Resolution 310-1985
Jeff Fisher, Director
Extension Service
RESOLUTION NO. 310~1985
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 289-
1985 AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A
PROJECT APPLICATION BY AND BETWEEN THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES,
DIVISION OF MARINE RESOURCES, AND THE MONROE
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION UNDER THE
ARTIFICIAL FISHING REEF PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, previously passed and adopted Resolution No. 289-1985 on
October 18, 1985, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, hereby desires to rescind said Resolution No. 289-1985,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. That Resolution No. 289-1985 previously passed and
adopted on October 18, 1985, is hereby rescinded.
2. That the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, is hereby authorized to
approve and execute a Proj ect Application by and between the
Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of Marine
Resources, and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
under the Artificial Fishing Reef Program, a copy of which is
attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 15th day of November, A.D. 1985.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
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(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
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Section 1: !dentificat~on
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---Jr.. -.- Name" of Applicant: Monroe County and Florida Kevs
..B.- -Street- or P.O. Box: 2545
C. City: Key West Zip Code:
D. Name or Designated Liaison Officer:
E. I Telephone Number: .Area Code: 305
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Jeff Fisher
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4. Fi:lancial Assistance Requested;
A. Est~ted Total Cost 0= ?roj ect: $ 20.000
3. Esti:!lat:ed. Transport:at:.on Costs: $ 10 000 and 8500
C. Est::.:::at:ed Ad~.Ter-~ -~-a Costs: $ 500
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D. Est:~""ated E::gi=.eer::'::g Costs: $ 1,000
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00,000 Transp. cost to Ke Larpo and $ 8500 cost to Islamorada Site)
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representing ~ Montoe County commissioners..-':._
do he~eby certify that: the governing. body 9f the . ..,ti..\~f~
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:;"\:..,.,'j' .. '2. To provide acces s to records and gr.ant rights to audit any' ~ .':;: : '. .
books, dOCUments and papers, of. tha g::'antea for inspection by the 1':.;;':....
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State of Florida..Depart:nent of Natural Resources fo::' this. project ;2i;1';'.;",
during the pro j ec t period and for thr ee year S after final payment ;'tfr."l;'r:-
. ;". has been made' by the State. Tha grantee Shal1~lso"r~~-rre'~'Yoc;:l~~f;1",:
.;',:, ' , con t::ac tor ~':" vendor receiving and ~,:ard toag:ree..f'; :;~~t!::.'~.:~~.;60~~~~
";',~7". application of ,this provision where . SUch pertains 'to' the contractor:~s "1-:
v~'..~:. records rel~tin~totha Florida Keys S"~ken VessOl' P:rd}~~~ >. t$ft~;d;C~if~(~~,
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save the Florida Depart:nent of Natural Resources. harmless frcm.~:ti;!':~4::
liability of any na=e or kind, including costs and expenses, for.::;f,~:'~l\S
or an account. of any or all suits or damages of any character whatso'ever
resulting from inju=ies or damages sustained by any person(s) or ,......
prope:-,:y by vi=t:"..:e of the pe=:::or:nance . of the Florida Keys Sunken Vessel
artificial reef projecc co~s~~ction.
4. It is ~'ce=stooc that. the above stated conditions and stipula-
tions will be included as part of a project cont=act if c~s applica-
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,1. How much man;:>ower do you anticipate will be needed. t;or ccmpletie.z.;.,;:",;~.
" " . ;,,: ". of this proj ect: Give answer in man days ,ie., 8 workers 'for 25 days' ~c
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';,;," ""';'.'2. Does this project possess any unusual or unique feat'.ll'e or is't1)i*~;f
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:O?1;:.<j;'3 ..l/hat 'is y= total budget for artificial reef construction dUring"'"
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':~'.::\:::('~:;' this fiscal year.? .$ ?nnr. :(~ Budget only) l/hat is your expected' "
total budget for next fiscal year? $ 2000(FKARA Budget only) :0, 'f.,::"_",~R!~:"
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. . 4. .Do youhav~ a master plan for recreation and does, ~e 'pIanindiide'
. ,,' data pertaU;ing to salt'"ater fiShing and. more sp~ci,f~~;l2.:,.:;?':;:;~o~i;#F.:':;
seruction of artificial fishing reefs: ;(Attach response including.;'<.\'t>:,
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. copies of. a .pproprl.ate pages- from your plan) .~'r.';~..'..q....-.,.~.~~..tf~4...~."...t...J:.."!1~.' ,;,..~.:... >_.'"'. ....;.';.: ~ i.r:.';:,~:.
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<.~ ,Z: " 5 · Do you )iav~ . .m' Advisory Board for sal tw~e;';~'ii-~itl:ng'';;:;;:ct;,fs;;:t;;'(i~J.r
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6. Do you have either favorable or unfavorable comments relating to;,>;'.!';
this propos ed pro j ec t from citiz ens, org aniza tions, clubs. e tc .' If '~~:'L".,:;:
attach copies of all such COII:ments, ':Si:'; ,;.
7. Have you conducted or do you antici;>ate ccnducti:1g de!!1and or USe-
pressure studies relat~g to recreational sal~Nater 'fishing? If
so, attach data fron s~~d7 or give the anticipated completion date
for allY study you may Cu..-=ently be conduct:....,g. Response: No, however
' 'I f are monitored by state and .federal biologists.
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DIVISION OF ~~NE RESOURCES
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Opr~ate donati~s, .r~ts and other pu 1C the Florida Keys:
fiscal year for artificial reef construction for
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RATIONALE FOR GRANT APPLICATION
The FLORIDA KEYS ARTIFICIAL REEF ASSOCIATION, formed in
1980, has been instrumental in the construction of 10 artificial
reefs located from Islamorada to Key West.
Attached, find a copy
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of the location map of the existing artificial reef sites with a
brief description. These reefs have been constr'ucted with funds
supplied by the Florida Department of Natural Resources, private
donations, and contractual agreements between the Florida Depar-
tment of Transportation and construction companies involved in
demolition of old bridge structures and in cooperation with
Monroe County (Marine Extension Service) and the use of Boating
Improvement Fund monies.
Materials used in the construction of
these reefs vary from bridge decking to steel vessels and hulls
to 213' length.
Since the first reef was constructed"in 1981, the F?ARA has-
received favorable reports from various user groups such as
commercial and recreational fishermen and divers.
Bottom
fishermen have noted good catches of grouper, snapper and
kingfish, while divers have enjoyed an abundance of lobsters and
tropical fish. Dive shops are among the heaviest user groups at
these sites. The most impressive dive is the Seven Mile Bridge
site where the old swing span is located and the ~~~mgQ_~~!~~g!
~~~t!C in depth of 86' off Key West.
Monroe County is experiencing a heavy increase in the usage
of the adjacent reef system.
Tourism is no longer a seasonal
phenomenon.
Heavy visitor usage has prompted concern by managers
of John Pennekamp State Park and Looe Key. Damage to the exist-
ing natural reefs from this inc~ease i~ visitors is well
documented.
The existing artificial reefs are attracing both
divers and anglers who would normally be adding to the pressure
on the natural.systems.
Diverting some of the user groups to
these artifi~ial reef sites will ultimately reduce the
destructive impacts on the natural reef formations.
In addition
to enhancing the living reef, these artificial reefs will provide.
additional habitat to otherwise barren areas.
The material used
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in the construction provides a suitable substrate for coral
attachment and a variety of other faunal and floral species.
Monitoring by state and federal biologists has documented lush
epiphytic communiti~s and diverse fish populations occuring only
after a few months.
This additional habitat will significantly
increase the species diversity and overall productivity.
The FKARA has recently located two steel-hull frighters
(287' BCCQo=l and 200' IbYO~~C~Qlt) in the Miami River which are
privately owned, and based on conversatio~s with the cO~?~ll.ing--
interests have potential for sinking as artificial reefs.
Details are presently being discussed regarding purchase price,
timing of availability and other requirements between these
interests, the FKARA, the Keys Association of Dive Operators,
local charterboat association, Chambers of Commerce and other
interested parties.
The change in the Artificial Reef Program
Project Application at this time is warranted by the sudden
availability of these vessels, the st~ong desire of the Upper
placed in a depth of approximately 120' outside the natural reef
tract. A new artificial reef site is presently being proposed by
the FKARA for permitting to be located adjacent to John Pennekamp
Coral Reef State Park and the Key Largo National Marine
Sanctuary. Site study and paperwork for the permit is now
underway.
Intentions at this time are to place the second vessel
in a depth of approximately 110' to 120' to allow an alte~native
dive and fishing site for the fishing and diving interests
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presently utilizing the State Rark and reefs of National Marine
Sanctuary.
Transportation, engineering, and advertising costs
are needed from the FDNR Artificial Reef Program.
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