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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners agenda
Revised 06 19 2006
The following agenda is for the viewing convenience of the public prior to the BOCC meeting and does not necessarily reflect the items actually considered by the BOCC at the time of the meeting.

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REVISED AGENDA

 

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, June 21, 2006                                                 

Marathon Government Center

2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5 (Gulf)

 Marathon, Florida

 

8:30 A.M.  – Closed Session

 

9:00 A.M.  -  Regular Meeting

 

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

 

3:00 P.M. - Public Hearings                                                                                         

 

5:00 P.M. - Public Hearings                                                                             

 

 

TIME APPROXIMATE                     REGULAR MEETING                              

 

8:30 A.M.        CALL TO ORDER

                        INVOCATION

                        SALUTE TO FLAG

 

A.                 ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS

 

 

 

 

8:30 A.M.       B.        CLOSED SESSION

1.         An Attorney-Client Closed Session of the Board of County Commissioners in the matter of Galleon Bay vs. Monroe County v. State of Florida, CAK-02-595, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida. VIEW

 

                        C.        PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

1.         Presentation of Retirement Award to Sheila Barker, Division Director, Community Services Division. VIEW

2.         Presentation of the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities Award to Sheila A. Barker, Division Director of Community Services, for her inspired leadership and dedicated service. VIEW

3.         Presentation of the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities Award to Sandy Molina, Executive Assistant of the Community Services Division, for her dedicated service. VIEW

4.         Presentation of Employee of the Month Award to Mary Tucker, Building Department Coordinator. VIEW

5.         Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation recognizing July 26, 2006 as ADA Anniversary day.  VIEW

 

 

 

 

 

D.        BULK APPROVALS – COMMISSIONER SPEHAR

1.         Approval to pay Florida Industrial Electric, Inc. $33,568.55, to repair damage to the Key West International airport Airfield Lighting caused by hurricane Wilma. VIEW

2.         Approval of joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for funding for the new Terminal Building at the Key West International Airport. VIEW

3.         Approval to pay Roberts Traffic marking invoice in the amount of $29,962.85, for pavement marking and rubber removal on the runway and taxiway at the Key West International Airport. VIEW

4.         Approval of Purchase Service Order with URS for Terminal Design Phase tasks for the Key West International Airport. VIEW

5.         Approval of Purchase Service order with URS for Terminal construction Phase Tasks for the Key West International Airport. VIEW

6.         Approval to issue notice to The Morganti Group, Inc. to proceed into the Construction Phase of the Key West International AirportNew Terminal Building and Renovation Project. VIEW

 

 

D.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

7.         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 $35,585.85. VIEW

8.         Approval to increase the monthly “911” fee from .38 to .50 in preparation for future upgrades and/or purchase of a new “911” system. VIEW

9.         Approval to terminate Lease Agreement with Sanctuary Friends of the Florida Keys, Inc., concerning lease of office space in the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Terminal. VIEW

10.       Approval to negotiate with FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. (FedEx) regarding a property lease at Florida Keys Marathon Airport. VIEW

11.       Approval to negotiate with the Middle Keys Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. (EAA) for a site at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport for an Aviation Museum. VIEW

12.       Approval for Purchase of Airport Liability insurance with Ace USA through Arthur J. Gallagher and Company. VIEW

13.       Approval for payment in the amount of $6,037.50 for legal services provided by the firm of Charouhis, Fandino, Lopez & Wright, P.A. for representing the County in a workers’ compensation claim. VIEW

14.       Approval to submit grant application to the Department of Homeland Security for a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant. Use of funds are to add up to 18 additional firefighter EMT and/or firefighter paramedic positions. VIEW

15.        Approval of revised Monroe County Public Library Policy Section 5.05, dealing with reproduction of Florida History materials. VIEW  DELETED

16.        Approval of Amendment #002 to OAA Contract #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). VIEW

17.        Approval of Amendment #006 to OAA Contract #AA-529 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). VIEW

18.       Approval of Contract #KG058 – Community Care for Disabled Adults (CCDA) Contract between the State of Florida, Department of Children & Families and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County In-Home Services.  This contract is for Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. VIEW

 

D.         BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

19.        Approval of the Home Care for the Elderly (CCE) (HCE) Contract #KH672 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging) and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (In-Home Services Program).  VIEW

20.        Approval of the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Contract #KC671 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging) and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (In-Home Services Program).  VIEW

22.       Approval of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) Contract #KZ697 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging) and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (In-Home Services Program). VIEW

23.       Approval of revised Policy and Procedures for Bayshore Manor Admission, Retention, Discharge, and Refund and Bayshore Manor Financial Eligibility for Rent Subsidy; also approval for increase in personal care allowance from $30.00/month to $35.00/month.  VIEW

24.        Approval of a Resolution to submit the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Application to the Department of Environmental Protection. VIEW

25.        Approval to advertise for sealed bids for one (1) new generator for the Sigsbee Tower Site. VIEW

26.       Approval to surplus the 24’ x 56’ double-wide trailer located at the Spottswood Station, Plantation Key, and advertise for bids. VIEW

27.        Approval of a Resolution ratifying rules and regulations for the Skate Park located at Key Largo Community Park.  VIEW

28.        Approval to extend Management Agreement with the YMCA on a month-to-month basis for management of the Key Largo Community Park and Skate Park. VIEW

29.        Approval to award bid and execute contract with Weathertrol Maintenance Corporation for new Cooling Towers at the Monroe County Detention Facility. VIEW

30.       Approval of a resolution adopting Monroe County Interim Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Appraisal Policies for property offered to the County for purchase for lease back to applicants for subsequent development of onsite affordable housing. VIEW

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

32.            Approval of a Budget Amendment for the Supervisor of Elections to increase the budgeted amount of funds for the FY 06 Capital Outlay function in accordance with F.S. chapter 129.201 (2) (a). VIEW

 33.      Approval to renew the existing Hosted Application Service Agreement with Sarasota County for one additional year. VIEW

 

D.         BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

34.       Approval to execute a Sublicense Agreement with Bank of America, for the use of the Works Application. The Works Application is used for access to the bank card/purchasing card subscriber’s application through the use of an internet browser. VIEW

35.              Approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement dated 11/19/2003 Between Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) and Monroe County to remove the Marathon MSTU. VIEW

36.              Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and The City of Marathon for Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) funds. The County and the City desire to put in place procedures for the expenditure reimbursement of the funds collected from the MSTU pursuant to Ordinance 35-2002, as amended by Ordinance 17-2003 and any ordinance affecting the MSTU for the Marathon area. VIEW

37.              Approval of a resolution for the receipt of unanticipated funds for the Sheriff’s Livescan Grant.  VIEW

38.        Approval of the recommendations of the Substance Abuse Policy Board concerning the uses of the Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds, authorization for the County Administrator to execute the fiscal year 2007 FDLE JAG applications, and authorization for the Grants Administrator to proportionately apply any reductions or increases in amounts   required by FDLE to applicants relative to amounts approved.  VIEW

39.        Approval to apply for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant and for the Mayor, Chief Financial officer, and Grants Administrator to sign the application and related certifications and attachments, and complete the grant application online at the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement website. VIEW

40.        Authorization for the Mayor to execute a contract with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Law Enforcement Grant, for the purchase of two Livescan fingerprint units. VIEW

41.        Authorization for the Mayor to execute contract with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Criminal History Record Improvement – Livescan Program, using funds provided under the Bryne State and Local Law Enforcement Formula Grant, for the period from March 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006. VIEW

42.        Approval of contract with Florida Healthy Kids Corp., whereby Monroe County provides match for Healthy Kids program. VIEW

43.       Approval to negotiate a contract with MBI/K2M Architecture, Inc. for the planning, design, and administration services for the new Lower Keys Public Works Facility on Rockland Key. VIEW

 

D.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

44.       Approval to negotiate a contract with Clemons, Rutherford & Associates, Inc. (CRA) for the planning, design, and Construction Administration services for the Jefferson B. Browne Courthouse Annex renovation. VIEW

45.       Approval to terminate the Construction Manager at Risk contract with The Tower Group, Inc. to serve as Advisor during Design and General Contractor for construction of the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo, and approval to advertise Request for Bids for the construction phase of the project. VIEW

46.       Approval of Receipt of monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. VIEW

47.       Approval to award bid and enter into contract with Atlantic Civil, Inc. for construction of the Duck Key Recreational Pathway for the amount of $720,146.79, and to waive any bid irregularities. VIEW

48.       Ratification of purchase of one (1) new pickup truck from Maroone Dodge, in the total amount of $26,416, under Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid Award  04-12-0823 RO. VIEW

49.       Approval of First Amendment to Supplemental Agreement for Road and Bridge Funds between Islamorada Village of Islands and Monroe County, FL to extend the termination date to July 1, 2008. VIEW

50.       Approval to waive purchasing policies and procedures and issue a purchase order for emergency repairs to Bridge 904120 on Boca Chica Road. VIEW

 

 

 

E.         TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

1.         Approval of a Destination Agreement with Take Chances at the Helm, Inc. covering the 9th Annual Hobie Wave Nationals on December 1-3, 2006 in an amount not to exceed $5,000, DAC V, FY 2006 Event Resources. VIEW

2.                  Approval of a contract with 3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation d/b/a Visit Florida Keys for the provision of services for operating an executive office for tourism promotion by Monroe County Code Sections 2-299 (D) (E). VIEW

3.                  Approval of an Amendment to extend Agreement with Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, Inc. for the Beautification and Enhancement, Phase 1A and 1B at Museums and Nature Center of Crane Point to January 31, 2007. VIEW

4.                  Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with the Key West Players, Inc. to revise Exhibit A – Schedule of Events. VIEW

 

E.         TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - CONTINUED

5.                  Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with MetroMedia Marketing, Inc. to revise the name and dates of the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing July event. VIEW

 

 

 

F.         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

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

1.                  Approval of minutes for the April 19, 2006 meeting. VIEW

2.                  Approval of a contract to purchase the Wet Net property in Islamorada as an affordable housing site. VIEW

3.                  Approval of an interlocal agreement with the Village of Islamorada authorizing conveyance of the Wet Net property to the Village. VIEW

4.                  Approval to add 209, 211, 213, and 222 Petronia Street in Key West to the Acquisition List as affordable housing sites in partnership with the Bahama Conch Community Land Trust. VIEW

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

H.        DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT – BULK APPROVALS

1.                  Approval to use up to $25,000 of Boating Improvement Funds to assist in a maintenance dredging project on Tingler Island supported in the City of Marathon Dredging Master Plan.  Invoices for the project will be routed to the County. VIEW

2.                  Approval of Amendment to a Contract with Patricia McNeese for a time extension to complete the Lignumvitae Key Submerged land Management Area Boat Grounding Project. VIEW

H.        GROWTH MANAGEMENT - CONTINUED

3.                  Approval of an Inter-Local Agreement between the City of Key West and Monroe County for use of property near Truman Annex as a temporary debris site for the County’s removal of marine debris resulting from the 2005 storm season. VIEW

4.                  Approval of a request for the refunding of the application fees of $18,055.00 for a project that did not go forward. VIEW

5.                  Approval of an amendment to the Contract between Monroe County and Comcast to provide continuing media services in support of public education concerning the No Discharge Zone in place within state waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. VIEW

6.                  Approval of change order for the safety improvements project on the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. VIEW

7.                  Discussion, guidance to Staff and conceptual approval of proposed agreement to redevelop Seahorse Trailer Park in Big Pine and Rowell’s Marina in Key Largo. VIEW

8.                  Approval of a contract with Tyson Smith, Esq. of the firm of White & Smith, Esq. to consult directly with the office of the County Attorney on an as needed basis on issues relating to land use and to growth management, including research of state, federal and local laws and cases; review of County documents including plan, regulations, policies, resolutions and other relevant material; the preparations of memoranda, ordinances, plans and other documents as specified by the County Attorney. VIEW

9.                  Approval of an Inter-local Agreement (ILA) with the South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) and Florida Atlantic University to complete a working waterfront preservation master plan and a marina siting plan. VIEW

10.              Approval of revision to Inter Local Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to assist in the process of removing marine debris resulting from Hurricane Wilma and the storms of 2005. VIEW

11.              Approval of the most responsive Statement of Qualification and Bid, DRC Emergency Services, LLC., for the removal of lobster traps, canal debris, and abandoned vessels (marine debris) resulting from Hurricane Wilma and other storms during the 2005 Hurricane season. Approval to waive purchasing policies with respect to “bid-bond”. All other purchasing policies requirements have been met. Approval of Contract Amendment between Monroe County and the firm of DRC, Emergency Services, LLC to remove marine debris the result of Hurricane Wilma and the 2005 hurricane. VIEW

 

 

 

 

 

I.          DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT

11:30 A.M.                1.          Presentation of selected areas of the GIS based digital aerial photography contracted through FDOT and Woolpert, Inc. VIEW

            DELETED

 

 

1:30 P.M.        J.         WASTEWATER ISSUES

                        1.         Presentation of the KLWTD Facilities Master Plan. VIEW

2.         Approval of a Request to increase advance on $20 Million grant from $1 Million to $3.7 Million. VIEW

3.         Approval of Request for consideration to receive the recently granted $18 million to Facilities Master Plan. VIEW

4.         Approval of Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Big Coppitt Regional Wastewater System.   VIEW

5.         Approval to develop mechanism allowing owners of undeveloped Tier 3 properties to pay sewer connection fees upfront or to defer payment of connection fees until the property is developed.  VIEW

6.         Approval to pay KW Resort Utilities Corporation (KWRU), the balance of capacity reservation fees due them to upgrade the KWRU wastewater treatment plant to advance wastewater treatment (AWT) standards. VIEW

7.         Approval to send the Consent & Acknowledgement (C&A) Agreement only to unconnected properties on the Stock Island vacuum system.  VIEW

8.         Discussion of constructing wastewater “facilities” on private property and private roads within easements granted by the owner. VIEW

 

 

 

 

2:00 P.M.        K.        SOUNDING BOARD

1.                  Request to speak to the Board of County Commissioners on the continuing non release of building permits for Big Pine Key – Kris Duszka. VIEW

2.                  Request to speak to the Board of County Commissioners on Administrative relief of property in Big Pine Key, Fl. – James A. Hupp. VIEW

 

 

L.         MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

1.                  Approval of expenditure from Law Enforcement Trust Fund. VIEW

M.        MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

1.         Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Approving the Assignment and Assumption of Mortgages form Monroe County top Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, Inc. to Eligible Buyer (2)”. VIEW

 

 

 

N.        COMMISSIONERS’  ITEMS

1.                  COMMISSIONER NEUGENT - Approval by the Board of County Commissioners to fund the re-grade and replacement of sod at the existing soccer field at St. Peters Church, Big Pine Key. VIEW

2.                  COMMISSIONER NEUGENT - A request of the Board of County Commissioners to fund extraordinary expenses incurred by Habitat for Humanity during the post recovery period after Hurricane Wilma. VIEW

3.                  COMMISSIONER PATTON - Discussion and direction to staff regarding the creation of an inventory and analysis of hurricane shelters in Monroe County.  Staff recommendations on funding and the needs would also be part of the staff product. VIEW

4.                  COMMISSIONER PATTON - Discussion and direction to staff regarding the prohibition of the sale of dead coral in Monroe County. VIEW

2:30 P.M.                    5.         COMMISSIONER RICE - Discussion and review of HSAB funding for FY07; and approval of any changes in the funding mechanism as deemed appropriate by the Board.  VIEW

10:30 A.M.            6.       COMMISSIONER RICE - Report on Air Medi-Evac System. VIEW

7.                  COMMISSIONER RICE - Report on affordable housing issues. VIEW

 

 

 

 

O.        COUNTY CLERK

1.                  Report

2.                  Official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the Regular Meetings of April 19, 2006 and May 16, 2006 (previously distributed).

3.         Approval of TDC expenditures for the month of May, 2006. VIEW

4.         Approval of Warrants. VIEW

5.         Approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal. VIEW

 

 

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1.         Report – (Written Report) VIEW

2.         Approval for the running of the 26th Annual 7- Mile Bridge Run for Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 6:45 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. VIEW

3.         Ratification of Leases of County owned trailers to employees as temporary housing. VIEW

4.         Ratification of Worksite Agreement with Youth Co-Op, Inc., the service provider for South FL Workforce in Florida Keys, for the provision of temporary workers to Monroe County through the National Emergency Grant (NEG) program at no cost to the County. VIEW

5.         Approval of the FDOT Litter Control and Prevention Grant Agreement/Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate yearly fee, authorization for the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to execute the contract, and waiver of the County policy requiring contracts to have the venue in Monroe County since this is a State grant. VIEW

6.         Approval to advertise the position of Affordable Housing Coordinator to assist public and private entities in achieving progress in meeting the County’s affordable housing goals. VIEW

7.         Approval to offer staff the opportunity, in certain instances, to work 4 -10 hour days during the summer season from June 1, through September 30th of each year. VIEW

8.         Approval of Consulting Agreement with TPC Governmental Consulting for continuing strategic governmental consulting services. VIEW

9.         Approval of increase in current full-pay rental rate for residents of Bayshore Manor from $2,846 to $3,082. VIEW

10.       Approval of payment to Key Colony Bay Hotel for emergency shelter for victims displaced due to Hurricane Wilma. VIEW

 

 

 

Q.        COUNTY ATTORNEY

1.         Report  - (Litigation Report Included) - VIEW

2.         Approval of settlement agreement in matter of James T. Bond & Merry Diamondstone v. Monroe County, et al., 2006-CA-394-K. VIEW

3.         Approval of settlement agreement in matter of Marylin Nunziante v. Monroe County, et al., 2004-CA-1227-K. VIEW

4.         Approval to advertise a public hearing for an ordinance amending Sec. 6-56 of the Monroe County Code relating to thatched roofing. VIEW

5.         Approval to advertise a public hearing for an ordinance amending Sec. 6-68 of the Monroe County Code relating to unlicensed contractors. VIEW

 

Q.        COUNTY ATTORNEY - CONTINUED

6.         Approval to advertise a public hearing for an ordinance amending Sec. 6-90 of the Monroe County Code relating to buildings and construction and providing a fine schedule and imposition of civil penalties, administrative costs and liens. VIEW

7.         Approval of settlement agreement in code enforcement lien case of Monroe County v. Island Preschool. VIEW

8.         Approval of Revenue Guaranty Agreement Delta Airlines, Inc. VIEW

9.         Approval to advertise a public hearing for an ordinance replacing the ending date of the Big Coppitt Municipal Service Taxing Unit with Calendar Year 2010 and reinstating Shark Key in the legal description of the MSTU. VIEW

10.       Approval to advertise Notice of Calling for Qualifications for legal counsel for the Monroe County Value Adjustment Board. VIEW

11.       Approval to advertise a public hearing for an ordinance revising Chapter 12.1, Occupational License Tax to replace that terminology with the Terminology Business Tax. VIEW

11:30 A.M.                 12.       Discussion of the stormwater fee the City of Key West is charging the Key West International Airport and direction from the Commission on how the Commission wants the County Attorney to proceed.