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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Final Revised Agenda as of 09 21 2006



AGENDA

FINAL REVISED AGENDA

As of Thursday, September 21, 2006

MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

Any person who wishes to be heard shall provide the Clerk with his or her name and residence and the agenda item on which he or she wishes to be heard.   Such information shall be on a card provided by the County.  Once public input begins, there will be no further speaker cards allowed to be submitted to the Clerk for that subject.   An individual has three minutes and a person representing an organization has five minutes to address the Board (except that individuals wishing to speak during public hearings pertaining to land use issues will have five minutes).  The first person representing the organization will be allowed the five minutes.  Subsequently, all other speakers on behalf of that organization have three minutes to address the Board.  Once an individual has addressed the Board, he or she will not be permitted to return to the podium for follow-up comments, unless the issue involved is quasi judicial in nature.  In that case, the applicant may return to the podium to conclude his or her position at the end of the public hearing. 

 

 

Please note that all time approximate items are listed in bold.

 

Wednesday, September 20, 2006                                                    

Marathon Government Center

2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5 (Gulf)

 Marathon, Florida

 

9:00 A.M.  -  Regular Meeting

 

10:00 A.M .- Land Authority Governing Board                                                          

 

11:30 A.M. - Fire & Ambulance District 1

          Board of Governors                                                                                                                                                                     

5:00 P.M. - Public Hearings                                                                             

 

 

TIME APPROXIMATE                     REGULAR MEETING                              

 

9:00 A.M.        CALL TO ORDER

                        INVOCATION

                        SALUTE TO FLAG

 

                        A.        ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS

 

 

 

 

                        B.         PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

1.         Presentation of a Proclamation in observance of the week of October 8-14, 2006 as “Fire Prevention Week”. VIEW

2.         Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming the month of October 2006 as national Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Monroe County. VIEW

3.         Presentation, of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award to Monroe County’s Office of Management and Budget. VIEW

4.         Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 years of service to William Wagner, Jr. VIEW

5.         Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for July 2006 to Susan Hover, Executive Assistant, Emergency Services Division. VIEW

 

 

 

C.                 BULK APPROVALS – COMMISSIONER PATTON

1.         Approval of and Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for additional funds for Monroe County Planning Studies for the Key West International Airport, and the Marathon Airport.  VIEW

2.         Approval of and Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to fund Transportation Security Administration requirements at Marathon Airport. VIEW

3.         Approval of and Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for additional funds for Security Requirements at the Key West International Airport. VIEW

4.         Approval of Lease Renewal Agreement with Florida Keys Mosquito Control District for certain premises at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.  VIEW

5.         Approval to award bid for the purchase of one (1) new 33KW Skid Mounted Generator             from Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison in the total amount of $20,500. VIEW

6.         Approval of payment to Jerry Coleman, P.L., for professional legal services rendered regarding Workforce Housing and other Monroe County issues, in the amount of $32,265.43. VIEW

7.         Approval to rescind Amendment 1 to Memorandum of Agreement for $180,000 as approved on January 18, 2006 and enter into Amendment 1 to Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the amount of  $26,697.94 for the project described as CR5-A/Flagler Avenue in Key West. VIEW

C.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

8.         Approval of Receipt of monthly report on Changes Orders reviewed by the Deputy County Administrator. VIEW

9.         Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 with William P. Horn, Architect, P.A. for professional services for the renovation of the Big Pine Key Fire Station. VIEW

10.       Approval to rescind the August 16, 2006 approval of a Contract for Professional Services with MBI/K2M for the planning, design and construction administration of the new Public Works Facility, and approval of a revised contract which include the names of personnel and their function in Article VII. VIEW

11.       Request approval of Affiliation Agreement between Emergency Medical Sciences Academy, Inc., (EMS Academy) and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida for Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR) to provide an EMS training environment from date of approval of Affiliation Agreement through December 31, 2007. VIEW

12.       Approval to accept renewal with VFIS to provide Portable Equipment and Emergency Apparatus Insurance at a premium of $50,040 to be paid in four quarterly payments. VIEW

13.       Approval of the amended Employee Health Plan Document to become effective January 1, 2007. VIEW

14.       Approval to purchase Specific Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance from State National Insurance Company for a projected annual premium of $155,000. VIEW

15.       Approval to renew with the Hartford Life Insurance for our Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. VIEW

16.       Approval of contract renewal with Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions (PGCS) for third party administration of the Workers’ Compensation Program. VIEW

17.       Approval Addendum to Contract with the Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (FKSPCA) for a CPI increase effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. VIEW

18.       Approval of CPI increase for Stand Up for Animals (SUFA) effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. VIEW

19.       Approval of Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Monroe County and School Board of Monroe County (School Board) to cooperate in support of the Just 4 Kids (J4K) program operated under a 501(C)(3), the National Heritage Foundation. VIEW 

20.        Approval of the filing of a grant application and agreement for State Aid to Libraries from the Florida Department of State, Division of Libraries and Information Services, and execution of same with the proper County authorities. VIEW

 

 

C.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

21.        Approval of the filing of a grant application for Public Access Computing Hardware Upgrade Grant, from the Florida Department of State, DLIS, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to upgrade or replace computers received through the original grant to the Monroe County Public Library in 1999. VIEW

22.       Approval of Amendment #001 to the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Contract #KC 671 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Social Services/In-Home Services Program). VIEW

23.       Approval of Replacement of Exhibit II of all (4) existing franchise contracts to reflect Fiscal Year 2007 residential and commercial collection rates. VIEW

24.       Approval of an Agreement for Consulting Services with Government Services Group, Inc. to provide an Online Assessment Data Management Service, and create the annual Solid Waste Assessment roll. VIEW

25.       Approval to purchase one (1) new 80KW Trailer Mounted Generator from Millenium Products, Inc. in the total amount of $25,995.00.  VIEW

26.       Approval to purchase one (1) new 200KW Skid Mounted Generator from Power Pro-Tech Services, Inc. in the total amount of $40,890.00. VIEW

27.       Approval to award Public Works surplus equipment as described in attached Recaps of Bid Openings on August 17 and 22, 2006 (All 33 items for 8/17/06 and items 5 thru 29 for 8/22/06). VIEW

28.       Approval to Rescind Board approval for Aqua Waste Repairs to remove five (5) tanks from the Monroe County Detention Facility on Stock Island and provide approval for Brandes Design-Build, Inc. to remove subject tanks at no cost to the County. VIEW

29.       Ratification of approval of contract amendment with Synagro Southeast, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant at the Roth Building. VIEW

30.       Approval to modify the fee structure for the use of Government meeting rooms and Channel 76 televising costs. VIEW

31.       Approval of a new Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marathon for the Use of the Meeting Room at the Marathon Government Center and the televising of Marathon City Council meetings. VIEW

32.       Approval to renew a contract with Evans Environmental & Geological Science & Management, LLC (EE&G) for beach cleaning, maintenance & beautification of Higgs Beach. VIEW

33.       Approval of a Lease Agreement with the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Miami concerning funding for improvements to the soccer field at St. Peter’s Church, Big Pine Key, Florida. VIEW

C.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

34.       Approval to purchase one (1) new Boom Mounted Tree/Limb Cutter and Tractor from South Florida New Holland Corp. in the total amount of $63,034.00. VIEW

35.       Approval of various resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the receipt of unanticipated revenue. VIEW

36.              Approval of an addendum three (3) to the contract with Keys Security Inc. for services to the Duck Key Security District. VIEW

37.       Authorization for the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant Award for the Monroe County Jail Incarceration Program, using funds provided under the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant, for the period from September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007. VIEW

38.       Authorization for the Mayor to execute a contract with the Care Center for Mental Health for the Monroe County Jail Incarceration Program, using funds provided under the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant, for the period from September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.  VIEW

39.       Approval of contract with Key West HMA, d/b/a Lower Keys Medical Center, for Baker Act Services. VIEW

40.       Approval to advertise for bids for the construction of the Key West International Airport Passenger Terminal Project.  VIEW 

41.       Discussion of the Proposed GMPs submitted by Morganti for the Key West International Airport, new Terminal Building and Renovation Project and the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Hurricane Damage Repair worm. Discussion of alternatives and how to proceed.   VIEW

                                   

 

 

 

D.                 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

1.                  Approval of one (1) “At Large” appointment to the Tourist Development Council District II Advisory Committee. VIEW

2.                  Approval of an Agreement with Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation, d/b/a Florida Keys Council of the Arts to supplement costs of tourist programs in an amount not to exceed $72,500. VIEW

3.                  Approval to rescind Inter-local Agreement with the Islamorada Village of Islands for the Fishing Pier. VIEW

4.                  Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with the City of Key West to extend the Agreement for the White Street Pier Lighting Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $100,000, DAC I, Capital Project Resources. VIEW

 

 

D.        TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - CONTINUED

5.                  Approval of a Destination Event Agreement with Take Chances at the Helm, Inc. covering the 21st Annual Key Largo Steeplechase on December 10-11, 2006 in an amount not to exceed $5,000, DAC V, FY 2006 Event Resources. VIEW

6.                  Approval of an agreement with Tinsley Advertising and Marketing, Inc. to provide advertising services for the Monroe County TDC and County. VIEW

7.                  Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Keys Association of Dive Operators to replace the District III Dive Umbrella Representative. VIEW

8.                  Approval of revisions to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council Operations Manual. VIEW

 

 

E.         STAFF REPORTS

1.         COMMUNITY SERVICES

2.         EMPLOYEE SERVICES                   

3.         PUBLIC WORKS

4.         EMERGENCY SERVICES

5.         AIRPORTS

6.         GROWTH MANAGEMENT 

7.         ENGINEERING

8.         BUDGET & FINANCE

9.         HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

                                    10.       TECHNICAL SERVICES

           

ADJOURNMENT

 

11:30 A.M.     F.         FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1

                        BOARD OF GOVERNORS

                        1.         Report

2.         Approval of Renewal Agreement effective from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, between Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance District 1 of Monroe County Florida and Fire Tech Repair Service, Inc. for maintenance of Fire Rescue vehicles, including semi-annual inspections, preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance resulting from malfunction or failure. VIEW

3.         Approval to extend the Roy Khanna agreement for maintenance of Fire Rescue vehicles (Ambulances) including inspections, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled maintenance and repairs resulting from failure or malfunction, which             expires on September 30, 2006, on a month-to-month basis pending execution of a new agreement. VIEW          

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT

 

10:00 A.M.    G.         LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD

1.                  Approval of minutes for the August 16, 2006 meeting. VIEW

2.                  Approval of contracts to purchase the Sea Grape Apartments site in Marathon (RE #103560-000200) as an affordable housing site. VIEW

3.                  Approval of a resolution authorizing the conveyance of the Sea Grape Apartments site (RE #103560-000200) to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for affordable housing. VIEW

4.                  Approval to add 936 Crane Boulevard on Sugarloaf Key to the Acquisition List as an affordable housing site. VIEW

5.                  Approval of an extension to the contract for professional services with Larry R. Erskine, Esq.   VIEW

           

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

H.        DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT – BULK APPROVALS

1.         Approval of a corrected Inter-Local Agreement (ILA) with the South Florida Regional Planning council (SFRPC) to complete a working waterfront preservation master plan and a marina siting plan. VIEW

2.                  Approval of a Resolution requesting the Florida Department of Transportation to make every effort to preserve public access to the waters adjacent to the 18 Mile Stretch. VIEW

3.                  Approval of a Contract between Coffin Marine Services, Inc. and Monroe County for the emergency removal and transport of a grounded and abandoned 50 ton steel hulled vessel. VIEW

4.                  Approval of expenditure of up to $10,000 from Boating Improvement Funds (BIF) to the City of Key West for buoy maintenance at the Key West Marine Park. VIEW

5.                  Approval of Amendment (No.1) to contract between Monroe County and URS Corporation Southern for provision of transportation consulting services under the current contract.  This amendment will increase available amount under the contract from $185,000 to $355,000. VIEW

6.                  Approval of a Resolution adopting the Annual Assessment of Public Facilities Capacity Report for 2006. VIEW

7.                  Approval of a resolution approving the priority list for Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds applications for Monroe County projects as recommended by the Florida Department of Transportation-Technical Advisory Committee for the Florida Keys (DOT-TACK). VIEW

 

H.        GROWTH MANAGEMENT – CONTINUED

8.                  Approval of a new contract with DRC Emergency Services Inc. to complete removal of lobster traps, canal debris, and abandoned vessels (marine debris) resulting from Hurricane Wilma and other maritime debris; and rescinding the temporary amendment passed in July of 2006. VIEW

9.                  Approval to License with the Navy to provide use of site as land side operations for removal of derelict vessels and marine debris as a result of Hurricane Wilma. VIEW

           

 

1:30 P.M.        I.          WASTEWATER ISSUES

1.                  Approval of a resolution of the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, Key Largo, Florida requesting payment by Monroe County of mitigation fees required by county ordinance in connection with further clearing of the District’s central wastewater treatment plant site. VIEW

2.         Discussion and approval of an interlocal agreement (ILA) between the Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for the Summerland/Cudjoe/Upper Sugarloaf Regional wastewater project. VIEW

3.         Discussion and approval of an interlocal agreement (ILA) between the Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for the Conch Key/Duck Key Regional wastewater project. VIEW

 

 

2:00 P.M.        J.         SOUNDING BOARD

1.                  Request to speak to the Board of County Commissioner on no release of 50 permits on Big Pine Key – Kris Duszka. VIEW

2.                  Request to speak to the Board of County Commissioner on the request for the BOCC to pass an ordinance which would require bars and restaurants in the county to post signage about the risks of drinking alcohol for a pregnant woman. VIEW

 

 

 

K.        MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

1.                  Approval of Amendment #4 to CDBG Contract Agreement #03DB-1A-11-54-01-H32 for a reinstatement and six-month extension to expend grant funding and complete contract agreement requirements. VIEW

2.                  Approval of Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizens Advisory Task Force Appointments. VIEW

 

K.        HOUSING AUTHORITY- CONTINUED

3.                  Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County Florida adopting amendment two (2) to Monroe County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP)for the State of Florida fiscal years 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 authorizing the submission of The Local Housing Assistance Plan for review and approval by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. VIEW

4.                  Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, approving the waiver of certain SHIP rental strategy program requirements and approving the creation of five additional units. VIEW

 

 

 

L.         COMMISSIONERS’  ITEMS

1.         MAYOR MCCOY - Approval of the appointment of Doug Wright to the Tourist Development Council. VIEW  

2.         MAYOR MCCOY – Approval of the Reappointment of Donna Windle to the Monroe County Planning Board. VIEW

3.         MAYOR MCCOY – Approval of ROGO extension for Shark Key lot belonging to Sean and Amy Kelly. VIEW

4.         COMMISSIONER PATTON - Approval to reappoint Rob Bleser to the Marine & Port Advisory Committee.  Three year term starts Sept. 20, 2006 and ends Sept. 1, 2009. VIEW

5.         COMMISSIONER PATTON - Approval of a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners supporting the relocation of the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center to the scarified area around the west end of the quarry pit of the Dove Creek Exotic maintenance Project site on US 1. VIEW

6.         COMMISSIONER NEUGENT - Approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to reappoint Peter Worthington to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee with term expiring April 2009. VIEW

7.         MAYOR MCCOY - Approval in concept of enhancement Key Largo School Cafeteria.VIEW

 

 

 

 

M.        COUNTY CLERK

1.                  Report

2.                  Official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the July 13, 19, 20, 24, 2006(previously distributed)

3.                  Approval of Warrants. VIEW

4.                  Approval of Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the month of August, 2006. VIEW

M.        COUNTY CLERK - CONTINUED

5.                  Approval to advertise surplus equipment for bid and approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal and salvage. VIEW

6.                  Approval of the Audit Services Contract with Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland contract for Monroe County Audit Services. VIEW

7.                  Appointment of two Board of County Commissioners to the Value Adjustment Board: one to serve as a VAB Board Member and one as an alternate. VIEW

 

 

N.        COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

1.         Report VIEW

2.         Consideration and approval of changes of representation to various entities as a result of the resignation of Commissioner Rice. VIEW

3.         Approval to transfer transportation bus #1917 to HigherLove Mission Outreach, Inc.  VIEW

4.         Confirmation of the County Administrator’s appointment of Debbie Barsell to the position of Community Services Division Director. VIEW

11:00 A.M                  5.         Discussion and direction to FDOT in regards to the Old 7-mile             Bridge. VIEW

6.         Approval of a "380 Agreement" to develop Seahorse Trailer Park in Big Pine and Rowell's Marina in Key Largo. VIEW

7.         Authorization for the County Administrator to initiate inter-facility ground transport between county hospitals and health care providers. VIEW

 

O.        COUNTY ATTORNEY

1.         Report  (Written Litigation Included) VIEW

2.         Approval of a resolution amending Resolution No. 240-2006 to provide a three-year alternative in the dog, cat & ferret license fees.  VIEW

3.         Approval of Consent to Assignment between Monroe County and Robert L. Cayce, Jr. and Matthew C. Schulte for the East Bay of Hangar One at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport due to a change of ownership VIEW

4.         Amendment to the Special Counsel Retainer Agreement with Seibert Law Firm and Bryant Miller & Olive P.A., to change the contract administrator from Mr. Murray Nelson to Mr. Reggie Paros. VIEW

5.         Approval of settlement agreement in Monroe County v. Dorothy Hough, et al, CA K 05-667.   VIEW

6.         Approval to advertise and hold a Public Hearing to be held November 15, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in Key Largo, Florida to consider the adoption of a Resolution approving the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination of  Special Master John J. Wolfe In Re: Geneva Sutton Beneficial Use Application, pursuant to Sec. 9.5-174(a), Monroe County Code. VIEW

O.        COUNTY ATTORNEY- CONTINUED

7.         Approval of contract with Greenberg Traurig, P.A. to provide legal services on behalf of Monroe County in Florida Keys Citizens Coalition & Last Stand v. Monroe County and DCA. VIEW

8.         Approval of contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide expert witness services on behalf of Monroe County in Florida Keys Citizens Coalition & Last Stand v. Monroe County and DCA. VIEW

9.         Approval of Resolution setting date, time and place for a public hearing concerning the proposed abandonment of a portion of First Avenue, Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida which was previously closed to public access by the BOCC in 1988. VIEW

10.       Approval of a resolution authorizing acceptance of the Sea Grape Apartments site in Marathon (RE#103560-000200) from the Monroe County Land Authority. VIEW

11.       Approval of 99-year leases from Monroe County to developer investment entities associated with the Carlisle Group, Sea Grape Apartments, Ltd, and Sea Grape II, Ltd., respectively, for a site in Marathon (RE #103560-000200) to be purchased by the Monroe County Land Authority and conveyed to the County for its Keys-wide affordable housing programs. VIEW

12.       Request for approval to authorize execution of lease agreement previously presented to BOCC with 380 Agreement and Purchase/Sale Agreement, to confirm the BOCC’s intent that the lease be executed. VIEW

2:30 P.M                     13.       Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Key Largo Fire Rescue   and Emergency Medical Services District.  VIEW

14.       Presentation of settlement agreement in Monroe County v. D.C.A., DOAH 06-2856.VIEW

 

 

 

5:01 P.M.        P.         PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.                  A public hearing to consider a resolution to transmit Volume One (1) of the Stock Island/Key Haven Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for their review.(Transmittal Hearing–Only one required) VIEW

2.                  A public hearing to consider a resolution to transmit Volume Two (2) of the Stock Island/Key Haven Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan title Harbor Preservation/Redevelopment and Corridor Enhancement Plan to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for their review.(Transmittal Hearing–Only one required) VIEW

 

 

 

5:01 P.M.        P.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED

3.                  Approval of a resolution endorsing the findings of the Stock Island/Key Haven US-1 Corridor Enhancement Plan (The Plan) and authorizing the Planning and Environmental Resources Staff to seek funding to analyze the feasibility of the findings and implement the projects proposed in the Plan. (1 required Public Hearing) VIEW

4.                  An ordinance to amend Section 9.