05/16/2006 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2006/98
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 A.M., at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner
George R. Neugent, Commissioner David P. Rice, Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar and Mayor
Charles "Sonny" McCoy. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis,
Deputy Clerk; Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Thomas Willi, County Administrator; County
Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing the month of May 2006 as Motorcycle
Safety and Awareness Month.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing May 21,2006 as International AIDS
Candlelight Memorial Day in Key West
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing May 7-13, 2006 as Law Enforcement
Memorial Week.
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 to advertise for sealed bids for one (I) new portable standby
generator for the Cudjoe Key SheriIDE.M.S. Substation.
Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids for one (1) new emergency generator
for the Marathon Jail.
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Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids to repair the roof at the Monroe
County Detention Facility on Stock Island due to Hurricane Wilma.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County and City of Marathon concerning use of the meeting room at
the Marathon Government Center for City Council meetings to reduce the annual meeting room
usage fee from $25,978.68 to their budgeted amount of$20,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Extension of an Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County and City of Key West extending the local option gas tax
distribution with the Cities of Key West, Key Colony Beach, and Layton.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and City of Marathon extending the local option gas tax distribution.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and Islamorada, Village ofIslands extending the local option gas tax distribution.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. for testing, certification, and
maintenance of the Monroe County Detention Center's fire alarm system, building automation
system, and smoke control system; the Sheriffs Administration Building's fire alarm system and
building automation system; the Juvenile Justice Center's fire alarm system and building
automation system; and the Courthouse Annex's fire alarm system.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. for operation and maintenance of the wastewater
treatment plant at the Roth Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for positioning of
Public Works' vehicles and equipment prior to a projected hurricane event.
Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign title transferring County Vehicle No.
1416-306,2005 Chevy Haz Mat, VIN 1GBE4C1215F505775, to insurance company, as it has
been declared a total loss by the insurance company due to Hurricane Wilma on October 25,
2005.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 001 to OAA
Contract No. AA-629 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging for
Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) and the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners/Monroe County Community Services (In-Home Services and Nutrition
Programs). The purpose of the amendment is to change the maximum units of services and
reduce the service unit rate under the contract. Total contract amount will remain the same.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Notice of Grant Award between
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and Florida Department of Transportation for
Acceptance of Grant Award, to purchase a $75,000 Type D Body-on-Chassis Transit Bus with
Wheelchair Lift 4-20 ambulatory seats with 6 wheelchairs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 001 to the
Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI) Contract No. KZ597 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Monroe County Social
Services/In-Home Services Program). The purpose of the amendment is to reduce/de-obligate
the ADI Contract by a total of$15,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 001 to the
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Contract No. KC571 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Monroe County Social
Services/In-Home Services Program). The purpose of the amendment is to reduce/de-obligate the
CCE Contract by a total of approximately $80,000.00.
Board granted approval for Mayor to sign the Match Commitment of 10% for the
upcoming Community Care for Disabled Adults (CCDA) Grant, for Fiscal Year July 1,2006
through June 30, 2007, and to submit unit cost information to the Department of Children &
Families.
Board granted approval for Mayor to sign the Match Commitment of 10% for the
upcoming Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Grant and Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI)
Grant, for Fiscal Year July I, 2006 through June 30,2007, and to submit unit cost information to
the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification No. 1 to Contract No.
06EA-3M-II-54-01-019 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community
Affairs, regarding Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds.
Modification is for an increase of$70,488 in addition to the $102,384 current FY 2006-2007
LIPHEAP base allocation.
Board granted approval to rescind Modification NO.5 to Disaster Relief Funding
Agreement No. 01UN-6P-II-54-15-007, between Monroe County and the Department of
Community Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, and granted approval and authorized
execution of a new revised Modification No 5, extending the length oftime to May 31, 2006 and
increasing the budget an additional amount of $24,794.00.
Board granted approval of payment ofInvoice No. 10241 to Jerry Coleman, PL., for
professional legal services rendered regarding Workforce Housing and other Monroe County
issues, in the amount of $28,792.46 covering the period of February 26,2006 through March 31,
2006.
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Board granted approval to pay Unlimited Electric Technologies invoices in the amount of:
$3,969.46, $960.32, and $4,781.43, for repairs of damage at the Key West Airport, caused by
Hurricane Wilma.
Board granted approval to pay Monroe Service Co. invoices in the amounts of: $3,000.00,
$3,000.00, $1,000.00, $2,000.00, $1,000.00, and $3,000.00, for mold removal from the roof AC
units at the Key West Airport, caused by Hurricane Wilma.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement No.
DTFASO-06-L-00I03 between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation Administration for
navigation, communication, and weather reporting areas and facilities at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement No.
DTFASO-06-L-00099 between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation Administration for
navigation, communication, and weather reporting areas and facilities at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Purchase/Service Order No.
05/06-24 between Monroe County and URS for Airport Revenue Bond Report, Phase II, for the
Key West International Airport.
Board re-approved Award of Bid to SSES, Inc., dba Southern Sewer Equipment Sales, in
the amount of$78,373.59, for a Pavement Sweeper (Tymco 210) for the Key West International
Airport. Due to an emergency, the FAA directed the airport to expend the original grant funds on
other projects and not purchase the Pavement Sweeper at that time. The FAA has now
reauthorized the acquisition of a Pavement Sweeper under Grant Application No. 28.
Board adopted the following Resolutions for the transfer of funds and for the receipt of
unanticipated revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 176-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 177-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 178-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 179-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5)
RESOLUTION NO. 180-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 181-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 182-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 183-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 184-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 185-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. II).
RESOLUTION NO. 186-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 187-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 463-2005 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 188-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 189-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. IS).
RESOLUTION NO. 190-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 191-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 192-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 193-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19)
RESOLUTION NO. 194-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 195-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 196-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 197-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 198-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for the Mayor to execute the attached Letter of Commitment
from Bank of America for a direct pay letter of credit not to exceed $35,402,740.00 in Principal
and Interest combined. The Letter of Credit will provide liquidity and credit support for the
Variable Rate Demand Obligations (V.R.D. O. 's) to be issued by the County to pay for a portion
of the Terminal Improvements.
Board granted approval of the method by which the total amount of funding overseen by
the Human Services Advisory Board is calculated for County fiscal year 2007. This calculation is
four percent (4%) of the general fund budget minus Human Services Advisory Board funding for
County fiscal year 2006, and will equal $1,861,265.00. Said sheet is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Contract for
Architectural Service between Monroe County and MBI!K2M Architecture for Monroe County
construction projects not to exceed $1,000,000.00.
Board granted approval of the recommendation made by the County's Financial Advisor
(PFM) Public Financial Management, in the letter dated May 3,2006 to act as Paying Agent and
Registrar on the Monroe County, Florida, (Key West International Airport) Revenue Bonds,
Series 2006; and granted approval ofPFM's recommendation to use Wold Financial Printing for
printing ofthe (p.O.S.) Preliminary Official Statement and the (O.S.) Official Statement
Board granted approval to revise the current pay plan in accordance with Section 4.03 &
4.04 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures and provide salary increases to current employees
due to no adjustments made to the pay plan for Fiscal Years 2002/2003 and 2003/2004.
Board granted approval to revise Sections 4.08D(4) and 4.09 C of the Personnel Policies
and Procedures to clarify that the effective date of any reclassification, promotion, or transfer
which also results in an increase in salary will be the employee's new anniversary date.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval of the appointment of David Cohn as an "At Large" appointment
to the Tourist Development Council District IV Advisory Committee.
Board granted approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Key West Fishing
Tournament, Inc. to revise dates of Agreement
Board granted approval of a change to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council
Operations Manual relating to Internet Advertising.
Board granted approval of a TurnKey Agreement with the Greater Marathon Events
Council, Inc. covering the Pro Wakeboard Tour/Marathon, Florida Keys on November 3-5, 2006
in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 DAC III, FY 2006 Event Resources.
Board granted approval of an Agreement with Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife, Inc.
covering the Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival between September 2006 and October
2006 in an amount not to exceed $5,150.00 FY 2006 Two Penny Cultural Umbrella Resources.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract for
Services between Monroe County and E Sciences to complete a xeriscape plan for the bicycle
path in the U.S. 1 Corridor on Big Coppitt
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WASTEWATER ISSUES
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing payment of $5,000,000 to assist the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for Design, Development and Construction of a wastewater
System to serve the Big Coppitt, Rockland, Shark and Geiger Key areas, known as the Big
Coppitt Regional Wastewater System.
RESOLUTION NO. 199-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a Request for expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows:
$500.00 FDLE - Florida Missing Children's Day Ceremony. The ceremony honors police
officers and civilians statewide who have assisted in missing child cases and raises statewide
awareness to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution supporting a five million dollar increase in State
Aid Grant Funding for public libraries as proposed in HB 500 I.
RESOLUTION NO. 200-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Mayor McCoy's appointment of Donna Windle to the Planning
Commission.
Board adopted the following Resolution of Opposition against passage of Federal
Legislation HR5018 currently before the 109th Congress which proposes to reauthorize the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Sections of the proposed
legislation would make commercial and recreational fishing the primary use of sanctuaries,
reversing the goals of the Sanctuary Act of marine life and resource protection
RESOLUTION NO. 201-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Regular meeting of March 15, 2006 and Special Meetings of March 17 & March 21,2006
(previously distributed).
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Board granted approval ofTDC expenditures for the month of April, 2006, as follows:
Advertising, in the amount of$922,187.32; Bricks & Mortar, in the amount of $27,500.00;
Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$42,249.98; Events, in the amount of $40,325.42;
Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of $40,669.69; Personal Services, in the amount of
$71,666.58; Public Relations, in the amount of$16,015.56; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of
$44,139.83; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$30,837.43; Travel, in the amount of
$15,261.84.
Board granted approval ofthe following Warrants (100493 - 100623 & 503387-504383):
General Fnnd (001), in the amount of$3, 162,490.56; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the
amount of$3,147,441.21; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$32,486.45; TDC
District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$158,219.05; TDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent
(116), in the amount of$983,102.83; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of
$76,431.65; TDC District 2, 3 Cent (118), in the amount of $22,994. 74; TDC District 3, 3
Cent (119), in the amount of$3,889.78; TDC District 4, 3 Cent (120), in the amount of
$1,731.78; TDC District 5, 3 Cent (121), in the amount of$5,111.08; Gov. Fund Type Grants
(125), in the amount of$I,901,880.88; Impact Fees Parks & Rec (131), in the amount of
$230,177.31; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of $103,469.69; Upper Keys
Health Care (144), in the amount of$I,284.26; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the
amount of $56,052.46; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $26,269.2 I; Plan,
Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $409,237.00; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$514,135.08; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$2,975.29; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of$3,867.27; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of
$46,396.37; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$19,766.71; Misc. Special
Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$21,889.68; Environmental Restoration (160), in the
amount of $429.82; Court Facilities Fees-602, in the amount of$168.24; Marathon Municipal
Service (166), in the amount of$58,369.25; Bay Point Wastewater MSTU (168), in the amount
of$186.11; Key Largo Wastewater MSTU (170), in the amount of$117,213.51; 1 Cent Infra
Surtax (304), in the amount of $67,957.82; 2003 Revenue Bonds (307), in the amount of
$547,734.41; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of$5,316.14; Marathon Airport (403),
in the amount of $28,438.67; Key West IntI. Airport (404), in the amount of$I,085,827.81;
MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$866,090.76; Worker's Compensation (501), in the
amount of$55,21O.51; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$195,865.38; Risk
Management Fund (503), in the amount of$135,433.03; Fleet Management Fund (504), in
the amount of$I13,352.87; Fire & EMS LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the amount of$51O.00;
Various Funds, in the amount of$130,398.39.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal. Said
inventory listing is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of the
Northbound Lanes of US I from mile marker 98.2 to mile marker 100 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30
A.M. for the Annual 4th of July Parade sponsored by The Reporter Newspaper.
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RESOLUTION NO. 202-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the reappointments of Liz Kern and Debbie Premaza to the
Health Council of South Florida Board of Directors, commencing on July 1, 2006 and expiring
June 30, 2008.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Settlement Agreement in the case of
Monroe Countv v. Joe W. Posada. III. Case No. CA K-03-1503.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Second (Osborne) and Third (Conch
Contrada) Amended Settlement Agreements in Richard M. Osborne & Conch Contrada LC v.
Monroe Countv & Joe Paskalik. CA K 01-108.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Hyatt and Hyatt, Inc. to temporarily lease additional space for parking at the Key
West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a First Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and Advanced Data Solutions, Inc. for IT Consulting, and Support
Service, Contract #101-555-2567A, for the purpose of correcting scrivener's errors and to add
more specifics regarding the billing of expenses.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a First Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and Advanced Data Solutions, Inc. for IT Consulting, Survey, IT
Design (and necessary assessments related to the Sterling Project), Contract #101-555-2565A, for
the purpose of correcting scrivener's errors and add more specifics as to billing of expenses.
Board adopted the following Resolution expressing concern about the large scale mixed
use development, proposed by Atlantic Civil, Inc., and contributing funds to the Tropical
Audubon Society for assistance in their efforts to stop this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 203-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C49 Clark Martin, Fire Chief addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent declaring that an emergency exists
and waiving notice by a four-fifths vote for an Emergency Ordinance providing for the regulation
of burning throughout Monroe County, during State of Emergency due to dry conditions and
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threat of wildfires; providing for title, enactment and authority, for jurisdiction, purpose, intent,
implementation, prohibitions, exceptions, inclusion in the code and providing for an effective date.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 018-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Clerk announced that there is one (1) vacant position of the Tourist Development
Council District III Advisory Committee for an "At Large" appointment.
STAFF REPORTS
Public Works - Dent Pierce, Public Works Director discussed the possibility of auctioning
a section of property at the Big Pine Key Mariner's Park.
Commissioner Neugent discussed grocery carts being left at bus stops throughout the
Keys. This matter was referred to Public Works.
Engineering - Dave Koppel, County Engineer discussed costs for cleanup of hurricane
debris for 2005 totaling $10 million dollars and, status of the North Key Largo Fire Department
and Upper Keys Government Center.
Commissioner Rice inquired into the status of the re-bidding of the project for
improvements to the entrance of Duck Key.
Commissioner Spehar inquired into the status of construction projects concerning the Big
Pine Key Fire Station and the road abandonment/Stock Island Fire Station. Mr. Koppel provided
an update.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Commissioner Rice discussed his item with the Board concerning guidance to Staff and
review offunds available for purchase ofland for workforce and affordable housing. Jerry
Sanders, Assistant County Attorney and Tom Willi, County Administrator, addressed the Board.
Mr. Willi indicated that he would meet with the County's financial advisors to prepare a
document (white paper) regarding revenue sources and bonds for workforce and affordable
housing. Commissioner Neugent discussed the use of Sadowski Funds.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board presented Mrs. Mary Nelson with a Resolution in recognition ofthe passing of
her late husband, Commissioner Murray E. Nelson.
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RESOLUTION NO. 204-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The following public speaker addressed the Board: Kay Thacker. Assistant County
Attorney, Jerry Sanders discussed with the Board guidance to Staff and conceptual approval for
the purchase ofland by Monroe County for the Tradewinds Hammocks Phase II in Key Largo.
Mr. Willi and Ty Symroski, Growth Management Director addressed the Board. No official
action was taken. This item was referred to Staff.
The Board discussed a Development Agreement proposed under Section 380, Florida
Statutes, for the purchase ofland located on Stock Island by Monroe County from Overseas
Redevelopment Company, LLC. Mr. Sanders and Mr. Symroski addressed the Board. The
following public speakers addressed the Board: Kay Thacker, Burke Cannon, representing
Hammer Point; and Randy Whitesides. Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney also addressed the
Board and read into the record the following changes in the Agreement for Sale and Purchase, as
follows:
Delete the following:
Page 1, Section 1 - In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, Sellers
hereby agree to sell to Purchase the real property located in Monroe County, Florida, described
below, together with all improvements, easements, rights and appurtenances ("Property"), in
accordance with the provisions ofthis Agreement. This Agreement becomes legally binding upon
execution by the parties~ but exerei3e 6fthe 61'ti61l i3 3tlbjeet t6 lljll'r6.al b) Purella3er!lllcl i3
Gffeetive 6fti} ifPt1fdia3~f gives nfttten natiee elf exerei3e to Sdkr.
Add the following:
Page 2, Section 6 - TITLE INSURANCE. Seller shall, at Sellers sole cost and expense and at
least 25 business days prior to closing, furnish to Purchaser a marketable title insurance
commitment, to be followed by an owner's marketable title insurance policy (ALTA Form "B")
from a title insurance company, insurance company, insuring marketable title to the Property in
the amount of the Purchase Price. Seller shall require that the title insurer delete the standard
exceptions of such policy referring to: (a) all taxes, (b) unrecorded rights or claims of parties in
possession, (c) survey matters, (d) unrecorded easements or claims of easements, and (e)
unrecorded mechanics' liens. Purchaser shall reimburse Seller for Seller's cost for the owner's
title insurance policv required hereunder. Purchaser's reimbursement shall not exceed an amount
which is equal to the minimum promulgated rate permitted bv the Florida Insurance
Commissioner's rules and regulations. Purchaser shall not be required to reimburse Seller until
Seller has submitted the necessary documentation to Purchaser which evidences payment in full of
the title insurance cost bv Seller and until the final owner's title insurance policy has been received
bv Purchaser. This reimbursement is contingent upon a sale of the Propertv to Purchaser.
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After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Spehar granting approval and authorizing execution of the Development Agreement Pursuant to
Section 380.032(3), Florida Statutes, contingent upon final approval of the terms and conditions
of the contemplated Agreement for Sale and Purchase and a 99 year lease from the County to
ORC, as written in Section 4. General Provisions at Page 5 of6; and execution of the Agreement
for Sale and Purchase, as revised. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The following public speakers addressed the Board concerning discussion and guidance to
Staff and conceptual approval of a proposed agreement to redevelop Seahorse Trailer Park in Big
Pine Key and Rowell's Marina in Key Largo. (Staff recommends that the item be continued to
the June 21,2006 meeting.) Burke Cannon, representing Hammer Point; Geri Smith, Fred
Nickerson, Richard Lancaster, representing Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner
Associations; Randy Whitesides and Pauline Klein. No official action was taken.
ENGINEERING
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board concerning a Report on the analysis of the Exterior
Insulation Finish System (E.I.F.S.)and the Brick Stone veneer for the Freeman Justice Center.
The following individuals addressed the Board: John Pistorino, representing Pistorino & Alam
Consulting Engineers; Tony Burke and Greg Gamin, representing The Tower Group. After
discussion, motion was made by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to proceed
with the brick and stone veneer, if the contractor can get within the original $489,000.00 estimate
adjusted for time, and should the contractor exceed that amount, the Board will take further
action. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Neugent No
Commissioner Rice Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Mayor McCoy Yes
Motion carried.
WASTEWATER ISSUES
The Board discussed Stock Island property owners to whom the opportunity to finance
the capacity reservation fee will be made available to through the execution of a C&A Agreement.
Liz Woods, Senior Administrator of Wastewater Projects addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to offer the
C&A Agreements only to unconnected property owners. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Rice discussed his item concerning direction to Staff regarding wind
turbines as an alternative source of energy production. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent directing Staff to explore the
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possibility of using wind turbines as an alternative source of energy production and report back to
the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Rice and Attorney Jerry Colemen, representing the Workforce Housing
Committee discussed a report on the status of affordable housing projects and issues.
Howard Gelbman discussed a Resolution approving the Master Plan for improvements to
create the Key Largo Children's Memorial Tree Garden. After approval by the BOCC, the site
plan is to be forwarded to the State Department of Community Affairs for review and approval.
Matt Anders and Evan Flugman, representing Florida International University addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 204a-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Rice discussed his item concerning direction to Staff regarding the
waterfront development moratorium due to expire July 11, 2006. Mr. Symroski and Mr. Willi
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to advertise this item as a Public Hearing for consideration at the June
BOCC meeting of the Board in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Rice discussed his item regarding modification of the public hearing
process for affordable housing projects to expand public hearing opportunities from four to eight
per year by including hearings in the adjacent geographical area of a proposed project in addition
to the local community area. Mr. Willi and Ms. Hutton addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Spehar that the County
Attorney include this matter in the Board's Administrative Policies and Procedures; and, in the
interim, the local hearing process for affordable housing projects be expanded to the geographical
area. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board accepted the written County Administrator Report dated May 3, 2006. Mr.
Willi reported on his recent attendance at the Governor's Hurricane Conference in Ft. Lauderdale.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Spehar adopting
the following Resolution electing Commissioner Spehar as Mayor Pro Tern for the Board of
County Commissioners. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 205-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Willi addressed the Board concerning approval/confirmation of Mickey Baker as
Technical Services Director Mr. Baker addressed the Board. After discussion motion was made
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by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Rice confirming Mr Baker as Monroe
County Technical Services Director Roll call vote was unanimous
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Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice
adopting Monroe County's revised Mission, Vision and Value Statements. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Willi addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval ofthe purchase offive (5) travel trailers
from Lazy Days RV Center, Inc., and authorized entering into lease agreements with affected
employees. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance extending and modifYing
Ordinance No. 32-2005, Interim Amendments to Chapter 9.5, Monroe County Code [Land
Development Regulations], in response to Hurricane Wilma and for 2006 emergency
preparedness purposes by amending Interim Section 9.5-227, Emergency Temporary Housing;
Providing for temporary placement ofRVs; Providing for temporary airport construction housing,
and temporary recovery or reconstruction housing; Providing specific standards and procedures
for approval of temporary airport construction housing and temporary recovery or reconstruction
housing as temporary emergency housing; Providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing an effective date;
Providing for filing in the Office of the Monroe County Clerk and the Secretary of State of the
State of Florida; and Providing for expiration within 360 days of the effective date. Suzanne
Hutton, County Attorney addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Rice to continue the Public Hearing to the
July BOCC meeting of the Board in Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
2-299(G)(4) and 2-299(G)(5)ofthe Monroe County Code concerning the Tourist Development
Council to specifY the Southern Boundary of District 4 and revise the Boundary between District
IV and District V; 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. 019-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance repealing Sections
15.5-81 through 15.5-85 of the Monroe County Code which created the Marathon Municipal
Service Taxing Unit for the collection of Ad Valorem Taxes and provided funding for wastewater
services for the area within the District; 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. The Board accepted public input with the following
speakers addressing the Board: Mayor Chris Bull; City Manager Michael H. Puto; and
Marathon's Financial Consultant, Cindy Lawson. Monroe County Budget & Finance Director,
Sal Zappulla; Mr. Willi; Ms. Hutton, and Clerk of Court, Danny L. Kolhage also addressed the
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Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to continue the Public Hearing to the BOCC meeting in Marathon on June
21,2006. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Billy Causey addressed the Board concerning Resolution No. 201-2006 approved earlier
today in opposition against passage of Federal Legislation HR5018 currently before the 109th
Congress which proposes to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act. Sections of the proposed legislation would make commercial and recreational
fishing the primary use of sanctuaries, reversing the goals of the Sanctuary Act of marine life and
resource protection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance creating Section
13.5-5(q) of the Monroe County Code; Prohibiting skating in Key Largo Community Park except
where posted; Providing for rules and regulations for the use of a Skate Board Park; 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 Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Rice excused himself from the meeting.
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval to advertise a second public hearing to
amend Sections 3-5(6),3-13,3-14,3-27 and 3-28, Monroe County Code; Providing for
clarification of premises requiring warrant; Providing license fee for exemption from spay/neuter
requirement to be $100; Providing for veterinarian certification of health reason for exemption
from requirements of spaying or neutering of cats and dogs; Providing for a fine of $500 for the
impoundment of any dog or cat which is not spayed or neutered; 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. The Board accepted
public input with the following speakers addressing the Board: Gwen Hawtof, representing the
FKSPCA; Dr. Robert Prosek; Dr. Lisa Bramson, Angela Williamson, and Linda Gottwald. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval to advertise a second Public Hearing on this item. Motion carried unanimously,
with Commissioner Rice not present. Commissioner Spehar agreed to hold a meeting with
representatives from the National Animal Interest Alliance.
A Public Hearing was held to consider approving the request for Administrative Relief
made by Miguel Cano on the property described as Lot 6, Block 8, Winston Waterways
Subdivision, Key Largo, Real Estate Number 00547211.002400. The recommended relief is in
the form of a Dwelling Unit Allocation. There was no public input. Motion was made by
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Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 206-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Rice returned to the meeting and took his seat.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board discussed a presentation of a Settlement Agreement in Walgreens & Gadinsky
v. Momoe County and Florida Keys Citizen's Coalition (Intervenors), CA K 05-266. Alicia
Putney, representing Florida Keys Citizen's Coalition and Attorney Nick Mulick, representing
Walgreens addressed the Board. Ms. Hutton also addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar supporting the
Settlement Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board accepted the written May 2006 Litigation Report, dated May 12, 2006 from
Chief Assistant County Attorney, Bob Shillinger.
The Board discussed the approval to hire Timothy Volpe, Esq. of the firm of Volpe,
Bajalia, Wickes, Rogerson & Galloway, P.A. to provide legal services on issues relating to wind
storm insurance coverage, actuarial computation, pricing and other matters wind storm insurance
matters vital to the citizens ofMomoe County. Mr. Willi addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of a Standard Legal Services Agreement with Timothy Waye Volpe, Esq. and
authorizing the County Administrator and County Attorney to coordinate a strategy session
meeting with Mr. Reyes, Mr. Volpe and principles FIRM representatives. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning a request to approve a Development Agreement
between Key Largo Ocean Resorts Co-op Inc., and Monroe County. Ms. Hutton addressed the
Board concerning the legal notice and renotice for today's meeting. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Attorney Frank Greenman, representing Key Largo Ocean Resorts; Don
Craig, representing Key Largo Ocean Resorts; Nora Sanchez, representing Key Largo Ocean
Resorts; Nicholas W. Mulick, representing several Key Largo Ocean Resort owners; and John
Jabro, representing Roger and Peggy Olds. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to re-advertise this item for a
Public Hearing before the Board at its' June 2006 meeting in Marathon. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
continue the following item to the June 21,2006, BOCC meeting in Marathon:
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Approval of an Ordinance to amend Section 9.5-4, Definitions, ofthe Monroe county
Code, adding a definition for adjacent lot, aggregate or aggregation, and amending the definition
for contiguous, the ordinance further amends Section 9.5-349 Shoreline Setbacks, to modifY the
docking facilities explanation to be consistent with the proposed changes in Section 9.5-4. (First
of 1 required Public Hearing).
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
continue the following items to the August 16, 2006, BOCC meeting in Key Largo:
Monroe County Planning Department and The Ocean Reef Club are requesting a Land
Use District Map Amendment from Urban Residential (UR) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for
property legally described as part of Government Lot 4 and Part NE V- of SW V- Section 7
Township 59S, Range 41 E Island of Key Largo, PB4-83 Monroe County, Florida, Real Estate
#00081710 and Part NE V- of SW \14 Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E Island of Key Largo,
PB4-83, Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Number: 00081740.000000. (First of one
public hearing)
Monroe County Planning Department and The Ocean Reef Club are requesting a Future
Land Use Map Amendment from Residential High (RH) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for
property legally described as Part NE V- of SW V- of Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E, Island
of Key Largo PB4-83, Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Number: 00081710.000000
and Part ofNE 1/4 of SW 1/4 , Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E, Island of Key Largo,
Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Number: 00081740.000500. (first of two public
hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Recreation (R) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for property legally described as Part NE V-
of SW V- of Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Monroe County, Florida, having
Real Estate Numbers: 00081720.000302 and 00081740.000300. (First of two public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Residential High (RH), Recreation (R) and Airport District (AD) to Mixed Use/Commercial
(MC) for property legally described as Part NE V- of SW V- of Section 7, Township 59S, Range
41E, Ocean Reef, Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Number: 00081720.000300. (First
of two public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Residential Medium (RM) to Recreation (R) for property legally described as Part of Tracts
A, F, & H, Sunrise Cay III Ocean Reef Plat No. 15, Ocean Reef, Monroe County, Florida, having
Real Estate Number: 00569443.005201. (first of two public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Residential Low (RL) and Recreation (R) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for property
legally described as Harbor Course, Sec. 1, Tract B, Ocean Reef Plat 13, Monroe County,
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Florida, having Real Estate Numbers: 00080040.000000, 00080040.000100, 00572797.003600,
00573650.002800, 00572797.003700 and 00572797003603. (first oftwo public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Land Use District Map Amendment
from Sparsely Settled (SS) to Parks and Refuge (PR) for property legally described as Island of
Key Largo, PB4-83 Pt. Gov. Lot 9, Section 6, Township 59S, Range 41E, Monroe County,
Florida, having Real Estate Number: 00081660000100. (first of one public hearing)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Land Use District Map amendment
from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Parks & Recreation (PR) for property legally described as Part
of Tracts A, F, & H, Sunrise Cay III Ocean Reef Plat No. 15, Ocean Reef, Monroe County,
Florida, having Real Estate Number: 00569443.005201. (first of one public hearing)
Monroe County Plarming Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Recreation (R) to Residential Medium (RM) for property legally described as BLK 1 Lots
1-2-3-4 and 18-19 Sunrise Cay III Ocean Reef Plat No. 15, Ocean Reef, Monroe County, Florida,
having Real Estate Numbers: 00569443.005200, 00569446.000100, 00569446.000300,
00569446.000400,00569446.001800, and 00569446.001900. (First of two public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Residential Low (RL) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for property legally described as
Designate Harbor Course, Sec. 2, Tract C, Ocean Reef Plat 13, Monroe County, Florida, having
Real Estate Numbers: 00573630.002600 and 00573630.002601. (first of two public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Conservation (RC) for property legally described as
Designate Harbor Course, Sec. 2, Tract C, Ocean Reef Plat 13, Monroe County, Florida, having
Real Estate Numbers: 00080120.000100, 00080190.000000 and 00573690.003900. (first of two
public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Recreation (R) and Airport District (AD) to Public Facilities (PF) for property legally
described as Part SE V. ofNW V. of Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Monroe
County, Florida, having Real Estate Numbers: 00081720.000000 and 00081720.000200. (First of
two public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Recreation (R) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for property legally described as Part NE V.
of SW V. and Part SW 1,1., ofNE 1,1., ofNE and Part SE V. ofNW V. of Section 7, Township 59S,
Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Numbers:
00081720.000301 and 00081720.000303. (first of two public hearings)
Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Residential High (RH) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for property legally described as
Part Lot 4 and Part NE V. ofSW V. of Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E, Ocean Reef,
Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Number: 00081760.000000. (first of two public
hearings)
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Monroe County Planning Department is requesting a Land Use District Map Amendment
from Sparsely Settled (SS) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property legally described as Ocean
Reef Plat #1, PB4-90, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Number:
00569510.000000. (Map 12). (first of one public hearing)
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
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