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ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION

AGENDA

DECEMBER 16, 2003

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**The Administration Commission portion of the December 10th, Cabinet Aides Meeting will carry-over to Friday, December 12, 2003 at 11:30 AM.**

1.          Approval of the minutes for the meeting held October 14, 2003.

2.          Consideration of the Department of Community Affairs’ Florida Keys Annual Assessment Report.

On November 17, 2003, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) submitted an Assessment Report for the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC). The report includes the DCA’s Annual ACSC Designation Report as well as reports prepared by the DCA, Monroe County, and the City of Marathon detailing the progress made toward achieving objectives set forth by Administration Commission Rules

28-20.100 and 28-19.100, F.A.C., relating to the work program. Additionally, the DCA report includes local government, state, and federal agency comments, and the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study Implementation – Rule 28-20 Work Group final report.

Pursuant to section 380.0552(4), F.S., the DCA must make a recommendation annually to the Administration Commission regarding the removal of the ACSC designation from the Florida Keys area. In order to remove the designation, the DCA must determine that all local land development regulations and local comprehensive plans and the administration of such plans are: (1) adequate to protect the Florida Keys area and continue to carry out the legislative intent incorporated in section 380.0552(2), F.S., and (2) in compliance with the Principles for Guiding Development incorporated in section 380.0552(7), F.S.

Administration Commission Rules 28-20.100 and 28-19.100, F.A.C., direct Monroe County, the DCA and the City of Marathon to report to the Commission annually on the degree to which work program objectives are being achieved. In addition, interested persons may report and make recommendations to the Commission for consideration. The Commission must consider the findings and recommendations provided in the reports, as well as comments from interested parties, and determine whether substantial progress has been achieved toward accomplishing the overall objectives of the work program.

The DCA will submit a recommendation on both the continuation of the Florida Keys ACSC designation and the issue of substantial progress under separate cover.

          Recommendation

          The staff recommendation will be distributed separately.

          Back-Up:

          DCA’s Year Six Florida Keys Annual Assessment Report received

                    November 17, 2003. (Distributed to Cabinet Offices on November 17, 2003.)

Item 2: Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern

Staff Recommendation:

1. Designation of the Florida Keys as an Area of Critical State Concern

" Continue the Area of Critical State Concern designations for the Florida Keys, including the municipalities of Marathon, Islamorada, Key Colony Beach, Layton, and the City of Key West.

2. City of Marathon Progress toward implementing the Work Program adopted by the Administration Commission

" Find that the City of Marathon has made substantial progress in implementing the work program based upon both actual progress and implementation of the City's resolution adopted on December 9, 2003 to accelerate elements of the work program.

" Determine that some permits should be restored for affordable housing purposes, however, defer action on the specifics until the January 27, 2004 meeting of the Administration Commission.

3. Village of Islamorada Progress toward implementing its Comprehensive Plan

" Defer any action until the January 27, 2004 meeting of the Administration Commission, to give the Village an opportunity to finalize its proposal with the state.

4. Monroe County Progress toward implementing the Work Program adopted by the Administration Commission

" Find that Monroe County has not made substantial progress based upon failure to enforce the habitat protection mechanism in law, as well as limited progress and commitment toward wastewater enhancements.

" Direct the Department of Community Affairs to determine comprehensive plan changes that would be necessary to fully implement the requirements of the work program, including habitat protection by January 10, 2004.

" Recognize that rule amendments will be necessary; however, defer any specific action until the January 27, 2004 meeting of the Administration Commission.