Item O8
Revised 2/95
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: March 15. 2000
Division:
County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes
No -1L-
Department: County Administrator
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Announcement of a public hearing to be held by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
on Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. at the Windley Key State Geological Site to present to the
public the current management plans for Indian Key State Historic Site, Lignumvitae Key State
Botanical Site, and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve and, announcement of a Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Advisory Group meeting for Indian Key State Historic Site,
Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Site and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve on
Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 9:00 A.M. at the Windley Key State Geological Site to discuss the draft
management plaris for these parks
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ITEM BACKGROUND:
Florida Statutes require that an announcement of this nature be made at a meeting of the local
governing body.
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION:
Similar announcements for other hearings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A
TOTAL COST:
-0-
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY: -0-
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH
Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _
OMB/Purchasing _Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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James L. Roberts
DOCUMENTATION:
Included lL
To Follow
Not Required
DISPOSITION:
AGENDAITEM# / - Of
Department of
Environmental Protection
Jeb Bush
Governor
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000
David B. Struhs
Secretary
March 8, 2000
Mr. James L. Roberts
Assistant Administrative Supervisor
Monroe County Administration
1500 College Road
Public Service Building, Wing II
Key West, Florida 32433
Dear Mr. Roberts:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks will be
conducting a public workshop on Tuesday, April 11 , 2000, 7:00 p.m. (EDT). The purpose of
this meeting is to present the current management plans for Indian Key State Historic Site,
Ugnumvitae Key State Botanical Site, and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve to
the public.
The DEP Advisory Group meeting for Indian Key State Historic Site, Ugnumvitae Key State
Botanical Site and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve is scheduled for
Wednesday, April 12, 2000, 9:00 a.m. (EDT). The purpose of this meeting is. to discuss the
draft rnanagement plans for these park.
In compliance with subsection 259.032(10), Florida Statutes, the Division of Recreation and
Parks is requesting that an announcement of the Division's public workshop and the DEP
Advisory Group meeting be made at the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
meeting of Wednesday, March 15,2000 and March 16,2000. Enclosed are a copy of
subsection 259.032(10), Florida Statutes, the public notices and agendas for the workshops as
well as the DEP Advisory Group meeting.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at (850) 488-2200.
Your consideration and attention to this matter are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
~~
BryAnne White, Planner
Office of Park Planning
Division of Recreation and Parks
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Enclosures
"More Protection, Less Process"
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Subsection 259-032(10) Florida Statutes
(10) State, regional, or local governmental agencies or private entities designated to manage
lands under this section shall develop and adopt, with the approval of the board of trustees, an
individual management plan for each project designed to conserve and protect such lands and
their associated natural resources. Private sector involvement in management plan
development may be used to expedite the planning process. Beginning fiscal year 1998-1999,
individual management plans required by 1s. 253.034(4) shall be developed with input from an
advisory group. Members of this advisory group shall include, at a minimum, representatives of
the lead land managing agency, comanaging entities, local private property owners, the
appropriate soil and water conservation district, a local conservation organization, and a local
elected official. The advisory group shall conduct at least one public hearing within the county
in which the parcel or project is located. Notice of such Dublic hearina shall be posted on
the parcel or project designated for management, advertised in a paper of general circulation,
and announced at a scheduled meetina of the local aovernina bod v before the actual
Dublic hearina. The management prospectus required pursuant to paragraph (9)(b) shall be
available to the public for.a period of 30 days prior to the public hearing. Once a plan is
adopted, the managing agency or entity shall update the plan at least every 5 years in a form
and manner prescribed by rule of the board of trustees. Such plans may include transfers of
leasehold interests to appropriate conservation organizations designated by the Land
Management Advisory Council for uses consistent with the purposes of the organizations and
the protection, preservation, and proper management of the lands and their resources.
Volunteer management assistance is encouraged, including, but not limited to, assistance by
youths partiCipating in programs sponsored by state or local agencies, by volunteers sponsored
by environmental or civic organizations, and by individuals participating in programs for
committed delinquents and adults. For each project for which lands are acquired after July 1,
1995, an individual management plan shall be adopted and in place no later than 1 year after
the essential parcel or parcels identified in the annual Conservation and Recreation Lands
report prepared pursuant to s. 259.035(2)(a) have been acquired.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks
announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME:
Tuesday, April 11 , 2000, 7:00 pm (EDT)
PLACE:
Windley Key State Geological Site
Visitor Center
Mile Marker 85.5
Overseas Highway
Windley Key, Florida 33036
PURPOSE:
To present the current management plans for Indian Key
State Historic Site, Ugnumvitae Key State Botanical Site, and San
Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve to the public.
Special accommodations for persons with disabling
conditions should be requested in writing at least 48 hours in
advance of this meeting. Any request for special
accommodations can be made by writing to the Department
of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and
Parks, District 5 Administration, 13798 Southeast Federal
Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 32455.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS
Indian Key State Historic Site,
Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Site, and
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
Tuesday, April 11 , 2000
7:00 PM (EDT)
Windley Key State Geological Site
Visitor Center
Mile Marker 85.5
Overseas Highway
Windley Key, Florida 33036
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
AGENDA
Call to Order
Introduction of Staff and Remarks
Presentation of Park Management Plans
Summary of Discussions
Adjournment
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks
announces a DEP Advisory Group meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME:
Wednesday, April 12, 2000, 9:00 am (EDT)
PLACE:
Windley Key State Geological Site
.
Visitor Center
Mile Marker 85.5
Overseas Highway
Windley Key, Florida 33036
PURPOSE:
To discuss the current management plans for Indian Key
State Historic Site, Ugnumvitae Key State Botanical Site, and San
Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve with the DEP
Advisory Group. Special accommodations for persons with
disabling conditions should be requested in writing at least
48 hours in advance of this meeting. Any request for special
accommodations can be made by writing to the Department
of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and
Parks, District 5 Adrninistration, 13798 Southeast Federal
Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS
Indian Key State Historic Site
Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Site and
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve
DEP ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
9:00 am (EDT)
Windley Key State Geological Site
Visitor Center
Mile Marker 85.5
Overseas Highway
Windley Key, Florida 33036
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
AGENDA
Call to Order
Introduction of Staff and Remarks
Discussion of Park Management Plans
Sumrnary o~ Discussions
Adjournment