Goal Area Outcome/Action # Description Action Submittal Requirements Monroe County Link Narrative For verification, provide the following information for each target area identified in the Nothing to get outcome points. Preliminary Step: Noise: Option A: Demonstrate that daytime • whether the area has made positive progress towards the locally established ambient ambient noise levels do not exceed 70 dBa in noise targets (yes/no); commercial areas BE-1 Outcomes 1 • a description of local ambient noise targets along with a short explanation of why the --OR-- targets were selected; Option B: Show progress toward locally identified • a description of the progress the community has made towards achieving local targets; key ambient noise targets and • a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the applicant’s progress Fortowards verification, locally established provide the targets. following for each location identified in the Preliminary Step: Nothing to get outcome points. • whether the area has made positive progress towards the locally established ambient light targets (yes/no); • a description of local ambient light targets along with a short explanation of why the Light: Show progress toward locally identified targets were selected; BE-1 Outcomes 2 key light targets for light glare and/or light • a description of the progress the community has made toward achieving local targets; trespass and • a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the jurisdiction’s progress toward locally established targets. Light in the Night Sky: Achieve a sky glow at or For verification, provide the most recent annual average Bortle Dark-Sky Scale rating for The World Atlas of the Artificial Night Sky Brightness The World Atlas of the Artificial Night Sky Brightness BE-1 Outcomes 3 below 4 in the Bortle Dark-Sky Scale where the each residential area measured. Also, upload a document listing the residential areas and http://www.inquinamentoluminoso.it/worldatlas/pages/ Milky Way is still visible in residential areas their respective Bortle Dark-Sky Scale readings from the most recent year. Adopt a community noise policy, ordinance, or For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Ordinance 11-1978 Noise Ordinance pdf saved to Dropbox Noise ordinance established in 1978 that adopted controls and BE-1 Actions 1 regulations as needed based upon a local description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired standards on acceptable noise levels with the intent of assessment Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last protecting health, welfare, and quality of life of Monroe County For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Ordinance 12-114 Sea Turtle Protection (lighting) 2013 https://www.dropbox.com/s/p5w8j4qc4i94a7p/Sea%20Turtle% Not used but found description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 20Ordinance.pdf Adopt a community light policy, ordinance, or Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last BE-1 Actions 2 regulations as needed based upon a local updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive assessment plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. Land Development Regulation Chapter 12 Article V. Section 12- https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/COOR_CH12 Monroe County Code of Ordinances Ch.12 Article V Sea Turtle 116 Sea Turtle Protection establishes standards for exterior ENNAREPR_ARTVSETUPR.html#COOR_CH12ENNAREPR_ARTVSE Protection prohibits activities disruptive to sea turtles, including For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted City of Key West Sea Turtle Nesting Season Awareness website http://www.cityofkeywest- over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print fl.gov/department/division.php?structureid=83 materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Save A Turtle (Monroe County non-profit organization) Sea http://myfwc.com/media/418417/SeaTurtle_LightingGuidelines Sea Turtle Lighting Guidelines provides approved lighting types Educate the public about standards, effects of events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. Turtle Lighting Guidelines .pdf and fixtures to reduce light pollution for the preservation of sea BE-1 Actions 3 excessive exposure, and mitigation techniques for turtles. Save A Turtle Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-a-Turtle- Save A Turtle Facebook page provides information about the ambient noise or ambient light org/203986362958007?sk=events&ref=page_internal preservation of threatened and endangered sea turtles in the Florida Keys. As part of this education, the Facebook page provided information to the public about the need to reduce light pollution for the protection of sea turtles. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Key West International Airport Ad Hoc Committee on Noise http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=107 Key West International Airport has an Ad Hoc Committee on committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Noise. Committee meetings provide an opportunity to discuss description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link noise issues in relation to the airport. The committee includes to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key neighborhood residents, public agencies, and aviation users. accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial Committee members serve as a conduit for information to and contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. from their constituents on aircraft noise related issues. Create partnerships to address sources of noise The KWIA Ad Hoc Committee on noise meets regularly to BE-1 Actions 4 and/or light pollution not subject to the local discuss noise issues within the community authority The Committee has established a community hot line for callers to report excessive noise.

The Committee has participated in the development of a Noise Exposure Map for KWIA. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 The Monroe County maintains a Key West International Airport http://fl- Community members in Monroe County can utilize the Sheriff's years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. Noise Hotline and database of all complaints received. monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9034 Office Issues of Concern online system. The system is not Monroe County has been involved in addressing and reducing strictly limited to noise complaints, however. Residents can excessive noise in the neightborhoods areound the Key West comment on a law enforcement issue or any issue that is of International Airport (KWIA) since 2000. The Monroe County concern to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Key West Board of County Commissioners established the KWIA Ad Hoc International Airport has a noise hotline which residents can Committee on Noise on 5/16/95. The committee is composed utilize to voice concerns. Monroe County residents can voice of airport neighbors and representatives of the airline industry. concerns online through the county website. The As part of the County's efforts, they maintain the Key West RequestTracker allows residents to submit compliance International Airport Noise Hotline. This hotline was created to complaints. allow residents to have a dedicated line to voice noise complaints related the KWIA. The County trracks noise levels at the KWIA and is committed to controlling and reducing noice impacts to the communities adjoining the airport. As far back as Develop a database of noise complaints and 2000, the County implementated a Noise Insulation Program to noise measurements (e.g. roads, industrial, BE-1 Actions 5 assist residents with better insulating their homes to reduce outdoor music venues) or of light issues and noise levels within homes. In 2013, a Part 150 Study was neighborhoods targeted for improvements conducted for the County which includes a log of all noice complaints recieved by the hotline back to 2008. This report also shows the current (2013) noise exposure maps and future 2018 noise exposure maps.

In the past three years, the County has focused efforts on the Part 150 Update. Highlights of a proposed update to the Part 150 update include the expansion of a successful sound insulation program, the addition of a flight track monitoring system, and a concerted effort to better inform pilots of voluntary noise abatement procedures.

A total of 323 residential units would be eligible for sound insulation in the update. That includes 194 residential units (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Not able to get number of noise violation cases investigated in Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties past 3 years and descrition of enforcement actions and parties Establish clear lines of authority for enforcement responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the responsible. Not enforcing or tracking to that level. BE-1 Actions 6 of nuisance noise violations relative to different compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the noise sources year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Not able to get number of noise violation cases investigated in Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties past 3 years and descrition of enforcement actions and parties Enforce noise standards during the permitting, responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the responsible. Not enforcing or tracking to that level. design, and construction of new large-scale BE-1 Actions 7 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the developments that can significantly increase year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique ambient noise levels verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Not able to get number of noise violation cases investigated in Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties past 3 years and descrition of enforcement actions and parties Enforce light standards during the permitting, responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the responsible. Not enforcing or tracking to that level. design, and construction of new large-scale BE-1 Actions 8 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the developments that can significantly increase year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique ambient light levels verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Establish programs that eliminate existing For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the BE-1 Actions 9 sources of light pollution coming from municipally- unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a For verification in Part 1, submit the percent of samples in the previous month that had Part 1 - FKAA Water Quality Report 2013, 2012, 2011 - provided http://www.fkaa.com/WaterQualityReport2013.pdf The FKAA regularly tests drinking water to assess its quality. Drinking Water Quality: Part 1: Demonstrate positive total coliform bacteria levels and upload a summary report or key information that data for coliform bacteria in water pipes Part 2 Option A Water Quality reports for the past three years (2011-2013) that the community is not in violation of EPA’s 5% validates the jurisdiction's achivement of EPA standards for total coliform for the past 3 drinking water standard reports for 2014, 2013 and 2012 demonstrate that there have been no violations of the EPAs standard for coliform bacteria in water pipes years. For verification in Part 2, Option A, upload a summary report or key information that total coliform rule (no more than 5% positive per month). --AND-- validates the jurisdiction's achievement of EPA standards for turbidity and pathogens over BE-2 Part 2: Option A: Demonstrate that the water the past 3 years. For verification of Part 2, Option B, provide the most recent annual or 3- Outcomes 1 supplied to residents is not in violation of EPA year average percent decrease in the specific containment(s) and upload a completed STAR- standards for turbidity and water pathogens provided Excel worksheet showing the calculated percent decrease over time. --OR-- Option B: Decrease the amount of all regulated contaminants over time Turbidity information added/uploaded to attempt to get credit

Secure Water Supply: Part 1: Demonstrate that For verification in Part 1, provide the current height of the water table; upload a summary Cannot demonstrate this the height of the water table for subsurface of reports on supply and demand trends that verify the stablity of the water level; and aquifers has been stable or rising upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the calculated trend. For BE-2 Outcomes 2 --AND-- verification in Part 2, provide the current height of surface water for the community's Part 2: Demonstrate that the height of surface primary drinking source; upload a summary of reports on supply and demand trends that waters is within the range to meet expected demonstrate that the height of surface waters is sufficient to meet current and expected demand for the next 5 years or is rising demand for the next 5 years; and a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the calculated trend. Safe Wastewater Management: Part 1: For verification in Part 1, provide a list of all POTWs regulated by EPA effluent guidelines FDEP implements the NPDES wastewater permitting in Monroe http://www.monroecounty- FDEP implements the NPDES wastewater permitting in Monroe Demonstrate that all publicly owned treatment and upload key excerpts demonstrating compliance from the last 3 years of permit review. County. There are 246 FDEP permitted wastewater treatment fl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1117 ; County. There are 246 FDEP permitted wastewater treatment works (POTWs) are in compliance with EPA Alternatively, submit a list of permits received with a 1-2 sentence description of each plants in Monroe County. DO NOT SEE DATA ONLINE http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wastewater/permitting.htm# plants in Monroe County. DO NOT SEE DATA ONLINE BE-2 Outcomes 3 effluent permits permit. For verification in Part 2, provide a list of industrial dischargers regulated by EPA REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH NPDES PERMITS, THUS DON'T npdes ; REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH NPDES PERMITS, THUS DON'T --AND-- effluent guidelines and upload key excerpts demonstrating compliance from the past 3 KNOW IF THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH PERMITS OR NOT. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wastewater/facinfo.htm KNOW IF THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH PERMITS OR NOT. Part 2: Demonstrate that existing industrial years of permit review. Alternatively, submit a list of permits receivedwith a 1-2 sentence Need to call STAR on this- this is to difficult to do for all permits. Need to call STAR on this- this is to difficult to do for all permits. dischargers are in compliance with EPA permits description of each permit. For verification, upload or link to key excerpts from the permits received over the past 3 NPDES Permiting controlled by FDEP http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/MS4_1.ht FDEP implements the NPDES stormwater permitting program in Safe Stormwater Management: National years for all MS4s, regulated construction activities, and regulated industrial activities. m ; Monroe County. The program regulates point source discharges Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Alternatively, submit a list of permits received with a 1-2 sentence description of each http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/construct of stormwater into surface waters of the State from certain BE-2 Outcomes 4 permit(s) have been obtained prior to permit. ion1.htm ; municipal, industrial, and construction activieis. FDEP issues discharging stormwater http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/industrial permits and performs compliance/enforcement activities. 1.htm ; http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wastewater/facinfo.htm For verification, the applicant must provide the name of the specific research projects with No info available showing this Jurisdiction or water provider participates in EPA BE-2 Outcomes 1 - Bonus other federal or state agencies. water quality research on emerging contaminants For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or SFWMD Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update 2013 http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xrepository/sfwmd Developed as an update to two previous plans, based on work last updated with a description of _repository_pdf/2013_lec_plan.pdf by the South Florida Water Management District staff, as well as how the plan is still in use if more than 3 years old; a description of the development an Advisory Commission Regional Water Supply Workshop. The process and stakeholders involved; plans provides a strategic goal for all of its water supply plans is vision statement; key recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the to ensure an adequate supply of water to protect natural plan has quantifiable targets (yes/no). systems and to meet existing and future reasonable-beneficial uses, while sustaining water resources for future generations. Key recommendations include: appropriate management, conservation, and implementation of capital projects, including two potable water supply projects by utilities; Utilization of the flexibility within the 2008 Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule as incremental dam safety improvements are completed; Implementation of CERP and other projects identified in MFL prevention and recovery strategies. The implementation strategy is laid out in the Plan, with particular governmental and private organizations Adopt a jursidiction wide managemenr plan for identified as responsible for particular projects, and the financial both water consumption and disposal that BE-2 Actions 1 costs and environmental benefits of those projects quantified. provided a ceal and secure water supply for all The SFWMD published a water supply plan update for the local uses Lower East Coast of Florida in 2013. The goal of the plan is to ensure a sustainable and adequate water supply. The plan includes a 20-year population and water demand projection and considers current supply issues. Monroe County Stormwater Management Master Plan (2001) https://www.dropbox.com/s/88x1vau229sfnso/Stormwater%20 Monroe County developed a Stormwater Management Master Management%20Master%20Plan.pdf Plan (SMMP) in 2001. The SMMP prioritized the adequacy of existing systems, prioritized stormwater management needs for each island, identified regulatory/policy needs, and considered financial factors. Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan (2000) https://www.dropbox.com/s/gl8bt6otfxmydeh/Monroe%20Cou Monroe County developed a Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan nty%20Sanitary%20Wastewater%20Master%20Plan.pdf in 2000. The plan was developed as an initial step towards reducing nutrient loading to surrounding water bodies (a major problem contributing to ecosystem degradation). The objective of the plan was to provide an equitable, ecologically sound, and economical implementation strategy for managing wastewater and improving water quality. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Code of Ordinances Chapter 12, Art. III Water https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/COOR_CH12 Intent and purpose of this article to protect the water resources description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Shortages (2001) ENNAREPR_ARTIIIWASH.html of the county from the harmful effects of overconsumption Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last during periods of water shortage and allocate available water updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive supplies by assisting the South Florida Water Management plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. District (SFWMD) in the implementation of its water shortage Adopt policies to ensure that the jurisdiction has plan. The declaration of a water shortage or water shortage BE-2 Actions 2 the authority to enact water conservation emergency within all or any part of the county by the governing measures during periods of drought board or the executive director of the district shall invoke the provisions of this article. Upon such declaration all water use restrictions or other measures adopted by the district applicable to the county, or any portion thereof, shall be subject to enforcement action pursuant to this article. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Within the "regional limtis" of the SFWMD, participate in the committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a LECRWP planning process, Comp Plan to have 10 Year Water description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Supply Plan to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key SFWMD Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update 2013 http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xrepository/sfwmd Monroe County collaborates with the South Florida Water accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial _repository_pdf/2013_lec_plan.pdf Management District, which is a regional governmental agency contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. that oversees water resources in the southern half of Florida. SFWMD Water Resources Advisory Commission http://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20about%20us Conducted ongoing monthly meetings Collaborate with a regional water management /wrac BE-2 Actions 3 group that includes other jurisdictions that share Completed the Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update. the same water sources

Conducted several public meetings on a variety of topics (CEPP, surplus lands, etc.) The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 8.1 million residents. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 FKAA Annual Water Quality Reports (2011-13) http://www.fkaa.com/WaterQualityReport2013.pdf The FKAA publishes an annual drinking water quality report years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. which provides general information on water quality/potential contaminants and details sampling results for primarily FKAA Monthly Bacteriological Reports (Jan 13 - May 14 on http://www.fkaa.com/bacteriological.htm FKAA publishes monthly bacteriological reports which detail the Establish water quality monitoring and public BE-2 Actions 4 website) presence or absense of fecal coliform bacteria by service reporting systems location. FKAA Priority Call Service to notify residents and businesses of http://www.fkaa.com/priority_call.htm FKAA has a priority call service that calls residents when there is water issues (boil water/service interruption) - online important information to be shared, such as a boil water notice registration to get number added to the priority call list or service interruption. Shift towards a full cost pricing system to ensure (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical FKAA Water Rates and Charges http://www.fkaa.com/Water%20Rates.pdf BE-2 Actions 5 that users are paying for the true cost of water Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties FKAA Wasetwater Rates and Charges http://www.fkaa.com/Wastewater%20Rates.pdf For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the FKAA Senior and Veteran Discount Service http://www.fkaa.com/SC%20Application%20Form%202014.pdf Laws Of Florida, Chapter 87-454, Subsection 2 of Section 14 unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a (Chapter 76-441 as amended by Senate Bill 1382), authorizes description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to establish a lower rate on Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. the residential account of certain persons 60 years of age or older, OR a totally or permanently disabled American Veteran, on the date of application and who meet the maximum income allowance. Such qualified applicants are required to submit an affidavit for eligibility; providing that such affidavit is prima facie evidence of eligibility; household gross income for all qualified applicants CANNOT exceed the maximum annual Social Security Retirement benefit for one (1) person for the current year or; if the spouse or significant other resides at the same residence, for the Maximum Annual Social Security Retirement Create programs to guarantee the provision of benefit for two (2) persons for the current year. (See Below) BE-2 Actions 6 water to low-income residents New applications are accepted throughout the calendar year. All existing applicants will be required to re -apply for re-certification on a yearly basis. Veterans must provide proof from Veteran Affairs that they are totally or permanently 100% disabled, as determined by the Veterans administration.

Maximum Annual Social Security Retirement Benefit – 2015 Monthly Annually 1 Person (account holder) $ 2,663.00 $31,956.00 2 Person (spouse or significant other) $ 5,326.00 $63,912.00

For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Comprehensive Plan Element 8.0 Potable Water http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update (2011) details unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a content/uploads/2010/02/8.0-Potable-Water3.pdf water conservation programs, which include: leak detection; description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired public information program; landscaping and permanent Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. irrigation ordinance; plumbing fixture efficiency standards; filter backwash recycling; reuse of wastewater; and metering.

FKAA High Efficient Toilet Rebate program http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The FKAA had a high efficiency toilet retrofit program which b&cd=1&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fkaa.com offers residential rebates. The rebates are available for FKAA %2FResidential%2520Toilet%2520Rebate%2520form.pdf&ei=9H customers to replace older (pre-1994) toilets with new High DqU7PMCsWXyAS3hIAo&usg=AFQjCNFRfkQ8KPimVwAlADG0fLC Efficiency Toilets. Toilets had to be installed between October Develop and provide water conservation uVzHkvQ&bvm=bv.72676100,d.aWw&cad=rja 2009 and August 2010. SWFWM WaterSip Program - 30 participants in past 3 years http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/levelthree/water%2 The SFWMD has a Water Savings Incentive Program (WaterSIP) programs to residents, businesses and 0conservation#sip which was created to foster water conservation efforts of public BE-2 Actions 7 agricultural water users in order to help ensure and private water providers or users within the SFWMD, which that the community is not depleting its water includes Monroe County. The program supports the supply implementation of technology-based water conservation projects designed to save water through demand reduction. SFWMD Water Champ Program for hotels and motels to http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20- The SFWMD has a Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program incentivie use reductions 2009 %20release%203%20water%20conservation/water%20conserva (Water CHAMP) to incentivize water use reduction. tion%20businesses SFWMD Water Efficiency and Self-Conducted Water Audits at http://issuu.com/southfloridawatermanagement/docs/water_e The SFWMD issued the Water Efficiency and Self-Conducted Commercial and Institutional Facilities Guide fficiency_improvement_guide?mode=window&proSidebarEnab Water Audits at Commercial and Institutional Facilities Guide in led=true&backgroundColor=%23222222 2013. The guide highlights common opportunities to improve water efficiency and lower costs at commercial and institutional facilities. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Permit Conditions of the FKAA Consumptive Use Permit https://www.dropbox.com/s/43eoq0yd3yb4ng6/050329- Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress 23_Permit_.20050328%20CUP%20FKAA.pdf towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. FKAA 20 Year Capital Improvement Plan (2006) http://www.fkaa.com/fkaa_20yr_cimp_dec06.pdf The FKAA 20-year Capital Improvement Plan (2006) detailed a series of water infrastructure improvements totaling $227.6 million dollars. Capital improvements included: water supply wells; water treatment plants; transmission mains and booster pump stations; distribution mains; distribution pump stations and ground storages; and facilities and structure. List of upgrades in last 3 years is as follows: 2015 Projects - Stock Island Tank Repair, Key Haven Collection System Improvements, Marathon 4 MG Storage Tank, Transmission Line Bridge Crossing at C-111 Canal, High Service Pump Station Improvement, Distribution Replacement - various subdivisions, Navy Project Manage and upgrade infrastructure to reduce 2014 Projects - Replace Piping at Sigsbee Park, Key Haven BE-2 Actions 8 leaks in the system, eliminate contaminants, and Collection System Improvements, Distribution Replacement - achieve other local conservation goals various subdivisions, Cathodic Protection - Tanks and 18 Mile Stretch

2013 Projects - N. Roosevelt Boulevard Improvements, Key West Administration Building Rehabilitation, Navy Water Improvements, Stock Island Back Pump Station Improvements, Marathon Service Buildings Improvements, Layton Wastewater Collection System Expansion, North Key Largo Water Main Replacement, High Service Pump Stations Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Distribution Replacement - various subdivisions, Replacement Transmission piping, AMI Meter Replacement, Roofing Systems Keyswide

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority has made or is in process FKAA has invested over $200 million in facility and Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress of making the following facility and infrastructure infrastructure improvements over the past 3 years for the towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. improvements: above referenced upgrades.

1) Reclaimed water use upgrades made to Big Coppitt Regional, The City of Key West has spent more than $67 million over the Duck Key Regional, and Cudjoe Advanced Water Reclamation past five years on sewer capital improvements to rebuild the facilities. collection system, replace the ocean outfall with a Class I Deep Injection Well, and upgrade the current Sewer Treatment Plant 2) An On-Site Wastewater Nutrient Removal System (OWNRS) is to an Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) facility. currently being constructed at FKAA's Cudjoe Plant (completion date December 2015). FKAA expanded the original service area to include additional developed parcels. These parcels will be served by an on-site treatment system which will significantly Implement at least 3 innovative water reduce pollutants entering the environment in the designated BE-2 Actions 9 infrastructure and facility programs locations.

3) City of Key West - Replacing Ocean Outfalls with Deepwell Injection. The City has spent more than $67 million over the past five years on sewer capital improvements to rebuild the collection system, replace the ocean outfall with a Class I Deep Injection Well, and upgrade the current Sewer Treatment Plant to an Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) facility. A second injection well was completed in August 2006 to provide redundancy in case of any problems with the first well. Key West's wastewater system garnered numerous top awards from the Florida Water Resources conference held by the Florida Water Environment Association, including First Place in the Advanced Secondary Treatment category and the 2012 For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online FKAA has made several improvements to stormwater and Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress wastewater treatment facilities to meet current and future towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. needs, including: 1) System Improvements to Key Haven Wastewater System - thorough cleaning of debris that has accumulated over the years in the gravity collection system 2) Bay Point - vaccum collection system with BAT Plant upgraded 3) Cudjoe Regional Centralized Wastewater Collection System and Treatment Plan - wastewater collection system will be constructed in the Lower Florida Keys, from Mile Marker (MM) 17 to MM 33, and will provide service to Lower Sugarloaf Key, Upper Sugarloaf Key, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key, Ramrod Key, Little Torch Key and Big Pine Key. The proposed Upgrade and improve stormwater and Wastewater Treatment Plant will have an average daily design BE-2 Actions 10 wastewater treatment facilities to meet current capacity of 0.94 Million Gallons per Day (MGD), and will use a and foreseeable needs five-stage Bardenpho system capable of meeting the rigorous Advanced Wastewater Treat (AWT) Standards. The estimated final design and construction cost is estimated to be approximately $98 million. 4) Duck Key Regional - underwent extensive redesign in 2011 and was upgraded to rigorous Advanced Wastewater Treat (AWT) Standards. In addition, the WWTP now has the capacity to treat 250,000 gallons of wastewater per day. 5) City of Layton - Gravity collection system with BAT Plant upgraded.

Planned infrastructure improvements are aimed at increasing treatment capacity, improving collection infrastructure, improving treatment technology to remove problematic For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Monroe County Selection of Demonstration Canals for Water $5 million over life of project which commenced in 2012 and Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress Quality Improvements - Canals within the Florida Keys remains ongoing. towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. have recently received considerable attention from regulatory agencies because many are associated with poor water quality. Canals with poor water quality have the potential to cause significant harm to near shore marine waters upon which the community depends. Water quality impairments within canals are most often associated with low dissolved oxygen (DO) as a result of accumulated organic matter or lack of flushing. However, some evidence indicates that nutrient enrichment from surrounding development has lead to biological imbalances (e.g., algal blooms) that further Engage in restoration projects for critical water exacerbate the problem. In addition, other water quality bodies that provide usable water for the problems including contamination from fecal coliform BE-2 Actions 11 jurisdiction or stormwater management bacteria have also been identified. assistance Many canals in Monroe County do not meet the State’s minimum water quality criteria. These canals are a source of nutrients and other contaminants to nearshore waters in Monroe County which have been designated as Outstanding Florida Waters (meaning they are critical to the health of surrounding ecosystems and are held to higher regulatory standards for preservation).

Implementation of wastewater treatment and storm water management systems in Monroe County will reduce loadings to the canals but will not completely eliminate the impaired water quality conditions. A Canal Management Master Plan was developed to prioritize canal restoration and create feasible For verification, provide the community population; number of CCCs required; a name or ID? May be in LUE of Comp Plan/Keyscompplan.org or .com NA location description of each CCC (e.g. downtown); and upload a map showing the CCC new versions of the elements Only need to boundaries. do this if we are seeking points under outcome level (not action) - not sure we can meet outcome, because there are not Identify the Compact & Complete Centers (CCCs) BE-3 Preliminary Step CCCs in the keys really. Its more likely they can get points (70% that will be analyzed under this Objective of points available under subgoal) for specific actions taken. To get points at the outcome level, you have to identify the compact and complete centers that willl be analysze - since we dont have any in the county getting points under outcome level Density, Destinations, and Transit: For verification, submit the combined STAR-calculated Density, Destinations, and Transit ROGO-is not possible. Innovative policy or restriction that could be a benefit NA Demonstrate that each CCC achieves the score and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel spreadsheet showing achievement of Only need to do this if we are seeking points under outcome following thresholds: thresholds and score calculations for all CCCs. level (not action) - not sure we can meet outcome, because Residential Density: there are not CCCs in the keys really. Its more likely they can get • Average of at least 12 dwelling units per acre points (70% of points available under subgoal) for specific within a ¼-mile walk distance of bus or streetcar actions taken. To get points at the outcome level, you have to stops, or within ½-mile walk distance of bus rapid identify the compact and complete centers that willl be BE-3 Outcomes 1 transit stops, light or heavy rail stations or ferry analysze - since we dont have any in the county getting points terminals under outcome level is not possible. • Average of at least 7 dwelling units per acre average within the rest of the CCC boundary Employment Density: At least 25 jobs per acre Diverse Uses: At least 7 diverse uses present Transit Availability: At least 60 weekday trips and Walkability: Demonstrate that each CCC For verification, submit the STAR-calculated Walkability score and upload a completed Transportation element of the Comp Plan or th eTransproration NA achieves the following thresholds: STAR-provided spreadsheet showing achievement of thresholds and score calculations. sections of the LDRs Only need to do this if we • 90% of roadways contain sidewalks on both are seeking points under outcome level (not action) - not sure sides we can meet outcome, because there are not CCCs in the keys • 100% of crosswalks are ADA accessible really. Its more likely they can get points (70% of points BE-3 Outcomes 2 • 60% of block faces contain street trees at no available under subgoal) for specific actions taken. To get points more than 40 feet intervals at the outcome level, you have to identify the compact and • 70% of roadways are designed for a travel complete centers that willl be analysze - since we dont have any speed of no more than 25 mph in the county getting points under outcome level is not • Minimum intersection density of 90 intersections possible. per square mile Design: Demonstrate that each CCC achieves For verification, submit the STAR-calculated Design score and upload a completed STAR- Only need to do this if we are seeking points under outcome NA the following thresholds: provided Excel spreadsheet showing achievement of thresholds and score calculations. level (not action) - not sure we can meet outcome, because • 80% of front building setbacks along primarily there are not CCCs in the keys really. Its more likely they can get single-family residential blocks are not more than points (70% of points available under subgoal) for specific 25 feet from the property line actions taken. To get points at the outcome level, you have to • 80% of front building setbacks along primarily identify the compact and complete centers that willl be BE-3 Outcomes 3 commercial blocks are not more than 10 feet from analysze - since we dont have any in the county getting points the property line under outcome level is not possible. • 40% of primarily commercial blocks have ground floor street frontages free from blank walls and loading docks, and do not have structured or surface parking as the principal land use along Affordable Housing: Demonstrate that each For verification, submit the STAR-calculated Affordable Housing score and upload a award bonus points and density in ROGO for affordable housing, NA CCC achieves the following thresholds: completed STAR-provided Excel spreadsheet showing achievement of thresholds and score may also have a funding mechanism, impact fees • 10% of total residential units are affordable calculations. Only need to do this if we are seeking points under outcome • 10% of residential units built or substantially level (not action) - not sure we can meet outcome, because rehabilitated within the last 3 years are dedicated BE-3 Outcomes 4 there are not CCCs in the keys really. Its more likely they can get as subsidized affordable housing points (70% of points available under subgoal) for specific • Some of the dedicated long-term affordable actions taken. To get points at the outcome level, you have to housing are deeply subsidized or deeply identify the compact and complete centers that willl be affordable for very- and extremely low income analysze - since we dont have any in the county getting points households For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroeunder outcome County levelComprehensive is not possible. Plan Policy 101.4.5 and 101.4.6 http://fl- The adopted Comprehensive Plan guides future growth and Demonstrate that the comprehensive plan BE-3 Actions 1 last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 community development. The Comprehensive Plan contains supports compact, mixed-use development description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key elements that address future land use, housing, transportation, For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Monroe County FLUM 2.0 Part 1 http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- Monroe County has developed future land use maps which provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, content/uploads/2011/01/2.0%20Future%20Land%20Use%20El include Mixed Use/Commerical and Mixed Use/ Commercial assessment, or survey. ement%201%20of%202.pdf Fishing. These land uses were not included historically. The Identify areas appropriate for compact, mixed-use future land use maps were developed as part of the BE-3 Actions 2 development on the community’s official future comprehensive planning process. Monroe County FLUM 2.0 Part 2 http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- Monroe County has developed future land use maps which land use map content/uploads/2011/01/2.0%20Future%20Land%20Use%20El include Mixed Use/Commerical and Mixed Use/ Commercial ement%202%20of%202.pdf Fishing. These land uses were not included historically. The future land use maps were developed as part of the comprehensive planning process. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Affordable and Workforce Housing (2007) https://www.dropbox.com/s/8pvqno7cchuz8g1/AffordableHou Monroe County developed a presentation highlighting recent description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired singPresentation.pdf affordable housing projects in 2007. The mission of Monroe Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last County's Affordable and Workforce Housing Initiative includes: updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive enhance the stock of affordable housing through creation and plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. preservation; reduce the costs of development of affordable housing (through land purchases and fee waivers); ease regulatory barriers where possible; ensure that a fair share of housing production is affordable to low and middle income families; sustain the economic health and safety/quality of life of the community by ensuring that essential workers (nurses, teachers, police, fishermen, tourism, service workers) can afford to live here; and balance affordable housing development with other public interests, such as environmental protection. Land Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article II, Section 130- https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l This provision of the LDC allows for an increased maximum 137 and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% density of 12.0 for mixed use areas. 22mixed%20use%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage%2 2:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%22fu zzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:[%22 CODES%22,%22ORDINANCES%22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeI d=CH130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN_S130-157MAREDEDIOPSP Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3.6 Goal 601 http://fl- Goal 601 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan states that monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 the County shall adopt programs and policies to facilitate access by all current and future residents to adequate and affordable housing. Land Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article II, Section 130-38 https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 130, Article II, Section 130LAUSDI_ARTIIDIPU.html 130-38 states that the purpose of the mixed-use district is to establish or conserve areas of mixed uses, including commercial Adopt regulatory strategies that permit or fishing, resorts, residential, institutional, and commercial uses, incentivize increased residential and employment and to preserve these as areas representative of the character, BE-3 Actions 3 densities and diverse uses in transit-served areas economy, and cultural history of the Florida Keys. and areas identified for compact, mixed-use Land Development Part II, Chapter 138 Rate of Growth https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level2/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 138 describes development Restrictions 138RAGRRERONR.html residential and non-residential rate of growth restrictions for Monroe County. Specifically the ordinance considers the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and the ability of the surrounding environment (man-made and natural) to handle growth. Land Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130- https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 160 (TDRs) 130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN.html#PTIILADE_CH130LAUSDI_ARTVL 130-160 describes transferable development rights in Monroe AUSIN_S130-160TRDERITD County, which states that residential development rights are transferable between parcels of lands so long as a number of criteria are met. Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130-161 https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section (affordable housing) 130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN.html#PTIILADE_CH130LAUSDI_ARTVL 130-161 describes affordable and employee housing AUSIN_S130-161AFEMHOAD administration for developers. Land Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130- https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 161.1 (AH incentives) 130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN.html#PTIILADE_CH130LAUSDI_ARTVL 130-161.1 describes affordable housing incentive programs in AUSIN_S130-161.1AFHOINPR Monroe County. The intent of the ordinance is to set forth a program to help incentiveze affordale housing development within the County. Land Development Part II, Chapter 138, Article III, Section138-56 https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 138, Article III, Section Affordable Housing Impact Fees 138RAGRRERONR_ARTIIINORAGRLINR.html#PTIILADE_CH138RA 138-56 states that all new non-residential floor area, including GRRERONR_ARTIIINORAGRLINR_S138-56EMHOFASHIMFE commercial/business, institutional, and industrial development creates a direct or indirect requirement for employee housing. The availability and stability of employee housing stock is essential for the economic health of the County and therefore, applicants for new or transferred nonresidential floor area will be assessed a fee to address employee housing issues in the County. Land Development Part II, Chapter 138, Article II and III ROGO https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level2/PTIILADE_CH and NROGO Restrictions 138RAGRRERONR.html Require walkability standards for new For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Objective 101.16 http://fl- Objective 101.16 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan development that include sidewalks on both sides description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 states that by January 1998, the County shall adopt guidelines of roadways, street trees, ADA accessible Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last and criteria which provide for safe and convenient on-site traffic BE-3 Actions 4 crosswalks, roadways designed for maximum updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive flow, adequate pedestrian ways and sidewalks, and sufficient on- travel speeds of 25 mph, and maximum block plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. site parking for both motorized and non-motorized vehicles. lengths in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a No build to line requirement in Code, LDC Require build-to lines for commercial and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired residential structures in transit-served areas and BE-3 Actions 5 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last areas identified for compact, mixed-use updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive development plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a reduced parking per MCC but not enough to meet action Adopt advanced parking strategies in transit- description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired criteria BE-3 Actions 6 served areas and areas identified for compact, Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last mixed-use development updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Land Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130- https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 160 (TDRs) 130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN.html#PTIILADE_CH130LAUSDI_ARTVL 130-160 describes transferable development rights in Monroe Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last AUSIN_S130-160TRDERITD County, which states that residential development rights are updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive transferable between parcels of lands so long as a number of plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. criteria are met. Land Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130- https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 161 (affordable housing) 130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN.html#PTIILADE_CH130LAUSDI_ARTVL 130-161 describes affordable and employee housing Require, incentivize, or subsidize creation of AUSIN_S130-161AFEMHOAD administration for developers. and Development Code, Part II, affordable housing in transit-served areas and BE-3 Actions 7 Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130-161.1 describes affordable areas identified for compact, mixed-use housing incentive programs in Monroe County. The intent of development the policy is to set forth a program to help incentivize affordable housing development within the County. Land Development Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130- https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Chapter 130, Article V, Section 161.1 (AH incentives) 130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN.html#PTIILADE_CH130LAUSDI_ARTVL 130-161.1 describes affordable housing incentive programs in AUSIN_S130-161.1AFHOINPR Monroe County. The intent of the ordinance is to set forth a program to help incentiveze affordale housing development within the County. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County Development Review Committee http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=313 The Development Review Committee (DRC) is required for committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a items being reviewed. The DRC shall be composed of the description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Planning Director or his or her designee and the planner in to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key charge of the particular item being considered, and depending accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial on the application being reviewed, may also include Public contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Works division personnel, Health Department personnel, the building official or his or her designee, a county biologist and any other county employee or official designated by the County Administrator or the Planning Director. The DRC also may include representatives of each local, regional, state or federal agency that has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the county for coordinated development review when approporate. A representative of the Department of Economic Establish a design review board, neighborhood Opportunity shall serve as an ex officio member of the DRC as commission, or similar appointed citizen body that long as the county is located within an area of critical state BE-3 Actions 8 provides comments on proposed development concern. projects The duties are as follows: a) To meet at least once a month to consider such business as is prescribed by this article including: 1) Reviewing all applications for development approval as set forth in the code. 2) Reviewing all applications for amendments to the plan.

b) To maintain such minutes and records as are required by state law.

c) Any action reviewing a permit application shall not preclude the applicant's right to be present when his project is discussed before this body. Implement programs to preserve and maintain For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the No specific program information existing subsidized and unsubsidized affordable unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a BE-3 Actions 9 housing in transit-served areas, compact and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired mixed-use areas, and areas with rapidly-rising Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. housing costs For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Nothing found Increase the percentage of households with Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress BE-3 Actions 10 access to transit towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

Housing and Transportation Costs: Part 1: For verification in Part 1, submit the percentage of Census blocks (neighborhoods) where a Nothing found Demonstrate that there are at least 80% of typical household would spend 45% or less on housing and transportation costs combined. Census block groups where a household earning For verification in Part 2, submit the percentage of Census blocks where a household the Area Median Income (AMI) would spend less earning 80% AMI woudl spend no more than 45% on housing and transportation costs than 45% on housing and transportation combined and provide a link to CNT's assessment for the jurisdiction. BE-4 Outcomes 1 combined --AND-- Part 2: Demonstrate that there are at least 60% of Census block groups where a household earning 80% AMI would spend less than 45% on housing and transportation combined Affordable Housing Production: Option A: For verification under Option A, submit the number of affordable housing units created Nothing found Achieve targets for creation of new affordable since the baseline year of the CHP or housing needs assessment; the proportion of housing identified in a locally-adopted affordable housing units created relative to local targets or forecasted needs; comprehensive housing strategy documentation of the locally adopted targets or needs assessment; and documentation --OR-- BE-4 Outcomes 2 confirming creation of new affordable units. For verification under Option B, submit the Option B: Demonstrate that 10% of residential percentage of affordable housing units created in CCCs in the past 3 years and a completed units built or substantially rehabilitated in the past STAR-provided Excel spreadsheet showing percentage of affordable housing units. 3 years in the community’s Compact & Complete Centers (CCCs) are dedicated as subsidized affordable housing Affordable Housing Preservation: For verification, provide the number of affordable housing units lost due to expiring Nothing found Demonstrate no loss of subsidized affordable subsidies and upload documentation of the methods used to protect expiring subsidies BE-4 Outcomes 3 housing units due to expiring subsidies in the past and the locations impacted. 3 years For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Affordable and Workforce Housing (2007) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County developed a presentation highlighting recent last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a b&cd=3&ved=0CCsQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cayaplace. affordable housing projects in 2007. The mission of Monroe description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key com%2FAffordableHousingPresentation.pdf&ei=2HvrU4XuCI- County's Affordable and Workforce Housing Initiative includes: recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable YyAToz4CgBg&usg=AFQjCNF1TalkwXyZclhjCTI2Pzo4ADUw_A&b enhance the stock of affordable housing through creation and targets (yes/no). vm=bv.72938740,d.aWw&cad=rja preservation; reduce the costs of development of affordable housing (through land purchases and fee waivers); ease regulatory barriers where possible; ensure that a fair share of housing production is affordable to low and middle income families; sustain the economic health and safety/quality of life of the community by ensuring that essential workers (nurses, teachers, police, fishermen, tourism, service workers) can afford to live here; and balance affordable housing development with other public interests, such as environmental protection. Monroe County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (2007) downloaded to site This plan provides a baseline assessment that remains relevant, post recession. In 2007, the Monroe County Housing Needs Assessment was prepared by The Metropolitan Center at Florida International University (FlU) on behalf of the Community Housing Partnership. The assessment included a housing demand analysis, a housing supply analysis, and a housing supply and demand assessment. The purpose of the Housing Needs Assessment is to provide a quantitative study that serves BE-4 Actions 1 Develop a comprehensive housing strategy as a baseline for understanding and measuring Monroe County's housing supply and demand relationship, and its impact on the economic sustainability of the county and its municipalities.

The housing demand and supply assessment examines the existing and future housing needs of Monroe County's resident worker population and provides several layers of affordability gap analysis based on prevailing wages, household incomes, and housing values. The study attempts to clearly illustrate the important relationship between housing supply and demand, and the significance of creating and maintaining an adequate supply of affordable homeowner and renter housing with respect to Monroe County's future economy and quality of life Monroe County's housing affordability problem has widespread economic impacts, including a growing recognition of the important link between an adequate affordable housing supply and For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and US 1 Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study (2011) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we In 2011,a time and delay study was conducted for U.S. 1 arterial provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% travel in Monroe County. The County has conducted travel time assessment, or survey. 2Fwww.monroecounty- and delay studies of U.S. 1 on an annual basis since 1991. The fl.gov%2FDocumentview.aspx%3FDID%3D1186&ei=in7rU56JLo main objective of the study was to monitor the level of service Analyze transit access and transportation costs WOyATK3YHQAg&usg=AFQjCNHCo2lbEbeUq_EbdxVxdpPkycI8R on U.S. 1. BE-4 Actions 2 for neighborhoods with housing affordable to low- g&bvm=bv.72938740,d.aWw Miami-Dade Transit Development Plan Update 2013-22 http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Miami-Dade County has a Transit Development Plan, updated in and moderate-income households b&cd=1&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamidad 2012, for FY2013 to FY2022. Coordination with Miami-Dade e.gov%2Ftransit%2Flibrary%2F10_year_plan%2FTDP-update- County is important for transit connectivity in the region. 2012.pdf&ei=BX7rU9r0O8- NyASpoICwBw&usg=AFQjCNGehu26f9fy9qc46zhbpsIk4eR3dA& bvm=bv.72938740,d.aWw&cad=rja For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Key West Transit Development Plan (2010) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Key West Transit Development Plan provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% assessment, or survey. 2Fwww.cityofkeywest- The TDP is a planning tool used to identify future needs for fl.gov%2Fdocs%2Ftransportation%2F20102019TDPFINALREPOR transit When new transit or other major infrastructure T.pdf&ei=FRb3VNfhK4arggTqhoGIAQ&usg=AFQjCNExzpkwzR- service, define the community’s goals and develop a program of investments are planned, analyze the likelihood jqC-j6DmsLgKPuPttow&bvm=bv.87519884,d.eXY improvements. and extent to which housing costs are anticipated BE-4 Actions 3 to increase in low- and moderate-income Other objectives of the TDP include: neighborhoods so that appropriate strategies can • Assessing the need for transit services be developed to preserve and create long-term • Determining the appropriate type and level of transit services affordable housing • Identifying current and planned local transit resources • Evaluating existing services • Outlining capital and operating expenses for proposed service development • Identifying potential and expected funding sources For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 601.1.11 and http://fl- Policy 101.5.2 - In order to encourage a compact form of description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 601.1.12 monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 residential growth that results in infill development in platted, Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last improved subdivisions, the Point System shall be primarily updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive based on the Tier system of land classification as set forth under plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. Goal 105. To discourage and limit further growth in Tier I designated areas, the annual maximum number of residential Use regulatory and design strategies to permit allocations that may be awarded in Tier I shall be no encourage compatible infill and redevelopment more three (3) in each of the two Residential Permit Allocation with a mix of housing types in neighborhoods BE-4 Actions 4 planning areas established by the Land Development close to employment centers, commercial areas, Regulations. [9J-5.006(3)(c)1 and 6]Policy 601.1.11 of the and where transit or transportation alternatives Monroe County Comprehensive Plan states that the County exist shall adopt Land Development Regulations which provide that 20% of residential building permits will be reserved for single or multi-family affordable housing. Policy 601.1.12 states that by January 1997, Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which may include density bonuses, impact fee waiver programs, and other possible regulations to encourage affordable housing. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 601.1.11 and http://fl- Policy 601.1.11 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 601.1.12 monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 states that the County shall adopt Land Development Require, incentivize, or subsidize creation of Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last Regulations which provide that 20% of residential building subsidized affordable housing, including deeply updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive permits will be reserved for single or multi-family affordable BE-4 Actions 5 subsidized or deeply affordable housing, in transit- plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. housing. Policy 601.1.12 states that by January 1997, Monroe served areas and areas identified for compact, County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which may mixed-use development include density bonuses, impact fee waiver programs, and other possible regulations to encourage affordable housing. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Southeast Florida Regional Partnership (SFRP) http://seven50.org/partners/partnership-members/ The Southeast Florida Regional Partnership (SFRP) is a voluntary, committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a broad-based and growing collaboration of more than 200 description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link public, private, and civic stakeholders from the Southeast to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key Florida region of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The Partnership has contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. united to leverage resources and coordinate strategic long-term planning to drive competitiveness and prosperity for the region. SFRP seeks greater opportunities for sustained job creation, access to affordable housing, a better menu of transportation options, and more people-friendly, environment-friendly places to live.

Livability Principles Collaborate with other jurisdictions to address 1) Provide more transportation choices BE-4 Actions 6 affordable housing and location efficiency needs 2) Promote affordable housing in the region 3) Enhance economic competitiveness 4) Support existing communities 5) Coordinate policies and leverage investment 6) Value communities and neighborhoods 7) Enhance community resilience to the impacts of climate change

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June 2009: U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Transportation, and the Environmental For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Key West and Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity http://www.habitatlowerkeys.org/ Monroe County partners with various Habitat for Humanity committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a organizations throughout the Florida Keys by purchasing land description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link for by Habitat. to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial Monroe County maintains ownership of the underlying land, contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. leases the properties to the developers, and protects affordability in perpetuity through a 99-year ground lease.

In recent years, the following properties have been purchased by the County: 1) Fleming Street: Habitat for Humanity for $950,000 from MC Land Authority ($300,000 leveraged from Mortgage Settlement Trust Fund) 2) Harbor Shores: Habitat for Humanity (2009) for $1,093,615 Partner with nonprofit organizations to provide 3) Habitat for Humanity Upper Keys (2007) $37,564 BE-4 Actions 7 education, counseling, and financial assistance to 4) Habitat for Humanity (2005) $15,489 homebuyers or renters 5) Habitat for Humanity (2002) for $48,683 6) Habitat for Humanity (1996) for $13,984 7) Habitat for Humanity (1993) for $9,814

This is just a few of the parcels purchased over the years. There have also been dedications of property to this non-profit organization. Most of the County's efforts with Habitat have furthered the County's need for affordable housing throughout the County. Monroe County partners with the Key West and Lower Florida Keys Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity works to construct, rehabilitate, or preserve homes. The organization currently manages 24 affordable rental units in Key West and Stock Island and there are 35 Habitat for Humanity homeowners in the Lower Keys alone Implement programs to preserve and maintain For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the existing subsidized and unsubsidized affordable unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a BE-4 Actions 8 housing in transit-served areas, compact and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired mixed-use areas, and areas with rapidly-rising Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. housing costs (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Work with private employers to provide live-near- responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the BE-4 Actions 9 your-work or employer-assisted housing financial compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the incentives year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification in Option A, provide the percent change in the number of new residential units and square footage of new office and commercial development in locally designated Infill Development: Option A: Increase the infill and redevelopment areas over the past 3 years. Upload a map showing the percentage of new development in locally- designated infill and redevelopment areas, new development that has occurred, and a designated infill and redevelopment areas completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the trend in development in locally BE-5 Outcomes 1 --OR-- designated areas. For verification in Option B, provide the percent change in the number Option B: Increase the percentage of new of new residential units and square footage of new office and commercial development development located on infill, previously located on infill, previously developed, brownfield, and greyfield sites over the past 3 years developed, brownfield, and greyfield sites and upload a map showing the new development on the infill and redevelopment sites that has occurred since baseline year. Also upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the trend in development located on those sites. Existing Infrastructure: Demonstrate that at For verification, submit the percentage of new housing units in the past 3 years utilizing can only get credit for things done least 75% of new housing units in the past 3 years existing infrastructure and upload a map showing the housing units utilizing existing and BE-5 Outcomes 2 utilized existing water and sewer mains and did new infrastructure. not require extending or widening public roadways For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and FDEP List of Brownfield Sites http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/brownfields/page Florida Department of Environmental Protection List of provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, s/processes_county.htm#MONROE Brownfields Sites and Areas (BSRAs and Resolutions). assessment, or survey. In 2007, the Old Baltuff Dump Site was designated as a Brownfields area, for the purpose of environmental Develop an inventory of infill, previously remediation, rehabilitation, and econoic development. Habitat developed, brownfield, or greyfield sites of for Humanity agreed to clean up and redevelop the dump site. BE-5 Actions 1 greatest priority and potential for development or redevelopment Monroe County has worked to identify and rehabilitate brownfield sites. A Brownfields Site Rehabilitation Agreement (BSRA) was signed in 2010 for the Old Baltuff Dump Site on Middle Torch Key. The BSRA is a collaboration between Habitat for Humanity and FDEP. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a LDC Sec. 130-122. - Coastal barrier resources system overlay https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l (a) description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired district. and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 22130- Federal purpose. The purpose of the federal Coastal Barrier updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive 122%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage%22:25,%22boo Resources Act (CBRA) is to discourage further development in plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. leanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:false, certain undeveloped portions of coastal barriers and remove %22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:[%22CODES%22, the federal incentive to develop these areas. The federal law %22ORDINANCES%22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeId=CH130LA limits new federal expenditures and financial assistance, USDI_ARTIVOVDI_S130-122COBARESYOVDI including flood insurance. These federal public expenditure limitations have the effect of discouraging development in areas the U.S. Department of the Interior designates as coastal barriers within the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS). The CBRS protects coastal areas that serve as barriers against wind and tidal forces caused by coastal storms, and serve as habitat for aquatic species. Adopt a policy commitment to limited or no BE-5 Actions 2 expansion of physical jurisdiction boundaries or (b) extension of urban services

County purpose. The county includes the federal CBRS system units, excluding OPAs, located within unincorporated Monroe County, except for the improved port property along the safe harbor entrance channel within system unit FL-57, as an overlay district. The purpose of the County's coastal barrier resources system overlay district is to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan by discouraging the extension and expansion of specific types of public facilities, including potable water, and/or electric services and/or telephone services to lands designated as a system unit of the CBRS.

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For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe Comprehensive Plan Goal 105. http://fl- Goal 105 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan states that description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 the county shall undertake a comprehensive land acquisition Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last program and smart growth initiatives in conjunction with its updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive Livable CommuniKeys Program in a manner that recognizes the plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. finite capacity for new development. The goal calls for providing economic and housing opportunities without comprimising the natural environment and livability of the community. Smart growth principles include design strategies locating housing close to emplyment centers, commercial areas, and transit. Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.1 http://fl- Policy 101.5.1 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan calls monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 for the adoption of a new Point System for residential and non- residential development. The Point System is used as a basis for selecting development applications (except for affordable housing). For market rate housing or non-residential development to be awarded a permit, the Point System will specify positive and negative point factors during consideration. Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 1001.2.1. http://fl- Policy 101.2.1 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan states monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 that the County shall establish a Permit Allocation System for new residential development. The system limits the number of permits issued for new residential development. The policy was later superseded by Policy 101.2.13, which includes wastewater Use regulatory and design strategies to and stormwater considerations. Sec. 138-28. - encourage compatible infill and redevelopment Evaluation criteria. with a mix of housing types in neighborhoods BE-5 Actions 3 close to employment centers, commercial areas, The point values established on the following pages are to be and where transit or transportation alternatives applied cumulatively: exist Monroe County LDR Part II, Chapter 138, Art. II Section 138.28 https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Land Development Code, Part II, Article II, Section 138-28 (ROGO) and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% outlines the point system utilized to evaluate residential 22infill%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage%22:25,%22b development and to direct development per the County goals. ooleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:fal The points are intended to discourage development in less se,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:[%22CODES%2 desirable areas (e.g., high risk flooding, environmentally 2,%22ORDINANCES%22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeId=CH138 sensitive) and to encourage development in more suitable RAGRRERONR_ARTIIRERAGRLIRO_S138-28EVCR areas. The points also serve to encourage certain actions. (1) Tier designation. The following points are intended to discourage development in environmentally sensitive areas and to direct and encourage development in appropriate infill areas, while recognizing that any development has an impact on the carrying capacity of the Florida Keys - awards +20 points for an application which proposes development within an area designated tier III (infill area) on Big Pine Key or No Name Key and 20 points for An application which proposes development within an area designated tier III (infill area) outside of Big Pine Key or No Name Key. Monroe County LDR Part II, Chapter 138, Art. III Section 138.55 https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/PTIILADE_CH Land Development Code, Part II, Article II, Section 138-55 (NROGO) 138RAGRRERONR_ARTIIINORAGRLINR.html#PTIILADE_CH138RA outlines the point system utilized to evaluate non-residential GRRERONR_ARTIIINORAGRLINR_S138-55EVCRNR development. The intent is to direct and encourage development in desirable areas and discourage in less desirable areas. The points also serve to encourage certain actions.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Lower Keys Livable Communikeys Plan. 2012. South Florida http://www.monroecounty- The Lower Keys developed a Livable CommuniKeys Plan in 2012. over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print fl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/173 The vision of the plan includes keeping the Lower Keys a low- materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for density, primarily residential community which protects the events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. natural environment. The plan seeks to encourage and renew Educate residents and community groups about affordable housing and commercial areas and to ensure that the importance of infill and redevelopment, infrastructure needs are met. The program is community driven BE-5 Actions 4 brownfield assessment findings, and design and seeks to support and encourage citizen involvement. strategies for compatible neighborhood development COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2012- http://www.sfrpc.com/CEDS/SouthFloridaCEDS2012-17.pdf The South Florida Regional Planning Council developed a 2017 Technical Report Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in 2012. The plan aims to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. The plan is meant to serve as a strategy for the communities and businesses of South Florida. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County Resolution 261-2007 designates Old Baltuff http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Brownfield Cleanup Partnership with the Florida Department of committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Brownfield b&cd=1&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dep.state. Environmental Protection. In 2007, the Old Baltuff Dump Site Collaborate with state and federal authorities to description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link fl.us%2Fwaste%2Fquick_topics%2Fpublications%2Fwc%2Fbrow was designated as a Brownfields area, for the purpose of BE-5 Actions 5 advance brownfields cleanup to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key nfields%2Fresolutions%2FBF440701000_RES.pdf&ei=L6_rU4_AK environmental remediation, rehabilitation, and econoic accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial ND9yQShz4CADg&usg=AFQjCNGM1g9Ha10iN8V1UTvwhgdCow development. Habitat for Humanity agreed to clean up and contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. mA6Q&bvm=bv.72938740,d.aWw&cad=rja redevelop the dump site. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Floridas Brownfield Program - Florida Statutes Section 288.107 - http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Disp The Florida Statutes (288.107) designates a brownfield unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Bonus Refund lay_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0200- redevelopment bonus refund. A bonus refund is awarded to description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 0299/0288/Sections/0288.107.html eligible businesses creating at least 10 full-time permanent jobs Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. associated with the redevelopment of a brownfield site. Establish a program to provide information and Florida Statutes, Section 376.30781 - Tax Credit http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Disp The Florida Statutes (376.30781) provides tax credits for the assistance to owners, potential buyers, and lay_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0300- rehabilitation of drycleaning solvent contaminated sites and BE-5 Actions 6 developers regarding brownfield assessments, 0399/0376/Sections/0376.30781.html brownfield sites in designated brownfield areas. Floridas Brownfield Program; Section 376.80 http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Disp The State of Florida has a brownfield program to encourage redevelopment strategies, and available lay_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0300- brownfield site rehabilitation. The Florida Statutes (376.80) resources 0399/0376/Sections/0376.80.html describes the brownfield program administration process. In addition, a tax credit and a bonus program exist.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection runs the state's Brownfield program. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Nothing per E. Schemper Support temporary, creative neighborhood uses unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a BE-5 Actions 7 for vacant properties and greyfields description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the Provide financial incentives to encourage infill and BE-5 Actions 8 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the redevelopment year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Nothing found Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Perform proactive zoning enforcement and vacant responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the lot cleanup or maintenance to improve the BE-5 Actions 9 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the attractiveness of a redevelopment or blighted year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique area and to deter crime verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Comp Plan Target local infrastructure improvements to Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress BE-5 Actions 10 revitalize redevelopment or blighted areas and towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. catalyze private reinvestment

Acreage: Provide ample parkland based on For verification, list the population density category, the park acreage per 1,000 residents, 76351 population/629299 acres = 0.12 density (low density) so population density as follows: and upload the STAR-provided Excel worksheet if the data was not provided by TPL. need 20.3 acres per 1000 people. Per comp plan LOS only 1.5 • High: 6.8 acres per 1,000 residents acres per 1000 functional population of passive, resource-based - BE-6 Outcomes 1 • Intermediate-High: 7.3 acres per 1,000 residents ----outcome not met • Intermediate-Low: 13.5 acres per 1,000 residents • Low: 20.3 acres per 1,000 residents Proximity: Demonstrate that housing units in the For verification, submit the percentage of housing units within a 1/2-mile walk distance of community are located within a ½-mile walk a public space or park and upload a map showing coverage. distance of a public space or park based on BE-6 Outcomes 2 population density as follows: • High or Intermediate-High: 85% • Intermediate-Low or Low: 70% Connectivity: Demonstrate that 90% of For verification, submit the percentage of housing units within 3 miles of an off-road trail BE-6 Outcomes 3 households are located within 3 miles of an off- or greenway and upload a map showing coverage. road trail Use and Satisfaction: Option A: Demonstrate For verification, submit the percentage of survey respondents that meet the criteria for that 66% or more of surveyed residents visit a Option A or B and upload a report containing the survey results. park at least once a year --OR-- BE-6 Outcomes 4 Option B: Demonstrate that 66% or more of surveyed residents respond favorably regarding the quality of the community’s public space and park system For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Tavernier Commercial Corridor Enhancements/County and all http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we In 2005, Monroe County developed the Tavernier Creek to Mile last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a municipalities. b&cd=1&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroec Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor Development Standards and description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key ounty- Guidelines. This planning document prescribes basic rules for recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable fl.gov%2FDocumentview.aspx%3FDID%3D1293&ei=XcHrU4GtHY development on properties in this area, which are consistent targets (yes/no). qYyASzo4H4Aw&usg=AFQjCNG3pVk44dOisQO_WTTRvyyPU_qs with the Livable CommuniKeys Plan. The Standards and Mg&bvm=bv.72938740,d.cWc&cad=rja Guidelines include open space improvement plans, including improved streetside and ocean side plantings. Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Parks/Open Space Element http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- Goal 1201 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan states content/uploads/2010/02/3_12_Rec_and_Open_Space_Elemen that the County shall provide a recreation and open space t_TRACK_CHANGES_12_19_14.pdf system to conserve valuable natural resources and to provide adequate recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development permit is issued, adequate park and recreation lands and Adopt a parks and/or open space plan that facilities are available to serve the development at the adopted promotes a community-wide network of public level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of such BE-6 Actions 1 spaces that provide recreational, transportation, development.1.5 acres per 1000 functional population of and environmental benefits passive, resource-based neighborhood and community parks; and

01.5 acres per 1000 functional population of activity-based neighborhood and community parks within each of the Upper Keys, Middle Keys, and Lower Keys subareas.Monroe County shall periodically review and revise the level of service standards and advisory Recreational Guidelines in policies 1201.1.1 and 1201.1.2 based on the most recent survey of community Tavernier Historic Preservation http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County has Preservation Guidelines in place for the b&cd=2&ved=0CCMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroec Tavernier Historic District, which prescribe basic rules for ounty- development in the district. Part of the historic district includes fl.gov%2FDocumentView.aspx%3FDID%3D1161&ei=XcHrU4GtH the long-stewarded yard trees. The guidelines call for the YqYyASzo4H4Aw&usg=AFQjCNHXrdfRv8g94SXtUomJ- preservation of neighborhood tree cover in order to preserve c2_1VLtbw&bvm=bv.72938740,d.cWc&cad=rja the historic character. For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Monroe County Resolution 233-2011 Approves 2011 Public https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1j8oc7d9hl2ak2/Resolution%202 In 2011, Monroe County developed a Public Facilities Capacity provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, Facilities Capacity Assessment Report. 33-2011%20Public%20Facilities%20Capacity%20Report.pdf Assessment Report. Public facilities assessed included parks and assessment, or survey. open spaces. Parks and recreational space were assessed based on their level of service. I DON'T THINK ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION WAS ASSESSED HERE. Survey from Linking the Economy and Environment of the http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we In the late 1990s, research was conducted to examine the Florida Keys/Key West, Figures 1.1 and 1.2 b&cd=1&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsanctuaries.noa economic issues of recreational resources in the Florida Keys a.gov%2Fscience%2Fsocioeconomic%2Ffloridakeys%2Fpdfs%2Fr under the project title, Linking the Economy and Environment esident9596.pdf&ei=nMPrU8CPIM- of the Florida Keys/Key West. In 1997, A Socioeconomic Analysis cyAS13oLQAQ&usg=AFQjCNE5rpHMH6MbYLFxV8UhFOhJL- of the Recreation Activities of Monroe County Residents in the LyUw&bvm=bv.72938740,d.aWw&cad=rja Florida Keys/Key West was conducted. The objectives of this project were to: estimate the market and nonmarket economic values of recreation/tourism uses of the marine resources of the Keys and Florida Bay; to provide a demonstration of how market and nonmarket economic value of an ecosystem can be considered an integral component of the economy when forumulating sustainability policy; and to foster cooperative management processes. Economic Contributiuon of Recreating Visitors to Florida Keys http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we In the late 1990s, research was conducted to examine the b&cd=2&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoastalsocioeco economic issues of recreational resources in the Florida Keys nomics.noaa.gov%2Fcore%2Fsocmonfk%2Fpublications%2F99- under the project title, Linking the Economy and Environment 11.pdf&ei=nMPrU8CPIM- of the Florida Keys/Key West. The Economic Contribution of cyAS13oLQAQ&usg=AFQjCNFrzHJmsd1xcj4eijvhHdcmnNV8iQ&b Recreating Visitors to the Florida Keys/Key West study was vm=bv.72938740,d.aWw&cad=rja conducted in 1996. The projects goals included: estimate the number of residents and visitors to the Florida Keys and Florida Bay by type of use and estimate the extent of use by area; develop user profiles which include demographics, activity participation, spending, and satisfaction; estimate the economic contribution of both resident and visitor recreational use; Conduct a study regarding the economic impact estimate the net economic user value of marine resources; and of parks and public spaces on the local economy assess the importance of water quality and marine habitat BE-6 Actions 2 to understand their contributions to community integrity for visitors. to understand their contributions to community satisfaction and tourism NOAA Linking the Economy and Environment of Florida Keys http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we NOAA Linking the Economy and Environment of Florida Keys (2010) b&cd=3&ved=0CDEQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroec ounty- In 2010, the Linking the Economy and Environment of the fl.gov%2FDocumentView.aspx%3FDID%3D756&ei=nMPrU8CPIM- Florida Keys/Key West project continued. A study was cyAS13oLQAQ&usg=AFQjCNHiqn6D2OpJcCejCWEDkUrqcIPyYQ& conducted in partnership with NOAA to assess recreation user bvm=bv.72938740,d.aWw&cad=rja profiles.

on recreation-tourism in the Florida Keys/Key West under the general project title of “Linking the Economy and Environment of the Florida Keys/Key West. Linking the Economy and Environment of the Florida Keys/Key West for recreation- tourism is part of the Socioeconomic Research and Monitoring Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). One can access content for the full program at the following web site: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/science/socioeconomic/floridakeys /welcome.html. The baseline study of recreation-tourism for the Florida Keys/Key West was done in 1995-96 and it was the beginning of the project “Linking the Economy and Environment of the Florida Keys/Florida Bay”. In the 1995-96 baseline study, the Florida Bay component represented access to the Florida Keys via Everglades National Park. This did not prove to be a significant component of use and was dropped due to cost considerations in the 12-year replication.

The original objectives of the project “Linking the Economy and Environment of the Florida Keys/Florida Bay were to 1) estimate the market and nonmarket economic values of recreation/tourism uses of the marine resources of the Florida For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Land Development Regulation, Chapter 26, Sec. https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 126-9. - Fair share community park impact fee. and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 22incentive%20parks%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPag updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive The board of county commissioners has determined and e%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,% plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. recognized that the growth rate the county will experience 22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22: through the year 2005 will necessitate significant expansion of [%22CODES%22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeId=CH126IMFE_S the community parks in the county in order to maintain an 126-9FASHCOPAIMFE acceptable level of active recreational opportunities for county residents.

In order to finance these new capital improvements for Adopt regulatory strategies or development community parks, several combined methods of financing will BE-6 Actions 3 incentives to create, maintain, and connect parks be necessary, one of which will require all land development in and public spaces the county to pay a fair share park fee which is consistent with the principles established in Contractors and Builders Association of Pinellas County v. City of Dunedin, 329 So.2d 314 (Fla. 1976) and Hollywood, Inc. v. Broward County, 431 So.2d 606 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983).

It is the purpose of this section to establish a regulatory system to assist in providing for new community parks needed to serve new growth and development new growth. Pursuant to this section, land development activity will be required to pay a fair share community park fee which shall not exceed a pro rata share of the reasonably anticipated costs of new community For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Adopt design guidelines for new public spaces description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired and improvements to existing facilities to BE-6 Actions 4 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last strengthen environmental benefits and provide updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive visitor amenities plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=326 Monroe County established a Parks & Recreation Advisory committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Board in 1983. The duties of the five member board include: description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link reviewing the facilities, programs, management, costs, to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key expenditures, and revenues for existing park facilities; accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial cooperating with other recognized and approved county contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. recreational groups; and making recommendations for improvements and additional facilities, recreational areas, and programs. The duties of the advisory board include: Participate in a local or regional alliance working •Periodically reviewing the facilities, programs, management, BE-6 Actions 5 to improve and expand the community-based or costs, expenditures, and revenues for existing park facilities. regional park system •Cooperating with other recognized and approved county recreational groups. •Making recommendations for improvements and additional facilities, recreational areas, and programs.$3 million for improvements just to Bernstein Park in 2014 alone, in addition to all other duties/improvements Florida Department of Parks and Recreation. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/ The state of Florida's Park Service aims to provide resource- based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Ordinance 018-1983 creating Monroe County Parks and http://www.monroecounty- Monroe County established a Parks & Recreation Advisory committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Recreation Advisory Board Trish Smith, fl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=876 Board in 1983 through Ordinance 018-1983. The duties of the description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link 305.453.8808; five member board include: reviewing the facilities, programs, to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key [email protected] management, costs, expenditures, and revenues for existing accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial park facilities; cooperating with other recognized and approved contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. county recreational groups; and making recommendations for improvements and additional facilities, recreational areas, and programs. In 2014, the board made several accomplishments including Key Largo Park rules changed, Big Pine Community Park scenic overlook/water observation platform being designed along the eastern park boundary, Higgs Beach fitness trail, Big Pine Park shade structures.

In 2013, many improvements were made to Key Largo Park, Create an advisory board to regularly receive Sunset Point (concrete ramp repairs), Harry Harris Park (adding feedback from residents and regarding planning, BE-6 Actions 6 picnic tables made of recycled plastic, new signs; new decision-making, and other issues affecting the playground equipment and the bathroom refurbishment), quality and availability of parks and public spaces Friendship Park (basketball courts resurfaced and roof redone).

In 2012, accomplishments include shower installation at Key Largo Park, foot wash at Kids Park, and improvements to Bernstein Park and Key Largo Park. Advisory Board meets every six months. At approximately 2 hours per meetings, this 6 member board dedicates 12 hours per month. Over the past three years, that amounts to 432 hours of time devoted to meetings. Annual reporting is not available to provide additional financial and/or staff time dedicated. Citizens Advisory Task Force created by Resolution No. 488-2008 https://www.dropbox.com/s/vm71p260h10kkui/Resolution%20 Monroe County has a Citizens Advisory Task Force which was %20No.%20488-2008.pdf created in order to assist the County by conducting neighborhood revitalization and housing rehabilitation programs. The Task Force works with the County to develop new programs and to advise on current programs For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Friends of Higgs Beach http://www.friendsofhiggsbeach.com/ Friends of Higgs Beach - Back in February 2009 County unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Commissioner Heather Carruthers and City of Key West description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Commissioner Teri Johnston held a meeting for all interested Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. residents and constituents on the state of county-owned Higgs Beach Park on the southern beach of Key West to seek solutions for improving the safety, beauty and use of Higgs Beach Park. From that meeting a group of very dedicated community members representing stakeholders in the Park (children, environmental, neighbors, sports, dog park, garden club, concessions, law enforcement, City and County Public Works, Social Services, African Refuge and AIDS Memorial) met on a regular basis to determine priorities to reinvigorate the park. During this time a Ground Penetrating Radar Study was also performed to discern if, where and how many African Refuge Host or partner with a volunteer program to Burials there are in the West Martello, Dog Park area. From BE-6 Actions 7 support parks and public space maintenance these meetings it was determined that Higgs Beach Park needed attention and renovation; for safety, convenience, historical and aesthetic reasons. The Friends of Higgs Beach have been working with the Monroe County Public Works department, under the direction of Director Dent Pierce. Projects completed have included patching of the seawall, installation of a security call box, the design and installation of a crosswalk and installation of a recycle center, all funded by the county's Tourist Development Council (District 1). The restrooms have also recently been renovated to include additional windows for enhanced lighting and ventilation, new fixtures, painting and flooring, a new cleaning system and repaired roof. The tennis courts have been resurfaced and we now have courts for the growing sport of Pickleball. The Mission of the Friends of Higgs Beach is to revitalize and maintain Clarence Higgs Beach Park to For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide assistance for low-income users to unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a BE-6 Actions 8 access and use parks and public spaces through description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired subsidy, scholarships, and discounts Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Parks and Recreation events at various parks throughout Numerous park spaces, including Bay Point, Big Pine, Key Largo unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Monroe County and Higgs Beach, all run various park and recreation events, description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired including sporting events, bicycle safety days, gardening events, Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. and other outdoor activities.

Big Pine Community Park events included: Bicycle Race for Kids, April 10, 2015 Host programs and events in parks and public BE-6 Actions 9 spaces that bring the community together and encourage physical activity Bicycle safety days to encourage safe bicycling held: 1) July 12, 2014 at Big Pine Key Community Park 2) July 19, 2014 at Bernstein Park. 3) July 26, 2014 at Key Largo Community Park.

Founders Park monthly events include, kids summer camps, adult aquatic swim fitness club, aquafit water aerobics. Specific events in 2014-15 include: Relay for Life, April 28, 2015 For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Numerous park improvement projects are underway, including Monroe County has a $3.2 million dollars in the Capital Consistently invest sufficient capital and Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress at Bernstein Park and Higgs Beach. Improvement Plan. BE-6 Actions 10 operational funding to create and maintain parks towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. and public spaces Mode Split: Achieve the following thresholds for For verification, submit the percentage of drive alone commuters; the combined Comp Plan and CIE No tables or statistics recorded journey-to-work trips: percentage of bike, walk, and transit commuters; and the combined percentage of bike BE-7 Outcomes 1 • Drive alone maximum: 60% and walk commuters. Also, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet with the • Bike + Walk + Transit minimum: 25% mode split percentages. • Bike + Walk minimum: 5% Transportation Affordability: Show that at least For verification, submit the percentage of households in the jurisdiction estimated to H&T Affordability Index-Transportation Costs % Income 50% of households in the jurisdiction are spend less than 15% of income on transportation costs and provide a link to CNT's map of BE-7 Outcomes 2 estimated to spend less than 15% of income on the jurisdiction. transportation costs Transportation Safety: Demonstrate that For verification, report whether the community is on track to achieve zero fatalities by FDOT pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities are making 2040 and provide the most recent annual or 5-year average percent reduction in BE-7 Outcomes 3 incremental progress towards zero fatalities by pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities. In addition, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel 2040, compared to a baseline year not predating worksheet showing the reductions in fatalities over time. 2000 For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Key West Bicycle Master Plan http://www.cityofkeywest- The 2010 version is the most updated version of the Key West last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a fl.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=5888 Bicycle Master Plan. The City of Key West's description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key Bicycle Action Advisory Committee met for more than a year to recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable identify ways to make cycling safer, more convenient and more targets (yes/no). enjoyable for residents and visitors.

The Committee, whose membership varies from five to 20 people at any given meeting, submitted its Bicycle Master Plan to the Key West City Manager who presented it to the City Commission for adoption. Key West as a preeminent bicycle friendly community with an international reputation as a safe, convenient place for bicyclists Adopt a bicycle and/or pedestrian master plan of all skill levels and where bicycling is a major form of BE-7 Actions 1 that prioritizes future projects to improve safety transportation and recreation for residents and visitors. and access to non-motorized transportation The 10-page Bicycle Master Plan includes suggested policy changes that would require all new development and redevelopment projects to provide bike racks on the property, and allow business owners to request that on-street parking be replaced with public bike racks.

The plan also calls for roadway improvements that would provide ample space for bike paths without obstacles such as newspaper racks, garbage cans, vendors or phone booths.

The plan also calls for bike rental businesses to be located at or near the ferry terminal, airport and marinas that serve visiting yachts. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a don’t have Adopt a complete streets policy that addresses all description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired users, applies to all projects with limited BE-7 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last exceptions, and includes specific next steps for updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive implementation plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Green Initiative Task Force, Sustainibilty http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County has a Green Initiative Task Force and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Mission. (09/2012). Part 7: Mass Transit/Vehicle Miles Traveled, b&cd=3&ved=0CCkQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffl- sustainability mission. Specificially, the County has a goal to Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last Goal 1. Action 1.1: Create a functional mass transportation monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F support programs and infrastructure that will reduce the Subdivision and other development regulations updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive system with a dedicated source of funding. 1149&ei=V8_rU7n0MMr2yQT15YHoAw&usg=AFQjCNGHAO5HW current level of vehicle miles traveled and the amount of carbon BE-7 Actions 3 require walkability standards that encourage plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 7akVhH6mNho4leOSzoa5Q&bvm=bv.72938740,d.aWw&cad=rja emissions. An action identified to help achieve this goal is to walking and enhance safety create a functional mass transportation system with a dedicated source of funding. An additional action identified under this goal is to enhance bicycle and pedestrian use and safety. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Climate Action Plan (03/2013) Goal B-4: Transportation. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County prepared a Climate Action Plan in March 2013. years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. Encourage the use of public transportation, ride sharing, and a b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% Goal B-4 of the plan encourages the use of public Local government offers employee incentives to shift to fossil fuel efficient and electric commuter vehicles 2Fwww.monroecounty- transportation, ride sharing, and a shift to fossil fuel efficient BE-7 Actions 4 encourage commuting by modes other than single- through the provision of the appropriate infrastructure. fl.gov%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F5971&ei=- and electric commuter vehicles through the provision of occupancy vehicles 8_rU_6qKMH_yQSXj4KACA&usg=AFQjCNGG6xVDCRHmUN60uaJ appropriate infrastructure. The goal encourages adaptation (to IWSKbj5zZEg&bvm=bv.72938740,d.aWw build resilience into transportation infrastructure) and mitigation (to reduce emissions). (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Implement at least 2 types of focused responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the BE-7 Actions 5 enforcement programs to ensure pedestrian, compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the bicycle, and motorist safety year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Increase the percentage of households with Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress BE-7 Actions 6 access to transit towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Increase the mileage of sidewalks, particularly on Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress BE-7 Actions 7 arterial or collector roads that connect people with towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. destinations For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Shared Use Path construction from MM 99.6 to 106.3 and http://fl- In 2014, 6 miles of bike lanes/shared use path added to US-1 Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress construction of over 11 miles of bicycle lanes along CR905. monroecounty.civicplus.com/Files/AgendaCenter/Items/1210/H from mile marker 99.6 to 106.3. Additionally, over 11 miles of Increase the mileage of striped or buffered bicycle towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. 1_201202021333086920.pdf bike lanes were added to CR905 in 2014. This 17 miles of new BE-7 Actions 8 lanes, cycle-tracks, parallel off-street paths and/or bike lanes/share use path demonstrates a 10% increase in the other dedicated facilities total milegae of bike lanes/off street paths. Share use path cost $1.4 million, while CR905 construction cost $3.3 million. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Establish or support a community-wide public Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress BE-7 Actions 9 bike share program towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Construct or retrofit transportation infrastructure to Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress BE-7 Actions 10 meet standards in the Americans with Disabilities towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. Act (ADA) Note that the Preliminary Step is required if the applicant is pursuing any credit in the 1) Sea level rise - affects Built Environment (homes/infrastrutre Should confirm this with the County, but recommended (per Objecive. impacts), Economic Environment (tourism threat), Natural STAR manual): Built Environment - homes, businesses, Environment (habitat loss/species migration) transportation infrastructure threatened by sea level rise; 2) Increased average temperature - affects Economic Economic Environment - tourism impacts, energy Environment (tourism reduction), Natural Environment supply/infrastructure; Natural Environment - coastal zone (invasive species/species migration), and Built Environment threats, threats to native species; Social Environment - Identify 4 core areas of local climate change (more sever hurricanes from warmer ocean temperatures) 3) emergency management, public health. adaptation concerns. Core areas must apply to at Decreased Precipitation - affects Built Environment (increased CE-1 Preliminary Step least 3 of 4 general groupings: Built Environment, fire risk to homes), Natural Systems (negative impact on Economic Environment, Natural Environment, drinking water supply and saltwater intrustion because of Social Environment overpumping), and Economic Environment (negative impacts on tourism industry) 4) Nusiance flooding - affects Social Environment (emergency management services more difficult to provide during extreme high tides), Economic Environment (increased flood insurance premiums and decreased property values), and Built Environment (structural damage from flooding and limited evacuation routes during flooding events)

For verification, applicants must submit a 1-2 paragraph summary of the vulnerability SEFRCC Vulnerability Assessment (2012) http://southeastfloridaclimatecompact.files.wordpress.com/20 This outcome is calling for a reduction in vulnerability. The assessment methods and the change in vulnerability over time. Applicants must also 14/05/vulnerability-assessment.pdf SEFRCC Vulnerability Assessment is an assessment only, not a upload or link to the executive summary of the most recent vulnerability assessment that reduction in vulnerability. I don't think there is credit to be shows specific vulnerability ratings in each core area. earned here. However, should be establishing systems/methods Vulnerability Reduction: Demonstrate a for measuring reduction. The SEFRCC Vulnerability Assessment CE-1 Outcomes 1 measurable reduction in vulnerability in each of includes analysis of 1-, 2-, and 3 feet of sea level rise in Monore the 4 core areas identified locally County and vulnerabilities of ports, airports, power plants, railroads, water/wastewater treatment plants, landfills, hospitals, emergency shelters, US Highway 1, schools, and marinas. Also includes assessment of impacts to taxable value of property, acres of future land use, and acres of habitat For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Climate Action Plan (11/2013) and 2030 http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Welcometype/land tocover. the Monroe County Community Climate Change last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Comprehensive Plan (in progress) b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% Action Plan. The Monroe County Climate Change Advisory description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key 2Fwww.monroecounty- Committee (CCAC), in coordination with advisory Monroe recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable fl.gov%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F5971&ei=_Sv- County staff, has developed this document through a targets (yes/no). U8ChF8vboASkqYLoCw&usg=AFQjCNGG6xVDCRHmUN60uaJIWS collaborative effort over the past two years. This document is a Kbj5zZEg&bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU critical milestone of the CCAC, who were charged with the development of climate-related recommendations for the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. The Committee has united best practices with existing climate science and staff reports to provide the foundation for this Community Climate Action Plan. The Plan calls for concerted action in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and anticipating and adapting to local impacts of a changing climate. The recommendations presented here attempt to accomplish those goals while also serving to protect Monroe County’s unique quality of life and economy, guide future investments, and foster livable, sustainable and resilient communities. The plan provides for steps to move towards resiliency and reduce emissions by exploring alternative policies and practices. It creates a platform for public outreach and public policy development to effectively communicate the steps from risk to resiliency with the general public, voters, elected officials and decision makers in Monroe County, Florida. The specific recommendations put forth in this plan were developed through a collaborative process involving subject matter experts and stakeholders from public and private CE-1 Actions 1 Adopt a climate change adaptation plan sectors, universities and not-for-profit organizations. These stakeholders brought specific subject area knowledge as well as information on successful initiatives already underway locally or in other communities. Many of the recommendations build Monroe County, Florida Sea Level Vulnerability Analysis (2/11) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% 2Fsoutheastfloridaclimatecompact.files.wordpress.com%2F201 4%2F05%2Fvulnerability-assessment.pdf&ei=FCz- U627AZS4ogTzk4CADQ&usg=AFQjCNHKpnaY61y9xL6E- geiC6sMoZJ8jA&bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU A Unified Sea Level Rise Projection for Southeast Florida (4/11) https://www.dropbox.com/s/8suxpkdc1k44pb7/Sea%20Level% 20Rise%20Projections%20- %20SE%20FL%20ClimateCompact.pdf?dl=0 A Region Responds to a Changing Climate; Southeast Florida https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=w In addition to the Southeast FL Regional Climate Change Regional Climate Change Compact Counties; Regional Climate eb&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F Compact Vulnerability Assessment, the SEFCCC also completed Action Plan (10/12) %2Fwww.broward.org%2FLegislative%2FDocuments%2FChangi a Climate Action Plan with strategies for responding to climate ngClimate.pdf&ei=hSz-U4yrIom6ogT9_oBg&usg=AFQjCNE- change impacts. The plan includes regional recommendations in wOihXCZTFWHLvGlNjrvbTMoAJA&bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU the areas of: Sustainable Communities and Transportation; Water Supply, Management and Infrastructure; Natural Systems; Agriculture; Energy and Fuel; Risk Reduction and Emergency Management; Outreach and Public Policy. Initial Estimates of Ecological and Economic Consequences of http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Sea Level Rise in the Florida Keys through the year 2010 (TNC b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% 2010) 2Ffrrp.org%2FSLR%2520documents%2FFINAL%2520- %2520Aug%252021%2520-WITH%2520COVER.pdf&ei=nSz-U- rIPIivogSI94GgDA&usg=AFQjCNFSDpIBzs8TJdnIXrFkFEXzdLsZ3A& bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3-15 Goal 1502 http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- Goal 1502 of the Climate and Energy element of the County's Require that internal decisions by local description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired content/uploads/2014/07/3-15-energy-and-climate-track- updated Comp Plan states, "Monroe County shall incorporate government departments use the most current CE-1 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last changes-7-1-14.pdf the best available data and science, into its policy and planning climate science and that staff monitor climate updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive decisions for infrastructure, recognizing the uncertainty change impacts plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. associated with long range climate change predictions." For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Reolution No. 002-2011 creates CCAC http://fl- The Climate Change Advisory Committee was established in committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=963 2011 with the goal of making recommendations for both description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The CCAC to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key is comprised of 11 voting members and makes accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial recommendations to the BOCC and advises on implementation contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. of actions. The CCAC meets monthly for 4 hours. Minutes and agendas can be found at the County's CCAC webpage: http://fl- monroecounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=386 Resolution No. 149-2011 repeals 002-2011 and clarifies board http://fl- monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1505 Resolution No. 263-2013 extends CCAC http://fl- monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6367 Resolution 338-2013 extends terms of CCAC members http://fl- Develop a committee that includes climate monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6368 scientists, adjacent jurisdictions, regional Monroe County CCAC Bylaws http://fl- coalitions, state and federal agencies, and/or non- monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6803 CE-1 Actions 3 Soputheast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact http://southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/who-we-are/ Monroe County is an active member of the Southeast Florida governmental organizations for the purpose of Regional Climate Change Compact, which has assessed understanding and addressing shared vulnerabilities and established recommendations for addressing vulnerabilities such vulnerabilities to climate change. Other members include Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and Broward County. The Compact has also relied on analysis from NOAA and the Nature Conservancy in its technical assessments. In addition to technical assessments and strategic climate action planning, the Compact also holds regular meetings, workshops, and annual summits. The Compact was formed in 2009 and works cooperatively to "Develop annual Legislative Programs and jointly advocate for state and federal policies and funding; Dedicate staff time and resources to create a Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan to include mitigation and adaptation strategies; and Meet annually in Regional Climate Summits to mark progress and identify emerging issues."

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Adaption behavior in the face of global climate change: Survey http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The Florida Keys community has a keen awareness of climate over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print responses from experts and decision makers serving the Florida b&cd=1&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoastalresilience change issues due in part to the visibility of sea level rise and materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Keys. Article from Ocean and Coastal Management Journal .org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fresources%2FFL-Keys- climate change impacts happening around them, but also due events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. SLR_Mozumder_et_al_2011.pdf&ei=_DD- to the extensive education and outreach that has been carried U_ShIMjnoATzpYLYBg&usg=AFQjCNGVLmrpYJlBJ3I2cQOy9eDq- out (or is currently happening) around climate change. The RoY0A&bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU&cad=rja County, partners, and stakeholders have conducted surveys of Florida Keys Green Living & Energy Education http://www.keysglee.com/ residents and businesses regarding sustainability and climate GreenKeys! MindMixer site and Community Workshops http://greenkeys.mindmixer.com/ Climate Change and the Florida Keys, By Hans Hoegh-Guldberg. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we change issues, including the recently developed GreenKeys! b&cd=2&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsanctuaries.noa MindMixer online engagement site, conducted public Create an education and outreach campaign to workshops regarding climate change and sea level rise, and CE-1 a.gov%2Fscience%2Fsocioeconomic%2Ffloridakeys%2Fpdfs%2F Actions 4 engage citizens and businesses in climate published numerous reports and assessments on climate change vulnerability reduction efforts climateflkeys_main.pdf&ei=NzP-U- 2MC4fboASp_4CwDA&usg=AFQjCNEPBFGyvfZ6IqiDYWYNWpRO change and its impacts in the FL Keys. The Keys also has the 0ehyrQ&bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU&cad=rja Green Living & Energy Education (GLEE), which is "a non-profit Nature Convervancy http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/urgentissues/global- 501(c) 3 organization created for educating individuals, warming-climate-change/ businesses and policymakers within the Florida Keys community Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys http://sanctuaryfriends.org/donate-now/become-a-member/ to promote sustainable actions through waste reduction, Florida Adaption and Protection Program, The Climate Institute. http://www.climate.org/programs/adaptation- efficient and renewable energy, and the conservation of water protection/florida-protection/index.html and land resources." FIU Medina Aquarius Aquarius Reef Base Program http://aquarius.fiu.edu/education/ Monroe County Sustainability and Climate Change Program http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=585 Reef Relief http://reefrelief.org/2013/11/ocean-climate-change/ For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Code Chapter 122 - Floodplain Management http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=173 Monroe County enforces Monroe County Code Chapter 122 - description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Floodplain Management. Structures built after December 31, Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 1974, must have the lowest floor elevated to or above the base updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive flood elevation. Adopt zoning code, building code, or other legally plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. CE-1 Actions 5 binding regulations that address future climate Also, Monroe County is participating in the National Flood change threats Insurance Program's (NFIP) flood inspection procedure. The process began in March of 2002. All structures that have opaque wall enclosures below base flood elevation that are insured under the NFIP are subject to this inspection process. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Alert System through Monroe County Emergency Management http://www.monroecountyem.com/list.aspx?ListID=207 Citizens can sign up for email/mobile alerts from the County's Create or enhance programs and services that unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Emergency Management department. This system includes a CE-1 Actions 6 specifically help address climate change threats description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Flood Warning System given the Keys' vulnerability to flooding Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. from tropical storms and storm surge events.

(1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical The County is currently in the process of considering Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties amendments to its height regulations to allow for increased responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the elevation of structures for flood protection; Comp Plan added a Enforce regulations or offer incentives to compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the new Energy and Climate Element and also includes negative encourage residents and businesses to shift CE-1 Actions 7 year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique ROGO points for CHHA and CBRS areas. Current Code and Comp behaviors to prepare for future climate change verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling Plan have restrictions including shoreline setbacks; wetland impacts characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year restrictions; and some restrictions on public expenditures in the created or implemented. CHHA and CBRS (Policy 101.12.4; Obj 1401.2 and policies thereafter). - doesnt meet criteria since not implemented For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Added infrastructre projects from CIP Elevation of Stock Island Fire Station Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress Evaluation of Key West Airport flooding towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. Elevation of Monroe County parks 20-year roadway paving, resurfacing, and elevating. Monroe County is taking numerous steps toward elevating its Improve facilities throughout the community to be CE-1 Actions 8 infrastructure, for example, elevating the Stock Island Fire better prepared for climate change threats Station 1.5 feet above code at a $3.2 million additional expense, as a means of mitigating sea level rise and climate change impacts. $3 million-plus additional expense for Stock Island Fire Station elevation alone (includes additional fill and concrete, ramping and stairs, more complex plumbing, etc.) For verification, report whether the community is on track to achieve 80% GHG emission Monroe County, FL Community-Wide CY2010 Greenhouse Gas http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The County has achieved a 22% reduction in community-wide reductions by 2050 and provide the most recent annual or 5-year average percent Emissions Inventory Report Version 1.0 (6/12) b&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffl- GHG emissions from 2005 levels as of 2012, already surpassing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions: reduction in GHG emissions; link to or upload a summary of the GHG inventory; and upload monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F its target of 20% reduction by 2020. Demonstrate incremental progress towards CE-2 Outcomes 1 a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the changes in GHG emissions within 5009&ei=sHkgVIXuB47DggSIzIDYAQ&usg=AFQjCNEn3vuig2rWA achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in community- the jurisdiction from the baseline year. urqgtYRcAY5umrA5w&bvm=bv.75775273,d.eXY&cad=rja wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact Regional http://southeastfloridaclimatecompact.files.wordpress.com/20 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Baseline Period: 2005- 14/05/ghg-inventory.pdf 2009 (11/11) For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Climate Action Plan (11/2013) http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5971 Welcome to the Monroe County Community Climate Change last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Action Plan. The Monroe County Climate Change Advisory description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key Committee (CCAC), in coordination with advisory Monroe recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable County staff, has developed this document through a targets (yes/no). collaborative effort over the past two years. This document is a critical milestone of the CCAC, who were charged with the development of climate-related recommendations for the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. The Committee has united best practices with existing climate science and staff reports to provide the foundation for this Community Climate Action Plan. The Plan calls for concerted action in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and anticipating and adapting to local impacts of a changing climate. The recommendations presented here attempt to accomplish those Adopt a climate action plan designed to reduce goals while also serving to protect Monroe County’s unique CE-2 Actions 1 GHG emissions throughout the jurisdiction quality of life and economy, guide future investments, and foster livable, sustainable and resilient communities. The plan provides for steps to move towards resiliency and reduce emissions by exploring alternative policies and practices. It creates a platform for public outreach and public policy development to effectively communicate the steps from risk to resiliency with the general public, voters, elected officials and decision makers in Monroe County, Florida. The specific recommendations put forth in this plan were developed through a collaborative process involving subject matter experts and stakeholders from public and private sectors, universities and not-for-profit organizations. These stakeholders brought specific subject area knowledge as well as information on successful initiatives already underway locally or in other communities. Many of the recommendations build For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Energy (7/11) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired b&cd=2&ved=0CCYQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkeyscompplan.c Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last om%2Fsystem%2Fwp- updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F02%2F16.0-Energy- plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. Conservation-and- Climate2.pdf&ei=dHwgVK6yKNLEggSpoYDwAQ&usg=AFQjCNHL Require GHG emissions to be considered in FCXRnHj- CE-2 Actions 2 broader local government planning processes 8DPgT3oU0FTnvv3T1g&bvm=bv.75775273,d.eXY&cad=rja and decision-making Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and http://keyscompplan.com/facts-information- Per verification requirements, Comp Plan policy statements do Appraisal Report (5/12) resources/comprehensive-plan-documents/ not count for this action Resolution No. 235-2007 endorses US Mayors Climate https://fl- Protection Agreement monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5008 Resolution No. 067-2010 adopts GHG reduction goals https://fl- The County adopted a greenhouse gas reduction target of 20% monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5007 by 2020 (from 2005 baseline), which has informed local government planning and decision-making. For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Sustainability page; GreenKeys! Website; http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7806 The County has established multiple avenues for engaging over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print GreenKeys! MindMixer site citizens and businesses in GHG reduction efforts and materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for sustainability planning. The County has a page on its County events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. website dedicated to sustainability planning efforts, a dedicated Create an education and outreach campaign to website GreenKeys!, as well as an online engagement site CE-2 Actions 3 engage citizens and businesses in GHG through MindMixer. The County has also created and posted a reduction efforts video in which the County Administrator speaks to these efforts. GreenKeys! Community Workshops. 09/2014, 10/2014, 11/2014, 12/2014. GreenKeys! MindMixer social media/community forum addressing all issue of sustainability, including GHG emissions reductions For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Reolution No. 002-2011 creates CCAC http://fl- The Climate Change Advisory Committee was established in committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=963 2011 with the goal of making recommendations for both description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link http://fl-monroecounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=386 climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The CCAC Establish a climate change advisory group to to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key is comprised of 11 voting members and makes engage diverse community stakeholders in CE-2 Actions 4 accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial recommendations to the BOCC and advises on implementation identifying and implementing GHG reduction contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. of actions. The CCAC meets monthly for 4 hours.CCAC member strategies terms were recently extended into 2015 per Resolution 338- 2013. Minutes and agendas can be found at the County's CCAC webpage: http://fl- For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Resolution No. 147-2010 adopts Green Building Standard for https://fl- Resolutionmonroecounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=386 147-2010 adopted the Florida Green Building years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. County buildings monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5006 Coalition's Green Commercial Building Standard (beyond FL Modify local government operations and facilities Building Code) for all new County buildings. In addition to CE-2 Actions 5 in order to reduce GHG emissions and serve as a numerous other sustainable building features, the Standard leader in the community includes requirements for improved energy efficiency and waste reduction, both of which will have benefits of reduced GHG emissions. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Resolution No. 147-2010 adopts Green Building Standard for https://fl- Resolution 147-2010 adopted the Florida Green Building description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired County buildings monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5006 Coalition's Green Commercial Building Standard (beyond FL Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last Building Code) for all new County buildings. In addition to updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive numerous other sustainable building features, the Standard plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. includes requirements for improved energy efficiency and Adopt energy efficiency regulations for buildings CE-2 Actions 6 waste reduction, both of which will have benefits of reduced within the jurisdiction GHG emissions. Resolution No. 102-2012 adopts energy conservation strategy https://fl- Resolution 102-2012 formally adopted the County's Energy for county operations monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4040 Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS), which includes recommendations for energy efficiency improvements in County buildings and operations (including buildings and facilities, vehicle fleet, streetlights, and traffic signals). (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical NOT YET IN PLACE TO RECEIVE POINTS, BUT: Monroe County NOT YET IN PLACE TO RECEIVE POINTS, BUT: Monroe County Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties currently has a grant agreement with Broward County for the currently has a grant agreement with Broward County for the Create incentives to improve reliance on responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the U.S. Department of Energy Rooftop Solar Challenge Agreement U.S. Department of Energy Rooftop Solar Challenge Agreement CE-2 Actions 7 distributed generation of renewable energy compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the Number DE-FOA-0000788. This agreement will lead to Number DE-FOA-0000788. This agreement will lead to sources year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique development of an online solar permitting system for the development of an online solar permitting system for the verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling County as well as reduction of other barriers to solar energy County as well as reduction of other barriers to solar energy characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year development and permitting. development and permitting. created or implemented. Over 100 combined between County and Islamorada https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Monroe County Land Development Regulation waives the 35 and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% foot height restriction for solar apparatus. This incentive is 22solar%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage%22:25,%22 intended to make it easier for residential property owners to booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:f make use of renewable solar energy onsite. alse,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:[%22CODES% 22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeId=CH130LAUSDI_ARTVIBURE_ Additionally, several municipalities within Monroe County have S130-187MAHE created other incentives, including the Village of Islamorada which 1) began waiving permit fees for solar installation in 2009 and 2) began allowing additional points for solar hot water heaters added to the Building Permit Allocation System scoring sheet in 2010 (incentivizing solar use to get permit). Implement specific programs and services or For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Identified but not implemented create facility upgrades that transition the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a CE-2 Actions 8 community towards the use of alternatives modes description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired of transportation and low-emissions vehicles Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Special Waste Disposal; Recycling Center; MSW brought to http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=239 Monroe County provides disposal options to residents and unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Waste-to-Energy Facility businesses for hazardous waste, electronic waste, batteries, and Implement specific programs and services or description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired waste oil. Information is readily available on the County's CE-2 Actions 9 create facility upgrades that reduce waste in the Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. website and through flyers available to residents. In addition, community the County's solid waste is transfered to a Waste-to-Energy facility where the waste is used as a fuel source for electricity generation. Green Vehicles: Part 1: Demonstrate increased For verification for Parts 1 and 2, provide the most recent or 5-year average increase in requires data from County (excise taxes) or DMV records ownership of alternative fuel vehicles by residents alternative and fuel-efficient vehicle ownership respectively. In addition, upload a over time CE-3 Outcomes 1 completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet for each part showing the changes over time. --AND-- Part 2: Demonstrate increased ownership of fuel- efficient vehicles by residents over time For verification, applicants must provide the percentage of electricity consumed by the FKEC Solar Energy http://www.fkec.com/Green/solararrays.cfm 0.017 percent; Florida Keys Electric Cooperative has added two Electrical Energy Supply: Demonstrate that the community supplied by renewable energy sources; a list of the renewable energy sources solar photovoltaic arrays: 96.6 kilowatt Marathon solar array CE-3 Outcomes 2 community receives a portion of its overall energy that are included in the calculation; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel and 21 kilowatt Crawl Key solar array. supply from renewable energy sources worksheet showing the percentage of energy provided by each renewable source.

For verification of the bonus, applicants should rely on the state motor vehicles Demonstrate a decreased percentage of CE-3 Outcomes 1 - Bonus administration or local excise tax data and should upload a completed Excel worksheet residents who own motor vehicles showing the percent change over time. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Monroe County Climate Action Plan (11/13) http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5971 Monroe County completed a Climate Action Plan in 2013 which description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key includes goals and strategies to shift the community toward recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable renewable energy and alternative fuels, including a section targets (yes/no). dedicated to promotion of renewable energy. Actions under Adopt a community-wide plan that includes a this section include: Supporting legislation to establish a comprehensive programmatic and policy minimum 20% RPS; Implement a PACE program; Incentivize CE-3 Actions 1 approach to shift the community towards solar water heating systems; Encourage utilities to adopt alternative fuels and renewable energy sources, increasing levels of renewable energy production; Encourage especially for non-transportation uses alternative energy feasibility studies. Strategies also include the use of land regulations to promote renewable energy systems, providing electric vehicle charging stations and creating the "Florida Keys Electric Highway", and incorporating alternative fuel vehicles into the County fleet at time of replacement while encouraging other municipalities within the County to do the For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan http://fl- Several policies within the County's 2010 Comprehensive Plan description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=4606 will ensure that the County's energy supplies increasingly come Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last from renewable sources. One such policy includes Policy updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive 1503.2.2: Within five (5) years after the adoption of the 2030 plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall determine Upper and Lower Keys publicly accessible locations appropriate for electric vehicle charging stations and encourage a mix of alternative fuel sources such as electricity and biodiesel for vehicles. Monroe County shall also encourage the inclusion of such charging stations in appropriate zoning categories. Additionally, the Future Land Use element of the Comp Plan includes points for its allocation applications for solar PV or other renewable energy systems. Create a policy to ensure that the local government’s transportation and non- Additionally, the Climate Action Plan recommendations B.4-3 CE-3 Actions 2 transportation energy supplies increasingly come and B.4-4 will also help to ensure that renewable and from renewable and alternative sources alternative sources of energy are used. One method of encouraging the needed transition is for the local governmental entities to acquire and use alternative fuels whenever possible. Other possible approaches include: 1. Encouraging the establishment of alternative fueling/charging stations. 2. Working with the MC School Board and FKCC to create and expand training programs. 3. Introducing alternative fueled vehicles when replacing county vehicles. Encourage municipalities to do so as well.

The County is also encouraging creation of a Florida Keys Electric Highway. To date, the County has installed four (4) electric vehicle charging stations and has plans for future For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a LDC Chapter 30 Land Use Districts, Sec. 130-187. - Maximum https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l No structure or building shall be developed that exceeds a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired height. and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% maximum height of 35 feet. Exceptions will be allowed for Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 22solar%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage%22:25,%22 chimneys; spires and/or steeples on structures used for updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:f institutional and/or public uses only; radio and/or television plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. alse,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:%5B%22COD antenna; flagpoles; solar apparatus; utility poles and/or Remove zoning, height, and other regulatory ES%22,%22ORDINANCES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5B%5D} transmission towers; and certain antenna supporting structures restrictions on the development of small- and CE-3 Actions 3 &nodeId=CH130LAUSDI_ARTVIBURE_S130-187MAHE with attached antenna and/or collocations as permitted in medium-scale renewable energy installations and chapter 146. However, in no event shall any of the exclusions alternative fueling systems enumerated in this section be construed to permit any habitable or usable space to exceed the maximum height limitation. In the case of airport districts, the height limitations therein shall be absolute and the exclusions enumerated in this section shall not apply. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Partnership with the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative http://www.fkec.com/Cooperative/ FKEC has the same partnership with Monroe County as it does committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a with all of its members. They have a community solar program, description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link called "Simple Solar" whereby any our members can lease solar to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key panels in our existing solar arrays and then receive a credit for Establish partnerships with critical energy accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial the panel(s) production on their bill each month. They have CE-3 Actions 4 providers and consumers to match renewable contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. 552 panels in our Marathon solar array and 120 panels inside energy sources with community energy needs our Crawl Key substation so there are plenty of lease opportunities available. Further, they have interconnection agreements to fit any size solar array any of our members wish to install on their own. Each level pays back 100 percent of all per kilowatt hour charges for any excess production. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Climate Action Plan (2013) http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/documentcenter/view/5971 Action R-1.1: Support legislation to establish a minimum 20% description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired renewable portfolio standard. Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive Monroe County should support state legislation which is plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. consistent with the 2008 Florida Energy and Climate Change Action Plan to establish a 20% renewable portfolio standard for 2020. Additionally the County should support a “carve out” of a certain percentage of the Renewable Portfolio Standard for distributive and solar energy as “Renewable Distributive.”

Opportunities exist for citizens and Monroe County government to produce small-scale renewable energy, offsetting the need Adopt renewable energy or alternative fuel targets CE-3 Actions 5 for fossil fuels. This focus area is limited to energy production for locally owned facilities and vehicles exclusively – goals and strategies that focus on end use energy efficiency are included in other focus areas. The programs and projects within this focus area are designed to spur local government and community investment in renewable energy sources including those that produce electricity, and mobile fuels. Monroe County should support state legislation which is consistent with the 2008 Florida Energy and Climate Change Action Plan to establish a 20% renewable portfolio standard for 2020. Additionally the County should support a “carve out” of a certain percentage of the Renewable Portfolio Standard for distributive and solar energy as “Renewable Distributive.” (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical 1) LDC Chapter 30 Land Use Districts, Sec. 130-187. - Maximum http://www.fkec.com/Green/simplesolar.cfm The Simple Solar Program is available only to FKEC members Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties height. - waives maximum height restriction for solar and is part of the cooperative’s dedication to the environment responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the installations lorida Keys Electric Cooperative Simple Solar and the future. compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the Program year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique Co-op members who support alternative energy but don't want verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling the hassle of designing, permitting, building, maintaining and characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year insuring their own residential solar arrays can now lease panels created or implemented. in FKEC's existing array.

In return for leasing one or more panels for $999 each, members receive monthly bill credits for the full retail value of the electricity generated by their leased panel(s) for 25 years.

“This program was designed for environmentally-conscious Create incentive programs to support the individuals who want an easy, affordable alternative to installing CE-3 Actions 6 development of renewable and alternative fuel their own renewable energy source,” said CEO Scott Newberry. infrastructure “By leasing our panels, you instantly add solar energy to your home without any hassles.”

One of the major advantages of the program is that FKEC will maintain the solar array so the consumer only pays the one- time cost of the panel.

“The cost of energy is expected to increase in years to come in the wake of both pending Climate Change legislation and the depletion of the fuels that run traditional power plants," Newberry said, "so the retail value of the energy produced by these panels is expected to increase over time. When this happens, the bill credits will also increase to reflect the current retail value of electricity.” (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical None per TJ at FKEC Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Use a feed-in tariff or other financial mechanisms responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the CE-3 Actions 7 to increase the mix of renewable energy sources compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the supplied to residents year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the FKEC Net Metering Programs http://www.fkec.com/Green/interconnectivity.cfm FKEC began offering solar interconnectivity in 2004, making it unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a easy for solar homes to draw power from the local power grid description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired while also producing solar energy. The program also allows FKEC Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. to incorporate more solar power into its system by buying back the surplus generated by the solar homes. Run a net-metering program that encourages the During the first six years of offering interconnectivity, over CE-3 Actions 8 development of small scale renewable energy 85,000 kilowatt-hours of solar-generated power was sold back sources to FKEC by the interconnected members.

Participants by year: 2014 (not yet reported) 2013 - 34 customers, 187.1 kw 2012 - 31 customers, 167.1 kw For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Nothing here NA Work with state and regional partners to electrify Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress CE-3 Actions 9 truck stops to reduce idling and unnecessary towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. emissions For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online 4 at Marathon Airport Identified but not yet implemented Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress CE-3 Actions 10 Install electrical vehicle charging stations towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online FKEC Solar Arrays Constructed http://www.fkec.com/Green/solararrays.cfm In 2008, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative applied for and Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress received $1 million worth of funding from the Internal Revenue towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. Service’s Clean Renewable Energy Bond program. FKEC used the bond to install approximately 120 total kilowatts of solar power generation via two solar arrays: 1) The Marathon array, located next to the Marathon office building, was the first phase with a maximum capacity of 96.6 kilowatts. 2) A smaller array, installed inside FKEC’s Crawl Key Substation, Build the necessary distribution infrastructure to was the second phase with a maximum capacity of 21 kilowatts. CE-3 Actions 11 support further investment in renewable energy sources The first panels in the Marathon array were connected to FKEC’s power grid in November 2008 and the entire array went online December 16. The Marathon array consists of 552 separate 175- watt solar modules tied directly into FKEC’s electric grid, and the Crawl Key array adds an additional 120 panels. The expected output of both arrays prior to installation was an estimated 127,000 kilowatt hours per year, or the energy to power about 14 average homes. The Marathon array alone exceeded this promise in less than a year without even adding in the output of Crawl Key.

Energy Efficiency: Demonstrate incremental For verification, report whether a community is on track to achieve 80% industrial sector 3% reduction from 2005 to 2012 Spreadsheet completed and uploaded progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by operations energy use reductions by 2050 and provide the most recent annual or 5-year CE-4 Outcomes 1 2050 in the energy use of industrial sector average percent reduction in energy use. Also, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel operations worksheet showing the changes in industrial sector operations energy use from the baseline year. Water Efficiency: Demonstrate incremental For verification, report whether the community is on track to achieve an 80% industrial we don’t have this data we don’t have this data progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by sector water use reduction by 2050 and provide the most recent annual or 5-year average CE-4 Outcomes 2 2050 in the water use of industrial sector percent reduction in water use. Also, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet operations showing the changes in industrial sector water use from the baseline year. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Nothing here NA Adopt a plan designed to improve the resource last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a CE-4 Actions 1 efficiency of the community’s industrial sector description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable targets (yes/no). For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3-15 Goal 1502 http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- Goal 1502 of the Climate and Energy element of the County's description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired content/uploads/2014/07/3-15-energy-and-climate-track- updated Comp Plan states, "Monroe County shall incorporate Adopt policies that promote shifts to improved CE-4 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last changes-7-1-14.pdf the best available data and science, into its policy and planning data collection updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive decisions for infrastructure, recognizing the uncertainty plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. associated with long range climate change predictions."

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a NA description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Adopt regulations or codes that promote the CE-4 Actions 3 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last industrial sector to reduce energy and water use updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Numerous partnership, including adaptation behavior in the http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The Florida Keys community has a keen awareness of climate committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a face of global climate change: Survey responses from experts b&cd=2&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsanctuaries.noa change issues due in part to the visibility of sea level rise and description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link and decision makers serving the Florida Keys. Article from a.gov%2Fscience%2Fsocioeconomic%2Ffloridakeys%2Fpdfs%2F climate change impacts happening around them, but also due to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key Ocean and Coastal Management Journal climateflkeys_main.pdf&ei=NzP-U- to the extensive education and outreach that has been carried accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial 2MC4fboASp_4CwDA&usg=AFQjCNEPBFGyvfZ6IqiDYWYNWpRO out (or is currently happening) around climate change. The contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. 0ehyrQ&bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU&cad=rja County, partners, and stakeholders have conducted surveys of residents and businesses regarding sustainability and climate Partner with organizations to encourage the change issues, including the recently developed GreenKeys! CE-4 Actions 4 collection and reporting of energy and water use MindMixer online engagement site, conducted public data from the industrial sector workshops regarding climate change and sea level rise, and published numerous reports and assessments on climate change and its impacts in the FL Keys. The Keys also has the Green Living & Energy Education (GLEE), which is "a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization created for educating individuals, businesses and policymakers within the Florida Keys community to promote sustainable actions through waste reduction, efficient and renewable energy, and the conservation of water and land resources." For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed NA committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Work collaboratively with local industrial sector description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link CE-4 Actions 5 leaders to set local targets and strategies to to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key reduce energy and water use accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years.

Create training and educational opportunities for For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted industrial sector employees to learn about current over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print CE-4 Actions 6 best practices and techniques for reducing energy materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for and water use events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the NA Administer programs that support the industrial unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a CE-4 Actions 7 sector’s transition to less energy and water description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired intensive practices Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical NA Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Create financial incentives or industry-focused responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the CE-4 Actions 8 challenges to encourage companies to reduce the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the intensity of their resource consumption year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online NA Develop the necessary infrastructure for Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress CE-4 Actions 9 industries to transition to less resource intensive towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. practices For verification, the applicant should report whether the community is on track to achieve KH says we don’t have data to support this Energy Efficiency: Demonstrate incremental 80% building energy use intensity reductions by 2050 and provide the most recent annual progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by CE-5 Outcomes 1 or 5-year average percent reduction in energy use intensity. In addition, the applicant 2050 in the energy use intensity of the should upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the changes in community’s building stock builidng energy use intensity within the jurisdiction from the baseline year.

Water Efficiency: Demonstrate incremental For verification, the applicant should report whether the community is on track to achieve NA progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 80% building water use intensity reductions by 2050 and provide the most recent annual CE-5 Outcomes 2 2050 in the water use intensity of the community’s or 5-year average percent reduction in water use intensity. In addition, the applicant building stock should upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the changes in building water use intensity within the jurisdiction from the baseline year. Green-Certified Building Stock: Part 1: For verification, submit the most recent annual or 5-year average increase in the Increase over time the percentage of non- percentage of non-residential buildings and residential units receiving certification and residential buildings achieving certification in upload the completed STAR-provided Excel worksheets. STAR-qualifying energy efficiency and green construction programs CE-5 Outcomes 3 --AND-- Part 2: Increase over time the percentage of residential units achieving certification in STAR- qualifying energy efficiency and green construction programs For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County, Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The Monroe County, Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Strategy (11/11) b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% Strategy of November 2011 outlines a number of strategies to description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key 2Ffl- improve energy and water efficiency in the community. The recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F plan includes a stated, quantifiable goal of a 20% reduction in targets (yes/no). 4041&ei=LI0gVN7hHJS- greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a 2005 baseline by 2020, ggTKo4HwBA&usg=AFQjCNE4i4zJMrAKc76HqkwHoG202HsufA& which affects energy and water use. In addition, Monroe bvm=bv.75775273,d.eXY County has signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and is a member of ICLEI. Separately, Monroe County established in 2008 a Green Building Code Task Force, which was charged with evaluating and recommending updates to the Monroe County building codes to increase community energy efficiency and overall sustainability. Comprised of 10 commission appointees, representatives Adopt a building energy efficiency plan to improve from the 5 cities and 3 regional utilities, and 1 member from the the energy and water efficiency of commercial, CE-5 Actions 1 U.S. Navy, the Task Force was renamed the Green Initiative Task residential, and institutional buildings in the Force (GITF) in 2009 and expanded its realm of responsibilities community to include the development of the GHG emission reduction target, securing the EECBG Program funding, and drafting the County’s Sustainable Vision Statement. the County also adopted the Florida Green Building Coalition’s green commercial building standard for all new construction of County-owned public buildings (Resolution No. 147-2010). The GITF was replaced by the Climate Change Advisory Committee on January 19, 2011. The CCAC is an external advisory group that is responsible for providing community input on all County-related climate initiatives, recommending climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies to the BOCC, developing a Community-wide CAP and providing input to this EECS. Adopt or upgrade building codes to ensure that For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Resolution No. 147-2010 adopts green building standards for http://fl- Partly as the result of Monroe County's Green Initiative Task CE-5 Actions 2 new and renovated buildings are more water and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired county buidings monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5006 Force (GITF), the County adopted the Florida Green Building For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a NA Adopt an energy and water use information description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired CE-5 Actions 3 disclosure ordinance requiring energy and water Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last users to disclose consumption levels updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print aims to reduce energy use through the installation of efficient materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for equipment, weatherization of homes, and maintenance of events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. systems. The WAP offers a website, promotional brochure, Create an education and outreach campaign or energy saving tips, and FAQs as means to encourage CE-5 Actions 4 challenge to engage citizens and businesses in particiation. energy and water efficiency efforts Weatherization Outreach Flyer http://fl- monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6960 Energy Saving Tips document http://fl- Energy Saving Tips - document created by the County to monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6033 educate residents about energy conservation measures that can be easily implemented in their homes. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Green Initiative task force (Resolution 121-2009) http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6596 Monroe County has an established history of active committees committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a that provide recommendations on policies related to energy description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link efficiency and sustainability. Monroe County established in to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key 2008 a Green Building Code Task Force, which was charged with accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial evaluating and recommending updates to the Monroe County Establish a committee to provide contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. building codes to increase community energy efficiency and recommendations on policies related to resource overall sustainability. That committee was renamed the Green CE-5 Actions 5 efficiency in buildings OR integrate this role into Initiative Task Force (GITF) in 2009. And in 2011 that committee the work of existing committees was replaced by the Climate Change Advisory Committee. These committees have made significant contributions to the polices, grant awards, and strategic plans of Monroe County.

Green Building Code Task Force (Resolution 345-2008) http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6596

Work with the local utilities to improve energy For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed FKEC Resedential Rebate Program http://www.fkec.com/Green/rebate-2014.cfm The County is also integrating existing programs such as CE-5 Actions 6 efficiency programs and increase sub-metering committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a weatherization and leveraging utility Train inspectors to enforce water and energy For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 CE-5 Actions 7 efficiency standards in adopted building codes years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical See MCC Sec. 114-45. - Energy conservation standards; and Sec. Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties 114-46. - Potable water conservation standards.; Updated Comp Create incentives to encourage the construction of CE-5 Actions 8 responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the Plan (transmitted to the State for review) also adds ROGO energy and water efficient certified buildings compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the points for Energy and Water Conservation Measures. - comp year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique plan update will get points later but not implemented yet verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Weatherization Assistance Program http://fl-monroecounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=280 Monroe County's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a aims to reduce energy use through the installation of efficient description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired equipment, weatherization of homes, and maintenance of Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. systems. The WAP offers a website, promotional brochure, energy saving tips, and FAQs as means to encourage particiation. Create a program to help homeowners and Weatherization Assistance Program Memorandum of http://fl- Monroe County's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) CE-5 Actions 9 renters upgrade to more energy and water Understanding monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6960 Memorandum of Understanding makes explicit the goal of efficient homes reducing the amount of energy consumed. It also lays out a limit of the scope of work performed under contract with Monroe County Social Services and other limits of work. Weatherization Flyer http://fl- Monroe County's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) monroecounty.civicplus.com/Documentview.aspx?DID=1421 Outreach Flyer lists the numerous projects that the program subsidizes, the potential for no cost to participants, and contact information for the program. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online A number of energy conservation measures implemented in A number of energy conservation measures implemented in Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress early 2012 across several county buildings, including the early 2012 across several county buildings, including the Renovate local government buildings to improve towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. Freeman Justice Center, Lester Building, Historic Courthouse, Freeman Justice Center, Lester Building, Historic Courthouse, CE-5 Actions 10 energy and water use efficiency Jefferson Browne Building, and Chiller Plant, have already Jefferson Browne Building, and Chiller Plant, have already provided significant savings. Together, the improvements have provided significant savings. Together, the improvements have reduced energy usage at these facilities by 23 percent, leading reduced energy usage at these facilities by 23 percent, leading to more than $70,000 in annual cost savings. to more than $70,000 in annual cost savings. For verification of the Preliminary Step, submit a list of the selected public infrastructure For Outcome 1: Select public infrastructure which that will be evaluated in this Objective. The list could identify specific facilities or an CE-6 Preliminary Step comprises an estimated 50% of the community’s aggregate system, such as the system for freshwater delivery. For each infrastructure infrastructure-based energy consumption component, the applicant must provide the percentage it constitutes of overall infrastructure-based energy use and water consumption. For verification of the Preliminary Step, submit a list of the selected public infrastructure For Outcome 2: Select public infrastructure which that will be evaluated in this Objective. The list could identify specific facilities or an CE-6 Preliminary Step comprises an estimated 50% of the community’s aggregate system, such as the system for freshwater delivery. For each infrastructure infrastructure-based water consumption component, the applicant must provide the percentage it constitutes of overall infrastructure-based energy use and water consumption. For verification, report whether the community is on track to achieve an 80% reduction by A number of energy conservation measures implemented in Energy Efficiency: Demonstrate incremental 2050 and provide the most recent annual or 5-year average percent reduction in energy early 2012 across several county buildings, including the progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by use. In addition, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the changes Freeman Justice Center, Lester Building, Historic Courthouse, CE-6 Outcomes 1 2050 in energy use by selected public in public infrastructure energy use within the jurisdiction from the baseline year. Jefferson Browne Building, and Chiller Plant, have already infrastructure provided significant savings. Together, the improvements have reduced energy usage at these facilities by 23 percent, leading to more than $70,000 in annual cost savings. Water Efficiency: Demonstrate incremental For verification, report whether the community is on track to achieve an 80% reduction by do not have this data progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 and provide the most recent annual or 5-year average percent reduction in water CE-6 Outcomes 2 2050 in water use by selected public use. In addition, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the changes infrastructure in public infrastructure energy use within the jurisdiction from the baseline year. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County, Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The Monroe County, Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Strategy (11/11) b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% Strategy of November 2011 was created to guide the County's Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 2Ffl- efforts to reduce total energy use, to help achieve its stated updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F goal of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 4041&ei=LI0gVN7hHJS- from a 2005 baseline by 2020. As there is not a one-to-one ggTKo4HwBA&usg=AFQjCNE4i4zJMrAKc76HqkwHoG202HsufA& relationship between total energy use and total GHGs emitted bvm=bv.75775273,d.eXY (since fugitive emissions of GHGs are not driven by energy use), the EECS targeted a reduction f the County's GHGs directly associated with energy consumption. Although not expressly Develop targeted strategies to improve the stated or adopted by the County, it was assumed that a parallel CE-6 Actions 1 resource efficiency of public infrastructure goal of 20% reduction in energy use below 2005 levels by 2020 systems Monroe County Climate Action Plan (11/13) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Thewas Monroedesired. County Climate Action Plan of November 2013 b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% provides for steps to move towards resiliency and reduce 2Fwww.monroecounty- emissions by exploring alternative policies and practices. It fl.gov%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F5971&ei=_Sv- creates a platform for public outreach and public policy U8ChF8vboASkqYLoCw&usg=AFQjCNGG6xVDCRHmUN60uaJIWS development to effectively communicate the steps from risk to Kbj5zZEg&bvm=bv.74035653,d.cGU resiliency with the general public, voters, elected officials and decision makers in Monroe County, Florida. The report includes a number of specific recommendations and an overall objective is to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation into existing systems and to develop a plan that can be implemented Require public infrastructure managers to For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 through existing local organizations. consider thorough energy and water consumption years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. CE-6 Actions 2 implications when designing and installing new infrastructure components For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Resolution No. 147-2010 adopts green building standards for http://fl- Monroe County's Resolution No. 147-2010, developed with the Adopt codes or design standards for new public description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired county buidings monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5006 support of Monroe County's Green Initiative Task Force, CE-6 Actions 3 infrastructure that will increase energy and water Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last adopted green building standards for county buidings through a efficiency updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive unanimous vote of the Board of County Commissioners in 2010. plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Per the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 2011 Strategic Plan, it http://www.fkaa.com/Strategic%20Plan%202011.2.pdf FKAA has partnerships with South Florida Water Management Partner with state or regional entities that own or committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a has formed several key partnerships with regional infrastructure District, Department of Environmental Resource Management, operate infrastructure within the jurisdiction to description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link agencies. and other groups. CE-6 Actions 4 develop strategies to reduce energy and water to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key usage accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Engage public works and infrastructure managers description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link CE-6 Actions 5 in voluntary GHG reporting to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Develop training programs for infrastructure For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 CE-6 Actions 6 operators on energy and water efficiency years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. techniques For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online five major county facilities A number of energy conservation measures implemented in Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress early 2012 across several county buildings, including the towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. Freeman Justice Center, Lester Building, Historic Courthouse, Jefferson Browne Building, and Chiller Plant, have already Make specific upgrades to infrastructure systems provided significant savings. Together, the improvements have CE-6 Actions 7 that will increase energy and water efficiency reduced energy usage at these facilities by 23 percent, leading to more than $70,000 in annual cost savings. These improvements include lighting upgrades, retro-commissioning of controls, VFD motor replacements, and building envelope improvements. upgrades leading to $70,000 in annual savings For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online None Increase sub-metering from specific infrastructure Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress CE-6 Actions 8 systems to collect better information on energy towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. and water use For verification, the applicant should report whether the community is on track to achieve 50 percent reduction 2005 to 2012 Information based on data from Monroe County's upcoming Monroe County has reduced the GHG emissions from municipal Total Solid Waste: Demonstrate incremental zero waste by 2050 and provide the most recent annual or 5-year average percent 2012 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update report. solid waste by 55% from 2005 to 2012, and reduced tons of progress towards achieving a 100% reduction by reduction in total solid waste. In addition, the applicant should upload a completed STAR- solid waste by 50% from 2005 to 2012. Approximate projections CE-7 Outcomes 1 2050 in total solid waste generated within the provided Excel worksheet showing the changes in total solid waste within the jurisdiction based on data for most years between 2005 and 2012 forecasts jurisdiction that is disposed of via landfill or from the baseline year. a 99.94 percent reduction in Monroe County's total solid waste, incinerator from 212470 in 2005, to 122 in 2050. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Yard Waste Processing http://appprod.dep.state.fl.us/www_rcra/reports/WR/Recyclin Yard waste and other compostables comprise the largest source last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a g/2012AnnualReport/AppendixG/Monroe.pdf of waste in Monroe County. In 2014, the County released an description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key RFP and made an award to a private company to construct a Adopt a waste management plan that identifies recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable yard waste processing plant. Reducing the environmental the community’s greatest sources of waste, sets targets (yes/no). impact of yard waste management through improved CE-7 Actions 1 formal waste reduction targets and establishes processing facilities. An RFP for improved yard waste processing actions to help reach the community’s waste facilities was released in June 2014, an award to Energy3, LLC to reduction aims construct a yard waste gasification plant. An RFP for improved yard waste processing facilities was released in June 2014, an award to Energy3, LLC to construct a yard waste gasification For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a None in place currently - prohibited by state law plant. description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Adopt specific product bans that will significantly CE-7 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last advance progress towards waste reduction goals updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Reducing Waste by Reusing Resources: Keys http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County Reducing Waste by Reusing Resources: Keys over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Reuse Business Guide b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% Reuse Business Guide lists shops and other resources where a materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for 2Fwww.monroecounty- variety of use clothing, furniture, and other operable equipment events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. fl.gov%2Findex.aspx%3FNID%3D433&ei=vaUpVIe4DcLhsATt- can be brought to for reuse, including thrift, consignment, and ICwCw&usg=AFQjCNGiw69QKMpuu7l09Vq_ZSrkjG4EzQ&bvm=b other used goods shops. Create a public education campaign or a focused v.76247554,d.cWc CE-7 Actions 3 outreach effort to inform residents and businesses Monroe County Recycling Brochure (2013) http://fl- Monroe County's Recycling Brochure provides information on of their roles in achieving waste reduction targets monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1540 the most efficient ways to recycle through the county's program, including what can and cannot be recycled, what materials require special treatment, and other benefits avaialble to residents, such as free mulch for Monroe County residents.

Monroe County Recycling website http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=417 For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Develop or participate in a regional coalition that description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link CE-7 Actions 4 enhances the community’s ability to address to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key waste management targets accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Implement incentives or enforce regulations responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the ensuring that residents and businesses are CE-7 Actions 5 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the working toward community waste reduction year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique targets verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Provide services to enable residents and For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Solid Waste/Recycling Program through Waste Monroe County operates dedicated waste management CE-7 Actions 6 businesses to recycle and reduce their waste unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Management, 100, 000 programs for specific materials. These include: 1. Residential footprint description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Recycling program provided by Veolia Environmental Services. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Reducing Waste by Reusing Resources: Keys http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County developed the " Reducing Waste by Reusing unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Reuse Business Guide b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% Resources: Keys Reuse Business Guide" brochure, which lists description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 2Fwww.monroecounty- resources and shops where unwanted clothes, tools, furniture, Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. fl.gov%2Findex.aspx%3FNID%3D433&ei=vaUpVIe4DcLhsATt- or other equipment can be set up for reuse through Collaboratively create and run at least 2 targeted ICwCw&usg=AFQjCNGiw69QKMpuu7l09Vq_ZSrkjG4EzQ&bvm=b consignment, thrift, used, or other shops. CE-7 Actions 7 recycling programs at key locations throughout v.76247554,d.cWc Monroe County Recycling Brochure (2013) http://fl- Monroe County's Recycling Brochure provides information on the community monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1540 the most efficient ways to recycle through the county's program, including what can and cannot be recycled, what materials require special treatment, and other benefits avaialble to residents, such as free mulch for Monroe County residents.

Operate at least 2 specific waste management For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Solid Waste/Recycling Program through Waste Monroe County operates dedicated waste management programs for critical waste stream types found in unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Management programs for specific materials. These include: 1. Residential CE-7 Actions 8 the community, such as: organic waste, description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Recycling program 2. E-waste Recycling program. The hazardous waste, electronic waste, and Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. household hazardous items and electronic waste collected at construction / demolition waste for Monroe County's three transfer are also listed and collection times publicized. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Create a waste-to-energy conversion system for Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress CE-7 Actions 9 the community towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

Creative Industries: Demonstrate that creative For verification, provide the percentage of businesses in the community that are in In 2014 4.58% of all MC busnisses are in the Creative Industry http://www.artsindexusa.org/where-i-live?c4=12087 In 2014, 4.58% of all MC busnisses are in the Creative Industry EAC-1 Outcomes 1 industries represent at least a 5% share of all creative industries and upload a copy of the county's results from LAI or a relevant excerpt based upon the Arts Index. Therefore the EAC-1 points system businesses in the county from a local study. criteria of 5% is NOT met for Monroe County. For verification in Part 1, provide the percentage of adults who attended a live performing Part 1: LAI most recent data (20111-2013) of adult population http://www.artsindexusa.org/where-i-live?c4=12087 Part 1: LAI 2011-2013 Adult Population share attending live Attendance and Participation: Part 1: Demonstrate arts event in the most recent year for which data is available and upload a copy of the share attending live performing arts is 25.4% Part 2: Most recent performing arts is 25.4% and does not meet the criteria of 35% that at least 50% of adult residents in the county county's results from LAI or a relevant excerpt from a local study. For verification in Part 2, data (2011-2013) of adult population share of Monroe County of adult residents in the county, or the county where the attend a live performing arts event annually provide the percentage of adults who visited an art museum in the most recent year for Visiting Art Museum is 15.2% municipality is located, attended a live performing arts event in EAC-1 Outcomes 2 --AND-- which data is available. Also, for either part, upload a copy of the county's results from LAI the most recent year data is available. Part 2: Most recent data Part 2: Demonstrate that at least 30% of adult or a relevant excerpt from a local study. (2011-2013) of adult population share of Monroe County residents in the county visit an art museum annually Visiting Art Museum is 15.2% and does not meet the criteria that at least 20% of adult residents have visisted an art museum For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Florida Keys Council of the Arts Strategic Plan adopted 1998, http://www.keysarts.com/culturalplan.html Floridain recent Keys years. Council of the Arts Strategic Plan origianly writen in last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a revised and adopted January 2010, revised May 2013. http://www.keysarts.com/about/pdf/FKCAStrategicPlan.pdf 1998, revised and adopted January 2010, revised again May description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key 2013. Florida Keys Council of the Arts Vision Statement: FKCA is recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable to enrich the arts and enhance the cultural heritage of the targets (yes/no). Florida Keys; The Plan was developed by the FKCA Board of Directors and Advisory Board who represents different types of artists throughout the juristiction, surveys were conducted on Adopt a strategic plan to protect, enhance, and Survey Monkey, the public was invited to respond electronically EAC-1 Actions 1 expand the community’s arts and cultural resources and the stakeholders involved were the Monroe County Board and strengthen creative industries of County Commissioners and local artists served as stakeholders; Key recomendations are to increase financial growth by 20% per year, provide enhanced art services to providers and increase awareness, and to maintain or improve the FKCA organization. The main strategies for implementation are to Connect, promote and Give to promote economic development and stability int he arts communit; The Plan does have a quantifiable targets. The Action has been met.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Arts and construction Ordinance 022-2001. Further, an Art In http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6384 The Monroe County Sec. 2-233. - Funding of art in new public description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Public Places Committee (AIPP), was also established in 2001 by construction and major renovation projects Ordinance was Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, creating adopted in 2001.The Ordinance requires that 1% of of Adopt percent-for-art ordinance requiring public art updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive Section 2-233, of the Monroe County Code (Ordinance 022- construction costs for government construction projects EAC-1 Actions 2 to be installed as part of new major public plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 2001). (except sewer projects), is set aside for acquisition, commission, development projects installation and maintenance of works of art in said buildings. The appropriation applies to new construction exceeding $500,000 or renovations exceeding $100,000 in costs; there was public engagement involved in the crafting of the Ordinance. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical The Morada Way Arts and Cultural District http://moradaway.org The MoradaAction has Way been Arts met. & Cultural District was established in 2010 Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties and partners with Village and County Government, local responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the businesses, and residents to provides a supportive platform for compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the Artists work.. The Morada Way Arts & Cultural District sustains year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique its efforts through the ongoing and growing support of local Establish enterprise zones, arts or cultural districts, or verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling businesses who serve as Art District PARTNERS. District Partners overlay zoning that encourages businesses in the EAC-1 Actions 3 characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year commit to $100 each month ($1200 a year). In return for this creative industries to cluster together and integrate created or implemented. investment Partners are included in Third Thursday Art with surrounding neighborhoods Walkabout marketing efforts, they receive (1) Partner sign as well as a monthly space at each Third Thursday Art Walkabout (value of $40 each month). Partners also receive up to 8 entires into Morada Way U Art School Studio Groups to use as they wish. The Action has been met. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed In addition to the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District http://www.keysarts.com Monroe County has an arts commission that brings together committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Collaberation the Florida Keys Council of the Arts serves to business, government and arts community to support the arts description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Collaborate with private, non-profit, and regional organizations known as the Florida Keys Council of the Arts established in to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key to increase access to and participation in the arts in Islamorada 1997. The FKCA has an appointed Advisory Board and Board of accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial and throughout Monroe County and South Florida. directors the criteria for appointment is not noted in the contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. website nor are the key contributions of each member. The Florida Keys Council of the Arts has been designated by the Board of County Commissioners as the Local Arts Agency (LAA) Collaborate with private, non-profit, or regional as provided by Florida Statute 286.011 and 265.32. In 2002 the EAC-1 Actions 4 organizations to increase access to and participation FKAC was given the responsibility of administering the Cultural in the arts Umbrella portion of annual bed taxes allocated to the Tourist Development Council. According to the Executive Director the three biggest accompishments have been gaining access to the distribution of TDC funds, successfully advocated for full funding from the state division of cultural affairs statewide, and brought all elementarry students throughout the county to the south florida symphony orchestra including education programs (Piping Hot Classics - 3,645 students). The action has been met. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Under the umbrella of the Arts Council participation and http://www.keysarts.com/about/pdf/AR-2012-13.pdf Under the umbrella of the Arts Council participation and years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. attendance at major community arta nd cultural events are attendance at major community arta nd cultural events are tracked and recorded in the FKCA Annual Report and Audit. tracked and recorded in the FKCA Annual Report and Audit. Track participation and attendance at major The three key accomplishments have been gaining access to the EAC-1 Actions 5 community arts and cultural events, performances, distribution of TDC funds, successfully advocated for full festivals, and programs funding from the state division of cultural affairs statewide, and brought all elementarry students throughout the county to the south florida symphony orchestra including education programs (Piping Hot Classics - 3,645 students). For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the The Florida Keys Arts Council spent 86% of its 2013-2014 budget http://www.keysarts.com/about/pdf/AR-2012-13.pdf The Florida Keys Arts Council spent 86% of its 2013-2014 budget unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a on direct support to atrists, schools and artist organizations. In on direct support to atrists, schools and artist organizations. In description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 2012 the following programs received over $416,000 in direct 2012 the following programs received over $416,000 in direct Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. arts funding: lamorada Documentary School Programs:Video arts funding: lamorada Documentary School Programs:Video Intensive with artist David Novack, Islamorada Intensive with artist David Novack, Islamorada Community Entertainment (ICE) and teacher Michele Thiery at Community Entertainment (ICE) and teacher Michele Thiery at Coral Shores High School, Tile Mosaic Mural with artist and Coral Shores High School, Tile Mosaic Mural with artist and teacher Julie Elkins and teacher Susan Kent at the Boys and Girls teacher Julie Elkins and teacher Susan Kent at the Boys and Girls Club of Key West, Dancing Classrooms with artists Kim Club of Key West, Dancing Classrooms with artists Kim VanBeuren, Lucy Carleton and teachers Christina Belotti and VanBeuren, Lucy Carleton and teachers Christina Belotti and Holli Roberts at Marathon Middle School and Glynn Archer Holli Roberts at Marathon Middle School and Glynn Archer Elementary School in Key West, Voice for Change with artist Elementary School in Key West, Voice for Change with artist Robin Kaplan and teacher Paula Wilson at Sigsbee Elementary Robin Kaplan and teacher Paula Wilson at Sigsbee Elementary Charter School, Charter School, Provide financial or logistical support to local arts, EAC-1 Actions 6 Paint Us All Colors with artist Kati Meroni and teacher Carmen Paint Us All Colors with artist Kati Meroni and teacher Carmen festivals, performances, or cultural tourism Sotolongo-Kelly at the Coral Shores High School, Sotolongo-Kelly at the Coral Shores High School, Music Improvisation Classes with artist Larry Baeder and teacher Music Improvisation Classes with artist Larry Baeder and teacher Katchen Duncan at the Bahama Village Music Program, Katchen Duncan at the Bahama Village Music Program, Multi-Cultural Music and Dance with artist Nancy 3 Hoffman Multi-Cultural Music and Dance with artist Nancy 3 Hoffman and teacher Nora Revelin at Gerald Adams Elementary School, and teacher Nora Revelin at Gerald Adams Elementary School, Fabric Art with artist and special education teacher Margo Ellis Fabric Art with artist and special education teacher Margo Ellis at Gerald Adams Elementary School, Tropic Cinema Leader at Gerald Adams Elementary School, Tropic Cinema Leader Project with artists Steve Panierello and Chad Newman and Project with artists Steve Panierello and Chad Newman and teacher Ed Smith at Key West High and Michele Thiery at Coral teacher Ed Smith at Key West High and Michele Thiery at Coral Shores High School, Peace Garden Project with artist Kelly Lever Shores High School, Peace Garden Project with artist Kelly Lever and teachers Mendy Hyatt and Penny Maun at Key West and teachers Mendy Hyatt and Penny Maun at Key West Montessori Elementary Charter School, Shakespeare in Schools Montessori Elementary Charter School, Shakespeare in Schools with artists Tammy Shanley, Judy Hadley and teachers David with artists Tammy Shanley, Judy Hadley and teachers David Erhard, Jamie Buhyo and Elena Delgado at Key West High, Erhard, Jamie Buhyo and Elena Delgado at Key West High, Marathon Middle and Key Largo Schools. Marathon Middle and Key Largo Schools. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Artist in Resdiency program at the Art Studios of Key West https://tskw.org/studios/about-the-residency-program/ Artist in Resdiency program at the Art Studios of Key West number of artists or groups hired in the past year; a description of the compelling invites artists to Key West to live and create art throughg a invites artists to Key West to live and create art throughg a characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcomes; and the year created competitive application process. 35 artists were hired in 2014. competitive application process. 35 artists were hired in 2014. or implemented The Studios encourages Residency Artists to use their time in The Studios encourages Residency Artists to use their time in Key West to experiment, Key West to experiment, Hire local artists to create artwork, sculptures, or EAC-1 Actions 7 develop new ideas, learn new skills, and interact with fellow develop new ideas, learn new skills, and interact with fellow perform in public spaces resident artists and the community. All artists in residence are resident artists and the community. All artists in residence are asked to participate in two events during their residency: A asked to participate in two events during their residency: A community meet and greet for the artists in residence (AIR), community meet and greet for the artists in residence (AIR), and our monthly Walk on White/AIR open house (3rd Thursday and our monthly Walk on White/AIR open house (3rd Thursday of each month). The program was first implemented in 2010. of each month). The program was first implemented in 2010. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the The Florida Keys Council of the Arts has several school programs http://www.keysarts.com/index.html and The Florida Keys Council of the Arts has several school programs key programs in the public school district that advance arts education; a description of the such as The Artists in Schools Grant program that invites http://www.keysarts.com/grants_more/AIS- such as The Artists in Schools Grant program that invites compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s). teaching artists in the performing, visual, literary or historical grantJuneDeadline.html teaching artists in the performing, visual, literary or historical arts into the classroom. Teachers and teaching artists are arts into the classroom. Teachers and teaching artists are encouraged to collaborate on creative projects together to encouraged to collaborate on creative projects together to enhance the existing curriculum, or to teach a new topic using enhance the existing curriculum, or to teach a new topic using the ARTS. All Monroe County public and private schools, as well the ARTS. All Monroe County public and private schools, as well as other organizations that serve children ages 5-18, are eligible as other organizations that serve children ages 5-18, are eligible to apply. to apply.

Project and student goals: Project and student goals: •To use art of any genre to expand the students’ understanding •To use art of any genre to expand the students’ understanding of concepts within a selected curriculum of concepts within a selected curriculum Develop special programs to advance arts education •To bring something new to the student’s experience •To bring something new to the student’s experience EAC-1 Actions 8 that is aligned with core curriculum in all public •To work with an artist, and to have him/her as a professional •To work with an artist, and to have him/her as a professional schools, especially early elementary grades role model. role model. •To increase knowledge of an art form •To increase knowledge of an art form •To be share new skills or techniques with students •To be share new skills or techniques with students •To increase the student’s sense of accomplishment and self- •To increase the student’s sense of accomplishment and self- confidence confidence •To enhance student’s powers of perception and creative •To enhance student’s powers of perception and creative communication communication

Artist in Schools grants are up to $2,000 each for artist’s time Artist in Schools grants are up to $2,000 each for artist’s time and materials on a reimbursement basis upon completion of an and materials on a reimbursement basis upon completion of an approved final report. approved final report. Other programs include: lamorada Documentary School Programs:Video Intensive with artist David Novack, Islamorada Community Entertainment (ICE) and teacher Michele Thiery at Coral Shores High School, Tile Mosaic Mural with artist and For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the None found No workforce training program for artists are offered by the Provide entrepreneurial and workforce development total number of participants in entreprenurial and workforce development training government or other arts organization. EAC-1 Actions 9 training programs that serve artists, writers, programs in the past 3 years; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance designers, and other creative industries professionals the progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented.

For verification, provide a list of facilities that are ADA compliant; a description of the Arts and Cultural facilities throughout Islamorada and the http://www.keysarts.com/artist_connections/gallery_guide.ht County wide government efforts have been made to be compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the County are ADA accessible. ml consistent with the American Disabilities Act for access to arts funding invested in APA compliance in the past 3 years. and cultural centers. The list includes: Custom House (Key West Museum of Art & History), Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, Fort East Martello Museum, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, Glynn Archer Performing Arts Center, Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum, Key West Ensure that major arts and cultural facilities are Aquarium, Key West Garden Club West Martello Tower, Key EAC-1 Actions 10 accessible to people with disabilities West Shipwreck Historeum, Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, Lighthouse Museum, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Red Barn Theatre, San Carlos Institute, Tennessee Williams Theatre, Tropic Cinema (Key West Film Society), Waterfront Playhouse, Pigeon Key Historic District & Gift Shop, Marathon Community Theatre, Marathon Garden Club, Crane Point Museum, Keys History & Discovery Center, History of Diving Museum, Founders Park Amphitheater, Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center, Murray E. Nelson Government & For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online The in 2010 the BOCC established the Monroe County Historic http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=317 The Monroe County Historic Preservation Commission funds the Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress Preservation Commission. The MCHPC funds the the Historic Historic Florida Keys Foundation which helps to restore and towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. Florida Keys Foundation which invests in historic preservation maintain hisitoric public cultural facilities such as the Key West of art and civic structures throughout the Keys. Cemetery, the historic pigeon key railroad bridge and Civil War era fort AMrtello towers which house a museum and botanic Protect and maintain local public artworks and EAC-1 Actions 11 gardens, respectively. There are a minimum of 20 public cultural resources for future generations sculptures, monuments, memeorials and historic structures maintained throughout the county in the past three years. There are a minimum of 20 public sculptures, monuments, memeorials and historic structures maintained throughout the county in the past three The Action criteria has been met. Community Venues: Demonstrate that least 75% of For verification, provide the percentage of residents that live within 1 mile of a community Outcome unattainable Outcome unattainable. Coordinated with MCPA and data is too residents live within 1 mile of a community venue EAC-2 Outcomes 1 venue; link to or upload a map showing the community venues; and provide a list of the 10 difficult to gage the outcome. Outcome not met. that is open to the public and offers free services most popular or frequent programs and services that those community venues provide and/or events for residents within a jurisdiction. Neighborhood Cohesion: Demonstrate an increased For verification, provide the most recent percent change of residents reporting positive Monroe County nor the health deaprtment have not conducted Monroe County nor the health deaprtment have not conducted percentage of neighborhoods reporting positive EAC-2 Outcomes 2 levels of neighborhood cohesion and a copy of relevant survey questions and findings. any recent community surveys gaugging this action area. any recent community surveys gaugging this action area. levels of neighborhood cohesion through community Outcome not met. surveys For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Lower Keys Livable Communikeys Plan and four others. http://www.monroecounty- Monroe County’s Livable CommuniKeys Program is a last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a fl.gov/Documentview.aspx?DID=173 community-driven planning process that addresses the description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key individual needs of the island communities in the Florida Keys. recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable The Lower Keys Livable CommuniKeys Plan (LCP) covers the area targets (yes/no). between Mile Markers (MM) 14.2 and 29, excluding the offshore islands. This includes Saddlebunch Key, Lower Sugarloaf Key, Sugarloaf Key, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key, Ramrod Key, Big Torch Key, Middle Torch Key, and Little Torch Key. The Lower Keys LCP process, which started in November 2006, engaged the community in a comprehensive planning process, determined important island features, identified issues affecting these conditions, and identified community issues related to future development activities. Adopt neighborhood plans that guide future The Lower Keys LCP’s foundation was established through development, recommend strategies to create or EAC-2 Actions 1 public input at workshops where community participants preserve community venues, and address identified their perceptions and desires for the Lower Keys. neighborhood-specific issues Based upon the discussion in the public meetings and by reviewing responses received via e-mail, the following community vision statement was identified. “The Lower Keys will remain a low-density, primarily residential community, with a strong social fabric. We protect, preserve, and enjoy our natural environment, low density, wildlife and open space, and unique recreational opportunities. Our community cherishes conservation and recreation lands and the strict growth management regulations. We seek to renew our commercial areas and provide affordable housing in our community. Our infrastructure and services fully meet the community’s needs. Ultimately, we manage and control growth and preserve the environment and our quality of life.”The consensus goals identified by the community were: Future Land Use, Economic For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Sec. 23-81. - Farm, agricultural, grove, etc., exemption from tax. https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/c The MC code allows farmers markets and provides an description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired A wholesome farmers' produce market has the right to pay a tax ode_of_ordinances?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%22:%2 exemption from tax. The ordinance was adopted in 1979 and Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last of $200.00. That payment entitles the market's stall tenants to 2farmers%20markets,%20community%20gardens,%20and%20u updated in 2006.the name of the policy is 23-81 Farm, Adopt zoning and development regulations that updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive engage in the selling of agricultural and horticultural products in rban%20agriculture%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage agricultural, grove etc. exemption from tax. EAC-2 Actions 2 support or incentivize farmers markets, community plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. the market without the tenants having to pay individual %22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%2 gardens, and urban agriculture business taxes 2fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:% 5B%22CODES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5B%5D%7D&nodeI d=CH23TA_ARTIIIBUTA_S23-81FAAGGRETEXTA For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted MC has an events calendar with community services and events http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/calendar.aspx MC has an events calendar with community services and events over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print with location, time date etc. with location, time date etc. and social media including materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for information facebook, twitter, and a local TV channelto Provide access to information about community events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. communicate community acctivities; hovever they do not EAC-2 Actions 3 issues, programs, services, and activities that is also provide these services for non-english speaking residents and accessible to non-English speaking residents therefore do not meet Action Area requirement. Monroe County facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monroe-County- BOCC/529019460475901 Monroe County local tv channel http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/MCTV For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County Canal Restoration Community Parthership http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=598 Water Quality Protection Program Steering Committee committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a appointed a description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee. n order to address to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key this issue, the WQPP Steering Committee created the Canal accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial Restoration Advisory Subcommittee (Subcommittee) and tasked contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. this group to develop cost-effective and feasible strategies to improve water quality in residential canals. Recognizing the importance of improving water quality, Monroe County secured Partner with neighborhood associations, community $5 million and Islamorada, Village of Islands secured $100,000 to EAC-2 Actions 4 organizations, and local service providers to identify fund canal restoration projects. The Subcommittee is currently and address neighborhood-specific needs working with the County's consultant, AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., to complete a canal management master plan and to select several canal restoration demonstration projects. Some of the remedial actions being considered, such as installation of seaweed gates and air curtains, construction of culverts, removal of accumulated organics from the bottom of the canals, backfilling to remove deep stagnant zones, and pumping to enhance circulation will require authorization or permits from federal and state agencies with jurisdiction. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County does not have any neighbrhood advisory none found Monroe County does not have any neighbrhood advisory committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a councils. councils and does not meet the Action Area requireemnt. Support neighborhood advisory councils to description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EAC-2 Actions 5 encourage dialogue on community issues and build to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key the social capital of neighborhoods accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 The Planning and Environmental Resources Department is http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=178 The Planning and Environmental Resources Department is years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. responsible for the updating of the Comprehensive Plan and responsible for the updating of the Comprehensive Plan and Establish a department with staff assigned to work as EAC-2 Actions 6 Living Communites Master Plan. Staff is responsible for Living Communites Master Plan. Staff is responsible for liaisons with specific neighborhoods community engagement throughout the Keys; although there community engagement throughout the Keys; although there are not neighborhood specific staff liasons. are not neighborhood specific staff liasons. The Action Area requirement is not met. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the The county funds and maintaines and operates over 35 parks, http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/facilities The county ownes, maintaines and operates over 35 parks, unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a recreation facilities, and community centers. 16 are parks, 9 are recreation facilities, and community centers. 16 are parks, 9 are Provide direct funding and management of at least 2 description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired recreation facilities, and 10 are community/government centers recreation facilities, and 10 are community/government centers EAC-2 Actions 7 types of community and neighborhood venues Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. and meeting rooms. The County is dedicated to the safetty and and meeting rooms. The County is dedicated to the safetty and maintenance of these facilities and works with the local maintenance of these facilities and works with the local governments to ensure that. governments to ensure that. Meets the Action Area criteria. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Within the County there are at least two capacity building http://leadershipmonroecounty.org Within the County there are at least two capacity building unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a leadership programs: Leadership Monroe and the Key West leadership programs: Leadership Monroe and the Key West description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Ambassadors Program. Leadership Monroe is a 16 week Ambassadors Program. Leadership Monroe is a 16 week Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. program that teaches leasership skills while informing citizens program that teaches leasership skills while informing citizens about governent and business and relationships and the about governent and business and relationships and the County's relationship to the State. The Ambassadors program County's relationship to the State. The Ambassadors program Provide capacity-building programs to enable informs residents about the interworkings of the municipal informs residents about the interworkings of the municipal EAC-2 Actions 8 community leaders and groups to self-organize, government and introduces them to key personel and decision government and introduces them to key personel and decision resolve issues, and cultivate leadership makers. Both programs are over 20 years old. LMC was created makers. Both programs are over 20 years old. LMC has 25 in 1992 aand has aproximately 25 participants a year. The participants a year and the Ambassadors Program has 60 Ambassadors Program has 60 graduates annually. graduates annually. The Programs create community relationships that build leasers and allow graduates to be educated ambassadors/liasons that improve government understanding and relations. Meets the Action Area criteria. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Within the County the Village of Islamorada Islamorada Youth http://keysweekly.com/42/project-idle-hands/ Within the County the Village of Islamorada Islamorada Youth unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Council acts as an advisory board to the Village Council for http://www.apsmc.org/APSMC_NEWSITE/site/whoweare.html Council acts as an advisory board to the Village Council for description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired youth initiativees and within the City of Key West the Idle http://www.islamorada.fl.us/Youth_Council.asp youth initiativees and within the City of Key West the Idle Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Hands program places at risk youth in summer paid internship Hands program places at risk youth in summer paid internship programs in government offices.The program has been funded programs in government offices.The program has been funded by the lcal government for at least three summers and allows at by the lcal government for at least three summers and allows at risk kids to be exposed to government office work. risk kids to be exposed to government office work. Meets the Action Area criteria. Islamorada Youth Council - just Provide programs that support the development of commended in 2014 and only held monthly meetings during EAC-2 Actions 9 positive, strong youth leaders, particularly in low- that time period to discuss issues in Islamorada. Council is income and/or minority neighborhoods currently proposing a program to set up students with after- school job opportunities. This would be a long-term project in partnership with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce but it has yet to be implemented.

Idle Hands Programs: Key West Beautification project - dumpster painting Painting at Stock Island Marina The Bahama Village Mentoring Program For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County FY 2015 budget for public programs and human http://www.monroecounty- Because the of the size and shape of the county local unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a services: fl.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1918 government services are not neighborhood specific but description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired •AARP Big Pine $4,500 supports programs in low income, underserved and minority Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. •AARP Lower Keys $4,500 neighborhoods thorughout the County such as SHAL (homeless •AARP Middle Keys $4,500 assistance league), Hospice, Guidance Care Center, Boys and •AARP Upper Keys $4,500 Girls Club, Childrens Shelter, Domestic Abuse Shelter, Healthy •Council of the Arts $63,000 Start Coalition etc. Monroe County FY 2015 budget for public •Guidance Care Center-Transportation Disadv. Comm. Program programs and human services: $41,434 •Older American Volunteer Program $500 • AIDS Help •AARP Big Pine $4,500 $35,000 •AARP Lower Keys $4,500 • Anchors Aweigh $8,000 •AARP Middle Keys $4,500 • Boys and Girls Club $99,000 •AARP Upper Keys $4,500 • Domestic Abuse Shelter $30,000 •Council of the Arts $63,000 Provide financial or logistical support for publicly- • Florida Keys Area Health Education Ctr $45,000 •Guidance Care Center-Transportation Disadv. Comm. Program accessible neighborhood events, activities, and EAC-2 Actions 10 • Florida Keys Children's Shelter $153,000 $41,434 • Older American Volunteer programming, particularly in low-income and/or • Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition $30,000 Program $500 • AIDS Help $35,000 minority neighborhoods • Florida Keys Outreach Coalition $70,000 • Anchors Aweigh $8,000 • Good Health Clinic $60,000 • Boys and Girls Club $99,000 • Grace Jones Community Center $40,000 • Domestic Abuse Shelter $30,000 • Heart of the Keys Youth $35,000 • Florida Keys Area Health Education Ctr $45,000 • The Heron (GCC) $35,000 • Florida Keys Children's Shelter $153,000 • Hospice of the FL Keys $141,000 • Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition $30,000 • Independence Cay $25,000 • Florida Keys Outreach Coalition $70,000 • Keys Area Interdenominational Resources $25,000 • Good Health Clinic $60,000 • Literacy Volunteers $18,000 • Grace Jones Community Center $40,000 • Monroe Assoc for Retarded Citizens (MARC) $160,000 • Heart of the Keys Youth $35,000 • Rural Health Net $300,000 • The Heron (GCC) $35,000 • Samuel's House $95,000 • Hospice of the FL Keys $141,000 • SHAL $5,000 • Independence Cay $25,000 • Star of the Sea Foundation • Keys Area Interdenominational Resources $25,000 For verification, provide the percentage of third grade public school students meeting or Action Area Requirement not met http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/main2009/2010458.p The Nations Report Card: 2009 provides baseline comparison exceeding reading proficiency standards in 1 of the last 3 years and upload or link to the df reading proficiency reports for 4th graders, therefore, even Reading Proficiency: Demonstrate at least 85% of executive summary or relevant section of a report of test scores. http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5668/urlt/0066636- though 3rd grade reading proficiency reports are available for EAC-3 Outcomes 1 third grade public school students meet or exceed 2013ufr.pdf MC 4th grade proficiency reports are used. According to the reading proficiency standards NRC 2009 Report the 4th grade national reading average score was 220. The MC average score in 2013 was 212. 60% of students were redeing at proficient levels or above . The For verification under Option A, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet The Monroe County School District had a 72.8 percent http://keysschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/news/announcem OutcomeThe Monroe requirement County School is not District met. had a 72.8 percent demonstrating the average 4-year adjusted cohort high school graduation rate for all public graduation rate for the 2013-14 school year ents/news.phtml?aid=4036457 graduation rate for the 2013-14 school year, almost a 2 percent schools located within the jurisdictional boundary. For verification under Option B, upload http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/data-sys/edu-info- increase from the previous year. However, the district's a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the percentage change in the accountability-services/pk-12-public-school-data-pubs- numbers are lower than the statewide graduation rate of 76.1 average 4-year adjusted cohort high school graduation rate for all public schools located reports/students.stml percent. Graduation Rate: Option A: Achieve a 90% average 4- within the jurisdictional boundary. year adjusted cohort high school graduation rate for Marathon High School had a 68.8 percent graduation rate, Key all public schools in the jurisdiction West High School had a 76.2 percent graduation rate, Coral --OR-- Shores High School graduated 77.7 percent of its students and EAC-3 Outcomes 2 Option B: Demonstrate incremental progress the Key West Collegiate Academy, a district public charter for at towards a 90% average 4-year adjusted cohort high Florida Keys Community College's Stock Island campus, had a school graduation rate for all public schools in the 61.1 percent graduation rate. According to a press released by jurisdiction in the past 3 years the MC School District the average (3 MC Highschools) increase in graduation rates over three years is +4.37%. According to publication by the Florida Department of Education this increase may be a bit exagerated as not all schools have improved graduation rates over the past 4 years and on average the increase has not been consistent. See link . The Outcome requirement is not met. Graduation Rate Equity: Increase the average 4-year For verification, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the most Attainmnet possible but, Cohort data plug in too difficult to find http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/data-sys/edu-info- The graduation rates for selected underperforming groups, such adjusted cohort high school graduation rate for all recent annual percentage change or 3-year average percentage change of the average 4- for the spreadsheet Confused. accountability-services/pk-12-public-school-data-pubs- as minority groups have consistently improved over the past 4- EAC-3 Outcomes 3 students in all public schools in the jurisdiction from year adjusted cohort high school graduation rate for the 5 specified underperforming reports/students.stml years, but specufic required pointrs attainmnet selected underperforming groups of race/ethnicity, student subgroups. spreadsheet,(Cohort data plug in) difficult to find - Confusing. disability, English proficiency, or income For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed The District Advisory Council (DAC) was established to advise http://district-advisory- The District Advisory Council (DAC) was established to advise committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a the Superintendent with regard to the development and council.keysschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/integrate the Superintendent with regard to the development and description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link implementation of the School District’s Strategic Plan and to d_home.phtml?&gid=2978004&sessionid=7553aadd70d07a1b6 implementation of the School District’s Strategic Plan and to Engage local education authorities, teachers, families, to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key serve as a major communication link between the district, the 12cbe84a42ba9e7 serve as a major communication link between the district, the and young people to advance collaborative decision- accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial schools and the community. schools and the community. The Committee is appointed but EAC-3 Actions 1 making and a community-driven framework for contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. the criteria is unclear and the year it was established is improving education undocumented. No accomplishments are noted and no new information is made available since 2013. Members are voluntary and the school district staff th emeetings, no funds appear to be earmarked for current or future projects. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed The District Advisory Council (DAC) was established to advise http://district-advisory- The District Advisory Council (DAC) was established to advise committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a the Superintendent with regard to the development and council.keysschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/integrate the Superintendent with regard to the development and description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link implementation of the School District’s Strategic Plan and to d_home.phtml?&gid=2978004&sessionid=7553aadd70d07a1b6 implementation of the School District’s Strategic Plan and to to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key serve as a major communication link between the district, the 12cbe84a42ba9e7 serve as a major communication link between the district, the Strengthen opportunities for parental and accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial schools and the community. schools and the community. The Committee is appointed but EAC-3 Actions 2 community involvement in schools contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. the criteria is unclear and the year it was established is undocumented. No accomplishments are noted and no new information is made available since 2013. Members are voluntary and the school district staff th emeetings, no funds appear to be earmarked for current or future projects. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Monroe County School District does not produce an annual www.keysschools.com Monroe County School District does not produce an annual Prepare an annual progress report for the public EAC-3 Actions 3 years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. progress report although demographic statistics are aviailable progress report although demographic statistics are aviailable outlining the local school system’s performance on the website on the website. The Action Area criteria is not met.

For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the HeThe MCSD Head Satrt Program began in 2010 and was funded http://headstart.keysschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/i The MCSD Head Satrt Program began in 2010 and was funded in unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a in 2014-15 by State and Federal Government grants operating ntegrated_home.phtml?&gid=3096228&SID= 2014-15 by State and Federal Government grants operating on description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired on an average budget of $1.7m or $5.2 million in three years. an average budget of $1.7m or $5.2 million in three years. Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Federal Grant-$ 1,234,018 Children who attend Head Start participate in school-readiness  Training/travel $20,581 curriculum that includes literacy, language, science,  Total Federal-$1,254,599 mathematics, and social-emotional development. They also  Non-Federal/In-Kind $313,650 receive medical and dental services, have healthy meals and  Total Grant - $1,568,249 enjoy playing safely indoors and outdoors. Provide funding or other resources to support Head  Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) EAC-3 Actions 4 Start programs in community blended state funds $186,500.00 In addition to the educational services, family involvement  Total program operations: 1,754,749.00 is at the core of our success. Parents/Guardians are provided with the unique opportunity in Head Start to participate in the program and planning decision-making process. Each parent/guardian who has a child enrolled in the Head Start program is automatically a member of the parent committee group at the respective center. Parent/Guardians are also elected by their peers to serve on policy council. Meets the Action area criteria. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Established in 2010 the Early Learning Coalition of/Monroe is a http://www.elcmdm.org/about_us/index.htm Established in 2010 the Early Learning Coalition of/Monroe is a unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring early care and http://headstart.keysschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/locker/fi nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring early care and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired education for children in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. les/get_group_file.phtml?gid=3096228&fid=26596692&sessioni education for children in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Through a variety of affordable and innovative early education d=184387206154cebea98756c3cf7ae372 Through a variety of affordable and innovative early education and voluntary pre-kindergarten programs, the Coalition serves and voluntary pre-kindergarten programs, the Coalition serves children ages birth to 12 years old and their families. In 2012- children ages birth to 12 years old and their families. In 2012- Provide full-day kindergarten for low-income EAC-3 Actions 5 2013 119 kindergardeners were enrolled in the program. 2013 119 kindergardeners were enrolled in the program. students and students with special needs Additionally the Sigsby Charter School (kindergarten prog start Additionally the Sigsby Charter School (kindergarten prog start 2011-12, aprox 50 kids per grade) and Montesouri Schools of 2011-12, aprox 50 kids per grade) and Montesouri Schools of Key West (est 1998) offer kindergarten programs for the gifted. Key West (est 1998) offer kindergarten programs for the gifted. The Action Area Criteria is met. The Action Area Criteria is met.

For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Boys and Girls Club; Montessori Charter School provides http://www.tutoringbycity.com/florida/tutoring_miami_fl.htm Boys and Girls Club has served 200 students a year for the past 3 unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a afterschool program services; Sugarloaf Elementary/Middle http://southernmostboysgirlsclub.com/about-us/our- years. Provides safe nurturing after school care that allows description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired School and three County wide highschools offer after school membership/ http://www.bvmpkw.org/about/ parents to work and provides supervision. Other after school Program or support after-school activities, tutoring, Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. academic programs and activity choices; and all public programs include Montessori Charter School afterschool EAC-3 Actions 6 extended day- and/or summer programs for students elemenatry and middle schools offer after school care program services (45 students a year); and the Bahama Village who need additional academic assistance programs. Music Program is now (1998) of giving free musical education and instruction to children aged 6 to 16 afterschool , 170 students enrolled annually. Meets Action Area criteria. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the 1. Take Stock in Children not-for-profit organization (13-year http://take-stock-in- 1. Take Stock in Children not-for-profit organization (13-year unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a history) provides college scholarships, mentors and educational children.keysschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/integrate history) provides college scholarships, mentors and educational description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired support for low-income and at-risk youth in Monroe County. d_home.phtml?gid=1574212&sessionid=cefeb354108dad53b25 support for low-income and at-risk youth in Monroe County. Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. The mission of TSIC is to break the cycle of poverty through 9c468a1851f00 The mission of TSIC is to break the cycle of poverty through education. The primary objective is successful completion of education. The primary objective is successful completion of Offer multiple pathways to graduation as a way to secondary and post-secondary education. Academic support secondary and post-secondary education. Academic support EAC-3 Actions 7 improve educational outcomes for students strategies guarante scholarships. 2. Florida Keys Community strategies guarante scholarships. 2. Florida Keys Community College administers the GED for the county HS students; and 3. College administers the GED for the county HS studentsif they the Lower Keys PACE program which provides an alternative do not go through the typical raduation program; and 3. the public education for kids who have been expelled or suspended Lower Keys PACE program which provides an alternative public form their school without loosing any school time. education for kids who have been expelled or suspended form their school without loosing any school time. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the DUAL ENROLLMENT - Dual Enrollment is a program established http://kwh.keysschools.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/home 1. DUAL ENROLLMENT Ave # of Students - unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a by the Florida College System. Students earn both college credit pagefiles/cms/1523243/File/Curriculum%20Guide%2020142015. Dual Enrollment is a program established by the Florida College description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired and high school credit prior to high school graduation for pdf System. Students earn both college credit and high school credit Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. courses successfully completed. prior to high school graduation for courses successfully completed. DIVERSIFIED CAREER TECHNOLOGY The purpose of this program is to provide students with “student-centered” selected 2. DIVERSIFIED CAREER TECHNOLOGY - Ave # of Students. occupational skills through employment related instruction and The purpose of this program is to provide students with paid, on-the-job training supervised by the employer and “student-centered” selected occupational skills through teacher/coordinator. employment related instruction and paid, on-the-job training supervised by the employer and teacher/coordinator. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM This program offers a sequence of courses that provide 3.DIVERSIFIED CAREER TECHNOLOGY - Ave # of Students coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging The purpose of this program is to provide students with a EAC-3 Actions 8 Implement career pathway initiatives academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences needed to prepare for further education and careers in the in the study of applied engineering and its effect upon our lives Hospitality and Tourism. The content includes but is not limited and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities to coursework that prepares students for employment in the will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and travel and tourism industry as reservation and transportation leadership skills. This program focuses on transferable skills and agents, travel destination specialists, tour operators, stresses understanding and demonstration of the techno- transportation attendants, or cruise ship consultants. The logical tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and program includes components on planning, management, systems in business and industry. The content includes but is finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of not limited to study in mechanical, electrical, civil, and environ- technology, and labor, community, health, safety and mental engineering disciplines. environmental issues.

NAVAL SCIENCE The purpose of this series of courses is to introduce students to the precepts of self-discipline, citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. For verification, provide the number of local historic districts; a list with the names of the 1) ) Key West Historic District; 2) Tavernier Historic District Tavernier Historic District: Regulated by local government historic districts, general design standards for preservation and development, and process Tavernier Historic Preservation Guidelines; and the Key West and entities responsible for oversight; and upload a map showing the boundaries of Historic District: Regulated by certified local government historic districts and contributing structures or sites. Historic Archetectural Guidelines. Meets Action Area criteria.Other National Historic Resources:1) Fort Jefferson Local Historic District(s): Designate at least one local National Monument: Federally owned and maintained; 2) EAC-4 Outcomes 1 historic district with specific design standards and a Lignumvitae Key Archeological and Historical District: State process for reviewing new projects owned and regulated by the Division of Historical Resources; 3) Overseas Highway and Railway Bridges: State owned and regulated by the Division of Historical Resources; 4) Pigeon Key Historic District:State owned and regulated by the Division of Historical Resources; 5) US Naval Station: Federally owned and maintained; Preserved Structures and Sites: Increase over time For verification, provide the percent change since 2000 in the annual number of eligible Tracking down this dad is going to be incredibly time consuming the annual number of eligible structures and sites historic structures designated, added, or addressed through adaptive reuse. Also, upload a for the Key West HP division, however if we could get EAC-4 Outcomes 2 designated as local historic landmarks, added to local complete STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the increasing trend over time. cooperation the points are attainable. Perhaps another historic districts, and/or rehabilitated, restored, or juristiction such as Tavernier or State resources may be more converted through adaptive reuse attainable Green Retrofits: Increase over time the annual For verification, submit the percent change since 2000 in the number of rehabilitation or Tracking down this dad is going to be incredibly time consuming number of historic structures retrofitted or adaptive reuse projects that incorporate energy efficiency or clean energy technology for the Key West HP division, however if we could get EAC-4 Outcomes 3 rehabilitated with energy efficiency or clean energy retrofits. Also, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the cooperation the points are attainable. Perhaps another technologies increasing trend over time. juristiction such as Tavernier or State resources may be more attainable For verification, describe and quantify the economic impact and provide a copy of the Tracking down this dad is going to be incredibly time consuming Economic Impact: Demonstrate that historic study. for the Key West HP division, however if we could get EAC-4 Outcomes 4 preservation efforts have had a positive, measurable cooperation the points are attainable. Perhaps another impact on the local economy juristiction such as Tavernier or State resources may be more attainable For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and The City of Key West has an Historic Structures Survey that was http://www.cityofkeywest- The City of Key West has an Historic Structures Survey was provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, conduted in 2004 and updaetd in 2011. The survey was fl.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=67 adopted in 1976, updated in 1998 and again in 2004 and 2011. assessment, or survey. conducted within the boundaries of the National Register-listed The survey was conducted within the boundaries of the and locally designated Key West Historic District, comprising an National Register-listed and locally designated Key West Historic approximately 540-acre section of the City of Key West, county District, comprised of approximately 540-acre section of the City seat of Monroe County. Fieldwork included updating the county seat of Monroe County. Fieldwork included updating information on 2,375 previously surveyed resources and the information on 2,375 previously surveyed resources and the survey of 83 additional pre-1954 historic resources within the survey of 83 additional pre-1954 historic resources within the boundaries of the locally designated Key West Historic District. boundaries of the locally designated Historic District. The The previously surveyed architectural resources were re- previouslyand newly surveyed architectural resources were re- Create an inventory of designated and eligible evaluated for their status as contributing resources in the Key evaluated for their status as contributing resources in the local EAC-4 Actions 1 historic structures and sites in the community West Historic District. The newly surveyed architectural and nationly designated Historic District or as part of a proposed (Bonus: Inventory includes archeological resources) resources were evaluated for their status as contributing expanded Key West National Register Historic District. resources in the currently defined Key West National Register Information on the updated and newly surveyed resources was Historic District, or as part of a proposed expanded Key West entered into the SmartForm data base program required by the National Register Historic District. Information on the updated Division of Historical Resources. Survey products to the Division and newly surveyed resources was entered into the SmartForm of Historical Resources and the City of Key West included data base program required by the Division of Historical printed SmartForms for the surveyed resources, black-and- Resources. Survey products to the Division of Historical white and digital photographs, and location maps for all Resources and the City of Key West included printed surveyed resources, as well as a Final Report. SmartForms for the surveyed resources, black-and-white and digital photographs, and location maps for all surveyed For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or resources,The City of asKey well West as thishas Finaladopted Report. Historic Preservation http://www.cityofkeywest- The City of Key West has adopted Historic Preservation last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Archetectural Guidelines. The Plan is used by the Historic fl.gov/egov/documents/1381099724_44803.pdf Archetectural Guidelines. The Plan is used by the Historic description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key Preservation Division and Historic Architectiral Review Preservation Division and Historic Architectiral Review recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable Commission for all improvements to structures within the Commission for all improvements to structures within the targets (yes/no). Historic District and Nationaly Registered Structures. It was Historic District and Nationaly Registered Structures. It was adopted in 2002, no updates have been completed since. The adopted in 2002, no updates have been completed since. The majority of resources are privately held and therefore no master majority of resources are privately held and therefore no master plan has been created that prioritizes the preservation of plan has been created that prioritizes the preservation of resources. The Plan ahs no quantifiable targets. Tavernier resources. The Plan ahs no quantifiable targets. The Action Area established Historic Preservation Archetectural Guidelines in is met. 2005.These guidelines function as an overlay and should be used to guide the development and redevelopment of the Tavernier Historic District. They are an instrument for the Adopt a historic preservation plan that establishes EAC-4 Actions 2 implementation of the rules for development within the community priorities for preservation comprehensive plan, the land development regulations, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard for Rehabilitation, as well as an extension of the Livable CommuniKeys Plan. The intent of the Guidelines is to provide guidance for development in the Historic District, in order to help preserve the cultural and architectural integrity of the district. The guidelines will serve as the principles to be used to regulate the appearance of new development as well as the rehabilitation and maintenance of structures in the Tavernier Historic District, and to encourage regular maintenance, accurate restoration, appropriate alterations or additions to historic buildings.(http://www.monroecounty- fl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1161) For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County in addition to Islamorada and Key West have all https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Monroe County in addition to Islamorada and Key West have all description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired adopted Historic Preservation Ordinances that establish and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 adopted Historic Preservation Ordinances that establish Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last procedures for rehabilitation to historic resources and authorize 2:%22historic%20preservation%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resu procedures for rehabilitation to historic resources and authorize updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive a historic preservation Board. In Monroe Conty the Ordinance ltsPerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming% a historic preservation Board. In Monroe Conty the Ordinance is plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. (Ordinance 022-1999) is codefied as ARTICLE III. - 22:true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synony codefied as ARTICLE III. - ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL LANDMARKS CULTURAL LANDMARKS begining at Sec. 134-52. The Ordinance begining at Sec. 134-52. The Ordinance was codified in 1999 and was codified in 1999 and updated most recently in 2005 with updated most recently in 2005 with public engagement. The public engagement. The Ordinance is intended to:herefore, this Ordinance is intended to:herefore, this article is intended to: article is intended to:

(1)Effect and accomplish the protection and enhancement of (1)Effect and accomplish the protection and enhancement of Adopt a historic preservation ordinance that buildings, structures, improvements, landscape features, and buildings, structures, improvements, landscape features, and establishes procedures for designation of local archeological resources of sites and districts that represent archeological resources of sites and districts that represent EAC-4 Actions 3 historic districts and landmarks and authorizes distinctive elements of the county's cultural, social, economic, distinctive elements of the county's cultural, social, economic, establishment of a historic preservation commission political, scientific, prehistoric, and architectural history; political, scientific, prehistoric, and architectural history; (2)Safeguard the county's historical, cultural, archeological, and (2)Safeguard the county's historical, cultural, archeological, and architectural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such architectural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such individual sites, districts, and archeological areas; individual sites, districts, and archeological areas; (3)Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past; (3)Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past; (4)Protect and enhance the county's attraction to visitors and (4)Protect and enhance the county's attraction to visitors and thereby support and stimulate the economy; thereby support and stimulate the economy; (5)Promote the use of individual sites and districts for the (5)Promote the use of individual sites and districts for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the county; education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the county; and and (6)Acknowledge historic property with minimal cost to the (6)Acknowledge historic property with minimal cost to the property owner property owner. The action area criteria is met. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a The Tavernier Historic District was officially designated in http://www.monroecounty- The Tavernier Historic District was officially designated in description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired August 2005, an exciting development following a fl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1161 August 2005, an exciting development following a Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last recommendation of the Tavernier Livable CommuniKeys (LCP) recommendation of the Tavernier Livable CommuniKeys (LCP) updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive Master Plan. The County Commission also adopted locally Master Plan. The County Commission also adopted locally plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. appropriate design guidelines, based upon the Secretary of the appropriate design guidelines, based upon the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation that are implementd as Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation that are implementd as an overlay district, the Tavernier Historic Preservation an overlay district (Tavernier Historic Preservation Guidelines, Adopt land use, zoning, and design regulations that Guidelines, adopted in 2005, no updates. Throughout this adopted in 2005, no updates. Throughout this process, Historic support and reinforce existing community character process, Historic Florida Keys staff provided extensive comment Florida Keys staff provided extensive comment and technical EAC-4 Actions 4 in older and historic neighborhoods and commercial and technical advice, and funded a booklet about the history advice, and funded a booklet about the history and architecture areas, and promote development of sensitive, and architecture in Tavernier’s Historic District. The Guidelines in Tavernier’s Historic District. The Guidelines provide guidance compatible infill provide guidance for development in the Historic District, in for development in the Historic District, in order to help order to help preserve the cultural and architectural integrity of preserve the cultural and architectural integrity of the district. the district. The guidelines will serve as the principles to be The guidelines will serve as the principles to be used to regulate used to regulate the appearance of new development as well as the appearance of new development as well as the the rehabilitation and maintenance of structures in the rehabilitation and maintenance of structures in the Tavernier Tavernier Historic District, and to encourage regular Historic District, and to encourage regular maintenance, maintenance, accurate restoration, appropriate alterations or accurate restoration, appropriate alterations or additions to additions to historic buildings. historic buildings. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Historic Florida Keys Foundation - Serves as the direct support http://www.historicfloridakeys.org/historicfloridakeys/Mission_ Historic Florida Keys Foundation - Serves as the direct support committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Organization to the to the Monroe County Historic Preservation %26_History.html Organization to the to the Monroe County Historic Preservation description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Board since 1991. The Historic Florida Keys Foundation receives Board since 1991. The Historic Florida Keys Foundation receives to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key ongoing financial support from Monroe County, in exchange for ongoing financial support from Monroe County, in exchange for accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial assisting their Historic Preservation program. The organization assisting their Historic Preservation program. The organization contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. promotes historic preservation in the Florida Keys through promotes historic preservation in the Florida Keys through programming publications, preservation awards, tours of the programming publications, preservation awards, tours of the Collaborate with local non-profit or for-profit entities Key West Cemetery, and historic markers. The Board of Key West Cemetery, and historic markers. The Board of to support local events, recognition programs, and EAC-4 Actions 5 Directors selection criteria is done by five geographical regions Directors selection criteria is done by five geographical regions tourism efforts that celebrate and leverage the witht he largest representation being Key West. several Key witht he largest representation being Key West. Several Key economic value of local historic resources Accomplishments in the past three yers include: Succesfully Accomplishments in the past three yers include: Succesfully advocating for the preservation of the Old Seven Mile Bridge; advocating for the preservation of the Old Seven Mile Bridge; Preservation and resoration of the the Sue Moore House Preservation and resoration of the the Sue Moore House (Marathon); and resoration of the Historic Western Union (Marathon); and resoration of the Historic Western Union Flagship. Flagship.

Achieve Certified Local Government status, as For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Monroe County Certified 12/04/2001 http://grants.cr.nps.gov/CLG_NEW/CLG_REVIEW/Get_All_CLG.c Monroe County Certified 12/04/2001. Meets the requirement. EAC-4 Actions 6 recognized by the National Park Service years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. fm (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical There is no Ordinance prohibiting demolition by neglect. None found There is no Ordinance prohibiting demolition by neglect. Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the EAC-4 Actions 7 Establish a demolition by neglect ordinance compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Adopted in 1998 through ordinance 4-1998, ARTICLE IV. - AD https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Adopted in 1998 through ordinance 4-1998, ARTICLE IV. - AD Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORIC and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORIC responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the PROPERTIES. Begining in Section 134-81 The board of county 2:%22historic%20character%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22results PROPERTIES. Begining in Section 134-81 The board of county Provide incentives to encourage the rehabilitation of compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the commissioners may grant an ad valorem tax exemption of 100 PerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22: commissioners may grant an ad valorem tax exemption of 100 EAC-4 Actions 8 historic buildings and reinvestment in older and year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique percent of the assessed value of all improvements that result true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%2 percent of the assessed value of all improvements that result historic neighborhoods and commercial areas verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling from the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of such from the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of such characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year properties, after the board's receipt of a recommendation from properties, after the board's receipt of a recommendation from created or implemented. the division as provided elsewhere in this article. The number of the division as provided elsewhere in this article. The number of properties that have used the uncentive int he last three years properties that have used the uncentive int he last three years For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the isAdopted >50. in 1998 through ordinance 4-1998, ARTICLE IV. - AD https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Adoptedis >50. in 1998 through ordinance 4-1998, ARTICLE IV. - AD unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORIC and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORIC Provide local financial assistance to low- and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired PROPERTIES. Begining in Section 134-81 The board of county 2:%22historic%20character%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22results PROPERTIES. Begining in Section 134-81 The board of county moderate-income homeowners, residents, seniors, Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. commissioners may grant an ad valorem tax exemption of 100 PerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22: commissioners may grant an ad valorem tax exemption of 100 EAC-4 Actions 9 and/or businesses vulnerable to rising real estate percent of the assessed value of all improvements that result true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%2 percent of the assessed value of all improvements that result values and maintenance costs associated with from the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of such from the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of such historic preservation properties, after the board's receipt of a recommendation from properties. The number of properties that have used the the division as provided elsewhere in this article. The number of uncentive int he last three years is >50. properties that have used the uncentive int he last three years For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the isMonroe >50. County Historic Preservation Program - 5 sites added in None found Monroe County has the Historic Preservation Commission, unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a last 3 years which began in 2005. Technical assistance is provides to description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired property owners or other organizations wishing to add Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. properties to historic districts. Such assistance is offered as requested by individuals or groups.

Very Significant: In 2012, the African Cemetery at Higgs Beach was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Cemetery contains the remains of 295 Africans that died in 1860 after being brought to Key West by the U.S. Navy during efforts to eradicate the slave trade. Site is located on County property on the south side of Atlantic Blvd. on the east side of West Martello. Provide technical assistance to property owners or non-profit organizations seeking to add properties or EAC-4 Actions 10 Ballast Trail Cemetery was recorded in the Florida Master Site historic districts to the National Register of Historic File in 2012. This is located on private property in Tavernier. It is Places or the comparable state register a family burial plot that contains the grave of a victim of the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane.

Pioneer Cemetery was recorded in the Florida Master Site Files in 2013. This cemetery is located on property within the grounds of the Cheeca Lodge Resort in Islamorada. It contains the graves of early settlers of the Upper Keys.

The Parrish House was recorded in the Florida Master Site Files in 2014 and is located in Marathon. It was the home of one of Marathon's founding families.

The Faro Blanco Lighthouse was recorded in the Florida Master Site Files in 2014. It was built as a landmark for the Faro Blanco Diverse Community Representation: Demonstrate For verification, identify the 4 racial and ethnic groups with the largest representation in Desired outcone of racial and ethnic composition on Boards Desired outcone of racial and ethnic composition on Boards that appointments to local advisory boards and the community and provide their respective population percentage in the community and within 10% of same in community unattainable within 10% of same in community unattainable. Boards and EAC-5 Outcomes 1 commissions reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of percentage representation on local boards. Also, upload a document listing the current committees are not diverse enough. the community local advisory boards and commissions and their racial and ethnic composition. For verification, list at least 10 social and cultural groups that have held events in the 1) Goombay Festival - Bahamian Street Festival held every year links provided in reporting tool May not attain desired Outcome community in the past year and provide either a 2 sentence description of the event or a in key west for 30 years and celebrates bahamians seeking a link to a website or media coverage of the event. new home and economic opportunity in the 1800's. 2) Pride Festival - One of several weeklong celebrations of LGBT in Key West 3) Women Fest - Held in September every year a celebration of women and lesbianism, 4) Literary Seminar - Annual Celebration of literature that provides afour day event of writers workshops, 5) Songwriters Festival -Weeklong festival where songwriters gather to share and perform their own work that is typicaly sold to performers, 6) Humphrey Bogart Film Festival -Annual Festival the only one of its kind, celebrating the life and films of the man the American Film Institute named "America's greatest male screen legend." Endorsed by the Social and Cultural Events: Demonstrate that public Bogart Estate, the film fest is produced in partnership with the EAC-5 Outcomes 2 events celebrating social and cultural diversity are Key Largo Chamber of Commerce and features indoor and held in the community outdoor single- and double-feature showings of several Bogart classics, social events and meet-and-greets with celebrity notables., 7) Winter Star Party - Approximately 600 astronomers from around the world gather to view southern constellations, comets and stars in the Lower Keys' clear night skies — virtually the only place in the continental U.S. where they can be viewed. Lectures, programs and workshops round out the event., 8) Quantum Key West Race Week - Key West just hosted the 28th annual Sail boat race weel featuring boats from 15 different countries and over 22 US States, 9) 20th annual upper keys gigantic nautical flea market event - The Gigantic Nautical Market is a super place to get great bargains on boating, fishing, diving, and nautical theme gear. The largest event that the Upper Keys Rotary Club Produces each year to raise money for the Upper Keys Youth athletic Programs and to raise money for Conduct an assessment of the community’s social For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Action is possible but will take significant resources to complete Action is possible but will take significant resources to complete EAC-5 Actions 1 and cultural diversity to inform local government provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, a diversity assesment a diversity assesment actions assessment, or survey. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Action is possible but will take stime to complete Diversity Action is possible but will take stime to complete Diversity Use the Diversity Index to analyze the effectiveness description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Index Index EAC-5 Actions 2 of policies, programs, service delivery, and Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last infrastructure investments updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a MC does not currently have a policy that encourages diversity in MC does not currently have a policy that encourages diversity in description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired local government appointments to Boards and Commissions. Do local government appointments to Boards and Commissions. Do Adopt a policy to encourage diversity in local EAC-5 Actions 3 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last they want to adopt one? they want to adopt one? government appointments updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Tourist Development Council supports many events that http://www.missgaysouthernmost.com/; http://www.fla- over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print recognize and celebrate social and cultural diveristy, including: keys.com/calendarofevents/img/KCCB_2014- materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for MissGaySouthermost; Keys Community Concert Band Pops in 15_Season_Poster.jpg; events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. the Park Concert Series Program; Key West West Africana Promote events and programs that recognize and Festival - Explore music, art, and Key West's Afro-Caribbean EAC-5 Actions 4 celebrate social and cultural diversity in the culture during a three-day destination retreat focusing on community thought, culture and wellness. The festival is to integrate music, art and cultural tourism, exploring Afro-Caribbean culture in Key West. Join scholars as they discuss their research and wellness experts present their practice areas. 06/18/2015 Provide equity and diversity training for local For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Training provided EAC-5 Actions 5 government staff years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. Establish an office within the jurisdiction to ensure For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 There is no office witin the juristiction that ensures access There is no office witin the juristiction that ensures access EAC-5 Actions 6 access, equity, and inclusion in policies, programs, years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. equity and inclusion in policies, programs and procedures. equity and inclusion in policies, programs and procedures. The procedures, and service delivery Action Area criteria is not met. Provide leadership and training programs that For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the There are no leadership and training programs in the juristiction There are no leadership and training programs in the juristiction encourage and support representation on local EAC-5 Actions 7 unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a that encourage and support diverse representation on local that encourage and support diverse representation on local boards and commissions reflective the community’s description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired boards and commissions. boards and commissions.Area criteria is not met. diversity Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Keys to Be the Change, Inc. (several programs), Boys & Girls Club http://keysweekly.com/42/project-idle-hands/ Keys to Be the Change, Inc. - grass roots, 501(c)3, non-profit unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a of the Keys Area, Inc. AND Bahama Village Mentoring Program, http://www.apsmc.org/APSMC_NEWSITE/site/whoweare.html corporation that creates programs (including Youth Leadership description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Key West Idle Hands Program http://www.islamorada.fl.us/Youth_Council.asp Program, PeaceJam, Kids Win:Pathway to Success, Mentors Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Optimizing Reading Excellence, and other programs) that empower children, youth and adults to thrive in school and in life. Through programs, currently involved in about 500 students lives on a weekly basis in the Keys. Our mentoring programs along with our Youth Leadership endeavors and our Farm to School Initiatives are being met with great enthusiasm.

Boys & Girls Clubs - offer programs and services to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Provide programs that support the development of EAC-5 Actions 8 positive, strong youth leaders, particularly in low- Bahama Village Mentoring Program - this program provides income and/or minority neighborhoods additional case management and mentor recruitment to create an opportunity for the matching of mentors with youth who are residents of the Bahama Village community, or youth from the Bahama Village community who are reentering the community from other programs. This Program will also involve the close coordination of services through the South Florida Workforce Development Board, which provides career coaching, assistance in completing high school or attaining a GED, job skills training, and connects youth to jobs.

Key West Idle Hands Program - program places at risk youth in summer paid internship programs in government offices.The program has been funded by the lcal government for at least three summers and allows at risk kids to be exposed to government office work. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the The local government has not provided financial support that is The local government has not provided financial support that is Provide financial or logistical support to programs, unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a evidenced in the fiscal year budget; although there may have evidenced in the fiscal year budget; although there may have activities, or events that celebrate and deepen description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired been support from the Manager's/Administrators discretionary been support from the Manager's/Administrators discretionary EAC-5 Actions 9 understanding and respect for the community’s Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. budget or labor provided by the Public Works Department for budget or labor provided by the Public Works Department for diversity activities that support the communityy's diversity. Request for activities that support the communityy's diversity. Request for information from lopcal government necessary. information from lopcal government necessary. Voting: Part 1: Increase the percentage of For verification in both Parts 1 and 2, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet registered voters over time demonstrating the increase in the percentage of registered voters and the percentage of EE-1 Outcomes 1 --AND-- voters participating in local elections over 3 consecutive periods. Part 2: Increase the percentage of voters participating in local elections over time Volunteerism: Option A: Demonstrate that at For verification, submit the percentage of residents who volunteered in the past year and 21% in 2013, decreasing since 2011 least 30% of residents in large jurisdictions or provide either a link to data supplied by the Volunteering in America website or a 35% of residents in small or mid-sized summary document of local data from community volunteer groups demonstrating that jurisdictions volunteered in the past year EE-1 Outcomes 2 the jurisdiction's volunteerism rate meets the defined thresholds. --OR-- Option B: Demonstrate an increase in the percentage of residents who volunteered over the past 3 years Sense of Empowerment: Option A: For verification, upload a summary document that includes survey results, methods, and Demonstrate that at least 50% of residents relevant questions. believe they are able to have a positive impact on their community based on a local survey EE-1 Outcomes 3 --OR-- Option B: Increase over time the percentage of residents who believe they are able to have a positive impact on their community based on local surveys For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a MC does not currently have a policy that encourages diversity in Adopt a policy to encourage diversity in local description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired local government appointments to Boards and Commissions. Do EE-1 Actions 1 government appointments to advisory boards and Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last they want to adopt one? commissions updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a none currently Adopt guidelines to instruct local government description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired EE-1 Actions 2 agencies or departments about how to Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last successfully engage residents updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Voter Guide http://www.keys- over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print elections.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=blqwRijOERw%3d&tabid= EE-1 Conduct education campaigns about the electoral materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for 4263&portalid=63 Actions 3 process, voter registration and participation, and events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. other issues related to civic literacy Monroe County Supervisor of Elections website http://www.keys-elections.org/ Florida Keys Democrats Facebook https://www.facebook.com/floridakeysdemocrats For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed none Partner with business, civic, and neighborhood committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a organizations to increase voter registration and description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EE-1 Actions 4 turnout OR volunteer opportunities and to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key participation OR ongoing civic engagement in accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial local decision-making contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Monroe County Customer Service Training - Monroe County N/A Provide training to local government agencies or years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. periodically offers Customer Service Training to County EE-1 Actions 5 departments on successful public engagement employees. Training is not offered at regular intervals, on an "as techniques needed" basis. The last time County did a County-wide training was in 2012 when County provided 4 hour training session to employees. Establish regular, ongoing opportunities for For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 none elected officials and/or senior government staff to years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. EE-1 Actions 6 meet with residents to answer questions and listen to concerns For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Library Volunteer Program http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=212 Create a volunteer program for residents to assist unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EE-1 Actions 7 the local government with special events, description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired services, and operations Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the HSAB provides financial support to all kinds of organizations. In http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=318 Human Services Advisory Board funds community-based unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a the last three years reported (2011-2013), the HSAB has agencies that provide needed health and social services for the description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired provided a total of citizens of Monroe County. $6.7 million contribued in past 3 Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. years. 25-32 groups each year over past 3 years. The Human Services Advisory Board was created on March 13, 1991 with the adoption of Resolution 77-1991. There is a need for the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to fund community-based agencies that provide needed health and Provide support and resources to local social services for the citizens of Monroe County. EE-1 Actions 8 community groups to help them achieve their missions The purpose of this board is to review funding requests from non-profit human services agencies and make recommendations to the BOCC. The board bases its recommendations on an evaluation of the county’s needs, agency capability and past performance, and an established set of guidelines. An eligible organization must provide medical services, core services and/or quality of life services. These categories are weighted, with medical services receiving 65% of the total available funding, core services 35% and quality of life services, 5%. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Several mock election programs run annually throughout the Supervisor of Elections Key Largo Office assist with annual mock unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Keys. voting at Key Largo School. Mock voting to occur most recently description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired involved over 100 students. Mock youth voting programs Create a mock youth voting program to teach Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. througout the Florida Keys, including this one, educate students EE-1 Actions 9 children about democracy, elections, and the about the electoral process and what it means to vote in local, importance of voting state and national elections. It if hoped that this education will increase voter turnout as children reach the age of majority since they have been exposed to the process and understand the importance of their civic duty to vote.

Resolution of Complaints: Demonstrate that all For verification, submit the number of complaints received in the past 3 years; the number civil and human rights complaints in the past 3 of uninvestigated complaints filed more than 120 days ago and dating back no more than 3 EE-2 Outcomes 1 years have been investigated and violations years; and the number of unresolved complaints that are more than 3 years old. Also, redressed in a timely manner provide a summary document of complaints received, complaints investigated, complaints redressed, and the timeliness of action. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 Human https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/c Monroe County passed a Human Relations Chapter in their description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Relations ode_of_ordinances?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%22:%2 Code of Ordinances in 1979 which has been amended several Adopt specific policies or amend the jurisdiction’s Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 2civil%20rights%20of%20residents%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22 times by ordinance in the years since. This chapter serves to EE-2 Actions 1 charter to specifically protect the civil and human updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive resultsPerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemmi protect the human rights of Monroe County residents and rights of all community residents plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. ng%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22cont employees by prohibiting discrimination and other human entTypes%22:%5B%22CODES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5B rights infringements. %5D%7D&nodeId=CH14HURE Establish an office within the jurisdiction with the For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 EE-2 Actions 2 authority and capacity to investigate civil and years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. human rights complaints For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Conduct local public education campaigns over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print EE-2 Actions 3 regarding civil and human rights, such as the materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for process for filing complaints events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Establish an independent civil and/or human description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EE-2 Actions 4 rights commission to ensure access, equity, and to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key inclusion accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Provide training for police officers focused on non- For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 EE-2 Actions 5 discrimination and conflict prevention years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Operationalize the local government’s civil and unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EE-2 Actions 6 human rights policies in programs, services, and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired operations Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Provide language translation or interpretation For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County website offers translation of information in 5 http://fl-monroecounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=321 Monroe County Website offers translation into five (5) services to ensure that residents have access to unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a languages. languages (Spanish, French, Creole, Russian, and Czech) to EE-2 Actions 7 information about local government programs, description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired ensure that residents and visitors have access to, and can read, services, and operations Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. all information posted on this government website. For verification, applicants must submit a list and map of prioritized environmental justice Identify the community’s prioritized environmental EE-3 Preliminary Step sites. Note that the Preliminary Step is required if the applicant is pursuing credit in the justice sites for evaluation in this Objective Outcome or in Actions 2, 4, or 6. Reduced Risk and Exposure: Demonstrate For verification, provide the environmental justice indicator(s) for each site and the most progress towards achieving targets for prioritized recent annual change in the indicator(s). Applicants should also upload a completed STAR- EE-3 Outcomes 1 environmental justice sites identified in a locally- provided Excel worksheet for each site demonstrating progress toward the local target(s). adopted plan For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Create an Environmental Justice Collaborative committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Group (EJCG) composed of residents, description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EE-3 Actions 1 stakeholders, and environmental professionals to to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key assess risk and exposure, set targets, implement accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial projects, and monitor improvements contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Assess the risk and exposure to toxins related to For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and EE-3 Actions 2 the community’s prioritized environmental justice provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, sites assessment, or survey. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Adopt an environmental justice plan aimed at last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a EE-3 Actions 3 reducing polluted and toxic environments in the description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key jurisdiction recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable targets (yes/no). For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Establish targets for each of the prioritized description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired EE-3 Actions 4 environmental justice sites related to air or water Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last improvements updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Incorporate environmental justice criteria and description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired priorities into zoning, land use planning, EE-3 Actions 5 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last permitting policies, and development of new updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive projects plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Create community benefit agreements (CBAs) for description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired projects associated with prioritized environmental EE-3 Actions 6 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last justice sites and proposed development projects updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive with environmental justice concerns plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

Create an interdepartmental working committee For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 EE-3 Actions 7 within the local government to guide and support years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. environmental justice activities (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Monitor and enforce environmental regulations for responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the EE-3 Actions 8 existing facilities that impact environmental justice compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the sites year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Implement projects to reduce acute exposure to Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress EE-3 Actions 9 contaminants and risks associated with towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. environmental justice sites For verification, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet documenting Steps 1- Equitable Access and Proximity: Demonstrate 8 for the selected categories showing the amount the lowest performing quintile (or increased access and proximity by residents of quintile of concern) has moved towards the community norm for both race/ethnicity and diverse income levels and race/ethnicity to the income group compared to the selected baseline year. If designating a quintile of concern following instead of the lowest performing quintile, describe the reasoning behind the substitution. community facilities, services, and infrastructure: EE-4 Outcomes 1 Also, provide a short description of the service and infrastructure improvements that • Public transit facilities and service levels • Public occurred to achieve the increased access. Finally, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel libraries • Public schools • Public spaces • worksheet and a map showing the affected neighborhoods' demographics, specific Healthful food • Health and human services • changes to the selected categories, and the impact to proximity. Digital access or high speed internet • Urban tree canopy • Emergency response times Adopt an equity plan that evaluates current For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or conditions in the community and establishes last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a EE-4 Actions 1 targets to improve equitable access and proximity description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key in at least the categories identified in the outcome recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable measure targets (yes/no). For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Adopt an equity or social justice policy that description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired establishes a clear commitment to equity in local EE-4 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last government decision-making, activities, and updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive investments plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Florida Keys Celtic Festival - Included Great Live Celtic Bands, 1/10/2015 over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Highland Athletics, Pipes & Drums, Celtic Food and Celtic EE-4 materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Merchandise Vendors. Special appearance by the Conch Ness Promote events and programs that recognize and events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. Monster. Children's Glen with activities. Actions 3 celebrate social and cultural diversity in the http://www.fla-keys.com/culture/#festivals community The Florida Keys & Key West Facebook page run by the Monroe https://www.facebook.com/floridakeysandkeywest/timeline?re County Tourist Development Council has an events page where f=page_internal events recognizing social and cultural diversity are advertised.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Publicize efforts to improve equitable access and over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print EE-4 Actions 4 proximity to community facilities, services, and materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for infrastructure events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Establish partnerships that engage key committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a community groups and stakeholders in activities description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EE-4 Actions 5 to advance equitable access and proximity to to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key facilities, services, and infrastructure accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Diversity in the Workplace Training From Teresa Aguiar Monroe County provides "Diversity in the Workplace" training Provide equity and diversity training for local EE-4 Actions 6 years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. for all new employees at orientation and annually for current government staff County employees. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Modify the deployment of local programs and unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EE-4 Actions 7 services to reduce disparities within the description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired categories identified in the outcome measure Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Construct new facilities and infrastructure in Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress EE-4 Actions 8 locations that reduce existing disparities within the towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. categories identified in the outcome measure Select at least 3 priority populations and up to 5 For verification, upload a document explaining the selection of priority populations and Elderly, racial ethnic, and low income EE-5 Preliminary Step priority human services for evaluation in this priority human services. Note that the Preliminary Step is required if the applicant is Objective pursuing any credit in the Objective. Human Services Assistance: Reduce the For verification, provide the most recent reduction in the percentage of the priority percentage of people in selected priority population who need assistance but are not receiving it. Upload a completed STAR- EE-5 Outcomes 1 populations who need assistance obtaining provided Excel spreadsheet showing the calculated reductions over time, and upload or selected priority human services link to a summary report explaining the progress achieved over time. For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Monroe County Health Almanac 2013 http://www.floridahealth.gov/provider-and-partner- provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, resources/community-partnerships/floridamapp/state-and- assessment, or survey. community-reports/monroe-county/_documents/monroe- Results of this study revealed the following. Our residents have cha.pdf greater access to tobacco, alcohol and illegal substances than other communities in Florida. Although obesity rates among our population are low compared to statewide averages, continued campaigns to encourage good nutrition and routine exercise are important to ensuring residents maintain healthy weights.

With regard to our rates of sexually transmitted diseases, we would benefit from more local research on the types Conduct a community needs assessment to of sexual practices (especially those considered unsafe) in which EE-5 Actions 1 identify priority service needs and resources, those who are newly diagnosed are engaging. More adults in including the needs of priority populations our community submitting to health screenings, especially for cancer and heart disease (the two leading causes of death in Monroe County), could identify health problems early and, as a result, save lives. Although our residents receive more than 15,000 vaccinations to prevent close to 20 different diseases every year, we still have residents who have yet to be vaccinated against seasonal flu, pertussis, human papillomavirus and other diseases that are of increasing concern. The community would benefit from more local research and partnership on mental health, specifically prevalence of certain mental health conditions in the adult and adolescent For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan http://www.healthcouncil.org/wp- Pursuant of Chapter 427.0157, Florida Statutes, LCB last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a (2014) content/uploads/2014/11/Monroe-County-Transporation- Membership consists of stakeholders description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key Disadvantaged-Service-Plan-14-15-FINAL.pdf representing appropriate governmental agencies, present and recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable potential riders and to the maximum targets (yes/no). degree possible a cross section of the local community including public, private, and non-profit transportation and human services providers (see Appendix A for current the LCB Roster). In addition, the LCB invites other stakeholders of interest, on an ongoing basis, to participation on the board and provide additional information or guidance. However, these stakeholders do not have voting privileges. Since the initial development of referenced goals and objectives, all the parties involved (LCB, Adopt a human services plan designed to CTC and DOPA) have worked towards their achievement. Efforts EE-5 Actions 2 guarantee that basic human needs are met in the have been geared towards community promoting awareness about the Transportation Disadvantaged Program in Monroe County through postings, brochures and taglines on correspondence. The CTC has been actively distributing the Rider Handbook that is not only informative about the various services provided within Monroe County but also promotes dollar contributions for the Trust Fund Program. Other advertisement venues have been explored (public television advertisement and ad placement in commercial vehicles). While all the parties are working hard to promote the local TD program demand continues to surpass revenues. Concerning pursuing additional funding, the For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed The Human Services Advisory Board was created on March 13, http://fl-monroecounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=318 committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a 1991 with the adoption of Resolution 77-1991. There is a need description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link for the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to fund to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key community-based agencies that provide needed health and accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial social services for the citizens of Monroe County. (Human contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Services Advisory Board for funding over two dozen charitable organizations to the tune of nearly $1.8 million dollars for 2014/2015. )

The HSAB has accomplished a significant amount in the past three years in providing recommendations to the BOCC about funding human services throughout the County. These recommendations have results in millions of funding dollars Establish an advisory committee that provides disbursed to various organizations throughout the County ongoing consultation to local government providing these services. EE-5 Actions 3 departments and agencies responsible for providing priority human services The purpose of this board is to review funding requests from non-profit human services agencies and make recommendations to the BOCC. The board bases its recommendations on an evaluation of the county’s needs, agency capability and past performance, and an established set of guidelines. An eligible organization must provide medical services, core services and/or quality of life services. These categories are weighted, with medical services receiving 65% of the total available funding, core services 35% and quality of life services, 5%.

The Human Services Advisory Board prioritizes funding for organizations, divided by three categories of services: • Medical – which also includes mental health and dental care For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Social Services Website http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=140 over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Develop public education campaigns to inform events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. EE-5 Actions 4 residents about available service programs to help meet basic needs Monroe County Transit Information Packet http://www.monroecounty- fl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=553 Bayshore Manor brochure http://www.monroecounty- fl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=550 For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Implement information technology solutions to EE-5 Actions 5 years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. improve client support services and management For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Monitor and evaluate the quality, years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. EE-5 Actions 6 comprehensiveness, and effectiveness of priority human services to selected priority populations For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Equip human services personnel with the skills years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. EE-5 Actions 7 and training needed to effectively improve the well- being of the community’s priority populations For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the HSAB provides financial support to all kinds of organizations. In http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=318 Human Services Advisory Board funds community-based unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a the last three years reported (2011-2013), the HSAB has agencies that provide needed health and social services for the description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired provided a total of $6.7 million contribued in past 3 years. In citizens of Monroe County. $6.7 million contribued in past 3 Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. 2015, the County will provide financial assistance to several non- years. 25-32 groups each year over past 3 years. The Human profit organizations who provide priority human services to Services Advisory Board was created on March 13, 1991 with residents, including: Womankind, Inc.; Wesley House, The the adoption of Resolution 77-1991. There is a need for the Heron, Star of the Sea, Southermost Homeless; Samuel House; Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to fund Rural Health Network; Morada Way Arts; MARC; Literacy community-based agencies that provide needed health and Support the provision of high quality, priority Volunteers; Kids Come First, KAIR; Independence Care; Hospice' social services for the citizens of Monroe County. EE-5 Actions 8 human services in coordination with non- Hearht of the Keys Recreational Association; Grace Jones governmental service providers Community Day Care; Good Health Clinic; Florida Keys Healthy The purpose of this board is to review funding requests from Start; Florida Keys Childrens Shelter; FKOC; First Baptist Church non-profit human services agencies and make of ISlamorada; Domestic Abuse Shelter; Boys & Girls Club; recommendations to the BOCC. The board bases its Anchors Aweigh; AIDS Help and AHEC. recommendations on an evaluation of the county’s needs, agency capability and past performance, and an established set of guidelines. An eligible organization must provide medical services, core services and/or quality of life services. These categories are weighted, with medical services receiving 65% of the total available funding, core services 35% and quality of life services, 5%. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Upgrade existing facilities or build new facilities to Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress EE-5 Actions 9 better provide needed human services towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

For verification, report whether a community is on track to achieve the target of no Poverty Reduction: Demonstrate progress residents living below the poverty line and provide the most recent annual or 5-year EE-6 Outcomes 1 towards no residents living below the poverty line decrease. Also, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating by 2025 progress over time. Equitable Poverty Reduction: Demonstrate a For verification, submit a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the decrease over time in the percentage of residents reductions for each selected population subgroup. EE-6 Outcomes 2 living below the poverty line from at least 3 population subgroups For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a EE-6 Actions 1 Adopt a community-wide plan to reduce poverty description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable targets (yes/no). For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed HSAB provides financial support to all kinds of organizations. In http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=318 Human Services Advisory Board funds community-based committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a the last three years reported (2011-2013), the HSAB has agencies that provide needed health and social services for the description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link provided a total of $6.7 million contribued in past 3 years. In citizens of Monroe County. $6.7 million contribued in past 3 to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key 2015, the County will provide financial assistance to several non- years. 25-32 groups each year over past 3 years. The Human accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial profit organizations who provide priority human services to Services Advisory Board was created on March 13, 1991 with contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. residents, including: Womankind, Inc.; Wesley House, The the adoption of Resolution 77-1991. There is a need for the Heron, Star of the Sea, Southermost Homeless; Samuel House; Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to fund Rural Health Network; Morada Way Arts; MARC; Literacy community-based agencies that provide needed health and Create a team of local government staff to work Volunteers; Kids Come First, KAIR; Independence Care; Hospice' social services for the citizens of Monroe County. collaboratively and coordinate with non- EE-6 Actions 2 Hearht of the Keys Recreational Association; Grace Jones governmental organizations to provide high- Community Day Care; Good Health Clinic; Florida Keys Healthy The purpose of this board is to review funding requests from quality services and reduce poverty Start; Florida Keys Childrens Shelter; FKOC; First Baptist Church non-profit human services agencies and make of ISlamorada; Domestic Abuse Shelter; Boys & Girls Club; recommendations to the BOCC. The board bases its Anchors Aweigh; AIDS Help and AHEC. recommendations on an evaluation of the county’s needs, agency capability and past performance, and an established set of guidelines. An eligible organization must provide medical services, core services and/or quality of life services. These categories are weighted, with medical services receiving 65% of the total available funding, core services 35% and quality of life services, 5%. For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Social Services Website http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=140 over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Develop public education campaigns to inform events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. EE-6 Actions 3 residents about how to enroll in available service Monroe County Transit Information Packet http://www.monroecounty- Monroe County Transit Information Packet provided programs to help meet basic needs fl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=553 information on transportation options for the transportation disadvantaged Bayshore Manor brochure http://www.monroecounty- Bayshore Manor Brochure provided information on the fl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=550 County's assisted living facility for senior citizens. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Rental and Medical Assistance Programs provide financial http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=281 Rental Assistance: unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a assistance to pay rent and for medical treatment. Florida Department of Children and Families has funding description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired available to assist renters who are behind in rent and are at risk Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. of becoming homeless. Funding is also available to re-house currently homeless families. Meeting HUD defined income limit of 30% of Area Median Income for Household size, Housing is under a current lease and an eviction is pending. Priority is to assist households with elderly and you children

Medical Assistance:

Eligibility is based upon the patient's income and assets. Most services require prior approval. Only medically necessary Establish or support programs that reduce the EE-6 Actions 4 services and those not covered by other State, Federal or costs of basic needs for low-income households private programs will be considered as funds are available. • Physician services • Prescriptions • Inpatient Hospitalization (out of County) • Outpatient Services • Ambulance • Prosthetics • Medical Supplies • Convalescent Equipment • County Assisted Living Facility • Medicaid Hospital & Nursing Home • Florida Health Care Responsibility Act

For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Implement supportive workplaces programs for unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EE-6 Actions 5 people living at or near the poverty line description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Create programs to improve employment unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EE-6 Actions 6 opportunities for low-income individuals by description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired strengthening hard and soft work skills Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Healthy Start/Healthy Babies and Wesley House Child http://www.elcmdm.org/ unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Development Program Healthy Start is a free description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired program for all pregnant women and women with babies under Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. age 3 that promotes education, referrals and home visits. In tandem with the Healthy Babies program, under- or uninsured children under 3 can get free healthcare.

Educational outreach areas include: childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, smoking cessation and staying healthy between pregnancies. In 2009, Healthy Start served more than 500 pregnant women and 300 babies and their families across the Florida Keys. Staff have Spanish- and Creole-language capability.

The Wesley House procides multiple services for children and Provide child development programs for children families throughout Monroe County. Children Services includes EE-6 Actions 7 living at or near the local poverty line school readiness, childcare financial assistance for families, voluntary pre-kindergarten. Wesley House operates the Inez Martin Child Development Center in Key West. We are a contracted provider with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami- Dade/Monroe. Program has achieved "Gold Seal" accreditation through the Florida Department of Children and Families, international accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA) and is certified as an "Eco-Healthy Child Care" site.

Offer Florida’s free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program to four- year olds, and all children receive a free nutritional meal program offering breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks. In the past 15 years, more than 2,200 children have attended Wesley House Child Development Centers.

Businesses: Option A: Demonstrate an For verification in either Option A or B, provide the total number of business In 2007 13, 973 companies in county; number of establishments http://censtats.census.gov/cgi-bin/cbpnaic/cbpsect.pl STAR spreadsheet completed and uploaded with required data increased number of business establishments in establishments created in the jurisdiction in the most recent 3 years that data is available in 2012- 3,567; 2011- 3487; 2010 -3501 for 3 year period the county over time and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet. For Option B, also provide a short EJ-1 Outcomes 1 --OR-- description of the local data source used. Option B: Demonstrate an increased number of business establishments in the municipality over time Annual Sales: Demonstrate an increase in For verification, provide the most recent increase in annual sales from businesses located 8.58% increase http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/prod STAR spreadsheet completed and uploaded with required data EJ-1 Outcomes 2 annual sales from businesses located in the in the jurisdiction and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating uctview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_1YR_S2301&prodType=table for 3 year period jurisdiction over time the increases in annual sales over time. Employment: Part 1: Demonstrate an increase For verification in Part 1, provide the most recent annual increase in the percentage of Employment down 6% from 2012-2013; unemployment down http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/prod STAR spreadsheet completed and uploaded with required data in the percentage of residents employed over time residents employed. For verification in Part 2, provide the most recent annual decrease in 0.2% from 2012-2013 (MAY NOT GET POINTS BECAUSE uctview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_1YR_S2301&prodType=table for 3 year period EJ-1 Outcomes 3 --AND-- the unemployment rate of residents. For Part 1 and Part 2, upload completed STAR- EMPLOYMENT WENT DOWN AND NOT UP AND IN MOST Part 2: Demonstrate a decrease in the provided Excel worksheets showing the changes in employment and the unemployment RECENT YEAR) unemployment rate of residents over time rate over the past 3 years. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired LDR Article VI Purchasing and Contract Section 2-349 https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/c Monroe County Board of County Commissioners finds that local Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last ode_of_ordinances?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:%22loc businesses are often at a disadvantage when competing with updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive al%20hiring%20agreements%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22results other non-local businesses in that the cost of doing business in Negotiate project labor agreements, community plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. PerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22: Monroe County is higher than other areas of the state and EJ-1 Actions 1 benefit agreements, and local hiring agreements true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTyp giving local businesses a preference in the procurement of es%22:[%22CODES%22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeId=CH2AD goods and services serves a compelling public purpose for the _ARTVIPUCO_S2-349LOPRBI benefit of the taxpayer and residents of Monroe County as such preference encourages local industry, employment opportunities, and increases the county's overall tax base. 2009. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Formally engage with the business community on description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EJ-1 Actions 2 a regular basis to improve conditions and to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key address specific needs accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Tourist Development Council- works with local businesses and http://www.monroecounty- The mission of the Monroe County Tourist Development committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a government to promote the overall good of the local economy fl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7994 Council is to set an overall direction for the Monroe County description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link and businesses. tourism marketing effort in a manner that will assure long-term to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key sustained growth in tourism revenues while also guaranteeing accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial the sustainability and improvement of our product, including contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. both our man-made and natural resources, and improvements to the quality of life of our residents. Created in 1981. In 2013, TDC has continued to provide funding to capital related projects in the amount of $4.5 million. While enhancing our appeal to our visitors, the funding lessens the burden on our residents. Capital projects funding was provided for either governmental entities or non-profit organizations with examples that include: county and municipalities for beach and museum restoration and Appoint an advisory body to provide maintenance; restroom renovations at EJ-1 Actions 3 recommendations and represent the business the H. S. Truman Little White House in Key West; observation community in local decision-making boardwalk and tiki huts in partnership with the City of Marathon; and exterior improvements at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada.TDC has continued to provide funding to capital related projects in the amount of $4.5 million. While enhancing our appeal to our visitors, the funding lessens the burden on our residents. Capital projects funding was provided for either governmental entities or non-profit organizations with examples that include: county and municipalities for beach and museum restoration and maintenance; restroom renovations at the H. S. Truman Little White House in Key West; observation boardwalk and tiki huts in partnership with the City of Marathon; and exterior improvements at the History of Diving For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed South Florida Regional Planning Council Partnership http://www.sfrpc.com/Regional%20Partnership.htm In August 2010 the South Florida Regional Planning Council, committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a working in partnership with the Treasure Coast Regional description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Planning Council and Partnership members, submitted an to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key application to the U.S. HUD Sustainable Communities Regional accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial Planning Grant Program. In October 2010 it was announced contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. that the Southeast Florida Regional Partnership had been selected one of 45 recipients of the initial grants. The Partnership was awarded a $4.25 million dollar grant, one of the top four awards nationally, in the regional plan development category (Category 1). These resources will be used to develop the Partnership’s long-term “Regional Vision and Blueprint for Economic Prosperity.” The South Florida Regional Planning Council is fiscally responsible grantee entity who will assure that Engage in regional coordination with other grant requirements are met. The Southeast Florida Regional governmental, public, private, and non- Partnership includes over 200 organizations from a very diverse EJ-1 Actions 4 governmental entities to attract and retain and businesses in the region linear region extending 295 miles from the Florida Keys in the south to the Sebastian Inlet to the north. Southeast Florida is also a region that has grown rapidly during the past 50 years. Although the region’s rate of growth has slowed, it is expected to resume once the national economy rebounds.

During this pause in growth, the Partnership has embarked on a bold new initiative – the development Southeast Florida’s Regional Vision and Blueprint for Economic Prosperity (Regional Vision and Blueprint). The Regional Vision and Blueprint will enable the region’s organizations, residents, visitors, and businesses to work in unison to address the region’s most pressing challenges and opportunities and to (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Utilize tax incentives to retain or expand responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the businesses, including property tax abatement, EJ-1 Actions 5 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the local sales tax rebates, and/or tax increment year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique financing (TIF) verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Monroe County, FL Grants Management Department (1991) http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=135 The mission of the Monroe County, FL Grants Management Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Department is to monitor grant applications and responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the implementation, to oversee county funding of nonprofit compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the organizations, and to apply for and administer certain pass- year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique through grants. verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year The Grants Department provides oversight of all contracts created or implemented. related to grant awards distributed or received by the County; to include:

1) Direct County funding of nonprofits 2) Facilitation of HSAB meetings and funding of nonprofits 3) Facilitation of SAPAB meetings and application, implementation and monitoring of FDLE funding Provide direct financial assistance to businesses EJ-1 Actions 6 in the form of municipal bonds, grants, or loans The Grants Department also provides grant administrative assistance to County departments and human service organizations, pursues funding opportunities and writes grant proposals, and ensures a coordinated response to hurricane recovery grant assistance through FEMA and the state. The Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) is charged with reviewing funding requests from non-profit, human service organizations. Each year, the HSAB meets in February to open the funding cycle and again in May to discuss and review all funding applications and finalize its funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

The HSAB prioritizes funding for organizations that (1) use HSAB funds to leverage outside funding; (2) do not duplicate existing services; (3) demonstrate need tor services; and (4) (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Support business development activities in responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the special investment zones, such as Business EJ-1 Actions 7 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the Improvement Districts, Enterprise Zones, or other year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique similar districts verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide direct services and trainings tailored to unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-1 Actions 8 the needs of the business community description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide focused support, resources, and services unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-1 Actions 9 to young entrepreneurial companies through description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired business incubators Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the percent change in GHG intensity; link to or upload a summary Community Resource Efficiency: Demonstrate or relevant section of the most recent GHG inventory; and upload a completed STAR- EJ-2 Outcomes 1 decreased greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity over provided Excel worksheet. The summary of relevant section of GHG inventory may be the time same as used in CE-2: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation. Green-Certified Building Stock: Part 1: For verification, submit the most recent annual or 5-year average increase in the Increase over time the percentage of non- percentage of non-residential buildings and residential units receiving certification and the residential buildings achieving certification in upload completed STAR-provided Excel worksheets. STAR-qualifying energy efficiency and green construction programs EJ-2 Outcomes 2 --AND-- Part 2: Increase over time the percentage of residential units achieving certification in STAR- qualifying energy efficiency and green construction programs Renewable Energy Use: Demonstrate an For verification, provide the most recent annual or 5-year average increase in the number increased number of renewable energy of RECs purchased and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet. EJ-2 Outcomes 3 certificates (RECs) purchased by residents annually Green Vehicles: Part 1: Demonstrate increased For verification in Parts 1 and 2, provide the most recent annual or 5-year average increase ownership of alternative fuel vehicles by residents in alternative and fuel-efficient vehicle ownership respectively. In addition, upload a over time EJ-2 Outcomes 4 completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet for each part showing the changes over time. --AND-- Part 2: Demonstrate increased ownership of fuel- efficient vehicles by residents over time For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Purchasing Policy (2012) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The County shall on a continuing basis encourage the use of description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired b&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroec products and materials with recycled content. Preference shall Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last ounty- be given to the procurement of recycled content products and updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive fl.gov%2FDocumentView.aspx%3FDID%3D493&ei=dHV8VL6rDI materials when it can be determined that such purchases are Amend existing local economic policies and plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. OmgwTj14GIDg&usg=AFQjCNHOrqJIqwmP1Ssp7IKRyC0bzBSMxg cost effective, meet specifications required and are in the best EJ-2 Actions 1 strategies to increase market demand for green &bvm=bv.80642063,d.eXY&cad=rja interest of Monroe County. For the purposes of this section products and services “recycled content” means materials that have been used, recycled and are contained in the products or materials to be procured as “post” recycled. To the extent feasible each department shall keep a compilation of the number and amount of recycled product or materials it purchases each fiscal For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a new Climate & Energy Comp Plan element and new code year. Adopt policies and regulations that increase description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired incentivizing through bonus points in ROGO - no credit now overall market demand for green buildings and EJ-2 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last because not yet implemented associated materials, renewable energy products updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive and infrastructure, and recyclable products plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a LDRCARTICLE II. - ENERGY AND WATER CONSERVATION https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Prohibition of deed restrictions or covenants that would description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired STANDARDS,Sec. 114-45. - Energy conservation standards. and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% prevent or unnecessarily hamper energy conservation efforts Review and amend zoning regulations to remove Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 22renewable%20energy%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPer (e.g., building orientation, clothes lines, and solar water heating EJ-2 Actions 3 barriers or provide flexibility for green businesses updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive Page%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:tru systems). plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. e,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes% 22:[%22CODES%22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeId=CH114DEST _ARTIIENWACOST For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan (October 2014 Update) http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- Policy 1501.2.2 - Within one (1) year after the adoption of the description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired content/uploads/2010/02/3_15_Energy_and_Climate_Element_ 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall develop a Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last TRACK_CHANGES_9_15_14.pdf procurement policy that incorporates energy saving updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive principles for its own buildings, facilities and services. plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. Policy 1502.1.3 -Within five (5) years after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe Create a green purchase policy to ensure that the County shall identify actions to promote and support increased local government’s transportation and non- energy efficiency EJ-2 Actions 4 transportation energy supplies increasingly come measures and the proportion of electricity generated by from renewable and alternative sources alternative and renewable energy, including, but not limited to solar, wind, biofuels and other sources. Monroe County shall incorporate these actions into its facilities and operations as well as its fleet. Monroe County shall coordinate with Florida Keys Electric For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed The Green Initiative Task Force (2008) into Climate Change http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=386 The Green Initiative Task Force was created on June 18, 2008 committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Advisory Committee (2011) (Resolution No. 177-2008) by the Monroe County Board of description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link County Commissioners. Originally called the Green Building to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key Code Task Force, the name was officially changed with the accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial adoption of Resolution 121-2009 on April 15, 2009. The task contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. force is coordinated by the Extension Services under the office of the County Administrator. The scope of the task force is to provide recommendations to the BOCC of environmentally sound practices and techniques to protect the citizens and environment as well as address climate change mitigation and adaptation needs. Membership of the task force consists of two (2) appointments made by each commissioner (the BOCC has the discretion to nominate one member from their own district Partner with other local governments, community and one member from the County at large), and one (1) groups, and private entities in the region to member from each of the municipalities, utilities and the Navy EJ-2 Actions 5 articulate an overarching sustainable economic (Resolution 024-2010). The task force has a sunset date of development strategy and work collaboratively to October 1, 2010 (Resolution 345-2008).The Green Initiative Task increase demand for green products and services Force vision is: “To encourage the implementation of green practices in new construction, existing buildings, neighborhood communities, and government operations and to educate the Monroe County community and leaders on green principles.” The purpose of the Climate Change Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding appropriate mitigation and adaptation policies needed to address climate change issues and to provide input to staff regarding implementation of those components of the Florida Energy & Climate Commission Grant Agreement No. ARS010 requiring community input and intergovernmental coordination, climate action plans and other climate related draft reports as needed. This is a continuation of the BOCC For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted GLEE https://www.facebook.com/pages/GLEE-Green-Living-Energy- Green Living & Energy Education (GLEE) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Education/145213867321 organization created for educating individuals, businesses and materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for policymakers within the Florida Keys community to promote Create educational materials to define the larger events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. sustainable actions through waste reduction, efficient and vision of economic sustainability as one that EJ-2 Actions 6 renewable energy, and the conservation of water and land proactively fosters green businesses, green jobs, resources. and green practices Sustainabily Monroe County You Tube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqPruWiiO0g&feature=em- share_video_user GreenKeys! Website http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7806

Create an environmentally preferable purchasing For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Recommendation in MCAP - no points yest through because program for local government procurement of years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. drafted but not yet adopted EJ-2 Actions 7 safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible products For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Got Your Bags Florida Keys Program - 39 participants http://keysglee.com/our-programs/gyb/ “Got Your Bags?” Florida Keys is a coalition of residents, unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a businesses, organizations, and local government dedicated to description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired the reduction and voluntary elimination of single-use plastic Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. bags. We plan to focus our initial efforts on Big Pine Key, with the hope that other islands in the Florida Keys may eventually embrace our goals. It is well documented how damaging this little everyday item is to wildlife. Not only do we live in a refuge for many protected species, but we all benefit from an economy that relies on the National Marine Sanctuary surrounding our island community. It is a unique and fragile environment that deserves the little additional effort that it takes to sustain its viability.

Many individuals and organizations are aware of this problem Create programs to help businesses transition to and have started using and promoting reusable shopping bags EJ-2 Actions 8 new green practices to reduce the litter created by single use plastic bags. But the problem seems to persist, largely because of human forgetfulness, laziness, or just being uninformed. It is a global problem. This local campaign is adapted from a successful model used in California and Maine to unite the personal efforts of residents and local business people to work together in an effort to overcome these obstacles.

“Got Your Bags – Florida Keys” is a grassroots community-based initiative. Throwing money at this problem does not solve it. It takes every individual in a strong, united community to be effective. Your part is easy. If you are a retailer, don’t dispense plastic bags; if you are a resident- don’t use them! Once you make the transition, it will take no extra time from your busy day and the results will be a cleaner and safer environment and For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the GLEE Green Business Program (2009) 10-15 participants annually GLEE designed and introduced the first green business unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a certification that fits all keys businesses. From restaurants to description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired non-profits, and CPA’s to banks, the GLEE program fits all. Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. GLEE’s Green Business Directory highlights both certified EJ-2 Actions 9 Implement a green business promotion program businesses and other sponsors that support their sustainability projects. The City of Key West and Monroe County are talking with GLEE in upgrading to a Green Business Certification 2.0 and hope to pilot a few businesses for launch in June of 2013. If you are interested in receiving updates about our progress, let us For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Four (4) electric vehicle charging stations know.In 2014, Monroe County leased five parking space to Tesla for Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress the installation of four (4) electric vehicle charging stations at towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. the Marathon Airport in the past 3 years. Tesla leases the spaces EJ-2 Actions 10 Install electrical vehicle charging stations and pays the County $6,000 annually to lease the spaces and provides free electric vehicle charging for Tesla electric vehicles.No County funding used for installation of these charging stations. For verification, provide the percentage of import sectors with increasing location Community Self-Reliance: Demonstrate that quotients over the past 3 years; upload the downloadable results from the Location EJ-3 Outcomes 1 50% of import sectors have increasing location Quotient Calculator; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet identifying quotients over the past 3 years the import sectors with increasing location quotients and the specific location quotient changes. For verification, provide the most recent annual percent change or the 3-year average Local Financial Institution Deposits: Increase change in deposited funds and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet EJ-3 Outcomes 2 the total funds deposited in locally-owned and demonstrating calculated percent change in deposited funds in local financial institutions operated financial institutions over time over time. For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Linking the Economy and the Environment of Florida Keys/Key http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The original objectives of the project “Linking the Economy and provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, West (2010) b&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F% Environment of the Florida Keys/Florida Bay were to assessment, or survey. 2Fwww.monroecounty- 1) estimate the market and nonmarket economic values of fl.gov%2FDocumentView.aspx%3FDID%3D756&ei=AIt8VJuJIo2E recreation/tourism uses of the marine resources of the Florida gwTxm4PgDQ&usg=AFQjCNHiqn6D2OpJcCejCWEDkUrqcIPyYQ& Keys/Florida Bay ecosystem; 2) provide a practical bvm=bv.80642063,d.eXY demonstration of how market and nonmarket economic values of an ecosystem can be considered an integral component of the economy of a region when formulating sustainable development objectives and policies; and 3) foster cooperative management processes. To achieve the above objectives, it was thought that it was necessary to develop information about the users of the marine resources, the way users interact with the resources (their recreation activities), the amount and pattern of spending Conduct an assessment of local economic associated with their uses, and users' assessments of natural EJ-3 Actions 1 conditions, including economic leakage and resources, facilities and services. In addition, it was also thought targeted sectors for future investment that it would be important to develop the necessary tools to analyze the information in practical applications.

The project provided for the design and implementation of a survey of both residents and nonresidents of Monroe County with respect to their recreational activities in the Florida Keys/Florida Bay Area, and analyses of the data collected to provide the following: • Estimation of the number of residents and visitors to the Florida Keys and Florida Bay by type of use, along with estimation of the extent of use by geographic areas (Upper Keys, Middle Keys, Lower Keys, Key West, and access to Florida Bay through Everglades National Park). For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Economic Diversification Advance Planning for Monroe County, http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County is among a number of Florida counties last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a FL (2006) b&cd=5&ved=0CDQQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.keywestc significantly influenced by both the U.S. military and the description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key ity.com%2Fegov%2Fdocuments%2F1287517943_98327.pdf&ei= tourism economy. To make certain that Florida communities recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable qI58VOG_FIajNsPYgvgJ&usg=AFQjCNG_Ic-TTkCFhdWH66X- that are affected by military presences targets (yes/no). 5dz1RSnf6w&bvm=bv.80642063,d.eXY&cad=rja engage in advanced planning activities, the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED) engaged DCG Corplan Consulting LLC (DCG Corplan) to develop a strategy that will ensure optimal economic adjustment and diversification for Monroe County, and specifically, the Lower Keys. The objective of this project is to determine a develop a database of demographic economic factors, determine the synergy between the military and hospitality sectors, and develop a list of emerging cluster opportunities for the region Adopt an economic localization plan to increase (Task 1), and to develop a practical EJ-3 Actions 2 local production for local consumption and export implementation plan to achieve that end (Task 2). Added to the critical findings is a special emphasis on the overarching critical need of the Lower Keys – affordable housing. In Task 2.a., DCG Corplan proposed 27 strategic recommendations in eight groups of business factors that will affect economic diversification and growth of clusters and their component industries. A summary of these findings are as follows:

Impact of Population Changes 1) Formation of Lower Keys Economic Development Alliance 2) Retain CPA firm to prepare Cost/Benefit and Sensitivity Analyses of Lower Keys 3) Establishment of “Stop-Gap” measures for budgetary For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Article VI Purchasing and Contracts, Sec. 2-349. - Local https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/c Policy promotes preference for local goods and service description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired preference in bidding. ode_of_ordinances?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:%22loc providers contracting with Monroe County. Pertinent language Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last Anchor institutions also having local preference policies include: al%20preference%20policy%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22results from the regulations includes: Sec. 2-349. - Local preference updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive Keys Energy Service (one of two electric service providers in PerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22: in bidding. plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. Monroe County), Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (sole water true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTyp provider in Monroe County). Only one hospital in Monroe es%22:[%22CODES%22],%22productIds%22:[]}&nodeId=CH2AD (a) Legislative intent. Monroe County Board of County County and one community college, neither of which have such _ARTVIPUCO_S2-349LOPRBI Commissioners finds that local businesses are often at a policy. disadvantage when competing with other non-local businesses in that the cost of doing business in Monroe County is higher than other areas of the state and giving local businesses a preference in the procurement of goods and services serves a compelling public purpose for the benefit of the taxpayer and residents of Monroe County as such preference encourages local industry, employment opportunities, and increases the Promote purchasing preferences for locally- county's overall tax base. EJ-3 Actions 3 produced goods and services in anchor institutions, including the local government (b) Definitions. As used in this section, unless otherwise specified, the following words or terms shall have the meanings indicated:

General services means support services performed by an independent contractor requiring specialized knowledge, experience, or expertise that includes, but is not limited to, pest control, janitorial, laundry, catering, security, lawn maintenance, and maintenance of equipment.

Goods includes, but is not limited to, supplies, equipment, materials and printed matter. (c) Local preference: procedure. Except where otherwise provided by federal or state law or other funding source restrictions, purchases of goods, For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Create or support promotional campaigns to bank over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print EJ-3 Actions 4 locally, buy locally, or buy from small and materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for independent businesses and retailers events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

(1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Provide incentives for businesses that use responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the EJ-3 Actions 5 materials produced within the region and sell their compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the products within the region year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide support services to targeted sectors to unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-3 Actions 6 strengthen value chain infrastructure and develop description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired market channels Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Connect entrepreneurs and business owners with unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-3 Actions 7 lenders and investors to facilitate investment in description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired the local economy Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Support import substitution strategies that unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-3 Actions 8 positively impact key sectors of the local economy description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the percent change in real median income since the baseline year decreasing STAR spreadsheet completed Median Household Income: Increase real EJ-4 Outcomes 1 and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the change over time. median household income over time

Living Wages: Option A: Demonstrate that 90% For verification, submit the percent of household incomes in the jurisdiction that meet or 67.40% STAR spreadsheet completed of median household incomes in the jurisdiction exceed the living wage standard and upload a copy of the calculations demonstrating meet or exceed the living wage standard achievement of the Outcome. EJ-4 Outcomes 2 --OR-- Option B: Demonstrate that 90% of households are economically self-sufficient For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a none Enact a living wage policy for local government description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired EJ-4 Actions 1 employees and contractors Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Monroe County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Policy provides for paid sick leave and flexible scheduling B. description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired (2014) b&cd=10&ved=0CF8QFjAJ&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffl- ACCRUAL OF SICK LEAVE Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F All regular, full-time employees will accrue 4 hours sick leave updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive 5441&ei=6O58VOHhB- per pay period. plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 3IsQS9y4KoCQ&usg=AFQjCNEWc08h6sErOC7xRl2cp6zPsovbPQ There will be no limit of the amount of sick leave that can be &bvm=bv.80642063,d.eXY&cad=rja accrued. Sick leave for employees working less than 40 hours per week, but at least twenty (20) hours per week will be prorated according to the hours worked. When there has been a break in service of 48 hours or more, the employee upon reinstatement or re-employment will begin accruing sick leave as a new employee. Employees who are on leave without pay for more than 8 hours during a pay period Enact family-friendly workplace policies for all will not accrue sick leave for that pay period. local government employees that include at least C. USE OF SICK LEAVE EJ-4 Actions 2 2 of the following benefits: paid sick days, paid 1. Sick leave shall be used only with the approval of the family leave, flexible scheduling, job sharing, and applicable Department Head, Division Director or County easily available childcare Administrator and shall not be authorized prior to the time it is earned and credited to the employee except in cases of prearranged medical appointments, surgery or other health- related matters. Flextime Program – In departments where operations permit a flexible schedule, department heads may authorize a flexible schedule under the following provisions: 1. While maintaining sufficient staffing during normal office hours (defined as Monday – Friday, 8 am through 5 pm, staff may choose the following: (1) Continue working normal working hours; (2) work 4 ten hour days (no earlier than 7 a.m. – no later than 7 p.m.); (3) work 4 nine hour days and one four hour day; (4) work 5 eight hour days and use only ½ hour for lunch and For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a no requirement Require that local government contractors provide description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired at least 2 of the following benefits to their EJ-4 Actions 3 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last employees: paid family leave, flexible scheduling, updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive job sharing, and easily accessible childcare plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Align local economic development policy EJ-4 Actions 4 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last strategies with workforce development programs updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print EJ-4 Actions 5 Support living wage campaigns in the community materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Support a Best Places to Work campaign to over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print EJ-4 Actions 6 recognize local businesses that support materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for employees and their families events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Collective Bargaining Agreement between Monroe County http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a BOCC and Professional Firesfighters of Monroe County, b&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroec description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link International Association of Firefighters, Local 3909 (2008) ounty-fl.gov%2FDocumentview.aspx%3FDID%3D936&ei=HAx- Maintain collective bargaining relationships with to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key VJL6MsuqNq_QgrAD&usg=AFQjCNFW5mypG2DUpVKq8YrJJKSX EJ-4 Actions 7 public employee labor organizations that accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial 9ucN7A&bvm=bv.80642063,d.eXY&cad=rja represent local government workers contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Collective Bargaining Agreement between Monroe County and http://fl- Teamsters (2013) monroecounty.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/463 7?fileID=4516 For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide training programs and assistance to local unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-4 Actions 8 businesses to encourage them to provide family- description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired friendly workplace policies and extended benefits Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide job training and assistance programs for unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-4 Actions 9 employees and employers in professions or description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired sectors where wages are below the living wage Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the Enforce the living wage policy with a living wage EJ-4 Actions 10 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the officer or equivalent function year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. The applicant should choose 3 targeted industry sectors to evaluate for credit in this Torusim Industry, Hospitality Inductry, Marine Industry: Hotels Locally define at least 3 targeted industry sectors EJ-5 Preliminary Step Objective. Note that the Preliminary Step is required if the applicant is pursuing credit in and Resorts 721110, Restaurants 722110, Travel 561510 for evaluation the Outcomes or Actions 2-7. Targeted Industry Businesses: Demonstrate an For verification, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet. Also, provide the increase in the annual sales or total value of most recent annual increase or 3-year average increase in the total number of businesses EJ-5 Outcomes 1 businesses in targeted industry sectors relative to for each targeted industry sector. growth in non-target industries, compared to a baseline year not predating 2000 Targeted Industry Sales: Demonstrate an For verification, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet. Also, provide the increase in the total number of new businesses in demonstrated increase between available years in the annual sales or total value of EJ-5 Outcomes 2 targeted industry sectors relative to growth in non- businesses for each targeted industry sector. targeted industries, compared to a baseline year not predating 2000 Targeted Industry Employment: Demonstrate For verification, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet. Also, provide the an increase in total employment in targeted most recent annual or 3-year average increase in the total employment figure for each EJ-5 Outcomes 3 industry sectors relative to growth in non-target targeted industry sector. industries, compared to a baseline year not predating 2000 Conduct a local economic analysis or participate For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and South Florida http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we We need to develop South Florida’s “workforce of the future,” a EJ-5 Actions 1 in the development of a regional analysis of provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC b&cd=9&ved=0CFMQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfrpc.com skilled labor force that is well educated and For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Annual Report of the Monroe County Tourist Development www.monroecounty-fl.gov/Documentview.aspx?DID=7994 Annual Report of the Monroe County Tourist Development provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, Council (2013) Council assessment, or survey. TDC has continued to provide funding to capital related projects in the amount of $4.5 million. While enhancing our appeal to our visitors, the funding lessens the burden on our residents. Capital projects funding was provided for either governmental entities or non-profit organizations with examples that include: county and municipalities for beach and museum restoration and maintenance; restroom renovations at the H. S. Truman Little White House in Key West; observation boardwalk and tiki huts in partnership with the City of Marathon; and exterior improvements at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada. Invest in market studies and research to support EJ-5 Actions 2 the continued growth and expansion of targeted Our ongoing Market Research program included a Smart Profile industry sectors Analysis; Experiential Travel data; Visitor Trends; updates on the North Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction survey; Price/Value and Advertising Effectiveness; Travel Planning; and Branding Studies. The Market Research Director also included the Visitor Profile Study; and visitor trends and economic monitoring reports to the TDC throughout the year. The Sales Director for the TDC provided an overview of our Key Lime Academy program that is a web based online educational portal for travel buyers, agents and tour operators to learn and educate themselves on the attributes of the Florida Keys as a destination for their clients. The new program has proven to be popular with notable participation figures increasing monthly. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Coordinate or support local and regional description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EJ-5 Actions 3 associations or formal networks of related to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key businesses in the targeted industry sectors accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed South Florida Workforce Investment Board created by http://www.careersourcesfl.com/InterlocalAgreement/Interloc In March 2006, the Board of County Commissioners in Miami- committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Resolution R-315-06 in March 2006 between Miami-Dade and al%20Agreement021908.pdf Dade and Monroe Counties approved the South Florida description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Monroe Counties - extended by interlocal agreement through Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB)’s Interlocal Agreement to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key 2012. South Florida Workforce Investment Board is a public- (IA) executed by the Chief Local elected officials of the accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial private partnership that establishes state and federally funded respective counties. The SFWIB established a new Committee contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. workforce development and training policies for Miami-Dade structure which includes; the SFWIB Finance, Intergovernmental and Monroe counties. South Florida Workforce Investment Affairs, Economics Development, Executive, Workforce Systems Board’s services and resources are available to everyone at no Improvement and Youth Council, thus creating the foundation cost through a network of career centers located throughout to begin the Workforce Plan development process. The first the region. step to plan development included the orientation of all board members to establish roles and responsibilities. The plan development process also included; a review of similar plans from Workforce Florida, Miami-Dade County, Monroe County, Coordinate with universities, community colleges, the Beacon Council, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the local Workforce Investment Board, private community organizations and the collaboration of the 45 EJ-5 Actions 4 firms and other community stakeholders to align member SFWIB Board. SFWIB staff has planned and marketed research, workforce development, and resources seven (7) information sessions strategically located at Career to support targeted industry sectors Centers in all sections of the community. These sessions provided a platform for all comments to be expressed and documented. Feedback from the community was incorporated into the final plan.

The collaborative research, discussions, and analyses used in the creation of the Local Workforce Services -Two Year Plan formed the foundation for the South Florida Workforce strategic plan. The initial planning sessions set the groundwork for the organization to focus on those short-term goals that would lead to the achievement of SFW’s long-term objectives. SFW managers and service partners participated in a second planning session to brainstorm strategic themes, objectives, specific For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Study of the Monroe County http://www.monroecounty- over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Tourism Workforce fl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=758 materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Educate residents about the economic impact of events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. EJ-5 Actions 5 targeted industry sectors in the community http://www.monroecounty- fl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=758 Tourism Development Council Annual Report 2013 http://www.monroecounty- fl.gov/Documentview.aspx?DID=7994 (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the Use tax incentives to attract, retain, or expand EJ-5 Actions 6 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the businesses in targeted industry sectors year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Provide direct financial assistance, such as local responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the EJ-5 Actions 7 bonds, grants, or loans, to attract, retain, or compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the expand businesses in targeted industry sectors year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide capacity building services and support for unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-5 Actions 8 professionals in emerging and existing targeted description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired industry sectors Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Trained Workforce: Demonstrate improvements For verification, identify the 2 selected workforce training outcomes and upload a EJ-6 Outcomes 1 in workforce training outcomes for participants completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the percentage increase in the over the past 3 years number of program participants over the past 3 years. For verification, provide the most recent annual or 3-year average increase in the Worksheet completed and input. Increases for 2 of 3 so not Workforce Mobility: Demonstrate increased percentage of residents obtaining associate's, bachelor's, and graduate or professional sure if point will be received. EJ-6 Outcomes 2 post-secondary educational attainment in the degrees. Also, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing an increase in community over time either the most recent annual or 3-year average percentage of residents obtaining post- secondary degrees. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or South Florida Two-Year Workforce Services Plan (2009-11) http://www.careersourcesfl.com/2009_2011TwoYrPlan/AdultPr Local Plan Development Process A. WIA Section 118 requires last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a ogramPlanFinal.pdf that each local board, in partnership with the appropriate chief description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key elected officials, develop and submit a comprehensive five-year recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable local plan to the Governor, which identifies and describes targets (yes/no). certain policies, procedures and activities that are carried out in the local area consistent with the draft State Workforce Investment Plan. This is an update for the two-year period ending June 30, 2009. The plan must be developed in collaboration with local partners. The public, including partners, must have an opportunity for public comment and input into the development of the local Workforce Services Plan prior to its submission to the WFI. The opportunity for public comment must include the following: Adopt a workforce development plan or • Make copies of the proposed local Workforce Services Plan comprehensive strategy to educate, train, and available to the public (through such means as public hearings EJ-6 Actions 1 prepare residents for local employment and local news media); opportunities • Include an opportunity for comment by members of the local board and members of the public, including representatives of business and labor organizations; • Provide at least a 30-day period for comment, beginning on the date the proposed plan is made available, prior to its submission to the WFI (Note: The comment period can extend beyond the due date of the plan.); • Be consistent with the requirement in WIA Section 118(c), which requires that the local board make information about the plan available to the public on a regular basis through open meetings (public hearings) and local news media; and • Submit all comments received including those that express disagreement with the local Workforce Services Plan to the WFI, along with the local plan.Florida's vision and strategic goals have For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Align local economic development policy EJ-6 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last strategies with workforce development programs updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Require local government contractors and entities description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired EJ-6 Actions 3 receiving financial incentives to prioritize hiring Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last local residents updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Participate in and promote community workforce EJ-6 Actions 4 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last agreements or project labor agreements updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Create a workforce development committee to committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a align post-secondary education, workforce description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EJ-6 Actions 5 development training programs, and economic to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key development strategies accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Create data sharing agreements between the committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a local government and private sector employers to description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link EJ-6 Actions 6 maximize the availability and use of data in to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key economic and workforce development planning accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Produce an annual report that tracks workforce For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 EJ-6 Actions 7 readiness performance measures years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide support services and training tailored to unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-6 Actions 8 the needs of the local workforce description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Support expansion of community college unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a EJ-6 Actions 9 programs to address the educational and training description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired needs of the local workforce Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Invest in community college facilities and capital Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress EJ-6 Actions 10 improvements to accommodate residents and towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. members of the local workforce Active Adults: Demonstrate that 21% or less of For verification, submit the percentage of adults reporting no leisure time physical activity, 18% so get this outcome point http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/florida/2014/rankin HS-1 Outcomes 1 adults aged 20+ report no leisure time physical as well as the county's ranking within the state for all Health Behaviors located on the gs/monroe/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot activity within the past month same webpage. Also, provide a link to the county's data snapshot. Active Kids: Option A: Increase the percentage For verification under Option A, submit the percentage of active students for the baseline of high school students that are physically active and comparison years and specify the dates. Also, provide a link to the results from YRBS for 60 minutes per day on 5 or more days or equivalent state survey. For verification under Option B, submit the percent increase in --OR-- HS-1 Outcomes 2 number of schools requiring physical activity daily and submit a complete STAR-provided Option B: Increase the percentage of public Excel worksheet showing the percentage increase over time. schools that require some form of physical activity daily, such as physical education classes or recess Include a chapter, section, or plan element For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a HS-1 Actions 1 focused on active living or active transportation in description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan Monroe http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired County. Curry Hammock State Park, Marathon. b&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCYQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last Fwww.monroecounty- updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive fl.gov%2FDocumentView.aspx%3FDID%3D114&ei=5KkpVLPDB_ Require or incentivize bicycle and pedestrian plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. DGsQTBnIKACQ&usg=AFQjCNEB5sk8TaZS4TwemzA9dbMWj4Scf amenities in new major development projects in A&bvm=bv.76247554,d.cWc HS-1 Actions 2 LDC ARTICLE II. - ENERGY AND WATER CONSERVATION https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Code provision requires that all developments shall make high-density, mixed-use areas or near transit STANDARDS, Sec. 114-45. - Energy conservation standards. and_development_code?nodeId=CH114DEST_ARTIIENWACOST adequate provision for energy conservation in accordance with stations the following standards: (1) Provision of a bicycle/pedestrian system to be placed along the major roads; and (2) Provision of bicycle racks or storage facilities in recreational, commercial and multifamily residential areas. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Nothing currently per E. Schemper Create guidelines to encourage incorporation of description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired active building design features in new public, HS-1 Actions 3 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last commercial, office, and multi-family residential updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive buildings plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Establish school siting guidelines that give description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired preferential considerations to locations that HS-1 Actions 4 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last maximize the number of students who can walk or updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive bicycle safely to school plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Human Services Advisory Board http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=318 The Human Services Advisory Board was created on March 13, committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a 1991 with the adoption of Resolution 77-1991. There is a need description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link for the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to fund to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key community-based agencies that provide needed health and accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial social services for the citizens of Monroe County. contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. The purpose of this board is to review funding requests from non-profit human services agencies and make recommendations to the BOCC. The board bases its recommendations on an evaluation of the county’s needs, Create an advisory board to advise the local agency capability and past performance, and an established set government on issues related to planning, HS-1 Actions 5 of guidelines. An eligible organization must provide medical policies, code requirements, and other actions services, core services and/or quality of life services. affecting active living in the community These categories are weighted, with medical services receiving 65% of the total available funding, core services 35% and quality of life services, 5%.

The advisory board consists of five members with each county commissioner appointing one. Members’ terms will be two years or the termination of the respective appointing commissioner's term, whichever shall first occur provided that each board member serves on the board until the appointment of a successor. Achieve recognition as a Bicycle-Friendly For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 FY2015 budget $1,752,600 HS-1 Actions 6 Community or Walk-Friendly Community years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Monroe County Health Department has appointed the following http://monroe.floridahealth.gov/programs-and- Community health assessments are important tools in years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. physical activity specialists: services/community-health-planning-and- identifying hindrances to living a healthy life. Through 1) Wellness Coordinator statistics/chip/index.html professional training and experience and with the aid of 2) Community Outreach Coordinator assessment tools, we have developed a systematic approach in assessing the health needs of a community. This approach uses evidence-based methods to commissioning and planning health services and improving the built environment to pro-mote health. One such project that is currently in progress at the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (FDOH- Monroe) is the Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health (PACE-EH).

Since early September 2012, the FDOH-Monroe implemented its Appoint a physical activity specialist within the first community health assessment project using PACE-EH. PACE- local health department has a physical activity EH is a nationally recognized evidence-based tool that has been HS-1 Actions 7 specialist on staff to serve as a liaison with used for over ten years across the country to combat social relevant local government departments or inequities, dissolve health disparities, and improve the overall agencies health and well-being of a community. The PACE-EH methodology was developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials and the Centers for Disease Control. Thus far, significant results were found to improve the overall health of a community in need with the utilization of the PACE-EH protocol (NACCHO, 2008). The protocol has thirteen steps (See PACE-EH Methodology). In summary, the steps involve researching the community of interest, an assessment of community-identified health problems, the creation of a steering committee, prioritization of health issues, execution of action plans, and an evaluation. The project is also designed to create and establish stronger partnerships among local agencies and organizations while engaging and empowering the residents For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Bicycle Safety Days Program http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County Bicycle Safety Program - provides public unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a b&cd=2&ved=0CCMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroec education about bicycle safety. Program includes recurring description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired ounty- outreach events where the County gives away free helmets and Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. fl.gov%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F7876&ei=RMP0VOT8NJ bicycle lights. As part of these events, the County also provides Host or partner with community groups to support PcgwT4nYLIDQ&usg=AFQjCNEo3vyqDARs8DqSeV- bike safety inspections. HS-1 Actions 8 at least 2 programs that encourage active living kCwVjV8cHxQ&bvm=bv.87269000,d.eXY&cad=rja HS-1 Actions 8 at least 2 programs that encourage active living Bicycle Saefty Instruction http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we for adults and kids b&cd=5&ved=0CDQQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffl- monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F 8376&ei=RMP0VOT8NJPcgwT4nYLIDQ&usg=AFQjCNFKVnY9BKaf ZA7jVJRjsHtytAU7xg&bvm=bv.87269000,d.eXY&cad=rja

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Overseas Heritage Trail Improvements http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/state/keystrail/_default.htm 2013-2014: Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress Lower Sugarloaf Trail Extension (MM15.7-16.5) towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. Spanish Harbor Historic Bridge Retrofit (MM33) South Pine Channel Historic Bridge Full Retrofit (MM28.5) Grassy Key Trail Segment (MM54-60.5) Spanish Harbor Bridge Retrofit Knights Key Underpass & ADA Improvements (MM47)

2012-2013: Windley Key Trail Segment (MM 84.2-85.2) South Pine Channel Historic Bridge Emergency Repairs (MM28.5) Kemp Channel Historic Bridge Span Replacements (MM23.5) Niles Channel Historic Bridge Restoration (MM26) Implement a local program that systematically Key Largo Trailhead Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting HS-1 Actions 9 improves bicycle and pedestrian amenities MM106.5) community-wide

2011-2012: Layton to Channel 5 Bridge Trail Segment (MM 68.4-70.8) Conch (Duck) Key to Long Key Trail Segment (MM 60.5-63.1) Spanish Harbor to 7-Mile Bridge Trail Segment (MM 30-40) Lower Sugarloaf to Summerland Key Trail Segment (MM 16.5- 25.5) Baypoint to Sugarloaf Key Trail Segment (MM 14.9-15.7) Key Haven to Big Coppitt Trail Segment (MM 5.2-11) Key Largo Trailhead (MM106.5) Niles Channel Historic Bridge Emergency Repairs (MM26) The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) features more than 70 miles of existing trail paved in segments along a planned, 106-mile corridor from Key Largo to Key West. Much For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Provide at least 3 types of active recreation Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress HS-1 Actions 10 facilities that are available for community use, by towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. population size

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Enable joint use of school-based recreation Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress HS-1 Actions 11 facilities during non-school hours towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

Health Outcomes: Demonstrate that the For verification, submit the county's rank percentage for Health Outcomes category and Within top 30% so will receive partial credit. Ranked 20 out of http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/florida/2014/rankin community is a county, or is a municipality located provide a link to the county's snapshot from CHR. 67 counties. gs/monroe/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot HS-2 Outcomes 1 in a county, ranked in the top 15% in the state in regards to morbidity and mortality Health Behaviors: Demonstrate that the For verification, submit the county's rank percentage for the Health Behaviors subcategory Health Behaviors ranked 20 out of 67 or within top 30% so http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/florida/2014/rankin community is a county, or is a municipality located and provide a link to the county's snapshot from CHR. partial credit will be received gs/monroe/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot HS-2 Outcomes 2 in a county, ranked in the top 15% in the state in regards to key behaviors that impact health

Clinical Care: Demonstrate that the community For verification, submit the county's rank percentage for the Clinical Care subcategory and ranked 39 out of 67 so no point since 58% not within top 15 or is a county, or is a municipality located in a provide a link to the county's snapshot from CHR. 30% HS-2 Outcomes 3 county, ranked in the top 15% in regards to quality of clinical care, including access to health care Quality of Local Health System: Option A: For verification under Option A, list the name of the hospital(s) recognized as top Demonstrate that at least one hospital in the performer(s) in the past 3 years or for as many years as data is available and the year(s) of county is recognized as a top performer by the recognition. Upload documentation verifying accreditation, such as the appropriate page Joint Commission from the Joint Commission list. For verification under Option B, upload documentation --OR-- verifying accreditation. For verification under Option C, provide the percentage of public Option B: Demonstrate that the local public health health clinicians that are board certified and percentage of ancillary staff that hold HS-2 Outcomes 4 department is accredited by the Public Health professional certification. Also list the health care facilities included in the analysis and Accreditation Board (PHAB) upload a list of professional certifications included. --OR-- Option C: Demonstrate that least 30% of public health clinicians are board certified in their specialty areas and ancillary staff holds professional certification in their respective fields For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Monroe County Health Almanac 2013 http://www.floridahealth.gov/provider-and-partner- Monroe County Health Almanac 2013 provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, resources/community-partnerships/floridamapp/state-and- assessment, or survey. community-reports/monroe-county/_documents/monroe- Results of this study revealed the following. Our residents have cha.pdf greater access to tobacco, alcohol and illegal substances than other communities in Florida. Although obesity rates among our population are low compared to statewide averages, continued campaigns to encourage good nutrition and routine exercise are important to ensuring residents maintain healthy weights.

With regard to our rates of sexually transmitted diseases, we Conduct a comprehensive community health would benefit from more local research on the types assessment, which includes data collection and of sexual practices (especially those considered unsafe) in which HS-2 Actions 1 analysis of public health conditions, trends, and those who are newly diagnosed are engaging. More adults in problems affecting the community our community submitting to health screenings, especially for cancer and heart disease (the two leading causes of death in Monroe County), could identify health problems early and, as a result, save lives. Although our residents receive more than 15,000 vaccinations to prevent close to 20 different diseases every year, we still have residents who have yet to be vaccinated against seasonal flu, pertussis, human papillomavirus and other diseases that are of increasing concern. The community would benefit from more local research and partnership on mental health, specifically prevalence of certain mental health conditions in the adult and adolescent For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or 2015 http://monroe.floridahealth.gov/programs-and- The Institute of Medicine has defined the ecological model as “a last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a COMMUNITY services/community-health-planning-and- model of health that emphasizes the linkages and relationships description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key HEALTH IMPROVEMENT statistics/chip/index.html among multiple factors (or determinants) affecting health”1. recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable PLAN More simply put, the social and physical environment, along targets (yes/no). with all their complex components, are major factors that strongly shape the pat-tern of disease and injury in our micro- communities.

Therefore, the approach of the health institutions in Monroe County charged with improving health for the citizens, must take into account the social and physical environments of the individual micro-communities. This includes the built environment: access to playgrounds, athletic fields, grocery stores offering healthy foods, a transportation system that Develop a community health improvement plan to allows all access to healthcare, and so forth. People living in Big HS-2 Actions 2 strengthen the delivery of health services and Pine have a different social and physical environment than improve community health people living in Old Town Key West. West & Central Marathon is different from East Islamorada. The Ecological Model, sometimes called the Socio-Ecological Model of Health, helps health professionals make some sense of all the varying factors affecting health in each location.

The PACE-EH process has a proven track record of success2. As the health department facilitates the 13 steps of the process, micro-communities are able to mobilize their neighborhoods to identify common com-munity health concerns, leverage resources, form profit-able partnerships, and solve health disparities. Many times this can be done with minimal financial outlay. PACE-EH gives the micro-community a voice. Commu- nity partnerships from health institutions sharing com-mon For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a none description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Adopt a health in all policies statement or policy HS-2 Actions 3 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last commitment for local decision-making updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition http://www.keyshealthystart.org/general/about Healthy Start is a free program of services, provided in committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a partnership with the Monroe County Health Department, description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link intended to help women and their families bring healthy babies to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key into our community. All women, regardless of their economic, accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial marital, or immigration status, are eligible to participate if they contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. are at risk for poor pregnancy outcomes. Access to services begins with a prenatal screen completed at a woman's first obstetrical doctor's appointment after learning she is pregnant. Infants are also screened at birth to identify possible factors that could impact a baby's health or development in the first year of life.

The Coalition serves over three-fourths of the approximately Collaboratively engage the public in the 750 babies born in Monroe County each year, before, during assessment of community health problems and and after pregnancy. We work with women and families of all HS-2 Actions 4 developing strategies to improve the delivery of economic levels, with or without insurance. We want to health services address all issues related to pregnancy and infants, so that families in the Keys can give their children a Healthy Start! Services available to reduce risks may include care coordination, child birth education, breastfeeding assistance, smoking cessation, nutritional guidance, psychosocial counseling and help gaining access to prenatal and/or infant care.

We are a prenatal and infant care Coalition of private and public agencies, community-centered providers, local businesses and passionate individuals in Monroe County. The Coalition is organized under the authority of the Department of Health to implement the provision of Florida’s Healthy Start legislation. It is the intent of the Healthy Start legislation to establish a system that guarantees that all women in Monroe County have access Collaboratively engage the local public health For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed department and relevant local government committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a departments or agencies to integrate health description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link HS-2 Actions 5 considerations into local plans and policies that to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key affect the built environment, physical activity , and accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial access to fresh food contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years.

Provide information and education to the public For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Green Drinks 03/01/2015; regarding health issues and available local over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print http://monroe.floridahealth.gov/program; Florida Department HS-2 Actions 6 programs and services that support prevention materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for of Health Healthiest Weight Florida ongoing social media and wellness events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. campaign emphasizing healthy goals, healthy eating, and physical activity. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 not accredited Demonstrate that the local public health years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. HS-2 Actions 7 department, local government, or major hospital has received HealthLead workplace accreditation Use a performance management system to For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the don’t use per Alison Morales monitor and improve health services and unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-2 Actions 8 programs that promote positive health outcomes description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired and expand access to health care Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Conduct health impact assessments (HIAs) on For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online None per Bill Brookman proposed infrastructure investments and Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress HS-2 Actions 9 development projects to increase positive health towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. outcomes and minimize adverse impacts Superior Fire Protection: Achieve a Class 4 For verification, upload a document verifying the community's ISO rating. Monroe County Emergency Management ISO rating decreased http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/40 Monroe County Emergency Management ISO rating decreased HS-3 Outcomes 1 ISO rating or better from 5/9 to 3/3x in October 2014. 5 from 5/9 to 3/3x in October 2014. Emergency Response Times: Demonstrate that For verification, upload an internal document, published document, or set of calculations 90% of response times are in compliance with verifying achievement of the applicable standard. HS-3 Outcomes 2 standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Incident Management System: For verification, upload a relevant excerpt of its NIMSCAST report or other documentation Demonstrate that the community is in compliance showing compliance for the current or most recent fiscal year. HS-3 Outcomes 3 with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan (2014) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, b&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroec assessment, or survey. ountyem.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F9&ei=g7QpVIG WCK_CsATnwICwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFsHDaVE8cjfiHfB-n5zb7cD0TV- A&bvm=bv.76247554,d.cWc&cad=rja Terrorism Preparedness Plan (2003) http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Develop a NIMS -compliant local inventory of b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% HS-3 Actions 1 assets and resources available for emergency 2Fwww.monroecountyem.com%2FDocumentView.aspx%3FDID response and mutual aid requests %3D10&ei=q7QpVMD5JcLbsASr04HgBg&usg=AFQjCNGnNSTnlrE BGfJoWOOBhTaL7Tm-Xw&bvm=bv.76247554,d.cWc

Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan (2012) http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID= 16 Recovery Plan (2011) http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/11 Continuity of Operations Plan (2004) http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/12 For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Emergengy Management - Basic Emergency Kit http://www.monroecountyem.com/index.aspx?NID=98 over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print & Evacuation webpage materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Monroe County Emergency Management - Hurricane Survival http://pdf.keysnews.com/specialsections/Monroe%20County% events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. Guide 20Emergency%20Management%20and%20Survival%20Guide.p Provides information for residents of Monroe County on how to df survive a hurricane, including preparing before the storm, evacuation routes and what to bring to a shelter. Florida's Severe Weather Awareness Guide http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/18 Publish information to encourage residents to This Severe Weather Guide includes valuable information on develop emergency kits and evacuation plans and HS-3 Actions 2 how to stay safe during an emergency and the steps you can encourage businesses to develop emergency take now to be prepared. The guide provides information about procedures and shelter-in-place plans the types of severe weather experienced in Florida. Spend time and build a family disaster supply kit, be sure to include items for each family member and pets. Encourage your friends and family to prepare by following the information found in the guide. By doing so, all Floridians will better be able to protect themselves, their homes and their businesses from all types of severe weather. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Mutual Aid Agreements between Monroe County, Sheriff's http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/11 Monroe County has mutual aid agreements in place should committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Department, and various municipalities within the Keys. County outside assistance be required. description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link also has MAA with Miami-Dade County in event of significant to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key disaster relief assistance. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office would request assistance accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial through the Florida contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Sheriff’s Association, which may include bomb squad personnel, SWAT personnel, etc. The MCSO has also a mutual aid agreement with various police departments (Key West, Key Colony Beach, Florida City and Homestead among others). The Sheriff’s Office would also utilize the resources of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Participate in interstate, statewide, regional, or The county has several ways to request mutual aid in the event HS-3 Actions 3 inter-jurisdictional mutual aid response systems of a fire or other emergency requiring Fire-Rescue response: Haz-Mat: The county’s Fire-Rescue would call Miami-Dade Fire- Rescue to request Haz-Mat assistance. Should their resources be tied up, we would be referred to the next nearest unit (City of Miami). Should situation require response of more than one unit, then request would be made to the Florida Fire Chief’s Association.

Other emergency: For a small number of units or manpower, the county’s Fire-Rescue would request support directly from Miami-Dade. Should situation develop further and more units and manpower would be required, request would be made to the Florida Fire Chief’s Association. This would also For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed South Florida Regional Planning Council Local Emergency http://www.sfrpc.com/lepc.htm Membership of the Committee is guided by federal law (Section committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Planning Committee 301 (c) of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To- Participate in a regional emergency planning description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Know Act). Members (and their alternates) are appointed by HS-3 Actions 4 commission to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) for a two accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial year term and are subject to the Florida Code of Ethics for contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Public Officers and Employees. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/16 The Monroe County CEMP is an all hazards operations oriented last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a (2012) plan, and addresses issues involved in the coordination of local, description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key regional and interregional evacuation, sheltering, post-disaster recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable response and recovery; rapid deployment and pre-deployment targets (yes/no). of resources; communications and warning systems, annual exercises to determine the ability of local government to respond to emergencies; and clearly defined responsibilities for county departments, organizations and agencies through an National Incident Management System (NIMS) approach to planning and operations along with the integration of the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs). This CEMP describes the basic strategies, assumptions and mechanisms by which the county will mobilize resources and conduct activities during Adopt a local comprehensive plan for emergency response and recovery operations. This plan is produced in such response that include provisions for evacuating a manner as to remain consistent with the concept of HS-3 Actions 5 low-income, disabled, and other persons likely to emergency management as defined by the State of Florida need assistance Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The Monroe County Emergency Management Department, in cooperation with County Departments, and other members of our community, and in an effort to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of available resources, endeavors to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man- made disasters which threaten the lives, safety, or property of the citizens of Monroe County by: a. Reduce the vulnerability of people and communities to loss of life, injury, or damage and loss of property resulting from natural, technological, or man-made emergencies, such as acts of terrorism, civil disobedience, catastrophes, or hostile military or paramilitary action; b. Prepare for prompt and efficient response and recovery For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Monroe County Emergency Management Department: http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/16 Additionally, Monroe County Emergency Management takes the years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. • This department is the primary department responsible for county-wide lead in providing appropriate training, exercises, the training and public awareness as it plan development, disaster education, and/or other disaster relates to disaster preparedness. related requirements to municipalities and private organizations • Encourage Divisions and Departments to provide personnel throughout Monroe County. training in specific emergency management skills and related professional development. The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s Preparedness • Ensure training for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Response Section provides educational, training and staff. exercise opportunities to communities throughout the State. • Encourage public education efforts for schools, community groups, businesses, County employees, and the general public. Monroe County Emergency Management Department conducts • Coordinate drills and exercises. annual training for all relevant agencies and personnel which • Promote and conduct Community Emergency Response includes, but is not limited to EOC operations, Training (CERT) Training. divisional/departmental and personnel preparedness. Monroe Participate in training drills that involve the public County Emergency Management Department: HS-3 Actions 6 and emergency management personnel from Recent trainings include: • This department is the primary department responsible for multiple departments and/or multiple jurisdictions 1) Aerial Apparatus Operations Training - aerial training from the training and public awareness as it extended fire truck ladders relates to disaster preparedness. 2) Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training - Live Fire Training • Encourage Divisions and Departments to provide personnel MCFR personnel participated with NASKW FD to comply with training in specific emergency management skills and related FAA annual training requirements. Trainings conducted in professional development. March 2015 (KIWA) February 2013 (South Carolina Fire • Ensure training for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Academy), December 2012 (Key West International Airport), staff. January 2012 (Monroe County Fire Academy) • Encourage public education efforts for schools, community 3) Apparatus Operations Training - equipment/truck training groups, businesses, County employees, and the general public. 4) Firefighter I Training 2012 - first level of firefighter training • Coordinate drills and exercises. 5) Live Burn Training - real fire simulations for firefighters • Promote and conduct Community Emergency Response 6) Volunteer Training - provided on safety and firefighting Training (CERT) Training. techniques to volunteer firefighters

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For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Perform an annual review or assessment of plans, years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. HS-3 Actions 7 procedures, resources, and trainings based on emergency response incidents and demands Achieve accreditation by the Emergency For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Not, only state of florida is accredited HS-3 Actions 8 Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Marauders CERT http://www.citizencorps.fema.gov/cc/showCert.do?id=61289& The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Created February 2013 cert= FEMA-CERT-2program educates people about disaster description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired On average, this CERT Program conducts the CERT Basic Training preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. It also Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Course 1 time a year. trains individuals in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster Number of CERT classes that have graduated since the program medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom started: 1 and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when Number of individuals who have completed CERT Basic Training professional responders are not immediately available to help. Course since the program started: 6 CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

Why CERT?: Hurricanes Andrew, Hugo and Floyd , tornadoes, Host an active Community Emergency Response large wildfires, hazardous materials incidents and acts of HS-3 Actions 9 Team (CERT) or Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) terrorism have clearly shown that during the initial hours following a disaster, emergency personnel can become overloaded. First responders might be unable to reach areas or are too short of personnel to respond. Regular citizens have often pitched in to help people in their immediate neighborhood. CERT training gives you the decision-making and physical skills to offer immediate assistance to family members, neighbors and business associates in an efficient and effective manner without placing yourself in unnecessary danger.

When, how and where is CERT? CERT is “now”. Our local CERT teams are your neighbors, friends and business colleagues who are trained to make a difference. Monroe Marauder CERT members partake in a 21-hour basic training program. On-going education is provided to ensure our vehicles can be used during For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Distribute emergency kits or supplies to residents, unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-3 Actions 10 particularly low-income and vulnerable description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired populations Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Local Fresh Foods: Option A: Demonstrate an For verification in either Option, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet increase over the past 3 years in the amount of showing the increase in urban agriculture or fresh food sold locally for the past 3 years; fresh food produced through local urban and provide the most recent annual value for the selected indicator. agriculture HS-4 Outcomes 1 --OR-- Option B: Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in the amount of fresh food sold locally at farmers markets or other direct farm-to-consumer activities For verification, provide the increase in the selected indicator and upload a completed Food Security and Assistance: Demonstrate an STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating increases in food security. HS-4 Outcomes 2 increase over the past 3 years in the ability of low- income families to access low-cost, healthful food Access to Healthful Food: Option A: For verification under Option A, provide the overall increase in the percentage of residents Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in within a walkable 1/4-mile of a healthful food retail outlet and completed STAR-provided the percentage of residents within a walkable 1/4- Excel worksheet. Also submit a map showing the healthful food retail outlets and mile of a healthful retail food outlet HS-4 Outcomes 3 increased access for residents over time. For verification under Option B, provide the --OR-- overall decrease in the percentage of residents living in a food desert and upload a Option B: Demonstrate a decrease over the past completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet. Also submit a map showing food deserts and 3 years in the percentage of residents living in a locations where they have been reduced or eliminated. urban or rural food desert School Nutrition: Demonstrate an increase over For verification, submit the increase in fruit and vegetable sales over the past 3 years and the past 3 years in the food service sales of fresh upload a summary document explaining the increases and the efforts to improve student's HS-4 Outcomes 4 fruits and vegetables in the largest public school healthy choices. district Conduct an assessment of the local food system, For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and HS-4 Actions 1 including existing policies and programs that provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a None Adopt zoning and development regulations that description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired HS-4 Actions 2 allow farmers markets, community gardens, and Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last urban agriculture updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a None description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Adopt zoning and development regulations that HS-4 Actions 3 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last limit or prohibit the sale of unhealthful foods updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a None Adopt menu-labeling requirements or regulations description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired HS-4 Actions 4 that discourage, tax, or prohibit the sale of Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last unhealthful foods or beverages updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a School Wellness Policy in Section 204 of Public Law 108-265 http://www.keysschools.com/schoolBoard/agenda_folders/11- description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired established by the School Health Advisory Committee. 2012. 12_Agenda_Folders/April24/wellness%20policy%202011.pdf Demonstrate that the local public school district HS-4 Actions 5 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last has adopted a model school wellness policy updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed South Florida Food Policy Council http://earth- The South Florida Food Policy Council (SFFPC) welcomes people committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a learning.org/index.php?option=content&Itemid=77&task=view from a wide array of interest including, but not limited to description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link &id=163&-South-Florida-FPCs nutrition, health, agriculture, education, policy, community to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key design, green development, and entrepreneurs that are Establish a local or regional food policy council accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial interested in bring fort a Local Food Economy that is based on that includes health professionals, community HS-4 Actions 6 contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. community food security for all who live here and long-term organizations, schools, farmers, and/or related sustainability of the ecosystems that we depend upon. businesses

The SFFPC was born out of the First Greater Everglades Community Food Summit. As such, Earth Learning had a leadership role in it's initial formation. For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted C-1 Congregate Meal Program http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=147 over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Women, Infants & Children free event January 12, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monroe-County- Develop public outreach materials, classes, or materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for BOCC/529019460475901 workshops for residents to learn about food, events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. 2012 State of Your County - Big Pine Nutrition Site, Marathon http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we HS-4 Actions 7 nutrition, and gardening OR develop public Nutrition Site, Plantation Key Nutrition Site, Key West Truman b&cd=11&ved=0CDIQFjAAOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffl- outreach materials to promote food assistance School Nutrition Program monroecounty.civicplus.com%2Findex.aspx%3Fnid%3D584&ei= programs 9bopVJCqNM-IsQTGhoHYDQ&usg=AFQjCNE- rv2Ehy7y4BskphJyd3d63bZ2wg&bvm=bv.76247554,d.cWc&cad =rja Demonstrate that local schools or the public For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 Coral Shores High School, Monroe County School District - https://www.healthiergeneration.org/about_childhood_obesity school district has received certification from the years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. Bronze Award 2014 /in_your_state/florida/ HS-4 Actions 8 USDA Healthier US Schools Challenge or an Gerald Adams Elementary School- Bronze Award 2014 award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Key Largo School - Bronze Award 2014 Poinciana in the past 3 years Elementary School - Bronze Award 2014 Stanley Switlik Elementary School - Bronze Award 2014 Purchase and sell healthful food at facilities For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 None HS-4 Actions 9 owned, leased, and operated by the local years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. government For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the None Implement an “Increase Your Food Bucks” unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-4 Actions 10 program for farmers markets description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical None Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Provide incentives for healthful retail food outlets responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the HS-4 Actions 11 to locate in underserved areas or for mobile compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the vendors that only sell fresh food year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. IAQ Complaints to School District: Decrease For verification, verify that the school district has been tracking IAQ complaints for at least the number of student, parent, and staff 3 years; provide the most recent annual percent change or 3-year average change in IAQ HS-5 Outcomes 1 complaints to the public school district regarding complaints; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the indoor air quality (IAQ) over time calculated percent change over time. For verification, verify that a local enforcement agency has been tracking IAQ complaints IAQ Complaints to Enforcement Agency: for at least 3 years; provide the most recent annual percent change or 3-year average HS-5 Outcomes 2 Decrease the number of tenant complaints change in IAQ complaints; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet regarding IAQ over time showing the calculated percent change over time. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Section 386.202 Part II of the Florida Statute http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Disp description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired lay_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0386/0386.html Prohibit smoking in all enclosed public places, HS-5 Actions 1 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last including restaurants, bars, and workplaces updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

Prohibit smoking in multi-family buildings For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a No ordinance community-wide OR residential buildings description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired HS-5 Actions 2 controlled by the local housing authority OR affirm Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last by local ordinance the right for landlords to legally updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive establish smoke-free rental units plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a No ordinance or code Require all new or substantially renovated local description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired HS-5 Actions 3 government and school buildings to incorporate Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last advanced ventilation standards updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Florida Health Department Carbon Dioxide brochure http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/environmental- over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print health/carbon- Conduct local public education campaigns materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for monoxide/_documents/GeneratorsCOPoisonEnglish.pdf Carbon Monoxide website FDOH http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/environmental- HS-5 Actions 4 regarding prevention and safe remediation of events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. health/carbon-monoxide/index.html common indoor air pollutants Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking Program Facebook https://www.facebook.com/floridatracking page provides information about IAQ and environmental health risks, including radon. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 None Reduce or eliminate toxic pesticide use in locally years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. HS-5 Actions 5 owned or managed buildings through the use of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Address residential IAQ problems related to Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties mold, pests, and other hazards through responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the HS-5 Actions 6 inspections and enforcement using authority from compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the the state or local housing code or public health year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique code verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Not participating county School district implements a system-wide IAQ unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-5 Actions 7 management program to monitor and address description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired IAQ problems Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Don’t provide Provide free, subsidized, or at-cost supplies to unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-5 Actions 8 test and monitor IAQ to prevent harm from description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired common pollutants Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Nothing currently Provide grants or loans to remediate indoor air unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-5 Actions 9 pollution problems in low-income homes or description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired affordable rental units Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Location-Specific Hazards: Part 1: For verification for Part 1, provide the most recent annual or 5-year average reduction in Option A: Reduce over time the number of homes the number of homes below code standards in high risk areas or percent of residents living below code standards that are located in in high risk areas. Also, upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the designated high risk areas calculated reductions over time. For verification for Part 2, identify the selected location --OR-- specific hazard; provide the most recent annual or 5-year average reduction in the number HS-6 Outcomes 1 Option B: Reduce over time the percentage of of critical infrastructure elements in designated high risk areas that are below code residents living in designated high risk areas standards; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the calculated --AND-- reductions over time. Part 2: Reduce over time the critical infrastructure below code standards that is located in designated high risk areas For verification, identify the selected full community hazard of concern; a quantifiable Full Community Hazards: Demonstrate HS-6 Outcomes 2 measure of increased resilience or reduced risk; and upload a report or other increased resilience to hazard threats over time documentation demonstrating increased resilience or reduced risk. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County and Incorporated Municipalities Local http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we The 2010 LMS Update is currently in place. As scheduled, the last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Mitigation Strategy 2010 Update b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% LMS is being updated in 2015. A Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key 2Fwww.monroecountyem.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FView% Working Group was established in 1998 pursuant to recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable 2F102&ei=g70pVPjdFaLCsAS8toL4Bw&usg=AFQjCNFwYDnd_Lm authorization by the Monroe County Board of County targets (yes/no). dadm2LcXjd8aUkpzsMQ&bvm=bv.76247554,d.cWc Commissioners. It has met periodically since then, convening on November 12, 2009 for the specific purpose of initiating the 2010 Update of the LMS. The Working Group includes representatives from the Monroe County and all incorporated municipalities in the county. Prior to the 1999 LMS, Working Group Agreements were Monroe LMS (2010 Update) 1-2 established between Monroe County and the municipalities. The City of Marathon joined upon its incorporation in late 1999. All jurisdictions have continued participation in the quarterly LMS Working Group meetings and the process to update the Develop a hazard mitigation action plan that LMS every five HS-6 Actions 1 includes an all-hazard vulnerability assessment of years. Representatives from following are designated members the community’s primary hazard threats of the Working Group who were notified of each meeting, invited to participate in all meetings and to provide comments on various drafts, and invited to review and comment on the 2010 Update before it was finalized for adoption: • Monroe County, Emergency Management • Monroe County, Growth Management • Monroe County Engineering • Monroe County, Health Department • Monroe County School District • Monroe County, Grants Coordinator • Monroe County Extension Service • City of Layton, City Administrator For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Florida Recovery Plan 2011 http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/11 Successful community recovery from disaster will only occur if last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a everyone in the community understands the description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key process, and how they fit in. Individuals, agencies, organizations recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable and businesses must understand their responsibilities and must targets (yes/no). coordinate their work efforts with the County’s recovery leadership. This Recovery Plan and its associated “Recovery Functions (RFs)” is intended to guide the Monroe County's post- disaster short- and long-term recovery efforts. The Plan provides for the effective direction, control, and coordination of recovery operations by standardizing the principles and methods of recovery response in Monroe County. It allows the County to anticipate what will be needed to Develop a post-disaster plan that addresses long- restore the community to full functioning as rapidly as possible. range redevelopment issues such as land use, Additionally, the County can maximize effective recovery by HS-6 Actions 2 economic development, housing, infrastructure, facilitating and improving the flow of information and public services, and environmental restoration coordination within and between operational levels of the system. Effective mobilization, deployment, utilization, tracking and demobilization of recovery resources is also accomplished by Plan implementation. Finally, the County is able to enhance and coordinate recovery intelligence gathering and information sharing capabilities. Each local government should identify a point of contact for implementation. Local government responsibilities include: a. Review damage reports and other analyses of post disaster circumstances, compare these circumstances with mitigation opportunities, and identify areas for post disaster development changes. b. Initiate recommendations for enactment, repeal, or Increase community awareness of natural For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Hurricane Website http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=452 Florida's Severe Weather Awareness Guide http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/18 HS-6 Actions 3 hazards through education and outreach over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Flood Safety Brochure http://www.monroecountyem.com/DocumentCenter/View/32 materials materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. 1 For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Proposed Monroe Comprehensive Plan Update Policy 1503.1.7 http://keyscompplan.com/system/wp- Monroe County is currently undertaking a major update of our last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a content/uploads/2010/02/3_15_Energy_and_Climate_Element_ Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan Update will description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key TRACK_CHANGES_12_19_14.pdf involve a delicate and complex planning process. This project recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable will incorporate the most recent data and analyses within the targets (yes/no). 2010-2030 planning timeframe; the last update occurred in 1995. The BOCC was scheduled to review the updated Comprehensive Plan draft on January 14, 2015. Within five (5) Integrate an all-hazard vulnerability assessment years after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, HS-6 Actions 4 or other key local hazards information into the Monroe County shall determine the appropriate climate change community’s comprehensive plan considerations (including but not limited to, emergency management, flood risk, storm surge, threats to potable water supply, the potential for changing habitat and landscapes, the need for shoreline stabilization and the potential impacts to infrastructure necessary to serve proposed uses) to evaluate when reviewing land use For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Floodplain Management Standards by Ordinance 010-2012 https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l (a) Generally. description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Monroe County Land Development Code Chapter 122, Sec. 122- and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 4. - Standards for issuance of building permits in areas of special 2%3A%22hazard%20area%22%2C%22pageNum%22%3A1%2C% No building permit for proposed construction or development Adopt zoning regulations that limit development in updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive flood hazard 22resultsPerPage%22%3A25%2C%22booleanSearch%22%3Afals activity within an area of special flood hazard shall be granted, HS-6 Actions 5 areas of high hazard vulnerability plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. e%2C%22stemming%22%3Atrue%2C%22fuzzy%22%3Afalse%2C by the building official or the floodplain administrator, unless %22synonym%22%3Afalse%2C%22contentTypes%22%3A%5B% the proposed new construction is in compliance with the 22CODES%22%2C%22ORDINANCES%22%5D%2C%22productIds standards set forth in this chapter. %22%3A%5B%5D%7D&nodeId=CH122FLMA_S122- For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Floodplain Management Standards by Ordinance 010- 4STISBUPEARSPFLHAhttps://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Coastal high-hazard areas (V zones). description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 2012Monroe County Land Development Code Chapter 122, Sec. and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 122-4(b)(5) - Coastal high-hazard areas (V zones). 2%3A%22hazard%20area%22%2C%22pageNum%22%3A1%2C% Within the areas of special flood hazard are areas designated as updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive 22resultsPerPage%22%3A25%2C%22booleanSearch%22%3Afals coastal high-hazard areas, which have special flood hazards plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. e%2C%22stemming%22%3Atrue%2C%22fuzzy%22%3Afalse%2C associated with wave wash. The following provisions shall apply %22synonym%22%3Afalse%2C%22contentTypes%22%3A%5B% in these areas: 22CODES%22%2C%22ORDINANCES%22%5D%2C%22productIds a. New construction or substantial improvements within zones %22%3A%5B%5D%7D&nodeId=CH122FLMA_S122- V1-30, VE or V shall be elevated so that the bottom of the 4STISBUPEARSPFLHA lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor (excluding pilings or columns) is located at or above the base flood elevation level, with the space below the lowest horizontal structural member open or constructed with breakaway walls so as not to impede the flow of floodwaters. Breakaway walls may be permitted for aesthetic purposes only Enact building codes with heightened standards and must be designed to wash away in the event of abnormal HS-6 Actions 6 for buildings in areas of high hazard vulnerability wave action and in accordance with the provisions of sections 122-4 (b)(5)g., (b)(5)h. and (b)(5)i. b. New construction or substantial improvements shall be securely anchored on pilings or columns. c. The pile or column foundation and structure attached thereto is anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement due to the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all building components. Water loading values used shall be those associated with the base flood. Wind loading values shall be those required by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Standard number 7. d. A registered professional engineer or architect shall develop or review the structural design, specifications and plans for the construction, and shall certify that the design and methods of construction to be used are in accordance with the accepted (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Create insurance or incentive structures to help responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the HS-6 Actions 7 equitably remove residents from hazardous compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the situations year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Build or renovate locally-owned public facilities to For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Stock Island Fire Station rebuilt and raised two feet in elevation HS-6 Actions 8 meet higher building code standards to be used Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress to account for projected sea level rise. Monroe County BOCC as shelters, command centers, and to set an towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. budgeted $3.9 million for the project. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Implement highest priority projects utility Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress HS-6 Actions 9 improvements listed in the hazard mitigation plan towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

Violent Crime Rate: Option A: Demonstrate that For verification under Option A, provide the average number of violent incidents in each the average violent crime rate for the past 3 years category for the past 3 years and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet is below the following thresholds: showing the annual number of violent incidents in each category. For verification under • 5.5 homicides per 100,000 residents Option B, provide the percent decrease in violent crime compared to the plan's baseline • 70 incidents of rape or attempted rape per year and upload a complete STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing achievement of 100,000 residents HS-7 Outcomes 1 locally adopted targets. • 462.7 aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents --OR-- Option B: Achieve targets for a percentage decrease in violent crime identified in a locally- adopted safe communities strategic plan School Violence: Demonstrate that the average For verification, provide the average annual number of incidents of school violence from number of incidents of school violence is less than the most recent 3-year period for which data is available, and upload a completed STAR- HS-7 Outcomes 2 10 per 1,000 students for all public schools in the provided Excel worksheet showing the annual number of violent incidents. jurisdiction For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Monroe County Sheriffs Office Ongoing Web Survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8QDZJ69 Online web-survey that curresntly askes the following questions Conduct a survey of community perceptions of provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, (to be rated always, most of the time, sometimes, never): 1) I safety recognizing that some crimes are not assessment, or survey. feel safe and secure living in my Florida Keys neighborhood, 2) I HS-7 Actions 1 reported and to illuminate safety issues that need feel safe and secure when driving in the Florida Keys, 3) I feel to be addressed safe and secure shopping, working or participating in community events in the Florida Keys, 4) I feel my children are safe in the Florida Keys For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Sheriffs Office Strategic Plan 2013-1016 http://www.keysso.net/aboutso/strategic%20plan%202013- Goal #1: To suppress, prevent and deter crime in Monroe last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a 2016.pdf County description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key Goal #2: The relentless pursuit of all criminals recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable Goal #3: Operate safe and professional detention and court targets (yes/no). security services Goal #4: Keep our communities and roadways safe for all citizens and visitors Goal #5: Enhancing the quality of life in Monroe County through community partnerships Goal #6: Hire, train, and develop a highly effective and professional workforce Goal #1 Strategies: • Increase the number of active crime watches county-wide. Adopt a safe communities strategic plan (plan) • Conduct crime prevention education programs for the with a comprehensive, balanced approach that community. HS-7 Actions 2 includes violence prevention , intervention , • Assist in business and residential security efforts. suppression and enforcement , and reentry • Attend homeowner’s association meetings with crime updates strategies and information. • Produce weekly crime tips for distribution to local printed and radio media sources. • Develop a Marina Watch system by which local marinas are tied together via a blast email system that notifies marinas of crime trends related to boats and marinas. • Initiate crime intelligence meetings with the District Commanders and the Major of Law Enforcement to discuss and combat crime trends. • Enhance partnerships to improve effectiveness in dealing with mentally ill people with the goal of reducing arrests of the mentally ill when possible.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Nothing found Educate the public and the media about the plan , over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print HS-7 Actions 3 its implementation, and successful programs and materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for strategies events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Develop partnerships with local agencies, committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a nonprofit organizations, schools, and residents to description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link HS-7 Actions 4 implement the strategies and programs to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key recommended in the plan accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Establish cross-agency coordination and For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 HS-7 Actions 5 procedures to support balanced implementation years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. of the plan Perform ongoing data collection, evaluation, and For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 HS-7 Actions 6 monitoring from multiple agencies to track trends years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. and identify emerging community needs For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Implement violence prevention programs and unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-7 Actions 7 strategies to address community-identified risk description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired and protective factors Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the The School Board of Monroe County Bylaws and Policies - http://www.neola.com/monroe- The School Board of Monroe County is committed to providing unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a 5517.01 - ANTI-BULLYING POLICY fl/search%5Cpolicies/po5517.01.htm an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired harassment and bullying for all of its students and school Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. employees. The District expects all stakeholders to conduct themselves in keeping with their levels of development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students and school staff, the educational purpose underlying all school activities, and the care of school facilities and equipment. Any student or student's parent/guardian who believes s/he has been or is the victim of bullying or harassment should immediately report the situation to the school principal. The student may also report concerns to teachers and other school staff who will be Implement school-based violence prevention responsible for notifying the appropriate administrator. Thank HS-7 Actions 8 programs and strategies, particularly in highly you for reporting bullying or harassment. A report submission impacted, urban, and at-risk neighborhoods will be followed up on within two (2) school/work days. A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine if the actions are classified as Bullying. After the investigation an action plan will be developed for the impacted students. Bullying can be damaging to the well-being of the victim, those who watch it and even the aggressor in the situation. It creates a climate of isolation, fear and disrespect. Bullying is not an innate action, it is a learned behavior. There are many reasons a child may bully, they may not have adequate resources to deal with home or school pressures, or they may have been bullied themselves. The District is committed to providing the tools and resources to all students to prevent Bullying. If bullying is not substantiated another infraction may still apply and will be dealt with accordingly. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Develop violence intervention programs and unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a HS-7 Actions 9 strategies to support at-risk families and youth description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired and to prevent the escalation of violence Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Sheriff's Office received accreditation by the http://www.keysso.net/admin_divs/professional_standards/acc In June of 2002 the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was awarded unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Commission on Accrditation for Law Enforcement Agencies reditation.htm#When%20did%20the%20Monroe%20County%2 the CFA certificate of accreditation for Law Enforcement. CFA description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired (CALEA) 0Sheriff%27s%20Office%20obtain%20accreditation? awarded a certificate of re-accreditation in June of 2003. In Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. March 2002 CALEA awarded nation accreditation to the Sheriff’s Office. The agency was reaccredited by CALEA in June of 2005 for another three years.

In October 2000 the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the FCAC certificate of accreditation. FCAC awarded a certificate of re-accreditation in October of 2003.

CALEA, CFA and FCAC accreditation is awarded for three (3) years. At the end of that time the Sheriff’s Office will apply for re-accreditation to both commissions. We must maintain 10. Adopt violence suppression and enforcement compliance with established standards and proofs that we are HS-7 Actions 10 programs and strategies that support and build doing what we say we’re doing over that three year period. trust within the community Law Enforcement Agencies in the state of Florida can attain law enforcement and corrections accredited status through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditations (CFA), Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC).

An accreditation program has long been recognized as a means of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Accreditation is the certification by an independent reviewing authority that an entity has met specific requirements and prescribed standards. Schools, universities, and hospitals are some of the most well known organizations that are required to maintain accreditation. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Detention Center Inmate Programs - Need total http://www.keysso.net/jail/detention_center_index.htm Inmate Programs Division unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a participation numbers for credit description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired The inmate Programs and Services Division handles the daily Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. needs of inmates including mail, laundry, accounting, commissary, religious and educational issues. Multiple volunteer programs donated over 1,600 hours in 2012 to assist in this division. A part-time facility chaplain was hired via the Inmate Welfare Fund to council the religious needs of inmates.

Jail In-House Program

The Jail In-House Program (JIP) provides substance abuse services for inmates. These services include assessment and Create or support a multi-faceted, monitored treatment planning, individual and group counseling services, reentry program for ex-offenders that includes addiction and co-occurring education, relapse and recidivism HS-7 Actions 11 training, education, mentoring, and employment prevention planning, employment and financial skills, trauma opportunities and other support services to informed services, transition/discharge preparation and reduce recidivism continued recovery planning.

Recidivism rates for 2012 are based on those inmates who completed treatment and were rearrested during 2012. Only 11% of men and 13% of women were rearrested after participating in the program.

Behavior Modification Program

A new inmate program was begun in an effort to help inmates modify their behavior and develop skills to assist their transition back into society. This program offers classes in life skills, anger management and parenting for both male and female inmates. For verification under Option A, provide the percentage of land area that has protected Des ignated Green Infrastructure: Option A: vegetated surfaces; upload a map produced within the past 5 years showing the location of Demonstrate that 35% of the jurisdiction’s land protected vegetative surfaces; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet area has protected vegetated surfaces performing showing the percentage of vegetative surfaces providing the different green infrastructure a minimum of 2 of the following functions: functions. For verification under Option B, submit the percent change in the land area with • Localized cooling through tree canopy cover, protected vegetated surfaces since the baseline year, upload a locally produced map (or green roofs, or green walls NS-1 Outcomes 1 maps) showing the change in coverage; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel • Water management through wetlands, stream worksheet showing the changes in land area over time. buffers, and permeable surfaces • Recreation through parks and/or greenways --OR-- Option B: Demonstrate a 2-5% increase in land area with protected vegetated surfaces over time Green Infrastructure Distribution: Demonstrate For verification, upload a locally produced map showing the coverage. that 85% of the population lives within a 1/2-mile walk distance from green infrastructure features that are performing a minimum of 2 of the following functions: NS-1 Outcomes 2 • Localized cooling through tree canopy cover, green roofs or green walls • Water management through wetlands, stream buffers, and permeable surfaces • Recreation through parks and/or greenways For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Climate Action Plan http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/documentcenter/view/5971 Implemented in March, 2013 as a collaborative effort with the last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Monroe County Board of Commissioners, Monroe County description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key Climate Change Advisory Committee, general public, voters, recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable elected officials, as a concerted action in reducing greenhouse targets (yes/no). emissions and anticipating and adapting to climate change,and to increase resiliency. Vision Statement: Integrate climate adaptations and mitigation into existing systems to develop a plan that can be implemented through existing local organizations. There are 72 action items detailed in the plan’s 8 goal areas to be accomplished over the next 5 years, with annual reports to mark progress. The recommendations will be implemented through several approaches including: Create a community-wide green infrastructure • The development of policy guiding documents by local NS-1 Actions 1 plan that is integrated with other relevant local governing bodies; plans • The development of operational guidance documents; • The development of consistent goals and measures throughout the various governments ithe County; • A coordinated multi-disciplinary outreach and education program; and • Processes for focused and prioritized investments. Comp Plan Section 16.6.6 Green Infrastructure Considerations http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we b&cd=1&ved=0CCAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkeyscompplan. com%2Fsystem%2Fwp- content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F02%2F16.0-Energy- Conservation-and- Climate2.pdf&ei=f_4qVNCAJ4SWgwSwjgE&usg=AFQjCNHLFCXR nHj-8DPgT3oU0FTnvv3T1g&bvm=bv.76477589,d.eXY&cad=rja For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Land Development Code Article 1, Sec. 118-9. - Clearing https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Effective September, 2012. It is the purpose of this section to description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired allowances. and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 provide for open space as a part of a development plan in order Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 2:%22green%20infrastructure%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resul to ensure the continued existence of natural wildlife habitat Adopt local design criteria and associated codes updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive tsPerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%2 and to provide open green areas for the movement, aesthetics, NS-1 Actions 2 that require proactive green infrastructure plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 2:true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTy and safety of the human population utilizing the development. practices for new developments pes%22:%5B%22CODES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5B%5D% Native plant communities within required open space areas 7D&nodeId=CH118ENPR_ARTIINGE_S118-9CLAL shall not be cleared or otherwise disturbed, including ground cover, understory, midstory, and canopy vegetation. All such areas shall be maintained in their natural condition. For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Land Development Code, Article III Nonresidential Rate of https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Evaluation section of this code provision awards points Adopt a policy requiring relevant departments be description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Growth Limitations, Sec. 138-55. - Evaluation criteria (NROGO). and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 intended to discourage nonresidential development in engaged during early reviews of proposed Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 2:%22green%20infrastructure%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resul environmentally sensitive areas and areas without sufficient developments to ensure that project sites are NS-1 Actions 3 updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive tsPerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%2 infrastructure and to direct and encourage nonresidential evaluated for green infrastructure potential and plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 2:true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTy development in appropriate infill areas, while recognizing that environmental protections are put in place prior to pes%22:%5B%22CODES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5B%5D% any development has effects on the carrying capacity of the construction 7D&nodeId=CH138RAGRRERONR_ARTIIINORAGRLINR_S138- Florida Keys. 55EVCRNR For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=326 The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board was created on June 30, committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a 1983 by the Monroe County BOCC through Ordinance 018-1983. description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link There are a total of five board members, who serve four year to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key terms. Each member represents a district and is appointed by accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial the BOCC commissioner in that district. The duties of the contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. advisory board include: 1) Periodically reviewing the facilities, programs, management, Partner with key community groups and other costs, expenditures, and revenues for existing park facilities. NS-1 Actions 4 stakeholders to ensure that green infrastructure 2) Cooperating with other recognized and approved county practices are used in appropriate settings recreational groups. 3) Making recommendations for improvements and additional facilities, recreational areas, and programs. 2015 Capital Improvements Budget includes funding for: $ 465,336 CC1402 Implement the Higg's Beach master plan- Key West. $2,750,000 CC1403 Bernstein Park- Stock Island.

(1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Key West Stormwater Utility http://www.cityofkeywest- What is a Stormwater Utility? Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties fl.gov/eGov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=228 responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the A Stormwater Utility is a service unit within the City compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the government which generates revenues through fees. The year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique stormwater utility is responsible for funding the planning, verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling operation, construction and maintenance of stormwater characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year systems. The utility generates its revenue through user fees. created or implemented. The fee is based on the amount of stormwater a particular parcel passes to the stormwater system (which starts at the sidewalk or property line.) The more runoff a parcel contributes(for non-residential units), the greater the fee.

How much is the service fee? Create incentive programs to encourage land owners to adopt green infrastructure practices Each single-family parcel is charged based on an average NS-1 Actions 5 that link to the broader green infrastructure residential units. ERU's were developed by field verification of systems open space and impervious surfaces on an average home lot and the costs of the utility equally distributed to the parcels. As of January 1, 2009 it is $7.35 per month.

Commercial units are based on how many Equivalent Residential Units (ERU's) there are on the parcel

An ERU is a unit of measure which serves as an index to compare the rainwater (stormwater) runoff generated by different size properties with different amounts of impervious surface. Impervious surface is a surface that will not allow water to pass through to the soil. Rooftops, driveways, parking lots and pools are typical examples of impervious surface.

For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Establish a green infrastructure monitoring unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a NS-1 Actions 6 program and regularly report on status of desired description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired outcomes Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Increase the percentage of funding invested in Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress NS-1 Actions 7 green infrastructure towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Monoe County Canal Restoration Demonstration Report http://fl- Many canals do not meet the State’s minimum water quality Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6606 criteria and are a potential source of nutrients and other towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. contaminants to near shore waters designated as Outstanding Florida Waters. Implementation of waste water treatment and storm water management systems will reduce loadings to the canals but will not completely eliminate the impaired water quality conditions. A Canal Management Master Plan is needed to develop a prioritization for canal restoration and develop feasible strategies to improve the water quality in the artificial canals in the Florida Keys. The county is developing the Master Plan, and is performing extensive field work, to better understand the water quality conditions of every canal in the Upgrade public spaces and public buildings county. This includes the canals in the municipalities. based upon locally-adopted or recognized best NS-1 Actions 8 practices in green infrastructure. Where possible, The County BOCC has also approved moving forward with a create demonstration projects to enhance public series of canal restoration demonstration projects. The results support will be used to further define restoration costs and for information in future grant applications to state and federal sources. Monroe County BOCC set aside $5 million for completion of 5 technology desonstratino projects for residential canal restoration. These five projects were selected and have begun implementation since 2013: 1) weed barriers, #266 Doctor's Arm Big Pine Key, 2) organic removal, #266 Doctor's Arm Big Pine Key, 3) organic removal, #290 between Avenues I and J Big Pine Key 4) culvert, #459 Boca Chica Ocean Shores Geiger Key 5) pumping, #286 Whispering Pines Big Pine Key 6) backfilling, #29 Sexton Cove Estates Key Largo For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Provide for ongoing maintenance of green Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress NS-1 Actions 9 infrastructure at level required to maintain towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. evapotranspiring functions With either approach, provide a complete list and map showing all protection areas and species led approach 1) Early Detection Rapid Response priority critical entry points, noting the specific invasive threats to those locations. Note that the plants for the Florida Keys - Latherleaf (Colubrina asiatica) Air Preliminary Step is required if the applicant is pursuing any credit in the Objective. Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) Use a species-led or site-led approach to identify Burma Reed (Neyraudia reynaudiana) Old World Climbing Fern NS-2 Preliminary Step the invasive species of greatest threat, priority (Lygodium microphyllum) 2) INVASIVE EXOTICS THAT ARE areas for protection, and critical entry points ALTERING FLORIDA KEYS NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES BY DISPLACING NATIVE SPECIES - Australian pine, Asiatic colubrina, Laurel fig, Lead tree, Sapodilla, Melaleuca, Burma reed, Beach naupaka, Queensland umbrella tree, Brazilian pepper, Seaside Invasive Species Prevention: Show that no new For verification, confirm that no new invasive species have established themselves; provide mahoe invasive species have established themselves in a summary of the survey methods and results, and upload a map highlighting changes in NS-2 Outcomes 1 the last 5 years in priority natural systems areas invasive species populations for each area. and critical entry points Invasive Species Containment: Show that For verification, confirm that invasive species have not moved into or significantly grown in existing invasive species have not moved into the priority natural systems areas and critical entry points; provide a summary of the NS-2 Outcomes 2 priority natural systems areas and critical entry survey methods and results; and upload a map highlighting changes in invasive species points populations in each site identified in the Preliminary Step. Invasive Species Eradication: Option A: For verification in Option A, confirm that at least one invasive species has been eradicated Eradicate existing invasive species from priority from priority areas; provide a summary of the survey methods used and the results for natural systems areas and critical entry points each site; and upload a map showing survey results for each site using data from within the NS-2 Outcomes 3 --OR-- past 5 years. For verification in Option B, describe the progress made towards local targets; Option B: Demonstrate progress towards targets provide a summary of the survey methods used and the results for each site; and upload a identified in the community’s local integrated pest map showing survey results for each site using data from within the past 5 years. management plan For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex Integrated Pest http://www.fws.gov/nationalkeydeer/pdfs/flkeysipmpfinal0115 The need for an Integrated Pest Management Plan was driven last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Management Plan. (Dec 2012). 2013.pdf by public controversy arising out a the USFWS's initial efforts in description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key 2007 to control free-roaming cats and raccoons to protect recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable endangered species within the Refuge. Due to increasing need targets (yes/no). for improving and sustaining prest management practices, extensive public scoping was conducted to develop this Plan. In particular areas within the refuge, a comprehensive and coordinated effort was needed among the USFWS, state, county, animal advocate groups, and private property owners due to the intermixture of public and private lands. A draft of the document was issued before finalization, to which unique comments from several individuals, local and national animal advocacy groups, local and national environmental groups, zoological associations, and other government agencies Develop a community-wide invasive species responded. NS-2 Actions 1 integrated pest management plan The Integrated Pest Management Plan includes a variety of methods for managing several invasive exotic animal species. It focuses on exotic species that prey upon or compete with native species and negatively impact several state and federally listed species on managed lands. The Plan is integrate dto be both proactive in addressing the cause of the problems through public education and enforcement, as well as deliberate in addressing the consequences of the problem. The IPMP includes a range of non-lethal and lethal control methods for several problem species, including non-native vertebrate species, non-native invertebrate species, and native vertebrate species. Species targeted include free-roaming cats, opossum, armadillo, rats, green iguana, large-bodied snakes and lizards, fire ants, and racoons. The IPMP will be implemented using an adaptive management For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Land Development Code Chapter 118, Section 118-7. - General https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l (4) All areas of disturbance shall be managed to avoid the description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired environmental design criteria. (2002) and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% introduction and/or establishment of the invasive exotic plant Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 22invasive%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage%22:25,% species listed in section 101-1 (Invasive exotic species means Adopt local ordinance requiring control of listed updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive 22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%22fuzzy%2 Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquinerva), Australian Pine (spp. NS-2 Actions 2 priority invasive species or enact a native plant plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 2:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:%5B%22C Casuarina), Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), ordinance for private and public landscaping ODES%22,%22ORDINANCES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5B%5 Leatherleaf (Colubrina asiatica), and Sapodilla (Manilkara D}&nodeId=CH118ENPR_ARTIINGE_S118-7GEENDECR zapota) north of the Seven Mile Bridge.) (5) All invasive exotic plant species shall be removed from the parcel proposed for development. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Florida Keys Invasive Species Task Force - Organized in 1996, this http://www.floridainvasives.org/Keys/about.html The Florida Keys Invasive Exotics Task Force (Task Force) was committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a cooperative effort of local, state, and federal agencies, local non- organized in early 1996 to address the proliferation of invasive description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link profit groups and businesses, is dedicated to the elimination of exotic plants in the Florida Keys. The mission of the Task Force to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key invasive, non-native plants by combining programs and financial is “to coordinate and increase efforts to eliminate invasive, non- accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial resources to develop and implement long-term Keys exotic native plants by combining programs and resources to develop contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. removal and control. The Task Force promotes sound land and implement a long term exotics removal and control plan for management of public lands and rights-of-ways, and residential the Florida Keys.” Invasive animals were added to the group’s and commercial properties, to halt the spread of exotic plants mission in 2005. and restore the native plant communities unique to the Keys. The Task Force is composed of biologists, planners and natural resource managers from local, state and federal agencies, non- profits and public utilities, as well as concerned citizens. The goals of the Task Force include documentation of existing Partner with local volunteer groups or populations, prioritization and control of infestations, public neighborhood associations to restore priority NS-2 Actions 3 education, tracking of relevant legislation and promotion of natural systems areas by planting native plants or interagency cooperation. Members meet bimonthly to improving local wildlife habitat quarterly to plan and update one another on current exotics control projects, education and outreach efforts, and early detection/rapid response strategies. Task Force Partners include The Nature Conservancy, United States Navy, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, South Florida Water Management District, Monroe County, University of Florida IFAS Monroe County Extension Office, City of Key West, Village of Islamorada, City of Marathon, City of Layton, Key Deer Protection Alliance, Favor Florida Keys, Florida Keys Electric Coopoerative, and The Florida Keys Environmental Restoration Trust Funds.

For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Florida Keys Invasive Species Task Force - Organized in 1996, this http://www.floridainvasives.org/Keys/about.html The Florida Keys Invasive Exotics Task Force (Task Force) was committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a cooperative effort of local, state, and federal agencies, local non- organized in early 1996 to address the proliferation of invasive description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link profit groups and businesses, is dedicated to the elimination of exotic plants in the Florida Keys. The mission of the Task Force to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key invasive, non-native plants by combining programs and financial is “to coordinate and increase efforts to eliminate invasive, non- accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial resources to develop and implement long-term Keys exotic native plants by combining programs and resources to develop contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. removal and control. The Task Force promotes sound land and implement a long term exotics removal and control plan for management of public lands and rights-of-ways, and residential the Florida Keys.” Invasive animals were added to the group’s and commercial properties, to halt the spread of exotic plants mission in 2005. and restore the native plant communities unique to the Keys. The Task Force is composed of biologists, planners and natural resource managers from local, state and federal agencies, non- profits and public utilities, as well as concerned citizens. The goals of the Task Force include documentation of existing Partner with local volunteer groups to monitor populations, prioritization and control of infestations, public critical entry points or areas at greatest risk of NS-2 Actions 4 education, tracking of relevant legislation and promotion of invasive species invasion, and organize “weed interagency cooperation. Members meet bimonthly to pulls” and other invasive management actions quarterly to plan and update one another on current exotics control projects, education and outreach efforts, and early detection/rapid response strategies. Task Force Partners include The Nature Conservancy, United States Navy, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, South Florida Water Management District, Monroe County, University of Florida IFAS Monroe County Extension Office, City of Key West, Village of Islamorada, City of Marathon, City of Layton, Key Deer Protection Alliance, Favor Florida Keys, Florida Keys Electric Coopoerative, and The Florida Keys Environmental Restoration Trust Funds.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Florida Keys Invasive Species Task Force Educational Resources; http://www.floridainvasives.org/keys/AlterNatives%20Plant%20 Don't Plant A Weed! AlterNatives for Landscaping in the Florida over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Don't Plant A Weed! AlterNatives for landscaping in the Florida Guide.pdf Keys, a Plant Sustitution Guide for the Florida Keys. This guide materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Keys, was prepared to help Nurseries and their customers choose events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. beautiful, Keys-friendly landscaping. An AlterNative is a native Create a public education campaign or targeted plant that resembles an invasive plant in size, shape or function. outreach effort to inform residents and/or plant or AlterNatives are approved substitutions for Keys invasives NS-2 Actions 5 animal sellers about the hazards of invasive that, if followed, will reduce seed sources in our natural areas, species increase habitat on our islands and reduce nutrients in our waters. For the homeowner, use of AlterNatives will reduce fertilizing costs, watering time and overall gardening hassles for homeowners.

(1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical KEYS' Tree Giveaway http://www.keysenergy.com/giveaway.php KEYS' Tree Giveaway, which began in 1994, is part of a Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties nationwide public power program called TREE POWER Use incentive programs to encourage local responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the sponsored by the American Public Power Association (APPA). businesses and private owners to grow and sell compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the The national goal is to plant one tree for every public power NS-2 Actions 6 native or desirable plants and animals and not year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique customer for a total of 16 million trees. KEYS received the sell invasive species or other harmful plants and verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling Golden Tree Award from the APPA for reaching its goal of animals characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year planting more than 27,500 trees, or one for every customer it created or implemented. serves, in 2004. To-date, KEYS has given away over 38,000 native (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical shade trees. Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the Enforce regulations to control the use and sale of NS-2 Actions 7 compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the listed invasive species year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online LDC Chapther 114 Development Standards, Sec. 114-105. - https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Buttonwood, Silver Buttonwood, Gumbo Limbo, Satinleaf, Pitch Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress Landscaping materials. and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% Apple, Autograph Tree, Pigeon Plum, Seagrape, Coffee towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. 22native%20plant%20list%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPe Colubrina, Geiger Tree, Willow Bustic, Milkbark, Princewood, rPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:tr Inkwood, Strangler Fig, Shortleaf Fig, Mahoe, Black Ironwood, ue,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes Wild Tamarind, Lysiloma, Mastic, Poisonwood, Lancewood, %22:%5B%22CODES%22,%22ORDINANCES%22%5D,%22product Jamaica Nectandra, Redbay, Slash Pine, Jamaica Dogwood, Ids%22:%5B%5D}&nodeId=CH114DEST_ARTIVLA_S114- Buccaneer Palm, Cabbage Palm, Paradise Tree, Mahogany, 105LAMA Sweet Acacia, Torchwood, Bahia Honda Andira, Pondapple, Marlberry, Crabwood, Saltbush, Strongback, Locustberry, Saffron Plum, Beautyberry, Spicewood, Pale Lidflower, Cinnamonbark, Jamaica Caper, Limber Caper, Seven-Year Apple, Bahama Cassia, Prickly Apple Cactus, Snowberry, Satinleaf, Fiddlewood, Silver Palm, Cuba Colubrina, Rhacoma, Cupania, Blacktorch, White Stopper, Redberry Stopper, Spanish Stopper, Ensure that all local government-owned buildings Red Stopper, Florida Forestiera, Wild Cotton, Lignum Vitae, NS-2 Actions 8 use native plants or non-invasive species in Blolly, Everglades Velvetseed, Crabwood, Firebush, White landscaping Ironwood, Joewood, Wild Lantana, Christmas Berry, Wild Dilly, Mayten, Wax-Myrtle, Myrsine, Pisonia, Blackhead, Cat's Claw, West Indian Cherry, Wild Coffee, Randia, White Indigoberry, Darling Plum, Soapberry, Maidenbush, Inkberry, Saw Palmetto, Potato Tree, Bay Cedar, West Indian Lilac, Keys Thatch Palm, Florida Thatch Palm, Sea Lavendar, West Indies Trema, Florida Trema, Pearlberry, Tallowwood, Hog Plum, Spanish Bayonet, Coontie, Wild Lime, Bahia Honda Lime Specifically requires landscaping with native plants, as provided in the above list, for all property within the County, including government-owned buildings/property.

"All required landscaping materials shall be of the types and minimum sizes set forth in this section. Canopy trees shall have For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Land Steward Funding For Exotic Removal http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Staff hours not tracked, only funding amounts spent for unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Project Technician b&cd=2&ved=0CCMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffl- technicians hired for exotics removal. Monroe County spent description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FAgendaCenter%2FViewFile%2F approximately $80,000 on this pprogram/project in past three Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. Item%2F3540%3FfileID%3D3491&ei=r2fBVNifB8y4ggTelYDIBw& years (2014 data not yet available). usg=AFQjCNHN2R07AR- Typically a 4 man crew hired each yearfrom 2011-2013, so 12 JxnyKDN8rN_o_pH0l4w&bvm=bv.83829542,d.eXY&cad=rja total. Monroe County has had a Land Steward position since approximately 2001. The Land Steward is responsible for managing all Monroe County conservation lands. There are over 3,000 parcels of Monroe County conservation lands throughout the Keys. Management activities include invasive exotic plant removal projects, native planting / restoration projects, trash and debris removal, etc. Beginning in 2004, the County has received annual funding from Take actions to prevent the spread of invasive the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Invasive species, especially in priority natural systems NS-2 Actions 9 Plant Management Section for invasive plant removal projects. areas, such as monitoring, eradication, or other Typically, we ask for two projects annually; one for a technician control programs crew to maintain the County properties and one for larger scale (initial treatment) exotic removals. The tech crew was an in- house, 4-person crew up until 2014, at which point it was contracted out. Estimates on the amount of money Monroe County has spent in the last three fiscal years on invasive exotic plant removal as part of this project:

FY 14 - Spent $125,000 of FWC funds and approximately $35,000 of County funds (Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund) FY 13 – Spent $60,000 of FWC funds and $25,000 of County funds FY 12 – Spent $128,000 of FWC funds and $20,000 of County funds For verification in either Option A or B, provide a list of natural system areas and associated The HCP project area encompasses 7, 031 total acres, including filed uploaded Development activities on Big Pine Key and No Name Key, land conservation targets; a description and explanation of the locally established targets; 5, 840 acres on Big Pine Key and 1, 191 acres No Name Key. No which will satisfy safety, functional, and recreational needs of a the number of acres conserved over the past 5 years; the proportion of acres conserved Name Key is only connected by a two-lane bridge to Big Pine rural community, while maintaining the long-term viability of relative to local targets; upload a map showing targets and conserved land; and a Key. These two islands support more than two-thirds of the Key protected species and their habitat. Concurrently with the HCP, completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the jurisdiction's achievement deer population. Sixty-six percent of the project area is in Monroe County carried out a planning effort based on of or progress toward locally-established targets. conservation, including Federal lands within the National Key community participation, the Livable CommuniKeys Program Deer Refuge (Refuge), state-owned lands and lands owned by (LCP) (Monroe County 2004). Like the HCP, the overall goal of the Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA). Although these the LCP was to determine the appropriate amount, type and lands currently receive protection, they are included within the location of development in the project area that would provide Plan’s covered area since the effects of development are for community needs, while maximizing conservation of the Key Priority Natural System Areas: Option A: evaluated on Key deer throughout Big Pine Key and No Name deer and other covered species through appropriate avoidance, Achieve targets for acres of land conserved in Key. minimization and mitigation. priority natural systems areas identified in a At the outset of the study, the Applicants worked in locally-adopted natural systems or land consultation with the Service to establish clear and measurable conservation plan biological goals for the HCP. Initially, a 5 percent probability of NS-3 Outcomes 1 --OR-- extinction in 100 years for the Key deer was established as the Option B: Demonstrate incremental progress biological threshold to measure the effect of development towards achievement of targets for acres of land activities. During the development of the HCP, this threshold conserved identified in a locally-adopted natural was modified to a 5 percent probability of quasi-extinction systems or land conservation plan (defined as the probability that the population fall to 50 or fewer females at least once in 50 years), instead of the 5 percent probability of extinction in 100 years previously proposed (see Section 5). Biological studies performed for this HCP focused on the Key deer, and emphasized a habitat-based approach for covered species. The Key deer and the eastern indigo snake are wide ranging and utilize virtually all available habitat in the project area, including developed areas (Lopez 12 2001). In contrast, the Lower Keys marsh rabbit is restricted to For verification, identify the relevant resource(s) and provide the number of acres in the Wetlands, Streams and Shoreline Buffers: NS-3 Outcomes 2 baseline year and number of acres in the current year for each critical resource area. Also, Achieve no-net-loss of these critical resources upload 1-2 maps showing that the resource has not been lost over time. For verification, provide the baseline year; the number of acres connected to the region's Connectivity: Increase the area of land directly natural systems that improve ecosystem services in the baseline year; and the number of NS-3 Outcomes 3 connected to regional natural systems in order to acres connected in the most recent year data is available. Also, upload a map documenting improve ecosystem services the increase over time in connected lands. The uploaded map should depict all relevant regional natural areas. Restoration: Reduce the difference between the For verification, provide the difference between established restoration targets and actual acreage restored and targeted acreage restoration accomplishments within the past 5 years in terms of the number of acres NS-3 Outcomes 4 established in the natural systems plan or land restored and upload a map documenting restoration targets and accomplishments within conservation plan that timeframe. For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Habitat Conservation Plan for Florida Key Deer and Other https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=w April 2003 April 2006 RevisionThe Florida Department of last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a Protected Species on Big Pine Key and No Name Key, Monroe eb&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F Transportation (FDOT), Monroe County, and the Florida description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key County, Florida %2Ffl- Department of Community Affairs (DCA)(the Applicants) submit recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable monroecounty.civicplus.com%2FDocumentCenter%2FHome%2 this Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP or Plan), which addresses targets (yes/no). FView%2F1286&ei=5wMrVODiM9CSgwShnYLQDw&usg=AFQjCN impacts to covered species resulting from potential F4ic4DLNkesfSelKkMO2-7H1rFYA&bvm=bv.76477589,d.eXY development activities over a 20-year year period in Big Pine Key and No Name Key, Monroe County, Florida. The development of the HCP included extensive public involvement activities. The public information and participation plan included identification of stakeholders, periodic project- update mailings, several public meetings, and an open-door policy for public input. Three public meetings were held in Big Pine Key between February 2000 and March 2001. The objectives of the meetings were to inform the public about the scientific basis of the HCP, describe how land development alternatives were evaluated, and obtain input to ensure that all points of view were considered. Review of the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/Documentview.aspx?DID=83 The Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study was started in 1999 with a series of technical workshops to refine the scope of work and was jointly funded by the Florida Department of Community Affairs and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Six million dollars was allocated to produce the Monroe County Sanitary Develop a plan to protect and restore natural Wastewater Master Plan, the Stormwater Management Plan resources through land conservation, corridor NS-3 Actions 1 and the FKCCS. The contractor, URS Corporation, completed the connectivity, and restoration of biological integrity FKCCS and the Carrying Capacity/Impact Assessment Model and function (CCIAM), a separate component to be used in forecasting land use scenarios. The findings of the FKCCS state, among other things, that “Development in the Florida Keys has surpassed the capacity of upland habitats to withstand further development.”

The National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences reviewed the CCIAM and FKCCS and, as a result of their review, adjustments were made to the CCIAM. The Council’s review concluded that overall, due to data constraints and other issues in certain portions of the CCIAM, the model proved insufficient to develop a comprehensive carrying capacity framework that would allow for undisputable determinations of whether future development scenarios fall within the carrying capacity of the Florida Keys.

The current year, 2003, is Year Six of the Monroe County Work Plan. The Carrying Capacity Work Group chose to focus on tasks C), E) and F) of the Work Plan as the other work plan requirements are receiving broad review by other interests. Specifically, these goals address implementation of the FKCCS, land acquisition and establishment of a collaborative process to accomplish these goals. To further this directive, the Florida For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Land Development Code, Sec. 118-12. - Shoreline setback https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l Passed February 16, 2011. The purpose of this section is to allow description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired and_development_code?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%2 for reasonable access between the land and water, provide Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 2:%22shoreline%20buffer%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsP secure boat storage, ensure good water quality, provide an Adopt land use regulations that establish updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive erPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:t appearance consistent with community character, protect NS-3 Actions 2 appropriate wetland, stream, and shoreline buffer plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. rue,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentType structures from the effects of longterm sea level rise, protect widths and adjacent land uses s%22:%5B%22CODES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5B%5D%7D beaches and shores from erosion, protect over-water views, &nodeId=CH118ENPR_ARTIINGE_S118-12SHSE avoid adverse impacts on navigation, and protect marine and terrestrial natural resources. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=273 The Monroe County Land Authority acquires property for committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a conservation, recreation, and affordable housing. The Authority description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link was established to assist in the implementation of land use to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key plans and to serve as an intermediary between land owners and accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial government agencies that regulate land use. The Authority is a contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. component unit of Monroe County government created pursuant to Florida Statutes section 380.0663 and Monroe County Ordinance 031-1986 (Monroe County Code section 2- 397). The Authority is funded by a surcharge on admissions and overnight occupancy at state parks in the unincorporated county and by a half-cent of the tourist impact tax charged on lodging in the Keys. Create an advisory board to inform land NS-3 Actions 3 The Authority's governing board is the Monroe County Board of conservation and restoration activities County Commissioners. Governing Board meetings are held during the Board of County Commissioners' regularly scheduled meetings, and the Governing Board's agendas are included in the Board of County Commissioners' agendas. A five-member advisory committee, appointed by the Governing Board, provides recommendations regarding land acquisitions.

The Land Authority Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Land Authority Governing Board, on matters related to Land Authority property acquisitions. The Committee was established in 1986 pursuant to section 380.0667(1), Florida Statutes and Monroe County Ordinance 31-1986. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Monroe County Land Authority conservation partnerships as http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we Monroe County Land Authority has partnered with the committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a described in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Land b&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F% following entities to advance land conservation: description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link Conservation Strategy 2Fwww.evergladesplan.org%2Fpm%2Fland_acquisition%2Fland US Fish and Wildlife Service to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key _acq_stategy_rpt_2010.pdf&ei=4kDeVN_5KcOnggSRk4BA&usg= FL Department of Environmental Protection accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial AFQjCNF0oHbblHRSQy5sAEJQ4NPrQ4Olhw&bvm=bv.85970519, Florida Communities Trust contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. d.eXY Monroe County Board of County Commissioners City of Key West City of Marathon Village of Islamorada The Nature Conservancy Trust for Public Land MCLA receives one half-cent of the tourist impact tax charged on lodging (s. 125.0108, FS), which generates about $2 million per Partner with adjacent jurisdictions, state and year. MCLA also receives a surcharge on federal agencies, and local or regional non-profit admissions to the state parks in the Keys (s. 380.0685, FS), NS-3 Actions 4 organizations to advance land conservation and which generates about $400,000 per restoration efforts year. Total funds available: Approximately $2.4 million per year. County funds expended to date: Approximately $46 million, of which about $17 million were expended for conservation and resource-based park acquisitions. Funds/in kind services provided by partners to date: Partners have provided approximately $22 million in land acquisition grants, of which about $17 million were for conservation and resource-based park acquisitions. The value of in-kind management services has not been determined. Total funds expended to date: Approximately $67 million, of For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Monroe County Lobster and Spearfishign Brochure http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/documentcenter/view/8101 over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Sponsor educational and outreach activities to materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Educating With Extension Newsletter https://www.google.com/url?q=http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf NS-3 Actions 5 increase ecological literacy and knowledge about events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. /Ed_w_Ext_Newsletter/EwE_2014/March_2014.pdf&sa=U&ei=P natural resource protection LLHVN7aJYG9ggTXyIK4Cw&ved=0CA0QFjAGOBA&client=internal- uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNHwSrNuPTVBNxHJuW-aFwkqIiPKcg

Monroe County Marine Resources Website http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=185 (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Transfer Development Rights Section 130-160.( 2011) https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l In 1972, Florida adopted the Land and Water Management Act, Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% which designated the Keys as an Area of Critical State Concern. responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the 22transfer%20developmet%20right%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%2 In 1985, Florida passed the Growth Management Act, which compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the 2resultsPerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemm mandates comprehensive plans for all jurisdictions. In 1986, year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique ing%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22cont Monroe County adopted a comprehensive plan to protect verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling entTypes%22:%5B%22CODES%22,%22ORDINANCES%22%5D,%2 environmental resources, particularly wetlands and habitat characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year 2productIds%22:%5B%5D}&nodeId=CH130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN areas for endangered plants and animals. created or implemented. _S130-160TRDERITD To implement that plan, the County created new land development regulations which significantly reduced development potential in environmentally-sensitive areas. At the same time, a transfer of development rights program was adopted to compensate for this down zoning and respond to claims that the new restrictions create a taking of property.

In 1991, the County adopted a Dwelling Unit Allocation program that limits growth to approximately 200 new units per year. (The exact quota changes from year to year.) This limit was imposed to provide further environmental protection and also to maintain the amount of time currently needed for hurricane evacuation procedures. As discussed below, this quota system has also reduced the demand for additional density and, consequently, the demand for transferred development rights.

As of September 2011, the 1986 TDR provisions (originally Adopt land use strategies to incentivize Sec.9.5-265) now appear in Section 130-160 Transferable NS-3 Actions 6 permanent land conservation Development Rights but the substance of Section 130-160 is unchanged.

Comp Plan Policy 101.13.4. (2013) http://www.monroecounty- fl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/5736 Comp PLan Policy 202.8.2, (2010) http://fl- Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The Monroe monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/46 County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan is divided into three 06 volumes: a Technical Document, Policy Document, and Map Atlas. The Technical Document contains background information including the technical support data and analyses for the various elements of the plan. The Policy Document contains the goals, objectives and policies for each element, the capital improvements implementation program, and the Comprehensive Plan monitoring and evaluation procedures. The Map Atlas contains maps depicting background information for the various elements (Existing Land Use, Natural Features, Existing Transportation, etc.), as well as the Future Land Use and Future Transportation Map series. Implementation of this Plan, particularly: A. Policies 101.6.1 and 101.6.3 (land acquisition for permit allocation system), 204.2.1 (100% open space ratio for salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands), 204.4.2 (wetland acquisition) and 901.2.1 (inspection of on-site sewage disposal systems); and B. Implementation of Objectives 901.4 (sewer master plan) and 1001.3 (stormwater master plan), as found in Table 3.1 (five Implement local and market-based financing (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical year schedule of capital improvements) strategies to acquire land or development NS-3 Actions 7 Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties easements, or fund restoration and maintenance responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the activities Forcompelling verification, characteristics provide the that unique advance verification progress specified towards in the the desired Technical Outcome(s); Guide and and Online the this is being done but would require significant time to compile Restore, maintain, and monitor conserved natural Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress all projects in past three years, would also require significant NS-3 Actions 8 lands to increase natural resource resilience, towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. assistance from Monroe County staff and Land Authority to adaptability, and biological integrity compile Concentration and Emissions: Option A: For verification, submit the most recent percent decrease in the 3-year average number of GreenBook - Monroe County not listed as in nonattainment (so Screenshot of Florida non-attainment counties submitted for Achieve attainment or maintenance status for all AQI exceedances and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet showing the in attainment). credit. measured criteria pollutants decreasing trend over the past 5 years. --OR-- Option B: Part 1: Demonstrate a decrease in the annual concentration of the non-attainment criteria NS-4 Outcomes 1 pollutant(s) that have the greatest impacts on public health, specifically PM 2.5, PM10, and ozone --AND-- Part 2: Demonstrate a decrease trend in the annual number of days in which the Air Quality For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Land Development Code, Transfer Development Rights Section https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l (3) The maximum net densities set forth for the applicable description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 130-160 (2011) and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% future land use category in the comprehensive plan shall not be Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 22transfer%20development%20right%22,%22pageNum%22:1,% exceeded and new development on a receiver site shall be updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive 22resultsPerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stem developed in compliance with each and every requirement of plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. ming%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22co the comprehensive plan. ntentTypes%22:%5B%22CODES%22%5D,%22productIds%22:%5 B%5D}&nodeId=CH130LAUSDI_ARTVLAUSIN_S130- (4) The assignment of transferable development rights to 160TRDERITD receiver sites designated tier I shall be discouraged.

(5) The assignment of transferable development rights to receiver sites on Big Pine Key, No Name Key, and North Key Largo from other areas of the County shall be prohibited, excluding the assignments of transferable development rights a) Adopt regulatory strategies that permit or from sender sites on Big Pine Key to receiver sites on Big Pine incentivize increased residential and employment Key; b) from sender sites on No Name Key to receivers sites on NS-4 Actions 1 densities and diverse uses in transit-served areas No Name Key, and c) from sender sites within North Key Largo and areas identified for compact, mixed-use to receiver sites within North Key Largo. development

(6) The assignment of transferable development rights to receiver sites within Land Use (Zoning) Districts that do not have a maximum net densities is prohibited (including, but not limited to, Improved Subdivision (IS, IS-D, IS-M, or IS-V), Urban Residential Mobile Home (URM or URM-limited), Sparsely Settled (SS), Native Area (NA), Offshore Island (OS), and Mainland Native (MN).

(7) A development right may be transferred in part, provided it is rounded to the nearest tenth (i.e. if a sender site is designated Native Area (NA) and consists only of two acres of upland, the property owner may transfer the fractional 0.50 Adopt performance -based parking pricing, For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a establish parking maximums, or eliminate parking description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired minimums in transit-served areas and areas NS-4 Actions 2 Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last identified for compact, mixed-use development, updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive AND incorporate at least 2 other advanced plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. parking strategies. For verification, identify the type of analysis (map, database, report, survey, or other) and Regional Climate Action Plan Health Impact Assessment http://www.southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/wp- HIA Recommendations provide the title; a description of key findings, and a link to or copy of the inventory, content/uploads/2014/09/REVISED-HIA-Final-Report-101514- assessment, or survey. 1.pdf The HIA report provides six recommendations designed to inform the RCAP how to best incorporate health considerations into their current guidelines for policies and protocols related to SLR and heat waves.The six ecommendations are the following:

1. Integrate public health planning with municipal and regional planning to prepare Southeast Florida for the broader impacts of Climate Change. In collaboration with a local university or health 2. Educate the public and elected officiesa on health outcomes department, conduct a study to evaluate the associated with climate change. NS-4 Actions 3 health impacts of acute exposure to outdoor air 3. Include heat vulnerability, health, and socio economic factors pollutants, particularly in consideration of when developing vulnerability environmental justice and equity impacts mapping or determining priority zones. 4. Encourage, foster,and support investigative work to fully understand the impacts and economic costs attributed to climate change and health. 5. Establish health related metrics to use when planning for adaption strategies to mitigate climate change effects. 6. Revisit city and county development plans and revise based on heat vulnerability mapping a specific amount of shade trees or canopy to increase safe active For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Collaborate with local industrial operations to description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link NS-4 Actions 4 reduce and minimize the release of noxious odors to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key in the community accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. Partner with a local or regional organization to For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed support one or more transportation management committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a association(s) that promote rideshare programs description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link NS-4 Actions 5 and incentives for commuters to use alternative to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key modes of transportation to work other than single- accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial occupancy vehicles contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years.

Educate the public about the impacts of poor air For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted http://www.floridatracking.com/HealthTrackFL/faqanswer.aspx quality on human health and the natural over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print ?pid=11700; FDOH Facebook page; Create an Asthma Action NS-4 Actions 6 environment and the efforts they can take to materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Plan YouTube Video reduce pollution and exposure events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Enforce anti-idling regulations or burning responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the NS-4 Actions 7 restrictions to prevent emission of excess compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the pollution, particularly on Air Quality Action Days year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Improve traffic signal timing or upgrade Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress NS-4 Actions 8 intersections to relieve congestion towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years.

For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Shared Use Path construction from MM 99.6 to 106.3 and http://fl- In 2014, 6 miles of bike lanes/shared use path added to US-1 Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress construction of over 11 miles of bicycle lanes along CR905. monroecounty.civicplus.com/Files/AgendaCenter/Items/1210/H from mile marker 99.6 to 106.3. Additionally, over 11 miles of Increase the mileage of sidewalks and dedicated towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. 1_201202021333086920.pdf bike lanes were added to CR905 in 2014. This 17 miles of new NS-4 Actions 9 bicycle infrastructure that connect people with bike lanes/share use path demonstrates a 10% increase in the destinations total milegae of bike lanes/off street paths. Share use path cost $1.4 million, while CR905 construction cost $3.3 million. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Create or enhance programs aimed at increasing unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a NS-4 Actions 10 tree canopy through active planting or direct tree description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired protections Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Monroe County Special Waste Disposal Program http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?nid=239 Monroe County Special Waste Disposal Program: unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Hazardous Waste- Paints, stains, strippers, wood preservatives, description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired roof tar & patching compounds, adhesives, putty and caulk, Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. auto/marine maintenance/care products, fiberglass & epoxy resins, solvents, hydraulic fluids, anti-freeze, waste oil, corrosives (muriatic acid, lye, etc.), pesticides, fertilizers and weed killer, household and drain cleaners, pool Cleaning products fluorescent/CFL light bulbs, waste containing mercury.

Residential Hazardous Waste Fees: $.50 each for fluorescent and CFL bulbs. $.78 per gallon for gasoline, oily water, or antifreeze. All other waste Free for residents.

Commercial Hazardous Waste Fees: $12 minimun per visit, and Implement targeted programs to encourage $.60/lb., $.50 each for fluorescent and CFL bulbs. $.78 per gallon NS-4 Actions 11 residents to transition to cleaner products for gasoline, oily water, and antifreeze. For safety purposes we encourage the transportion of hazardous waste in amounts less than 25 gal. or up to 220 lbs. per DEP regulation.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste): Computers, printers, televisions, cellular phones, VCR tapes, records, floppy discs, and other electronics. Items containing refrigerants are not considered E- Waste, they are appliances.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Fees: Free for County residents. Commercial fees: $6.18 minimum, and $0.06 per pound.

Batteries and Waste Oil - Freely Accepted at the Cudjoe Key, Long Key, and Key Largo Transfer Stations Monday through Saturday 8am-4pm, and at the Magnolia Recycle Center in Key Hydrologic Integrity: Demonstrate that the For verification, list the water balance for the community within the past 3 years and amount of water withdrawn from the system for upload a document showing the community's water balance calculations, as well as NS-5 Outcomes 1 human uses does not exceed the amount of information regarding the data sources used for the calculations. freshwater entering the system through precipitation, river flow, and other sources Biologic Integrity: Achieve a biological integrity For verification, indicate whether all required reporting water bodies have achieved a rating of ‘Very Good’ or ‘Good’ based on EPA’s "Very Good" or "Good" rating, and upload a map showing all water bodies within the NS-5 Outcomes 2 305(b) reporting requirements for all water bodies jurisdiction, designated used, and their biological integrity ratings as submitted in the with appropriate designated uses state's 305(b) report. In addition, upload key excerpts from the 305(b) reports supporting the information in the map. Chemical Integrity - Pollutants: Option A: For verification in Option A, list the TMDL level for each required reporting area and the Demonstrate pollutant loadings below Total reporting area name; and upload a document with key excerpts from TMDL-specific, point Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) levels source, or stormwater permitting reports. For verification in Option B, list the percent NS-5 Outcomes 3 --OR-- change over time for each water body's pollutant levels and the name of the associated Option B: Demonstrate a steady decrease in water body; upload a document with key excerpts from TMDL-specific, point source, or pollutant levels towards a long-term goal of below stormwater permitting reports; and upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet TMDL levels with at least 3 data points showing a steady decrease in pollutant levels over a 10-year or longer timeframe. For verification in Option A, provide the percentage of days the community's water bodies Chemical Integrity - Usability: Demonstrate were swimmable and fishable with the past year; and upload a document, such as a map, that all non-industrial water bodies are identifying all non-industrial water bodies, the percentage of swimmable and fishable days swimmable and fishable during 90% of days in in the most recent year for each water body, and the dates and reasons for water closures. the past year For verification in Option B, provide the most recent annual or 5-year average of the NS-5 Outcomes 4 --OR-- percent change in days the community's water bodies were swimmable and fishable; Option B: Demonstrate a steady reduction in upload a document, such as a map, identifying all non-industrial water bodies, the water closures of at least 2% annually towards percentage of swimmable and fishable days in the most recent year for each water body, achieving 90% of days being swimmable and and the dates and reasons for water closures; and upload a completed STAR-provided fishable Excel worksheet showing at least 3 different data points within the last 5 years demonstrating that water body closures are decreasing by at least 2% annually. Adopt a watershed management plan that For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or Monroe County Stormwater Management Master Plan http://www.monroecounty- NS-5 Actions 1 integrates natural water bodies with human water last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a fl.gov/Documentview.aspx?DID=1119 use and addresses inputs and outputs of the description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Land Development Regulation Sec. 114-3. - Surface water https://www.municode.com/library/fl/monroe_county/codes/l It is the intent of this section to establish guidelines and criteria description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired management criteria. and_development_code?searchRequest={%22searchText%22:% for the safe management and disposal of stormwater runoff Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last 22water%20quality%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage from developed areas that will minimize or eliminate any Adopt community regulations that protect water updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive %22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%2 resultant adverse impacts on the surface water, groundwater, quality OR participate in a regional pollutant NS-5 Actions 2 plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. 2fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:% and other natural resources of the county. These procedures trading program that reduces watershed pollution 5B%22CODES%22,%22ORDINANCES%22%5D,%22productIds%2 are intended to assist in protection of the vital water resources levels 2:%5B%5D}&nodeId=CH114DEST_ARTIINGE_S114-3SUWAMACR of the Florida Keys, including the reservoir of freshwater on Big Pine Key and the near shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed South Florida Water Management District partnership with http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20- Decisions made by local governments about how land is used committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Monroe County. %20release%203%20water%20supply/local%20government%20 can have a significant impact on important state water description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link comp%20plans resources and facilities. Water resource issues and policies can to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key either conform to or clash with local growth management and accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial state and regional planning efforts. contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. To ensure land and water resource planning efforts at all levels Create partnerships to address sources of non- of government are transparent and closely coordinated, the NS-5 Actions 3 point source water pollution not directly covered South Florida Water Management District is working to provide by local authority or control clear, consistent and timely information to the 16 county and 137 municipal governments within our regional boundaries. Early and continuous efforts prevent potential conflicts. Communicating about possible water resource issues and challenges and maintaining communication as plans are revised and refined are key to ensuring success. Dedication of staff time over past 3 years working in partnership with District on all water quality issues affecting Monroe County. For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Florida Keys Water Watch Program http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/environment/fkww.pdf over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print Last Stand Water Quality Forums http://keysenvironmentalcalendar.org/wp/?s=water+quality&s 16-Apr-14 materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for ubmit=Search events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. Keys Waterways Series Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/WaterwaysTVShow The "Waterways" series continues its exploration of the south Florida ecosystem in a new two-segment episode. This latest episode takes a look at Everglades National Park’s neighbor to the north—Big Cypress National Preserve—and a plan to clean- Create an education campaign about ambient up the manmade canals in the Florida Keys. NS-5 Actions 4 water quality, pollution prevention, mitigation, and restoration techniques The first segment, “Keys’ Canal Clean-up, Demonstration Restoration,” delves into efforts to improve water quality in Florida Keys canals, which were historically dug too long and deep, resulting in little or no circulation, and where decades of septic tank and cess-pit leaks have degraded water quality. To combat these problems, Monroe County completed a Phase 1 Canal Management Master Plan to develop a framework for Keys canal restoration and management. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Provide incentives to residents and developers to responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the NS-5 Actions 5 protect and restore critical watershed protection compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the areas year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Canal Restoration Project Currently Ongoing Monroe County is currently implementing a major canal Reporting Tool; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress restoration project. The 3-phase project includes: towards the desired Outcome(s); and the funding invested in the past 3 years. 1) Phase 1 – GIS Canal Inventory Database Grouping 2) Phase 2 – Field Engineering Evaluation of Canals 3) Phase 3 – BOCC Selection of Final Demonstration Sites

Top 5 canals were selected in September/October 2013, BOCC approved in 2014. Permits for project completion obtained January 2015 and project implementation is beginning. Monroe County Board of County Commissioners set aside $5,000,000 for completion of the five canal demonstration projects. When completed, this project will reduce nutrient and pollutant loading to the FKNMS, improve water quality in the Sanctuary, in support of the goals and objectives of the FKNMS Engage in restoration projects for critical water Water Quality Protection Program, Florida Keys Water Quality NS-5 Actions 6 bodies and buffer zones that protect those water Improvements Act (FKWQIA) and the FKWQIP, and in bodies compliance with relevant federal and state regulatory requirements and mandates.

This project will improve water quality with benefits for seagrass beds and hardbottom communities dominated by corals, sponges, and other invertebrates. This nearshore environment provides critical nursery habitat for finfish and shellfish stocks including snapper, grouper, pink shrimp, and spiny lobster. Recreationally targeted species such as bonefish, permit, and tarpon will also benefit. The project will help federally listed species including sea turtles, smalltooth sawfish, staghorn coral, and other protected species including manatee, brown pelican and many other bird species. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the FKAA Toilet Rebate Program - left message for Dana Vega 305- http://www.fkaa.com/Residential%20Toilet%20Rebate%20Appl The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority has rebates available for unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a 295-2262 on 2/13 ication%20form%202015.pdf customers to replace older, pre-1994 toilet(s) with new High description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Efficiency Toilets (HET). Toilets must be purchased and installed Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. between January 1, 2015 andDecember 31, 2015. Customers Develop and provide water conservation may replace up to three (3) toilets per account. Rebate amounts programs to residents, businesses and are as follows: 1. Single flush HET, 1.28 gallons per flush or less, NS-5 Actions 7 agricultural water users in order to help ensure with flapper - $80 2. Single flush HET Bucket Flush, 1.28 gallons that the community is not depleting its water per flush or less, flapperless - $100 **NOTE** (ONLY flapperless supply bucket flushing will be accepted) 3. Dual flush HET with a full volume flush of 1.28 gallons per flush or less - $145 **NOTE** (Solid/Heavy flush NOT to exceed 1.28gpf) **NOTE** (Adjustable Flush Volume not to exceed 1.28gpf) For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Florida Keys National Marine Sactuary Water Quality Monitoring The Southeastern Environmental Research Program at Florida unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a Project (WQMP) International University operates a network of 340 fixed description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired sampling sites distributed throughout the estuarine and coastal Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. ecosystems of south Florida. The purpose of this network is to address concerns in regional water quality that cross and overlap political boundaries. Funding is provided by a variety of sources and individual programs are added as funding becomes Establish or partner with a group that routinely available. Biscayne Bay, Florida Bay, Whitewater Bay, Ten NS-5 Actions 8 inventories and monitors natural water bodies for Thousand Islands, Rookery Bay, Estero Bay, and Pine Island biological, chemical, and hydrological integrity Sound are sampled monthly while the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) and the southwest shelf are sampled quarterly. Variables currently measured include surface and bottom temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, total nitrogen, total organic nitrogen, total phosphorus, soluble reactive phosphorus, total organic carbon, total silicate, chlorophyll a, alkaline phosphatase activity, turbidity, and light extinction. Land Management: Option A: Use critical best For verification of Option A, upload a document listing the working lands and the BMPs in management practices (BMPs) on 100% of place. For verification in Option B, provide the community's most recent annual percent working lands in the jurisdiction NS-6 Outcomes 1 increase or 5-year average of working lands employing BMPs. For both Option A and B, --OR-- upload a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating increases in those Option B: Demonstrate a 2-5% increase in working lands utilizing BMPs. working lands utilizing critical BMPs over time For verification, provide the most recent annual or 5-year average percent change in the Certified Sustainable Harvests: Increase the number of certified harvesters in the locally selected industry; upload a document that NS-6 Outcomes 2 number of certified sustainable harvesters for a identifies the locally selected industry and lists all certified local harvesters; and upload a locally-selected industry over time completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the percent increase in certified local harvesters. Include considerations for protecting working For verification, provide the plan title; a link to or copy of the plan; the year adopted or lands and identifying areas where BMPs are last updated with a description of how the plan is still used if more than 3 years old; a NS-6 Actions 1 necessary in the community’s land conservation description of the development process and stakeholders involved; vision statement; key or natural resource plan recommendations; strategy for implementation; and whether the plan has quantifiable targets (yes/no). For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Convene owners and operators of working lands description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link NS-6 Actions 2 to promote sustainable harvesting practices to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Educate owners and operators of working lands over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print NS-6 Actions 3 about current best management practices materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Promote the value of locally produced, certified over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print NS-6 Actions 4 sustainable harvests and products to the public materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted Work with youth groups and community over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print NS-6 Actions 5 organizations to implement BMPs on local materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for working lands events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable.

For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Provide conservation programs and services unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a NS-6 Actions 6 tailored to the needs of the working lands description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired community Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. For verification, provide the name and a brief description of the program or service; the Encourage owners of working lands to conserve unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a NS-6 Actions 7 their properties in perpetuity description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented. (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties Implement financing strategies to conserve responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the NS-6 Actions 8 working lands and support ongoing restoration compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the efforts year created or implemented. (2) Incentives: For verification, provide the unique verification; a link to or copy of the incentive; a description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired Outcome(s); and the year created or implemented.