01/21/2004 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2004/3
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, January 21,2004
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 AM., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School in
Key West. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy,
Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner David P. Rice, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, and
Mayor Murray E. Nelson. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis,
Deputy Clerk; Richard Collins, County Attorney; County Staff, members of the press and radio;
and the general public. James Roberts, County Administrator arrived later in the meeting.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of award of service plaque to retiree, Sarah Curry, former Manager of the
Key West Truman School Nutrition Site, for over 26 years of service to Monroe County.
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Monroe County to
William DeSantis, Carpenter, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Monroe County to
Richard Powell, Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division.
Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award (Lower Keys) for October 2003 to
Henry Arroyo, Social Services Department In Home-Service Case Manager Key West.
A Calling Out Ceremony of Monroe County children currently in foster case who are
available for adoption were read aloud by each Commissioner.
Mayor Proclamation proclaiming the week of January 19-25, 2004, as Mel Fisher
Maritime Museum Achievement Week.
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Mayor Proclamation to declare January 28,2004 as "Jose Marti Day" in Monroe County.
Commissioner McCoy announced the death of Dr. Jose Sanchez.
Mayor Nelson read a letter from State Representative Ken Sorenson and Governor Jeb
Bush concerning $90 million to Monroe County during the next 3 years for the purchase of
environmentally sensitive lands.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and KW Resort Utilities Corp. to connect the sewage system for the Stock Island Fire
Station.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and Culvers Cleaning Company for the janitorial services, opening and lock up of
Veteran's Memorial Park restrooms.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Marathon for the televising and use of the meeting room at the
Marathon Government Center for City Planning Commission meetings.
Board granted approval to demolish the trailer at Jackson Square F.K.AA property that
accommodates the office of the Sheriff's Department Civil Division.
Board granted approval of the receipt of monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by
the County Administrator.
Board granted approval for Florida Coastal Airlines (FCA) to continue operating at
Florida Keys Marathon Airport on a month-to-month basis and approval to waive all associated
and/or related airport fees for the time period until May 15,2004.
Board granted approval to increase parking rates for the Key West International Airport,
per the recommendation of Republic Parking System.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No. AK043 between Monroe County and the State of
Florida Department of Transportation to provide additional funds for Planning Studies.
Board granted approval to appoint Mark Burris to the Key West International Airport Ad
Hoc Committee on Noise, representing the Riviera Shores Homeowners Association.
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Board granted approval to name the unnamed rental car return road at the Key West
International Airport, Nancy Cherry Way.
Board granted approval to appoint Mike Walsh to the Key West Ad Hoc Committee on
Noise, as an Airline representative.
Board granted approval of an award of bid to D. L. Porter, for hangar Development,
Taxilanes & Apron Projects, at the Key West International Airport, in the amount of
$3,244,670.21.
Board granted approval to advertise surplus equipment for bids and approval to remove
surplus equipment from inventory via removal, and disposal. Said listing is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted approval to apply for a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant and
for the Mayor to sign the application and related certifications and attachments. Draft application
is attached.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds, Unanticipated
Funds, and Amending:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 001-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 475-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 002 -2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 371-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 003-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 004-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 255-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 005-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 006-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 007-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 531-2002 (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 008-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 009-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 010-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 011-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 012-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 431-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 013-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 014-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 015-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 016-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 017-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 018-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 019-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 020-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 021-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 022-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 023-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 024-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 025-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 026-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 027-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 541-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 028-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 029-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 030-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 031-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 032-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 033-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 540-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 034-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification Number Three to
Disaster Relief Funding Agreement Number 0IUN-6P-11-54-15-007 between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to extend the Agreement date to June
30, 2004.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 002, Contract AA-329
between Monroe County and Alliance for Aging, Inc. to transfer $2,500 from Title III-B to Title
III C-2 and to adjust service units accordingly. The total amount under the contract remains
unchanged at $536,061.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between Monroe County - (Monroe County Social Services/In-Home Services Program) and
Homecare Medical Equipment and Services, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between Monroe County - (Monroe County Social Services/In-Home Services Program) and
Summitt Home Respiratory Services, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001, to Master
Agreement No. P A329 between Monroe County and Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on
Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) and the Monroe County Board of County
CommissionerslMonroe County Social Services.
Board granted approval to accept the National Endowment for the Humanities'
Prevention Assistance Grant Award and authorized completion of the ACH Vendor Enrollment
Form by staff
Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Calendar including dates for all
Public Hearings. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of an application for Federal Assistance between Monroe County,
the applicant, and the Federal Transit Administration for Financial Assistance to purchase two
transportation buses and approval of the County Administrator to sign the Grant Application and
Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 035-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Island Dolphin Care Center, Inc. for construction of the facility (building) in an
amount not to exceed $130,000 - DAC V, FY 2004 Capital Project Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant In Aid Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, Inc. for a diving
museum development project in an amount not to exceed $293,162 - DAC IV, FY 2004 Capital
Project Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Marathon for the Sombrero Beach Swimming Area Buoys project
in an amount not to exceed $13,000 - DAC III, FY 2004 Capital Project Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant In Aid Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for the Dr. Nancy Foster
Florida Keys Environmental Center - Florida Keys Ecosystem Exhibit project in an amount not to
exceed $222,500 - DAC I, FY 2004 Capital Project Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant In Aid Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the Key West Art & Historical Society for the Custom House
Repair project in an amount not to exceed $18,475 - DAC I, FY 2004 Capital Project Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant In Aid Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the Dolphin Research Center for the Dolphin Habitat and Tiki
Structure projects in an amount not to exceed $64,908 - DAC III, FY 2004 Capital Project
Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant In Aid Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the Marathon Community Theatre for the Renovation of the
Rehearsal Room project in an amount not to exceed $800 - DAC III, FY 2004 Capital Project
funding.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Grant In
Aid Funds between Monroe County and the City of Marathon for the Sombrero Beach Parking
Lot Improvement project to improve the Sombrero Beach Park property in an amount not to
exceed $13,500 - DAC III, FY 2004 Capital Project Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Grant in
Aid Funds between Monroe County and the Islamorada Village of Islands for the Fishing Pier
project in an amount not to exceed 60,000, FY 2004, DAC IV Capital Project Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
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between Monroe County and the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc., to extend the
Agreement for the Improvement Phase II project to repair and improve the Mel Fisher Maritime
Museum, to March 31, 2004.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc., to extend the
Agreement for the repair and improvement Phase III project to September 30,2004.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant In Aid Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Community College for restroom renovations
project at Tennessee Williams Theatre in an amount not to exceed $150,630 - DAC I, FY 2004
Capital Project Resources.
Board granted approval to rescind Agreement which was approved by the BOCC at their
meeting of October 15, 2003 with Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. covering the 18th Annual
Fathers Day Dolphin Derby on June 18-20,2004 and enter into the same event Agreement with
LSM Radio Partners.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board granted approval to remove 11 computers and one monitor from County inventory
records. Said listing is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from William R. & A Patricia
Gillum to Monroe County by Warranty Deed for Lot 13, Block 5, Revised Plat of Torch Key
Estates, Little Torch Key, Permit No. 99-1-1737.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Frank Vastano to
Monroe County by Warranty Deed for Lot 3, Block 6, Revised Plat of Torch Key Estates, Little
Torch Key, Permit No. 02-2-4891.
Board granted approval for the transfer of two buildable lots from Bruce B. & Sherrie L.
Nelson to Monroe County by Warranty Deed for Lot 3, Block 19, Buccaneer Beach Estates,
Pieces of Eight Key & Lot 2, Block 34, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key, Permit No. 03-1-0370.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Supplemental Joint Participation
Agreement, Contract No. AM 102 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Transportation to provide funding for the Monroe County Bicycle/Pedestrian Planner position.
Board adopted the following Resolution endorsing the efforts of the Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to pursue funding through the Transportation Enhancement
Funds from the Florida Department of Transportation to implement bicycle/pedestrian projects in
Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 036-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Conservation Easement
between Monroe County and All Counties Recycling and Waste Processing, Inc., for Squares 4 &
20 Ocean Acres, PBl pg 188, Monroe County, RE#00454220 & RE#00454520.
Board granted approval to advertise Request for Proposal for professional services to
monitor and undertake the task of removing all Florida Exotic Pest Plan Council listed species
within the Overseas Heritage Trail and Scenic Highway right-of-way, review and rank proposals
and recommend a firm to the Board of County Commissioners
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to receive $250,000 in Clean Vessel Act
(CVA) Funds, DEP Agreement No. LE507 for CVA03-361.
Board granted approval to expend up to $8,000 of Boating Improvements Funds (BIF) to
assist Lignum Vitae Submerged Lands Management Area in completing the establishment of a
boat grounding assessment database
Board granted approval to purchase air time from Comcast Corporation for providing
information concerning the Florida Keys No Discharge Zone as a sole provider of cable services
in Monroe County.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Manuel E. & Anita L.
Garcia for Kim Fisher to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, for Lot 27, Block 9, Indian Mounds
Estates, SugarloafKey., Permit No. 001-1-5248.
Board granted approval for one Restrictive Covenant from Jesus M. & Martha M. Gomez
to have one dwelling unit on contiguous lots described as Lots 9, 10, 11, & 12, Block 27, Key
Largo Park Amended, Key Largo, Permit No. 03-3-2511.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Anna E. Lockwood to
Monroe County by Warranty Deed, for Part Govt. Lot 7, aka Parcel FFF, Cudjoe Key, RE:
00115510.001900., Permit No. 03-2-1018.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the assignment of recaptured
Community Development Block Grant Program Housing Rehabilitation Funds in the amount of
$3,712.00 to the Monroe County Local Housing Trust Fund (SHIP PROGRAM).
RESOLUTION NO. 037-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Monroe County's State Housing
Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Administrator to execute SHIP Mortgage Subordination on
behalf of buyers KaplanlFreeman.
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RESOLUTION NO. 038-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor Nelson's reappointment of Dr. James Boilini to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's reappointment of Steven Miller to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, with term expiring on January 1, 2008.
COUNTY CLERK
Board granted approval of the following Warrants (93380 - 94774 & 206270-206426):
General Fund (001), in the amount of $3,423, 127.03; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of $4,252.02; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$5,363,547.26;
Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$365,897.81; Law Library Fund (103), in the
amount of$184.00; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $202,913.66; TDC
Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of$458,433.96; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117),
in the amount of$162,384.05; TDC District 2, 3 Cent (118), in the amount of$37,176.74; TDC
District 3, 3 Cent (119), in the amount of$16,943.96; TDC District 4, 3 Cent (120), in the
amount of$8,375.94; TDC District 5, 3 Cent (121), in the amount of$8,587.96; Gov. Fund
Type Grants (125), in the amount of $240,256.19; Impact Fees Fire & EMS, in the amount of
$43,200.00; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$214,252.54; Upper Keys
Health Care (144), in the amount of$348.70; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the
amount of$59,072.97; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$29,868.63; Plan,
Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of$117,845.48; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$1,019,624.99; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$15,163.52; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of$7,688.92; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount $198,122.86;
Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$5,410.40; Misc. Special Revenue Fund
(158), in the amount of$21, 186.19; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the amount of$5,530.00;
Marathon Municipal Service (166), in the amount of$16,832.76; Conch Key Wastewater
MSTU (167), in the amount of$127.88; Bay Point Wastewater MSTU (168), in the amount of
$751.25; Key Largo Wastewater MSTU (170), in the amount of$161,214.58; 1 Cent Infra
Surtax (304), in the amount of $662, 146.66; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of
$10,922.36; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of$115,478.73; Key West Inti. Airport
(404), in the amount of$933,040.89; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$I,577,751.40;
Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of$14,935.07; Group Insurance Fund (502), in
the amount of$56,799.00; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$77,853.54; Fleet
Management Fund (504), in the amount of$72,516.96.
Board granted approval of the following Fine & Forfeiture Expenditures:
Court Reporter Services, Amy Landry Reporting, in the amount of $452.75; Associated
Court Reporters, in the amount of$3,329.50; Barbara Grant, in the amount of$6, 112.25;
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Catherine Webster aka Cathy Webster, in the amount of $2, 167.75; Court Reporters of Key
West, in the amount of $260.00; Monroe County Court Reporting, in the amount of $460.25;
Suzanne Ex dba All Keys Reporting, in the amount of$155.25; Competency Evaluation, A
Louis O'Conner,PHd, in the amount of $2, 100.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount
of$700.00; Deborah A Harrison, PHd, in the amount of $450.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in
the amount of$I,300.00; Jay Terrell, in the amount of$100.00; The Counseling Associates, in
the amount of $900.00; Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of$395.00; Claudia M.
Hancock, in the amount of$90.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of$225.00; Jose R. Menendez,
in the amount of $145.00; Marketa Trnka, in the amount of $13 5.00; Martha Beauliea, in the
amount of$35.00; Martha Hernandez, in the amount of$185.00; Pilar Nelson, in the amount of
$262.50; Witness Coordination, Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$2,152.71;
Expert Witness, Behavior Changers Inc., in the amount of$I,800.00; CES Consulting Inc., in
the amount of$2,273.55; Daniel Miller, in the amount of$400.00; Institute for Behavioral
Sciences, in the amount of$350.00; Michael Maher MD, in the amount of$I,626.00; Randy
Desiler, in the amount of $400.00. Court Appointed Attorney Fees - Conflict, Charles M.
Milligan, in the amount $1,132.50; Gregory Davila, in the amount of$991.73; Joseph Albury PA,
in the amount of$3,097.50. Other Services Circuit, Manuel Madruga, in the amount of
$220.61; State of Florida - Strickland/Collins, in the amount of$I,487.42. Miscellaneous
Expenses, Mail Boxes, Etc., in the amount of$319.53; Michael Strickland, in the amount of
$305.73.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for
the month of December 2003:
Advertising, in the amount of $289,852.24; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of
$32,129.97; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$42,833.32; Events, in the amount
of$108,801.35; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of$47,276.75; Personal
Services, in the amount of$145,725.32; Public Relations, in the amount of$81,508.99; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of $49,042.04; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$9,154.75;
Travel, in the amount of$22,215.00.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Regular Meeting of November 19,2003 (previously distributed).
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of expenditures from the Board of County Commissioners'
promotional account in the amount of $55.00.
Board granted approval of an announcement of a public workshop to be held by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Wednesday, February 11,2004 at 7:00 P.M.
at Layton City Hall to present to the public the proposed land management plans for Long Key
State Park and, announcement of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection group
meeting to be held on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 9:00 AM. at Layton City Hall to discuss
with the Advisory Group members the proposed land management plans for Long Key State Park.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board was provided with the written recap of services for December 2003 by the
County Attorney's Office.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 16-4(b )(2), Monroe
County Code, concerning Card Sound Road Bridge tolls in order to provide that persons
purchasing a book of 400 commuter tickets shall pay $.25 per axle as the toll; Providing for
Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 6-56, Monroe
County Code, concerning Buildings and Construction in order to amend contractors certification
requirements; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing
an effective.
Board granted approval to release a lien against the property owned by Jerry and Juliet
Channel located in Key Haven.
Board granted approval of an Assignment of Lease from Robert W. Lyne and Carolyn A
Lyne to Seashime, LLC of parking lot to property adjacent to Bayview Inn and Marina, Conch
Key.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Assignment and Assumption of
Leasehold for the Big Pine Key Shopping Center Library Space from Michael Weisser to Big Pine
Shopping Center LLC.
Board adopted the following Resolution acknowledging that advisory board members
have a fiduciary duty to Monroe County, and setting forth a description of that duty, a breach of
which may result in removal from Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 040-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in order to cancel a portion of the ad valorem tax
and non-ad valorem assessment on property acquired by the Land Authority and to cancel the non
advalorem assessment on an environmental lot both in Breezeswept Beach Estates - Lot 16,
Block 11 and Lot 23, Block 4.
RESOLUTION NO. 041-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the City of Marathon for police services.
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Board authorized payment of invoice from Ferencik, Libanoff, Brandt, Bustamante &
Williams in the amount of$91,480.35 for November, 2003, for representation of the County in
litigation against Lodge Construction.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance pursuant to Section 112.061(14),
Florida Statutes, creating Chapter 2, Article XXVI, Monroe County Code, adopting a travel, per
diem, meals, and mileage policy for Monroe County Commission Members and County Officers
and Employees; further, establishing travel reimbursement rate for per diem at $100 per day,
Breakfast at $6.50; Lunch at $13.50; Dinner at $27.00, and mileage at $.40 per mile when using
private vehicles on county business; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and Providing an effective date.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Community Correctional Services
Agreement between Monroe County, Florida and Maximus Incorporated to provide services for
misdemeanor probationers.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to waive Purchasing Policies
and Procedures and issue a Purchase Order to Evans Environmental & Geosciences in the amount
of$32,487.00 for asbestos consulting and air monitoring services at the Public Service Building
on Stock Island. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval ofthe following two (2) items:
Negotiation of a Contract with R. 1. Heisenbottle, Architects to provide Professional
Services for Marathon Courthouse Renovations.
Negotiation of a Contract with R. 1. Heisenbottle, Architects to provide Professional
Services for Plantation Key Courthouse Renovations/Addition.
Motion carried unanimously.
Key West Airport Manager, Peter Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner McCoy granting approval of an award of
bid to Thomas Meyer - Keys Landscaping for landscape maintenance at the airport and to proceed
with the work on a month-to-month basis until a formal contract can be presented to the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
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appoint William Andersen, APC, CFP as an "At Large"appointment to the Tourist Development
Council District V Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Management Services Director, Sheila Barker addressed the Board and introduced the
new FiHftHee Direetor Office of Management & Budget Director, Sal Zappulla. Mr. Zappulla
addressed the Board.
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros reported to the Board the status of negotiation
renewals of several solid waste contracts.
Key West Airport Manager Peter Horton reported to the Board of a recent Key West
Citizen Newspaper article concerning Key West Mayor Jimmy Weekley's tourism advisory board
and one of its recommendations for expansion or relocation of the Key West Airport.
Mr. Horton also discussed the success of a steel band that for past three to four years
plays outside of the airport. The Board agreed for the steel band to continue and, that on a trial
basis, other Key West musicians be included.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval to advertise a
Request for Bids for equipment and tackle for 166 additional moorings for the expansion of the
City of Marathon mooring field to pay for 39 moorings recently installed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval to advertise for three (3) Public Hearings an Ordinance creating a new
subsection in Chapter 5.5, Article V, Section 108(d), entitled "Oversized Vessel Regulations",
Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an
effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board was provided with the written Growth Management Litigation Report from
Attorney Karen Cabanas, of the firm Morgan & Hendrick, dated January 20,2004.
COUNTY CLERK
Clerk of Court, Danny L. Kolhage advised that all open and active contracts and leases of
the Board are now available for viewing via the Monroe County Clerk of Court's website located
at www.clerk-of-the-court.com .
Commissioner Spehar requested a status of the audit report concerning KW Resort for the
sewering of South Stock Island. Mr. Kolhage addressed the Board.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
The following individuals addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise an
Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Monroe County Code, Providing for definitions of animals and
public conservation lands, Providing for correction of a typographical error of a Florida Statute
cite; Providing for owners and managers of public conservation lands to deliver feral animals to an
animal sanctuary; Providing for adoption fees and conditions; Providing for Severability;
Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date: Carol Colburn,
representing the Florida Keys Society for Prevention and Cruelty to Animals and Gwen Hawtof,
President of the Florida Keys Society for Prevention and Cruelty to Animals. Mayor Nelson read
a letter into the record from Tom Garrettson, President of the Humane Animal Care Coalition,
Inc. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to deny the item. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Commissioner Spehar requested a status of the Consent and Acknowledgment Agreement
concerning the five percent of the $2700 per EDU capacity reservation fee for the connection to a
central wastewater collection system. Mr. Collins addressed the Board.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Gerald M. Nixon addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution supporting the naming of
two Mangrove Islands as Venture Key and Out Key, collectively Venture Out Keys. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 041A-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Yvette London of Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architects presented the Board with status
of the new Medical Examiner's Facility.
Jose Gonzalez updated the Board for work being performed at Jackson Square.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Board acknowledged the presence of the County Administrator who had recently
been hospitalized with pneumonia.
WASTEWATER ISSUES
Commissioner McCoy, as wastewater liaison gave an update briefing on wastewater
management projects and issues and provided the Board with a written review of the South Stock
Island System and the overall status of Keys projects in a compilation of reports; intended to
group together and index their findings. The following individuals addressed the Board: Kim
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Wigington, Ross Murphy, Ray Vanyo, and Carolee McReynolds. County Administrator, James
Roberts; County Attorney, Richard Collins; Bill Smith, representing KW Resort Utilities; Ed R.
Castle, P.E. Project Manager with The Weiler Engineering Corporation; and Ken Williams,
representing CH2MHill also addressed the Board. No official action was taken.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Rice abstained from voting on the following item:
Commissioner Spehar discussed her item for approval of a Resolution urging the Florida
Legislature to enact the Monroe County Community Based Care Alliance's 2004 Legislative
agenda. Joseph Barker, representing Monroe Alliance addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner Rice abstaining.
RESOLUTION NO. 042-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Spehar discussed her item for approval to direct Staff to prepare
appropriate draft amendments to the LDR's that would add employee housing, affordable housing
and liveaboards to "as of right uses" in the Maritime Industrial and Mixed-Use Districts so that
they will be consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies and to change our current ROGO
allocation for legally established liveaboards from 1.0 to .50. The following individuals addressed
the Board: Catherine Harding, representing the Safe Harbor Seaport Owners; Joe O'Connell,
representing the Safe Harbor Seaport Owners; Roger Green, representing Oceanside Marina;
Robbie Reckwerdt, representing Robbie's Marina, Stephanie Griffiths, representing Mayberry
Marina - Harbourview Marina; Walter Crumbley, representing Safe Harbor Marina; and Tony
Herrin, representing Seamarket. Growth Management Director, Tim McGarry and Rebecca
Jetton, representing the Florida Department of Community Affairs addressed the Board.
Commissioner McCoy excused himself from the meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to table the item. Roll call vote was unanimous,
with Commissioner McCoy not present.
Commissioner McCoy returned to the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
13.5-5(a)(4), Monroe County Code, in order to change the name of the park from Big Coppitt
Park to Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department Park; Providing for Severability; Providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe
County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 001-2004
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution evidencing the Board's
approval of a Recommended Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the Special Master, In
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Re: Victor L. and Thelma L. Holmstrom. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 043-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Board discussed adoption of a Resolution expressing support for a partnership with
the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to meet the State's and County's
obligations under Rule 28-20.100, Florida Administrative Code and the County's Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan; committing the County to specific implementation actions; requesting
reciprocal commitments from the DCA; and directing County staff to prepare an interim
moratorium ordinance pursuant to guidance from legal counsel. Growth Management Director
Tim McGarry; Planning Director, Marlene Conaway; and Land Use Counsel, James T. Hendrick
addressed the Board. The Board then accepted public input with the following individuals
addressing the Board: Carol Smith, Sandra Walters, Sherry Phillips, Dennis Henize, Capt. Ed
Davidson, Chairman of the Florida Keys Citizens Coalition; Joan Borel, representing Last Stand;
Tina Henize, H. T. Pontin, Mick Putney, representing the Key Deer Protection Alliance; Debra
Harrison, representing the World Wildlife Fund; Alicia Putney, Kathryn Wheeler, representing the
Big Pine Key Civic Association; Katie Lyons, Lee Rohe. The Clerk read into the record a letter
from Ed Swift. Rebecca Jetton, representing the Florida Department of Community Affairs
addressed the Board and discussed the following proposed amendments to the Cooperative
Agreement:
Page 2, Workforce Housing, item 3:
The County will assign to a workforce/affordable housing pool at least 187
ROGO allocations: such allocations to be obtained from the following
sources: 53 existing unused allocations, 109 ROGO restored allocations lost in
Years 9 through 12 due to reductions in the County's annual allocations made by
Administration Commission rulemaking; and 25 allocations lost in ROGO Year 10
due to lack of nutrient credits. The County will support the allocation to Marathon of 47
affordable housing units for a proposed Florida Housing Finance Corporation project that
will remain affordable in perpetuity. This commitment requires that DCA recommend
to the Governor and Cabinet the restoration of these lost allocations.
Page 2, Commitments by DCA, item 1:
Secure $3 million and initiate all steps necessary to secure an additional $17 million in
grant funds for affordable/workforce housing over the next two years.
Page 3, Commitments by DCA, item 2:
Restore to Monroe County the 134 allocations lost between ROGO Years 9-12 due to
reductions in the County's annual allocations made by Administration Commission
rulemaking and lack of nutrient reduction credits in Year 10; those restored allocations are
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to be assigned to affordable/workforce housing. The Department will restore 47 units to
the County upon documentation of proposed workforce housing proposals.
Page 3, Habitat Protection, Commitments by the County, add item 4:
The CNA maps including any proposed revisions thereto, shall be included in the public
hearing on the moratorium ordinance. The Monroe County Land Authority will target for
voluntary purchase appropriate environmentally sensitive lands that are contained within
upland native habitat of 2 acres or more outside the CNA The County will set aside $2
million of reserve ROGO funds for this purpose.
Page 3, add item 5
Prepare and submit to DCA an expeditious schedule of public hearings, comprehensive
plan amendments, and land development regulations to ensure that the moratorium is
terminated with one year.
Page 4, Item 6, DCA Commitments:
County shall identify the specific number of nutrient credits needed.
Page 4, DCA Commitments, add item 7 :
Any borrowing of future nutrient credits shall be contingent upon the County's adoption
of a bond and financing as proposed under the County Wastewater Commitments.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to approve the above amendments proposed by DCA and the following
amendments by the Board:
Page 1 of5, Exhibit One - WASTEWATER
Commitments by the County
2. The County, in cooperation with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and the Kev
Largo Wastewater Treatment District, will initiate all steps legally necessary to obtain
up to $80 million in bond financing secured by connection fees, to fund construction
and expansion of wastewater projects.
Page 3 of5, Exhibit One - HABITAT PROTECTION
Commitments by the County
4. The CNA maps including any proposed revisions thereto, shall be included in the
public hearing on the moratorium ordinance. The Monroe County Land Authority will
target for volufltary purchase from voluntary sellers appropriate environmentally
sensitive lands that are contained within upland native habitat of 2 acres or more
outside the CNA The County will set aside $2 million of reserve ROGO funds for this
purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. 039-2004
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to table
the approval ofa Resolution committing up to $1.3 million in Infrastructure Sales Tax money,
Fund 304, to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) to offset the cost of construction and
connection for the Conch Key and Baypoint wastewater projects. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The County Administrator addressed the Board concerning approval of a Scope of
Services presented by URS Corporation for the provision of an optimization study with
recommendations to include an analysis of additional areas to sewer south Stock Island. Kim
Wigington and Carolee McReynolds addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar authorizing the County
Administrator to negotiate a contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner McCoy was directed to work with representatives of KW Resort Utilities
to install a phone line specifically for service calls to assist residents of Stock Island who are
currently connected to and those who wish to be connected to their wastewater treatment facility.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator discussed the status of negotiations with the City of Key West
concerning the Key West Botanical Gardens property on Stock Island.
W ASTEW A TER ISSUES
Commissioner Spehar discussed her item for approval to advertise a Public Hearing in
reference to HB 1125, enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida - an act relating to
Monroe County; amending chapter 99-395, Laws of Florida; establishing effluent water quality
limitations for reuse systems; provides interim construction standards for new, expanded, or
existing onsite sewage and disposal systems scheduled to be served by a central sewage facility
before July 1, 2010; providing for an effective date. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar
and seconded by Commissioner McCoy granting approval of the item. Roll call vote was
unammous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the
Department of Community Affairs the request filed by the Planning and Environmental Resources
Department amending the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan based on recommendations adopted as
a part of the Livable Communikeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key. Planning
and Environmental Resources Director, Marlene Conaway addressed the Board. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy to adopt the following Resolution, as amended, per the Memorandum dated January 9,
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2004, from K. Marlene Conaway, Director of Planning and Environmental Resources - Re:
Proposed revisions to the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan per recommendations of the Big Pine
Key and No Name Key Liveable ComuniKeys Master Plan, as follows:
At the January 14th meeting, the Planning Commission recommended the following
amendment to the proposed Policy 101.5.12, Part of Amendment #7 in the staff report
(underlined language is new):
Page 4 of 12, Policy 101.5.12
Non-Residential development on Big Pine Key and No Name Key New will be allocated
pursuant to the following additional criteria:
1. Development must be infill in existing commercial areas in Tier 2 and Tier 3 lands,
mainly along the U.S. 1 corridor on Big Pine Key.
2. All new non-residential development will be limited to disturbed or scarified lands.
3. New allocation awards shall be allowed to exceed 2,500 square feet per site if
located within the designated Community Center Overlay as designated by Action
4.1.5.
4. New allocations shall be awarded moderate positive points to applicants who fulfill
the additional criterion set forth in Strategy 4.2 of the Livable CommuniKeys
Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key.
All new non-residential development within the planning area shall be exempt from
criterion 5, 6, 7, and 17 of Policy 101.5.5. Development that is exempt from
NROGO will not be subiect to criteria 1 through 4 above.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 044-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the
Department of Community Affairs the request filed by the Planning and Environmental Resources
Department to amend Policy 101.6.2 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan to
provide the Land Authority greater latitude in the acquisition of land from willing sellers. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy to adopt the following Resolution Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 045-2004
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SOUNDING BOARD
Joel Oueliet, President of the Society for Preservation of Mariner's Rights addressed the
Board concerning live-aboard boating rights and safety of those that have been disenfranchised by
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the City of Key West but moored in County waters. H. T. Pontin addressed the Board. No
official action was taken.
Commissioner Rice excused himself from the meeting.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Carolee McReynolds, and the Planning Director addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting
approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between Monroe
County and Wallace Roberts and Todd LLC to prepare a Harbor Preservation/Redevelopment
Area and a Corridor Enhancement Plan for Stock Island in the Florida Keys. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Rice not present.
Commissioner Rice returned to the meeting.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Richard Collins addressed the Board and introduced Pedro Mercado,
who has been hired as a new Assistant County Attorney.
Assistant County Attorney Bob Shillinger made a presentation before the Board
concerning a status report on the Chris Johnson code enforcement lien foreclosure case and
request for direction. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent to bid take title to the property and foreclosure. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger made a presentation before the Board concerning a settlement offer on the
"Stairway to Heaven" code enforcement lien foreclosure case. The following individuals
addressed the Board: John Clark and Jane Tiedeman. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar authorizing the County Attorney to
take what steps the County Attorney's Office deems appropriate to effect the change in title to the
property to either the County or the homeowner as appropriate to the circumstances. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger discussed the litigation in re: Florida Petroleum Reprocessors Site in Davie,
FL, CER 04-2004-3751. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and
seconded by Commissioner Spehar to accept the attorney's recommendation to settle the matter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger discussed an appellate cost concerning the Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan
litigation. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
authorizing payment in the amount of$18,381 payable to PBS&J. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners was adjourned.
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Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk