Resolution 201-2019 Commissioner Rice
RESOLUTION NO. 201 -2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATION COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
MEMBER COMPOSITION; AND PROVIDING FOR GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys portion of Monroe County has the Overseas Highway,
also designated as U.S.1, as the lone roadway upon which all cross county traffic must
traverse; and
WHEREAS, traffic issues on U.S. 1 affect the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life
of Monroe County residents and visitors throughout the Keys; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive solutions are necessary for the traffic and transportation
issues that affect the Keys; and
WHEREAS, there currently is no official body to consult and coordinate on traffic issues
between the County and the five municipalities within the Keys; and
WHEREAS, forming a transportation committee establishes a community body to help
facilitate policies to create transportation options throughout the length of U.S. 1 for all forms
of transit; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to improve transportation coordination efforts
between the County and its five municipalities by establishing the Florida Keys Transportation
Coordination Committee composed of one elected official from the County and each
municipality; and
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WHEREAS, the Commission invites each municipality to join in the mutual endeavor of
solving the Keys' transportation issues by participation in this committee; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and each municipality within the County are committed to
increasing safe, attractive, sustainable, comfortable and efficient access and travel along U.S. 1
throughout Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the Commission charges the Florida Keys Transportation Coordination
Committee with the task of developing recommendations for solving the traffic issues that exist
throughout the Keys including, but not limited to, .recommendations for improving the
coordination of public transportation services currently being offered; and
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WHEREAS, the Commission invites each municipality to assign key staff to assist the
Florida Keys Transportation Coordination Committee with its mission; and
WHERAS, the Commission finds that an advisory board such as the Florida Keys
Transportation Coordination Committee would better serve its purpose if it is permitted to meet
via video and/or teleconferencing pursuant to chapter 2017-214, Laws of Florida, and
Resolution 299-2017 and therefore authorizes the committee to meet according to the rules
promulgated under that authority.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Creation of the Florida Keys Transportation Coordination
Committee. The Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") hereby creates the
Florida Keys Transportation Coordination Committee ("FKTCC").
Section 2. Committee Composition. The FKTCC shall be composed of six
members consisting of one elected official from the governing body of each of the
five municipalities and the County as chosen by that governing body. Each
governing body may designate an alternate member from among its members and
may fill a vacancy in its representation on the committee if one occurs. Each year,
the FKTCC shall elect a chair and vice chair from its members. A quorum shall
exist when a majority of committee members from those jurisdictions that have
appointed a representative are present.
Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities. The mission and purpose of the FKTCC
is to develop and promote a system of public transportation in various modes to
support the needs of the residents throughout the County in a coordinated and
comprehensive manner. The FKTCC shall perform the following functions:
a. Hold public meetings consistent with Chapter 286, Florida
Statutes, as often as its members determine appropriate;
b. Study and research traffic issues confronting the Florida Keys,
both as a whole and locally, within the various communities
throughout the Keys; and
c. Make recommendations to the BOCC and the governing bodies
of each municipality on potential solutions to those traffic issues.
Section 4. Staff Support. The BOCC directs the County Administrator to
provide administrative and logistical support for the FKTCC. Such support
shall include providing professional staff to assist the FKTCC with its duties,
provide administrative support staff as requested by the Committee, coordinate
the scheduling of public meetings of the committee, and other tasks requested
by the committee. The municipalities are encouraged to provide professional
and support staff to assist and supplement the County's efforts.
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Section 5. Legal Representation. The County Attorney or his designee shall
provide legal counsel to the FKTCC with respect to the conduct of its duties.
Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption. The Committee shall be considered formed upon the effective
date of this resolution.
Section 7. Remote Meetings. The FKTCC is authorized and encouraged to
utilize "communications media technology", as that term has been defined in
F.S. 120.54, Chapter 2017-214, Laws of Florida, and Resolution 299-2017,
when the committee deems it appropriate, in conducting its meetings.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 17th day of July, 2019.
knows r.-\ Mayor Sylvia J. Murphy Yes
\ ` ' t: Mayor Pro Tem Danny L. Kolhage Yes
'' � `n,. Commissioner Michelle Coldiron Yes
"+,z r E Commissioner Heather Carruthers Yes
° Commissioner David Rice
Yes
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