Resolution 488-2000
RESOLUTION NO. 488-2000
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TRANSMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THE REQUEST FILED BY
THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO AMEND THE
MONROE COUNTY YEAR 2010 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO INCLUDE A CULTURAL RESOURCES
ELEMENT CONSISTING OF NEW GOAL 1501 AND
SUBSEQUENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held a
public hearing for the purposes of considering the transmittal to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs, for review and comment, of a proposed
amendment to the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan adding a
Cultural Resources Element consisting of new Goal 1501 and subsequent
Objectives and Policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners support the requested Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive plan amendment; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the
recommendation of the Planning Commission pursuant to the attached draft
ordinance (marked as Exhibit 1) for adoption of the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan; and
Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby transmit the
proposed amendment as part of the fIrst (1st) set of Comprehensive Plan
amendments for m.. to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review
and comment in accordance with the provisions of Sections 163.3184 and
380.0552, Florida Statues; and
Section 3. The Monroe County Staff is given authority to prepare and submit the
required transmittal letter and supporting documents for the proposed amendment
in accordance with the requirement of 9J-l1.006 of the Florida Administrative
Code; and
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Section 4. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward copy of this
resolution to the Director of Planning and Environmental Resources.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of November
2000.
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PROPOSED DRAFT ORDINANCE
(fxhibi-J. 1)
ORDINANCE NO. -2000
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO AMEND THE
MONROE COUNTY YEAR 2010 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO INCLUDE A CULTURAL RESOURCES
ELEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission, during regular meetings
on September 27, 2000 and October 11, 2000, conducted public hearings on a proposed
amendment to the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan adding a Cultural
Resources Element consisting of a new Goal 1501 and subsequent Objectives and
Policies; and
WHEREAS, in 1992 and 1994 the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners directed the development of a cultural plan for Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognized the
importance of arts in Monroe County when it designated the Monroe County council of
the Arts Corporation as the official local area agency for Monroe County through
Resolution H134-1997; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Council of the Arts Corporation prepared a
Cultural Planning Report in November 1998 outlining a profile and needs analysis of the
Keys arts community, which was approved by the Monroe County board of County
Commissioners on December 8, 1999; and
WHEREAS, goal 101 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
directs the County to manage future growth, to enhance the quality of life, ensure the
safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan does not
provide specific Goals, Objective, or Policies supporting Cultural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners made the following conclusions:
1. This text amendment is the appropriate action for Monroe County to ensure the
protection of cultural resources within Monroe County.
2. The proposed text amendment supports Goal 101 of the Monroe County Year
2010 Comprehensive Plan, directing the County to enhance the quality of life
of County residents and visitors.
3. The proposed text amendment is not in conflict with the existing Goals,
Objectives, and Policies of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan.
4. The proposed text amendment supports Chapters 163 and 380 of the Florida
State Statutes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT: A Cultural
Resources Element be added to the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive plan as
follows:
GOAL 1501
Monroe County shall provide accessibility, stewardship, and cooperative facilitation in
protecting and fostering cultural activities and resources to enhance the quality of life for
County citizens and visitors.
Obiective 1501.1
Monroe County shall ensure that arts opportunities and knowledge of cultural
resources are available to County citizens and visitors.
Policy 1501.1.1
Monroe County shall support and encourage the development of local
cultural organizations, facilities, and services that are dedicated to unique
and significant cultural themes.
Policy 1501.1.2
Monroe County shall ensure local cultural organizations, facilities, and
services are readily accessible to its citizens and visitors wherever
feasible.
Objective 1501.2
Monroe County shall be a steward of cultural resources.
Policy 1501.2.1 .
Monroe County shall maintain a current list of cultural facilities within the
county.
Policy 1501.2.2
Monroe County shall promote the availability of art and culture for
Monroe County citizens and visitors through the use of public buildings
and properties, and encourage shared, multipurpose use of those facilities
for cultural activities to maximize their efficient use.
Policy 1501.2.3
Monroe County shall support the transmission ofthe regional cultural
legacy, cultural education, and the preservation and celebration of cultural
diversity and creativity.
Objective 1501.3
Monroe County shall encourage Interlocal Agreements to maximize cultural
opportunities for County citizens and visitors when such agreements could result
in outstanding cultural opportunities for the County.
Policy 1501.3.1
Monroe County shall coordinate with other local government entities and
local arts organizations to ensure a role for arts and culture within the
County.
Policy 1503.3.2
Monroe County shall support private/public partnerships that provide arts
and cultural programs for County citizens and visitors in any appropriate
way possible.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of November, A.D., 2000.
Mayor r
Mayor Pro Tern \ _ '-'
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
Commissioner Williams
BY
THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Mayor/Chairperson
Signed this _ day of
,2000