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County of Monroe
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County �a� Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
June 16, 2021
Agenda Item Number: Q.2
Agenda Item Summary #8 141
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Engineering/Roads
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Judith Clarke (305) 295-4329
1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising
Section 19-4 of the Monroe County Code to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Toll by the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 1.6%. The 2-axle rate will increase from $0.78 to $0.80 per axle and
the 3-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.03 to $1.05 per axle.
ITEM BACKGROUND: When the Board approved the revised rates for the All-electronic Tolling
(AET) System at its March 21, 2018 meeting, it also directed for the rates to be adjusted annually in
accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This public hearing is held to consider adoption
of an ordinance to increase the rates by 1.6% in accordance Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer
Price Index for all items less food and energy. The CPI rate adjustment will be rounded up resulting
in a two (2) cent increase. The 2-axle rate will increase from $0.78 to $0.80 per axle and the 3-axle
or greater rate will increase from $1.03 to $1.05 per axle.
The ordinance provides for the increase toll rates to become effective October 1, 2021 at 12:00 a.m.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The Board at its May 19, 2021 meeting approved advertising a public hearing to be held at its June
16, 2021 meeting.
The Board at its August 19, 2020 meeting adopted Ordinance No. 28-2020 setting the rates at $0.78
for 2-axle and $1.03 for 3 axle or greater.
The Board at its July 27, 2020 meeting scheduled a public hearing for 8/19/20 in Key West, FL at
1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
The Board is its September 5th, 2019 Budget meeting adopted Ordinance No. 032-2019, which
increased the toll rates by 2.1% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price
Index for all items less food and energy and set the rates for 2-axle vehicle at$.077 per axle and for
Vehicles of 3 axle or greater at$1.02 per axle.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 008-2018 setting the revised rates and discount rebate program at
its May 16, 2018 meeting.
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The Board approved the revised rates for the all-electronic tolling (AET) system and discounted
rebate program at its March 21, 2018 meeting held in Key Largo.
The Board approved the Agreement with FDOT for SunPass and Toll-By-Plate Electronic Toll
Collection at the Card Sound Road Toll Facility at its April 12, 2017 meeting
Ordinance No. 002-2004 was approved by the BOCC at its February 18, 2004 meeting.
Ordinance No. 009-1995 was approved by the BOCC at its February 21, 1995 meeting.
Ordinance No. 028-1992 was approved by the BOCC at its September 15, 1992 meeting.
Ordinance No. 034-1989 was approved by the BOCC at its November 1, 1989 meeting.
Ordinance 018-1989 was approved by the BOCC at its June 27, 1989 meeting.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval as requested.
DOCUMENTATION:
Ordinance to increase rates by CPI for FY 22
Consumer Price Index - March 2021
Notice Published for PH to consider adoption of Toll Increase 2021
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: The ordinance provides an effective date of 10/1/21
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: Yes If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
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Judith Clarke Completed 04/27/2021 8:47 AM
Christine Limbert Completed 04/28/2021 4:15 PM
Purchasing Completed 04/28/2021 4:15 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 04/28/2021 4:21 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 04/29/2021 2:35 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 05/03/2021 4:46 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 06/16/2021 9:00 AM
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ORDINANCE -2021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION
19-4 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE PROVIDING
FOR REVISED TOLL RATES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. c
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) after discussion and public input ti
at its March 21, 2018 meeting in Key Largo set the toll rate for the Card Sound Road at$.75 per
axle for 2-axle vehicles; $1.00 per axle for vehicles with greater than 2-axles to be effective upon T
implementation of the all-electronic tolling (AET) system and directed for the rate to be adjusted
annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 008-2018, which increased the rates and
became effective upon the completion of the all-electronic tolling (AET) system on Card Sound
Road; and 0
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 032-2019, which increased the toll rates by
2.1% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for all items less
food and energy for Fiscal Year 20 (effective October 1, 2019); and "U-
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WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 028-2020, which increased the toll rates by
1.2% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for all items less
food and energy for Fiscal Year 2021 (effective October 1, 2020); and
WHEREAS, the toll rates are being revised as set forth below pursuant to the BOCC's
direction to adjust the rates annually in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer
Price Index for all items less food and energy, which rose 1.6% over the last 12-months; and
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WHEREAS, the rate adjustments were rounded down in prior years, but this year the rate will
be rounded up resulting in a two (2) cent increase taking the 2-axle vehicle rate from $0.78 to
$0.80 and the 3-axle rate from $1.03 to $1.05
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: Section 194(b)(1) shall be amended to read as follows:
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(b) Toll schedule.
(1) The following toll schedule is hereby established for travel through the Card Sound
Road and Toll Bridge Facility:
2-axle vehicle $.0-7980
Vehicles of 3 axle or greater $1.0-_'�5
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SECTION 2: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to
be inapplicable to any person,property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its
applicability to any other person,property or circumstances.
SECTION 3: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 4: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance
shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida, c
as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the
uniform numbering system of the Code.
SECTION 5: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with N
the Department of State as provided in section 125.66(2), Florida Statutes and shall be effective
October 1, 2021 at 12:00 a.m.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a meeting of the Board held on the 16th day of June 2021. 0
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Mayor Michelle Coldiron
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice --
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner Eddie Martinez
Commissioner Mike Forster
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS y
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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(SEAL) Mayor Michell Coldiron0
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ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
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BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
U. S. D E P A R T M E N T O F L A B O R
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Transmission of material in this release is embargoed until USDL-21-0651
8:30 a.m. (ET) April 13, 2021
Technical information: (202) 691-7000 • cpi_info@bls.gov • www.bls.gov/cpi
Media Contact: (202) 691-5902 • PressOffice@bls.gov
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX- MARCH 2O21
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in March on a
seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported today. The March 1-month increase was the largest rise since a 0.6-percent increase in August
2012. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.
The gasoline index continued to increase, rising 9.1 percent in March and accounting for nearly half of
the seasonally adjusted increase in the all items index. The natural gas index also rose, contributing to a
5.0-percent increase in the energy index over the month. The food index rose 0.1 percent in March, with
the food at home index and the food away from home index both also rising 0.1 percent.
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The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3 percent in March. The shelter index increased in
March as did the motor vehicle insurance index, the recreation index, and the household furnishings and
operations index. Indexes which decreased over the month include apparel and education.
The all items index rose 2.6 percent for the 12 months ending March, a much larger increase than the
1.7-percent reported for the period ending in February. The index for all items less food and energy rose
1.6 percent over the last 12 months, after increasing 1.3 percent over the 12 month period ending in
February. The food index rose 3.5 percent over the last 12 months, while the energy index increased
13.2 percent over that period.
Chart 1.One-month percent change in CPI for All Urban Consumers(CPI-U),seasonally adjusted,Mar.2020-Mar.2021
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE in
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on June 16,2021,at 1:30 P.M., _
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas
Highway, Key Largo, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,intends to
consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: 0
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 19-4 OF THE MONROE COUNTY v',
CODE PROVIDING FOR REVISED TOLL RATES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO
THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media
Technology ("CMT"). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or
participate in the Public Hearing(s)via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County N
website at @ htt ://inonroecountyfl.igin2.coin/Citizens/Default.aspx.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings,he will need a record
of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be e
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ADA ASSISTANCE. If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order cu
to participate in these proceedings,please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning(305)
292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.,prior to the scheduled meetings;if you are hearing
or voice-impaired, call "711': Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ G
tta/rnonaoecounty .irirra2>corrrlCitizen�/Derrulrr��z for meetings of the Monroe County Board of 0
County Commissioners. _
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Dated at Key West, Florida, this 28th day of May,2021.
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(SEAL) KEVIN MADOK,Clerk of the Circuit Court and 9
ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
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Publication Dates:
Key West Citizen:Wed.,06/02/2021
Keys Weekly: Thur.,06/03/2021
News Barometer: Fri., 06/04/2021
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