Resolution 021-2018MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. 021 - 2018
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 53 /SENATE
BILL 232 ESTABLISHING THE SOUTHEAST .FLORIDA CORAL REEF
ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION /PROTECTION AREA; SUPPORTING THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO
DEVELOP A MANAGEMENT PLAN; SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE
FUNDING TO STUDY AND MONITOR THE FLORIDA REEF TRACT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, from tourism to marine recreation and sport fishing, coral reefs are an
important part of the State of Florida's ocean economy, and play a central role in the economies
of Southeast Florida's communities. NOAA suggests that coral reefs in southeast Florida have an
asset value of $8.5 billion, generating $4.4 billion in local sales, $2 billion in local income, and
70,400 full and part-time jobs; and
WHEREAS, coral reefs are a significant habitat for fisheries; in the United States, about
half of all federally managed fisheries depend on coral reefs. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries
Service estimates the annual commercial value of U.S. fisheries from coral reefs to be over $100
million. Reef -based recreational fisheries generate over $100 million annually in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Reef Tract, nearly 150 -miles long and 4 -miles wide and
stretching from the Dry Tortugas in Monroe County to Martin County, is the world's third - largest
barrier reef and the only living coral reef in the continental United States; and
WHEREAS, the Southeast Florida Reef Tract comprises the northern portion, extending
from Miami -Dade to Martin Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys portion of the Southeast Florida Reef Tract is recognized
and protected by management plans of the National Marine Sanctuary, National Parks, and
National Wildlife Refuges; however, the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Tract remains unprotected
and without a State - adopted management plan addressing its future sustainability; and
WHEREAS, coral reefs are vulnerable to harmful environmental changes, particularly those
resulting from human activities, coral cover on many Caribbean reefs has declined up to 80 percent
over the past three decades. Southeast Florida's reefs, which are a part of the greater Caribbean/
Western Atlantic reef province, are being monitored for diseases, bleaching, and other problems
associated with human activities. Monitoring data from the Florida Keys revealed a 44 percent
decline in coral cover from 1996 -2005; and
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WHEREAS, massive, region -wide bleaching events have become more common on the
Florida Reef Tract.; since 1987, six extensive coral bleaching events have affected the entire tract.
Substantial mass coral mortality occurred during the global bleaching events of 1997/1998 and
2014/2016; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coral Reef
Conservation Program confirmed a significant disease event occurring 2014 to present that has
spread quickly and far. In the Fall of 2014, isolated sites with significant coral disease were
reported near Key Biscayne in Miami -Dade County, and by Fall 2015, widespread disease was
confirmed across approximately 55 linear miles of reef, including locations as far north as Pompano
Beach in Broward County and as far south as Biscayne National Park. Disease continued to spread
north and south into the Florida Keys throughout 2016, and by summer of 2017, reports of
widespread disease were confirmed as far north as St. Lucie Inlet in Martin County and to the
southern boundary of the Upper Keys; and
WHEREAS, at the December 12, 2017 meeting of the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary Advisory Committee, it was reported that the Florida Reef Tract coral disease has reached
the reefs off of Long Key; and
WHEREAS, Florida Reef Tract disease outbreaks are not unprecedented; this current
disease event is unique due to its scale, high infection rate, and rapid spread. The number of
coral species affected across such a large portion of the Florida Reef Tract is estimated to have
resulted in the mortality of millions of corals; and
WHEREAS, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that diseases
and diminishing health conditions among corals throughout the Florida Reef Tract have
dramatically increased; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2017 the South Florida and Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Councils jointly passed a resolution which urged the Florida Legislature to enact
legislation that would create the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Protection Area and
authorize the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to partner with the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Commission to develop a Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Management
Plan; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Florida Legislature appropriated $1,000,000 in nonrecurring
funds from the General Revenue Fund for the Coral Reef Disease Water Quality Monitoring
Program; and
WHEREAS, support for HB 53 /SB 232 would be consistent with Monroe County's long
history of championing protections for the Florida Reef Tract; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Endorse and support House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232 that would create the
Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation/Protection Area.
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Section 2. Encourage the Florida Legislature to authorize the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection to partner with the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission to develop a Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem
Management Plan (Management Plan) that would assist in identifying causes for
diseases' impacting the Southeast Coral Reef and identify solutions to stop and
reverse the impacts from the reef system diseases.
Section 3. ' Encourage the Florida Legislature to appropriate funding in the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection's budget request to monitor the Florida
Reef Tract.
Section 4. Direct the Clerk to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Governor,
Senate President, House Speaker, Members of the Monroe County delegation, and
the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Section 5. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 17 day of January, 2018.
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Mayor David Rice Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Danny Kolhage Yes
Commissioner George Neugent Yes
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Kevin Madok CPA
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January 22, 2018
Honorable Senator Bill Nelson
716 Senate Hart Office Building
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Honorable Senator Nelson,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing the Southeast Florida Coral Reel Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
the Florida Department ol• Environmental Protection to develop a maiiagement plan; supporting
legislative landing to study and monitor the Florida Reef Tract; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on january 17, 2018. Should you liave any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292 - 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk ol• tlic
Circuit Court and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
13j Pxncla G. Hwlcock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
January 22, 2018
Honorable Senator Marco Rubio
284 Russell Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Honorable Senator Rubio,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
the Florida Department. of Environmental Protection to develop a management. plan; supporting
legislative funding to study and monitor the Florida Reef Tract; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, field in formal session, on january 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at. (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- oflicio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
B1:• Pwnela G. Hwicock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 294 -4641 305 - 289 -6027 305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Honorable Representative Carlos Curbelo
1404 Longworth House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington DC 20515
Honorable Representative Curbelo,
Attached is a copy of' Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop a management plan; supporting
legislative funding to study and monitor the Florida Reef Tract; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, lield in formal session, on januaiy 17, 2018. Should you liave any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292- 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
KeNgin Madok, CPA, Clcrl: of the
Circuit: Court. and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By Pw1lcl t G. Hwjcock-, D. C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 294 -4641 305 - 289 -6027 305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Ullice ol' Governor Rick Scott
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S Monroe Sheet
Tallaliassee FL 32399 -0001
Honorable Governor Scott,
Attaclied is a copy of Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing the Soutlieast Florida Coral Recl' Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
the Florida Department oi' Environniental Protection to develop a management plan; supporting
legislative landing to study and monitor the Florida Reef' Tract; and providing an cllcctive date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, lield in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you leave any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- ollicio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
131:• Pxnela G. Hxmcock, D.0
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KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305- 294 -4641
File
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Senate President Joe Negron
305 Senate Office Building
404 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399 -1100
Honorable Senator Negron,
Attached is a copy of' Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing the Southeast. Florida Coral Reef Lcosyst:errr Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
the Florida Department. of Lmvironniental Protection to develop a management plan; supporting
legislative funding to study and monitor the Florida Reef rl and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of' County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please feel Tree to contact me at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
]3j Pmncly G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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Senator Anitere Flores
404 Senate Office Building
402 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399 -1300
Honorable Representative Flores,
Attached is a copy of' Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing die Soutlieast Florida Coral Reel' Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
die Florida Departinent of E nvironmental Protection to develop a management plan; supporting
legislative funding to study and monitor the Florida Reef Tract; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by die Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of die
Circuit Court. and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Haycock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Representative Ricliard Corcoran
Speaker of' the House
420 The Capitol
402 Soutli Monroe Street
Tallaliassee FL 32399 -1300
Honorable Representative Corcoraui,
Attaclied is a copy of Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establisliing die Southeast Florida Coral Reel Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
die Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop a management plan; supporting
legislative funding• to study and monitor the Florida Reel'Tract; quid providing an ellcctive date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, lield in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact. me at. (305) 292 -3550.
Respectlully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- ollicio to die
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pmnela G. Hwicock, D. C
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KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
File
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Representative Holly Raschein
209 House Office Building
402 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399 -1300
Honorable Representative Raschein,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing the Southeast. Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Area; supporting
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop a management plaui; supporting
legislative funding to study and monitor the Florida Reef Tract; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular rneeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By:' Painc'la G. Hxicock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 294 -4641 305 - 289- 6027 305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
January 22, 2018
Secretary Ryan Matthews
Florida DEP, Office of the Secretary
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee FL 32399
Dear Mr. Matthews,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 021 -2018 supporting House Bill 53 /Senate Bill 232
establishing the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation /Protection Al-ca; supporting
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop a rnamagerrrent plan; supporting
legislative funding to study and monitor the Florida Recf Tract; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292 - 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit. Court and ex- ollicio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By. Pxnela G. Hancock, D. C.
cc:
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
File
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145