ...... ....... ....... ........ ....... ...... ........ ...... ...... ........ ..... ...............
pearrash ear Spearrar l reeds 13,000 l 787
See Census table B16001 attached at the end of the plan for reference.
Frequency of contact with LEP individuals at the airport and airport-related activities:
Languages'Spoken by LEP Persons A few times a Several times At least once Every day
year a month a week (365 days a
(12 or less (13 to 51 days (52 to 364 year)
days a year) a year) days a year)
a sear ish
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
l rench
l rerre/r 1"r�e�ea/e� x
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he'd lean
a Recommend using language groups from the U.S. Census,and using data for the "Speak English less than 'very
well' category for each language over the threshold.
9 See the DOT LEP Policy Guidance at htt se//www.federalreEisteregov/cl 05-239721p-133.The safe harbor
provisions apply to the translation of written documents only; however, it provides a consistent starting point for
identifying significant LEP populations.
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This information is updated annually1() through checking the following resources:
Data Sources for Languages Spoken in Affected Website link to Data Source
Communit
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
d aa,
L i Websil`e lair a'
Beneficiary Diversity.
Demographic information is collected from airport customers, attendees at community meetings,
and businesses seeking opportunities at the airport, through voluntary disclosures.
Description of Beneficiary Demographic Information Collection Methods
1. Key West International Airport conducts an annual Passenger Demand Analysis Report
and gathers community data further discussed in the Four Factor Analysis.
2. The airport will attempt to collect demographic information from businesses seeking
opportunities at the airport in the bid award process via the use of voluntary
demographic forms.
Staff and Advisory Board Diversity.
Demographic information is collected from airport program employees and members of planning
and advisory boards, through voluntary disclosures.
Description of Employee and Advisory Board Demographic Information Collection Methods
• Employees are asked to submit voluntary confidential demographic information at time of
hiring. Job applicants are asked to submit the same information when submitting their job
application through the job application Website.
• Every three years, the airport administration will send an email to all board members asking
them to voluntarily and anonymously enter demographic information via an online survey.
"Data should be kept up-to-date, but this plan does not need to be updated for incremental data changes during
the Plan's 3-year period.
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7. Potential or Known Community Impacts
Projects or services receiving federal financial assistance have the potential to affect so many
aspects of American life. Thus, in general, no Monroe County for Key West International
Airport activity is to have a discriminatory disparate impact on the basis of race, color, national
origin (including LEP), sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), creed, or age. This
means that policies or procedures that have a disparate impact would require a well-documented
substantial legitimate nondiscriminatory justification, summarized below. Impacts to protected
communities must be avoided or minimized to the extent possible. No project with a
discriminatory impact on protected communities will be undertaken."
The following airport facilities are already in use or under construction and expected to be in use
within the next 3 years:
Existing Airport Facilities Affected Community Impacted by
O eration of the Facilit
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1',,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.',,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...............................
Ongoin- K�aaaaaaaaal �(/ /Sloe.......... Jo dispeirta� iirweic is....ta i pis fiiri
....... ......... ...........
The following airport facility projects (including all alternatives) are in construction or expected
to be in construction within the next three (3) years:
Airport Facility Construction Projects Affected Community Impacted by
Construction of the Facilit
ulure Pear/in,,r (�`aia�aage e � aal�a a�a ��� as sl�aaa.iv aa� /aas �aars��
The above existing facilities and facility construction projects were analyzed for disparate
impacts on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including LEP) in Affected Communities.
The following have disparate impacts:
Facilities or Construction Projects Affected Community Impacted Impact Can Be
with Dis arate Im acts Eliminated?
(�`c�nereil,=)/rani Noise e . not As)` lVesl A4ee n,qs eire bein,q
aiaaesitaed a�,aila azaaa° pesafaa. proljecl h eIdfi?s a,irc rafi
noise CaaaFa,,)eaa/a n
"In order to carry out an alternative with a discriminatory impact,the airport sponsor must demonstrate that
there was a substantial legitimate justification for the decision.The sponsor must also demonstrate that
alternatives with less discriminatory impacts were meaningfully considered and rejected for legitimate reasons.
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8. Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Executive Order 13166
In creating a Language Assistance Plan, Key West International Airport will consider the
volume, proportion, or frequency of contact with LEP persons in determining the appropriate
language assistance to provide.
In the Community Statistics section, we identified the following languages spoken by LEP
persons in Affected Communities. The following languages surpassed the safe harbor threshold
and are languages that are most frequently encountered:
Language
P
S P
anish or Spanish Creole
.................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Key West International Airport will collect data for languages spoken by airport guests.12 Data
sources can include:
Data Sources for Languages Spoken by Website link to Data
Airport Guests Source
j.ir R 1-1 I tttt" tttt"�C I in l�tt2"�C l�t2Ft�i t�"t�"tt"mlttt1'a et" C lttt.c K(Pitt
A.sstt�tt/��'t�anj, -(?m,,�li-hi ori-in/destinttl` o t. hi'�/�� �
...... ... ...... ....... ......... ........ ....... .........
Astttttastce requesit Io e'ur orl desks L,tan'quage requests tsstsds
s ih ih s111110"
Based on the acquired data, the following additional languages have been identified as may be
spoken by LEP airport guests and are under the safe harbor threshold, see Appendix, Section 14.
Population/Language Data:
Languages
-I t i stet lstn,'wa,""e's Ne,n,stye
=/roils 01her Neilh,e Asstet i sttt ,sttt,gttct,gcis
=lrsstenitttt Other Pstt iftt Akin(]I,an,gttst,ges
("tatsshtat�ttat�t - - l��c�t�tltat�t
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
VMeech Polish
Gtttttttt.::.. Portu-tit tt'....
Greek lout titsst.
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
l� c�bret" St.tst7(/mete°lust.
..... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .........
lltttt. str stet Skn i
iz We aim to provide appropriate language assistance services to every LEP person encountered. This includes
instances when LEP statistical data for a particular language was not available beforehand, or the safe harbor
threshold for written translation was not met.
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u Lanla. ag es
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .............. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Indic elgsalsagymI/e .
....... ......... ......... ....... ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... .........
1'e'uplitin Yiddish
Key West International Airport will also actively engage with community educators,
community groups, places of work, business groups, social groups, and the like to confirm that
translation and interpretation services are accurate and effective. Additionally, Beth Leto,
Airport Deputy Director will inform leadership and staff of Monroe County of the
responsibility to provide language access. The following plans are considered to provide
translation services free of charge to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency
have access to the benefits of the airport:
Translation Services:
• Written notices should contain a statement in the identified languages, when
appropriate, of how to receive translated written materials.
• The following vendors have been identified and can be utilized for written
translations:
Translation Vendors Lan ua es
,,,,,,,,,,,
....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ ......... .........
0 Information regarding translation services can be obtained at:
Location for Translation Assistance Lan g.!Tges
vole lee lrufIli lin"'fa,/ sip!/ /s��s"1...... mulls/s/s lein;tf���;r.�
....... ....... ......... .........
........ ........ ........ ....... ......... .�........ . ........
ins%l�.s� Officers, All eib(?),e lein,quei,ges
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Interpretation Services:
The following vendors have been identified and can be utilized for interpretation
services:
Interpretation Vendors Languages
Leinqueiqe Line, Inc,
Location for Interpretation Languages
Assistance
.... .........
Airport infi?nruilion desks All lein,quei,qes or Lein,quei,qe Line
e u ill, Desks All eibove lein,,uti,,e
...... ....... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ 21....... ........ ......... .........
Officers, All eibove lein,quei,qes
Descri Lion of Interpretation Assistance Processes
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t',,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...............................t',,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.............................
The Airport Administration will maintain a list of multilingual employees, the languages they speak,
and their associated office telephone numbers. The list indicates whether each employee is proficient in
providing interpretation and/or translation services. The list will be updated annually in the Public
Information Handbook and provided to all airport employees. Generally, these employee volunteers are
available to assist members of the public with verbal real-time interpretation, during normal business
hours.
Currently, the Key West International Airport attorney speaks fluent English and Spanish, as well as an
additional member in airport operations. An airport security staff member speaks fluent Creole as well
as English. There is also a maintenance staff member that speaks fluent Russian as well as English for
translation assistance.
The airport will consider contracting with Language Line, Inc. to provide on-demand telephone
interpretation services to airport guests. When a request for an interpreter is received, the following
process is used: Airport information desk staff use I-Speak cards to identify the language spoken by the
airport guest. Staff contacts Language Line, Inc. and"parks" the request in the queue for the
appropriate language. Language Line, Inc. operators will connect the requesting party to an interpreter
for the duration of the call.
Detailed information is available in the Language Assistance plan.
9. Transportation
49 Part CFR 21 Appendix C (a)(1)(ix)
In the Community Statistics section of this plan, Affected Communities were identified along
with demographic and related data for the community populations. The minority and
disadvantaged community areas located within the Affected Communities are listed below. Other
minority and disadvantaged community areas that are near the airport but not within Affected
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Communities are also identified below.
Coordination with planning entities to encourage providing transit service access between the
airport and these areas will be sought.
The following chart identifies existing and planned transit services connecting the airport
employment centers with the identified minority and disadvantaged community areas.
Minority and/or Disadvantaged Transit Service Planned or Existing
Community Areas
Keys Shuttle Company Keys Sffs iffle Co aip ate y provides L?xi �ieby
Door to..Door a°sport tratbsport:°dote,
Keys Sffs iffle ako praser des charter
SCII r ces, wx ha fl ect Jef er: to s :°tO
Nises, to/froae l i:°nei Leaves six
6aies a day, saevet° allays a week with
ff'u.uffp Size val° s carryiI�a a aaaxi aauuen
Jeff'twelve assela gQ°rs,
.............................................................ff..........................................L......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Greyhound and Flixbus L.:Lreyhou:nO atO F ixNis offers a Nis FxkEli
stops at Key West NtQ n�,16ols a°
West FL 33040, USA,
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
City of Key West Transit (' y Jeff'Key Wes `rat° si Nis has :° L?xi �ieby
drop off'ff"atO picloip ffoca6otx at Key
West Ntenb:°6ota a° Aiip rl
Lower Keys Shuttle Lower Keys Sffs iffle ako yo(,,s to the, Fxk6li(
Airport iab ad(ffi6ote to Stock: W:°tO,
ff ocldaaaaff Key, atO IDffia Copp t
10. Minority Businesses
49 CFR 21 Appendix C (a)(1)(x)
Bids for airport concessions and other business opportunities are solicited from area minority and
woman-owned businesses through the following methods:
Airport Business Minority Business Outreach Methods
Opportunity
Parking L of Ope re'I'lzemxa.,s ball,/Alma ,'procedure's,f px ihe Sleae A4inorilL'wind Waaassaaxa. Ota,,na
L""aanlre'u"I Busiaaes's, eaprise Pa"ogre'aara..
(i`raaa.ana s,keeper raacl Lids a�"ill include as disa, ed a.a inees assenlor en ,lxa" ea.a .
raaclorsm
,=Lddilaontil L"amnlraae.Is We r aeeanorii`l° business ota reaach Ceee'il ods, be included in bad
Isaac/�aa�e e (seam aaaaaae�aaaae e d du aaa-..../sae id ease afaaa�;.e
......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .
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Outreach steps per the Community Participation Plan (CPP) will include advertisements,
announcements, media, and print materials through marketing personnel to Key West, Key
Haven and Dredgers Keys, Big Coppitt Key, and Stock Island at time of contract need.
Selections are in compliance with Title VI, Part 21, and related requirements. Information on the
award process and specific bid decisions is kept with Beth Leto, Airport Deputy Director.
11. Training
New employee orientation incorporates Title VI training. Topics include:
• Title VI and related laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national
origin (including LEP), sexual orientation and gender identity, creed, or age
• Title VI complaints must be forwarded to the Airport Director
• Protections against retaliation for filing civil rights complaints or related actions
• Title VI notices must be displayed throughout the airport public facilities
• All contracts must include Title VI clauses
• Language interpretation and translation services
• Cultural and community relations sensitivity training
• Anti-harassment training
Refresher information will be provided every three (3) years.
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12. Compliance Reviews, Audits, Complaints, Lawsuits, and Other
Investigations
FAA Notification. Monroe County for Key West International Airport will notify FAA of
any pending investigations and reviews, including:
• Compliance reviews or audits concerning civil rights requirements13
• Complaints, lawsuits, or other investigations alleging noncompliance with civil rights
requirements 14
As discussed in the Title VI Complaints Section, Title VI complaints must be forwarded to FAA
contacts within fifteen (15) days of receipt. For all other civil rights investigations, Monroe
County for Key West International Airport must notify FAA contacts of any new
investigations prior to grant execution.
At regular intervals, Monroe County for Key West International Airport will provide FAA
contacts with status updates for the investigations and reviews, until completed. For each
existing investigation or review completed within five (5) years of this plan, Monroe County
for Key West International Airport will also provide a statement about the outcome, unless
previously provided.
13. Title VI Complaints
49 CFR 21.11; 49 CFR 21 Appendix C (b)(3); 28 CFR 42.406(d)
Scope. These procedures are for complaints of discrimination under Title VI and related laws
(hereafter"Title VI Complaints." In order to be a Title VI Complaint, the complaint must:
1. Allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin (including LEP), sex
(including sexual orientation and gender identity), creed, or age or violations
administrative requirements under Title VI or related laws
2. Not only be for employment matters15
3. Allege misconduct by Monroe County, including airport employees, contractors,
concessionaires, lessees, or tenants
is Includes any Title VI,ADA,Sec. 504,Title VII/EEO, or other civil rights program compliance review or audit to be
performed on the airport sponsor or any of its sub-recipients by any State, local or Federal agency.
"Includes allegations of discrimination based on race, color, national origin (including LEP), sex(including sexual
orientation and gender identity), creed, or age,whether because of actions of the airport sponsor itself, or its
employees, contractors, or tenants. Includes noncompliance with related administrative requirements under civil
rights laws.
"Complaints of employment discrimination must be addressed as required by U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC)and other applicable authorities with jurisdiction over employment matters. If an
Airport sponsor employment activity is supported by FAA-provided financial assistance or it is alleged that the
employment discrimination affects the broader airport program, complaints about that activity must also be
reported to FAA.
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4. Concern an airport facility or actions by Monroe County including airport employees,
contractors, concessionaires, lessees, or tenants.
Rom. Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination on the basis
of race, color, national origin (including LEP), sex (including sexual orientation and gender
identity), creed, or age has the right to file a complaint with Monroe County for Key West
International Airport. Alternatively, they can file a formal complaint with an outside agency,
such as the U.S. Departments of Justice or Transportation, or the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), or seek other legal remedies.
Receipt of Complaint. The Coordinator will log in the complaint and promptly send copies of the
complaint to Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports for Monroe County.
Complaints must be filed within 120 days of the discriminatory event, must be in writing, and
must be delivered to the Title VI Coordinator or currently:
Assistant Director of Airports
[Vacant]
Interim Title VI Coordinator:
Beth Leto, Airport Deputy Director
Finance and Administration
Key West International Airport
3491 South Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 809-5239 or Leto-Beth@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov
If a complaint is initially made by phone, it must be supplemented with a written complaint
before 120 days after the discriminatory event has passed. If a verbal complaint is received, the
complainant should be given a copy of the Airport Discrimination Complaint Procedures and
instructed to submit a written complaint. Accommodation will be provided upon request to
individuals unable to file a written complaint due to their disability.
Initial Procedure. The Coordinator may meet with the complainant to clarify the issues, obtain
additional information, and determine if informal resolution might be possible in lieu of an
investigation. If successfully resolved, the Coordinator will issue a closure letter to the
complainant,record the disposition in the complaints log, and report the resolution to FAA.
Discrimination Complaint Referral Procedure
Internal Complaint Referral. All Title VI complaints must be promptly forwarded to the
Coordinator within three (3) days.
Initial FAA Notification. A copy of each Title VI complaint will be forwarded to the FAA within
fifteen (15) days of initial receipt(not the date that the Coordinator was notified). The
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Coordinator will forward a copy of the complaint and a statement describing all actions taken to
resolve the matter, and the results thereof, to the FAA Civil Rights staff. Note that complaints
based on disability do not have to be forwarded to FAA. To transmit complaint information to
the FAA, the Coordinator will upload the information to the FAA Civil Rights Connect System,
which issues automated notifications to FAA staff. The Coordinator will also seek technical
assistance from FAA, as needed, throughout complaint intake, investigation and resolution
process.
Investigation Procedure
Assignment of Investigator. The Coordinator will immediately begin the investigation or
designate an investigator.
Cooperation with FAA. The Coordinator will promptly investigate all Title VI complaints,
including those referred by the FAA for investigation. If the FAA is investigating a complaint
against Key West International Airport, it will avoid interfering with the FAA investigation,
cooperate with the FAA when needed, and share factual information with the FAA.
Prompt Investi_ag tion. The Coordinator will make every effort to complete discrimination
complaint investigations within sixty (60) calendar days after the complaint is received. Some
investigations may take longer with a justification for the delay and assurance that the
investigation is being completed as quickly as possible.
Contact with Complainant. The Coordinator will meet with the complainant to clarify the issues
and obtain additional information, and also speak with community members and potential
witnesses, as appropriate.
Investigation Report. After completing the investigation, the Coordinator will prepare a written
report.
Consultation with Legal Counsel. In each case, the Coordinator will consult with legal counsel
regarding the investigation and the report. Airport legal counsel will ensure that the report is
consistent with the DOT and FAA Title VI nondiscrimination requirements.
Prompt Resolution of Disputes. The Coordinator will emphasize voluntary compliance and
quickly and fairly resolve disputes with complainants, or with contractors, tenants, or other
persons. Initially, the Coordinator will conduct a meeting with the Assistant Director of Airports
and the complainant to discuss the dispute. The intent is to mutually agree upon an acceptable
resolution that addresses the complainant's concerns. The resolution will be properly
documented and recorded as appropriate. If the dispute is not resolved as a result of the initial
meeting, then a mediation meeting will be conducted by the Executive Director of Airports to
determine an agreeable solution and/or to determine any next steps.
Forwarding Report and Response to Complainant. At the completion of the investigation, the
complainant and respondent will receive a letter of findings and determination of the
investigation and any applicable resolution. The letter transmitting the findings and any
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applicable resolution will explain the Coordinator's conclusion regarding whether unlawful
discrimination occurred and will describe the complainant's appeal rights. A summary of the
investigation report, any appeal, or follow-up actions will be sent to the FAA via the FAA Civil
Rights Connect System.
Appeal Rights. The complainant must be notified of their right to appeal the findings or
determinations, and of the procedures and requirements for an appeal:
• The complainant may appeal in writing to Richard Strickland,Executive Director of
Airports for Monroe County. The written appeal must be received within sixty (60)
business days after receipt of the written decision.
• The written appeal must contain all arguments, evidence, and documents supporting the
basis for the appeal.
• Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports for Monroe County will issue a
final written decision in response to the appeal.
Avoiding Future Discrimination. In addition to taking action with respect to any specific
instances of discrimination, Monroe County will identify and implement measures to reduce the
chances of similar discrimination in the future.
Intimidation and Retaliation Prohibited. Monroe County employees, contractors, and tenants
will not intimidate or retaliate against a person who has filed a complaint alleging discrimination.
For information on filing a complaint with DOT/FAA, please contact the Assistant Director of
Airports (Vacant at the time of this plan draft) or Beth Leto, Airport Deputy Director of
Finance and Administration (or additional Title VI Coordinator) of Key West
International Airport at (305) 809-5239 or Leto-Beth@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov.
This complaint procedure is shared with the public through the following methods:
Website, In-person, and Other Distribution Methods
I Monroe Corarety Clerk's Webslte and Monroe Conan Florida's Qt iclal Webslte
2 ,S'taff'Mayeag e.cC Airport Desks
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14. Population/ Language Data
Language Data (B16001):
Monroe County, Florida
Label Estimate Margin of Error
Total: 72,445 ±79
Speak only English 55,009 ±940
Spanish or Spanish Creole: 13,066 ±787
Speak English "very well" 7,376 ±532
Speak English less than "very 5,690 ±599
well"
French (incl. Patois, Cajun): 657 ±270
Speak English "very well" 549 ±269
Speak English less than "very 108 ±63
well"
French Creole: 698 ±333
Speak English "very well" 592 ±305
Speak English less than "very 106 ±75
well"
Italian: 186 ±108
Speak English "very well" 169 ±98
Speak English less than "very 17 ±20
well"
Portuguese or Portuguese 104 ±64
Creole:
Speak English "very well" 71 ±56
Speak English less than "very 33 ±33
well"
German: 228 ±74
Speak English "very well" 186 ±72
Speak English less than "very 42 ±38
well"
Yiddish: 18 ±21
Speak English "very well" 9 ±15
Speak English less than "very 9 ±14
well"
Other West Germanic 90 ±66
languages:
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Monroe County, Florida
Label Estimate Margin of Error
Speak English "very well" 71 ±57
Speak English less than "very 19 ±26
well"
Scandinavian languages: 33 ±52
Speak English "very well" 33 ±52
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Greek: 249 ±203
Speak English "very well" 131 ±124
Speak English less than "very 118 ±155
well"
Russian: 314 ±272
Speak English "very well" 79 ±59
Speak English less than "very 235 ±252
well"
Polish: 615 ±326
Speak English "very well" 540 ±287
Speak English less than "very 75 ±82
well"
Serbo-Croatian: 14 ±17
Speak English "very well" 14 ±17
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Other Slavic languages: 135 ±77
Speak English "very well" 91 ±64
Speak English less than "very 44 ±35
well"
Armenian: 18 ±30
Speak English "very well" 18 ±30
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Persian: 0 ±31
Speak English "very well" 0 ±31
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Gujarati: 40 ±50
Speak English "very well" 8 ±14
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Monroe County, Florida
Label Estimate Margin of Error
Speak English less than "very 32 ±49
well"
Hindi: 0 ±31
Speak English "very well" 0 ±31
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Urdu: 16 ±27
Speak English "very well" 16 ±27
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Other Indic languages: 79 ±90
Speak English "very well" 36 ±52
Speak English less than "very 43 ±50
well"
Other Indo-European 40 ±28
languages:
Speak English "very well" 29 ±26
Speak English less than "very 11 ±17
well"
Chinese: 159 ±122
Speak English "very well" 124 ±93
Speak English less than "very 35 ±36
well"
Japanese: 15 ±25
Speak English "very well" 15 ±25
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Korean: 0 ±31
Speak English "very well" 0 ±31
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Mon-Khmer, Cambodian: 0 ±31
Speak English "very well" 0 ±31
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Hmong: 0 ±31
Speak English "very well" 0 +31
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Monroe County, Florida
Label Estimate Margin of Error
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Thai: 52 ±62
Speak English "very well" 18 ±33
Speak English less than "very 34 ±38
well"
Laotian: 0 ±31
Speak English "very well" 0 ±31
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Vietnamese: 17 ±23
Speak English "very well" 4 ±7
Speak English less than "very 13 ±22
well"
Other Asian languages: 74 ±63
Speak English "very well" 65 ±58
Speak English less than "very 9 ±18
well"
Tagalog: 138 ±87
Speak English "very well" 68 ±56
Speak English less than "very 70 ±66
well"
Other Pacific Island languages: 44 ±62
Speak English "very well" 44 ±62
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Navajo: 0 ±31
Speak English "very well" 0 ±31
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Other Native North American 11 ±16
languages:
Speak English "very well" 11 ±16
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Hungarian: 60 +57
Speak English "very well" 60 +57
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Label Estimate Margin of Error
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Arabic: 147 ±115
Speak English "very well" 131 ±111
Speak English less than "very 16 ±27
well"
Hebrew: 74 ±103
Speak English "very well" 58 ±79
Speak English less than "very 16 ±25
well"
African languages: 29 ±42
Speak English "very well" 29 ±42
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Other and unspecified 16 ±26
languages:
Speak English "very well" 16 ±26
Speak English less than "very 0 ±31
well"
Poverty Data (S 1701):
j (Monroe County,Florida
i
Total Below poverty level percent below poverty level
(Label 1 (Estimate IMar,gin of Error (Estimate IMar,gin of(Error Estimate IMar,gin of(Error
White alone 153,798 ±1,627 7,993 ±1,988 13.2% ±3.7
Black oirAfrican Annedcan alloine 1 N N N N N N
American Indian and Alaska
Native alone 1 N N N IN NI NI
Asian'alone j N N N N NI NI
Native Hlawahann and Other
i
Pacuffvc Islander alone j N N N N NI NI
Some other race alone 1 N N N N N N
Two or imore races q 17,538 ±2,110 3',488 ±1,889 19 °�,9 ±16.5
Hlis,paniic orLatino orogiin Hof airry j
race] 121,316 +45 14,158 ±1,854 119.5% ±8.7
White alone,not Hispanic oir
i
Latina 150,541 ±987 6,692 ±1,982 13.2% ±3.9
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15. Completed Unlawful Discrimination Poster
Subsequent Translation in Spanish attached.
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It is unlawfW for airport operators and their less case s, tonants,
conc rare siorwaires,and contractors to a sorkninate aq4Mt arly person
becaust of raco, color, national origin, wx, ", eod, or,&saWlity irr
public services and employrnont opt*rlunfties. Afieqa6ons of
discrimination should 6e promptly reported to the Airport Manager or:
Federal Aviation Adrn°in[stration
Office of CWH Rights,ACR-I
80,0 findependenceAvenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20591
Feder,al requWboois on urVawful discrimirtabon are ava&lble, (or,
review in the Xrport Manager"s Office,
Coordinator, &tth Leto, Airpot Deputy Dixector
I')hone� riOS'j 60,9 5239
Addres&
Discrirninaction Illegal
So proKbe a Iris operadores do acropuertos ya%us arrw,idatarios, inquilinos,
(x)ricosionark)s y contratistas &strirn4rar contra cualquier porsona por motivo
de raza, color, nacioriabdad do origen, soxo, creericias rek4iosas, irripedirriento
fisico o discapacidad en to qtse respectal a servictos p&Wcos y oporlunidades
de ernp�er), Las alega6kerns de d1scrirvinaci6rt deberAn ser dirigidas
inriedmtaniente at Adrninistrador del Aeropuerto o a:
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Civi Rights,AC1 -1
800 4uieperwderice Avonuo, SW
Wa4hirigton, D,C, 20591
Los reqWrnentos sabre discriminaci6rt ilegW estAn a la cfisposici6n de
los interes ado s par u examen en la oficina del Adm4iistrador d6�
Aeropluerta,
Coopr&)ador` ReOh Lontc,, A�rpot IN ty n�rector
Tel6fono, owj,
Mrecc6m
U.S.ICeportment of Ttonsportafion
Fedeeal Av$otfon Administration
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APPENDIX: Figure 1 — Grant History
EYW Closed and Open Airport Grants(4.17.2024)
CLOSED GRANTS
FAA Grant# Amount % Project&Scope of Work Period Closed
37-60 $6,532,955 90% Rehabilitation of Taxiway A.SOW included rehabilitating the existing Taxiway A by milling the 2020-2022 2023
$2,800,000 90% existing asphalt pavement and placing a new hot mix asphalt overlay.The project also included
$289,511 90% bringing the taxiway geometries and nomenclature into conformance with the latest FAA.
$9,622,466
37-61 $4,958,363 100% Noise Insulation Program: Bid Key West by the Sea(KWBTS)Bldg.A,Part 2,Construction of 2020-2023 2024
KWBTS Bldg.A,Part 1 and Noise Exposure Maps(NEM)Update.SOW:The objective of this
project is to reduce interior noise levels,generated by exterior aircraft operations,in
habitable rooms foreligible structures located withinthe 2013 Existing Condition Noise
Exposure Map for Key West International Airport.
37-62 $17,000,000 100% CARES Grant provided funding for airport-related operational and maintenance expenses 2020-2022 2022
due to the decline in revenue arising from diminished airport operations and activities as a
result of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
37-63 $5,527,912 100% Noise Insulation Program: KWBTS Bldg.A Part 2 Construction and Bldg.A Part 3 preparation of 2021-2022 2023
bid documents.
34-65 $3,536,873 100% Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program(ACRGP)CRRSA Grant provided economic relief to 2022-2023 2023
airports to prevent,parepare for and respond to the COVI D-19 pandemic.
37-71 $3,486,100 90% Noise Insulation Program: KWBTS Bldgs.A,B&C Final Phase Construction. 2022-2023 2024
FDOT Grant# Amount % Scope of Work Period Closed
GOE47 $700,000 50% Essential Airport Equipment. SOW:To purcahse and maintain essential airport equipmentfor 2017-2022 2022
$100,000 the safety and maintenance of the airport.The equipment includes miscellaneous ARFF
$150,000 equipment,vehicles,safety equipment,mowers,sweepers,and tractors,along with
$275,000 rehabilitating existing airport equipment.
$1,225,000
GOE77 $300,000 50% Planning Studies. SOW: Conduct planning studies to include design and construction and 2017-2022 2022
$300,000 50% other planning studiy related activities.
$300,000 50%
$50,000 50%
$250,000 50%
$1,200,000
FDOT Grant# Amount % Scope of Work Period Closed
GOR04 $230,000 50% Building and Security Improvements. SOW: Planning,permitting,design and construction for 2018-2023 2023
$40,000 50% various airport facilities upgrades,their infrastructure,MEP and HVAC systems,along with
$250,000 50% security improvements that will includes upgrades to tie into the airports security system,
$150,000 50% access control and fencing.
$670,000
GOR05 $260,000 Terminal Bldg.Improvements. SOW: Planning,design,permitting and construction for 2019-2021 2023
Terminal Building Improvements including but not limited to associated Mechanical,
Electrical and Fire Protection Systems.
G1Q92 $300,000 50% Access Road Construction. SOW: Design and construction of a two-lane access road to connect 2021-2023 2023
$341,562 50% South Roosevelt Blvd.to EYW's fuel farm,fixed based operator(FBO)and airport support areas.
$290,495 50%
$400,000 50%
$1,332,057
G1007 $100,000 50% Airfield Improvements. SOW: Project includes necessary permitting,design and construction 2019-2024 2024
$300,000 50% of airfield improvements forthe airportto maintain its level of service and operations.
$150,000 50% Improvements will include airfield pavements,airfield markings,lighting,signage,drainage,
$575,000 50% utilities and terminal facilities.
$300,000 50%
$1,425,000
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OPEN GRANTS
FAA Grant# Amount % Scope of Work Period Closed
37-64 $621,405 100% Design for Taxiway A Extension and Mitigation. SOW: seebelow. 2021- n/a
37-67 $4,245,653 100% Construction of Taxiway A Extension and Mitigation. SOW:The existing parallel taxiway at 2022- n/a
$2,800,000 100% EYW does not run the full length of RW 9/27,stopping short approximately 350 feel from the
$7,045,653 Runway 9 end.To eliminate the need for aircraft to backtaxi on RW 9/27,and in accordance
with the Master Plan completed in 2019,contractors will build a Taxiway A extension to meet
at the runway end. Mitigation for envionmentally impact areas will be completed on and off
airport property.
37-70 $4,789,697 100% CARES ACT Development Grant for the Aircraft Apron Overflow Parking Project. SOW:construct 2022- n/a
additional apron for general aviation aircraft and commercial aircraft in order to enhance
airport operational safety and efficiency by providing supplemental overflow aircraft parking.
During peak periods,space for GA aircraft handling and parking on the existing GA apron is
insufficient.I n these instances,additional overflow parking for GA aircraft is accommodated on
on the commercial apron,which contributes to congested conditions on the commercial apron.
FAA Grant# Amount % Scope of Work Period Closed
37-72 $17,042,706 90% Commercial Apron Extension and Mitigation project. SOW: In accordance with the Master Plan 2023- n/a
completed in 2019,the Commercial Apron layout was not designed to support the level and
type of activity currently occurring and forecasted for EYW.When several aircraft land
consecutively,aircraft traffic backs up on Taxiway A while waiting to access a parking position.
Additional aircraft parking is needed to reduce existing congestion,meet FAA standards,
and improve safety conditions
37-73 $1,613,164 90% RW 9/27 Repair project. SOW: Rehabilitate 730 linear feet of Runway 9/27 pavement that 2023-2024 n/a
was damaged during aircraft operations due to pavement failures including slippage cracking
within the threshold marking due to the delamination of the final 2-inch asphalt lift.
37-74 $2,080,305 90% Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program-construction. SOW:construction of a new 2024- n/a
(AIP Entitlements) Concourse Aand renovations to the landside and airside terminal buildings. Concourse A will be
a second-level concourse of 49,549 SF to be located immediately north of the existing
airside terminal building.The second level building will accommodate seven gates all fitted
with passenger boarding bridges. Building renovations to the existing landside and airside
terminal buildings are within the existing buildings'footprints.
37-75 $7,702,813 90% Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program-construction. SOW:see grant 37-74 above 2024- n/a
(BIL AIG entitlements)
Years 1&2
37-76 $13,300,000 95% Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program-construction. SOW:see grant 37-74 above 2024- n/a
(BIL ATP Grant)
37-77 $1,392,701 90% Noise Insulation Program. SOW: Phase 1 is for final design of 17 singled family homes and 2024- n/a
Noise Eligibility Testing and preliminary design of 43 single family homes.
FDOT Grant# Amount % Scope of Work Period Closed
G1P33 $150,000 50% Building and Security Improvements. SOW: Planning,permitting,design and construction of 2021- n/a
$150,000 50% airport owned facilities that have reached their serviceable age and require upgrades and
$600,000 50% improvements to maintain the existing infrastructure on the airport.
$900,000
G1Q04 $300,000 50% Planning Studies. SOW: miscellaneous airport studies/assignments that are required to support 2021- n/a
$325,000 50% future development,meet regulatory requirements,update property and airport layout plans,
$69,695 50% and develop supporting documentation upon requests from agencies.
$375,000 50%
$150,000 50%
$1,219,695
FDOT Grant# Amount % Scope of Work Period Closed
G1Q91 $300,000 50% Aircraft Apron Overflow Parking Project.Match funding for FAA Grant 37-70. See SOW above. 2021- n/a
$430,206 50%
$741,901 50%
$1,472,107
G1V31 $150,000 50% Essential Airport Equipment. SOW:To provide,install and upgrade essential airport equipment 2022- n/a
$675,000 50% for security,access control and emergency response.
$750,000 50%
$250,000 50%
$1,825,000
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G2A61 $1,355,305 50% Customs&0order Protection Phase 30. SOW: Design and construction to renovate,upgrade 2023- n/a
and modify and the Airport's existing customs facility to meet current federal inpection station
(FIS)standards and requirements. Other upgrades include new baggage processing,security
cameras,checkpoint kiosks and other equipment improvements.
G2E62 $950,000 50% Airfield Improvements. SOW includes improvements to the airport to maintain its level of 2023- n/a
$951,000 50% service and aircraft operations.Improvements will include planning,design,permitting and
$1,901,000 construction of projects that include but not limited to new airfield pavements,maintenance of
airfield pavements,markings,lighting,signage,airport drainage systems,utilities,roadways,
parking and terminal facilities,including Taxiway A Extension and mitigation(FAA Grant#37-67)
and the Commercial Apron Extension and mitigation project(FAA Grant#37-72).
G2090 $2,737,000 50% Concourse A Terminal and Improvements Program. SOW:Terminal expansion program to 2021- n/a
$1,000,000 50% include programming,design,permitting,financing,and construction. See also FAA Grants
$6,157,371 50% #37-74,#37-75 and#37-76.
$450,000 50%
$9,097,000 50%
$19,441,371
G2555 $375,000 50% Terminal Improvements. SOW: Planning,design,permitting and construction to relocate the Project not n/a
existing terminal systems that are at ground level to the above flood plain space and in air started pending
conditioned space including but not limited to mechanical,electrical and fire protection systems. completion of
another project
G2884 $75,000 50% GA Security Fencing. SOW: Install 10'perimeter security fencing with"Y'shape barb wire on Project not n/a
top,bottom and rails along with additional signate and CCTV. started pending
completion of
another project
G2884 $100,000 50% GA Security Lighting. SOW: Purchase and install security lighting forthe GA ramp as current Project not n/a
system is outdated and has been adversely affected by saltwater intrusion due to King Tides. started pending
completion of
another project
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