02/16/2022 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Key West, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center and via Communication Media Technology. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Michelle Coldiron,
Commissioner Holly Raschein and Mayor David Rice. The District 3 seat is vacant. Also
present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County
Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members
of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections & Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation to Tom Hambright, Monroe County Public Library System's Lead Archivist
and acclaimed local Historian, upon his retirement and bestowing upon him the honorary title of
Historian Emeritus for the Florida History Department.
B2 Presentation of Employee of the Year to Julie Cuneo, of the Office of Management&
Budget, Purchasing, Grants Administration.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval of the termination of the Temporary Non-Exclusive Storage
License Agreement with Conch Tree & Landscape Professionals, Inc. at Rowell's property with a
retro-active date of July 1, 2021.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the clarification to the Memorandum
of Understanding with International Association of Firefighters Local 3909, Unit 1 and Unit 2, to
provide additional detail to a section in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement: 1) Flight
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Nurse hourly rate with respect to calculation of regular pay and overtime pay as related to the
2,496-hour planned annual work schedule.
C4 Board granted approval to purchase additional equipment and technologies from
EnvisionWare, Inc. to expand the existing library circulation services to all library branches and
additional sites as determined. This item approves the purchase of self-checkout equipment,
printing, self-pay station, PC reservations capabilities, and tablet stations in the amount of
$119,190.94. Funding is from the $975,469.00 grant from the State Library and includes
$493,356.00 for the purchase of EnvisionWare, Inc. equipment and technologies that will be
purchased in phases over the next three to four months.
C6 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Construction Auditing
Services. The purpose is to provide contract and pay application auditing for complex and costly
projects. The auditing costs will be included in the associated project.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 7th Amendment to the Contract
with WSP USA, Inc. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Sea Level Rise
Pilot- Twin Lakes Subdivision (Key Largo)Project to include the hydrology and hydraulics
study required by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This amendment, in the maximum not
to exceed amount of$15,081.57, will not increase the overall total contract amount due to
balances remaining in other tasks that can be utilized.
C8 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Brandon T. Evans to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 041-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C9 Board adopted the following Resolution for a Florida Department of Transportation
Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
Connection at Cudjoe Gardens Project, for the County to provide maintenance of the shared use
path upon completion of construction.
RESOLUTION NO. 042-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C10 Board granted approval to purchase four Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4WD XL 5.5' Bed 145"
WB from Alan Jay Fleet Sales, in the amount of$31,604.00 each, $126,416.00 total, by
Piggybacking SourceWell Contract No. 2021 120716-NAF & 060920-NAF for the Monroe
County Building Department. These purchases are in the approved budget for the department.
C11 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and Dion Fuels, LLC for fuel delivery.
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C 12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Overdrive, Inc.
for the Monroe County Public Library System to access and use their digital media platform to
provide access to eContent purchased through and licensed by Overdrive, Inc. The agreement is
for two years, at a cost of$12,000.00 per year, with $6,000.00 of material purchase credit. And
granted approval to expend up to $220,000.00 in library funds for the purchase of eContent
lending materials from Overdrive, Inc.; and granted approval of delegation of the purchasing
authority to Kimberly Matthews to sign individual invoices for the library's digital material
collection, the cumulative value of which will not exceed $220,000.00. This cost is already
budgeted in the library's materials cost centers.
C13 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Monroe County Fire Rescue for the operation of an ALS
Transport Ambulance Service for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5th Amendment to Lease
Agreement with Roberto Sanchez, Trustee of a certain Land Trust dated October 21, 1991, and
Southernmost Development, Inc., as Lessors, for the Public Defender's Office at the Professional
Building;providing for the first of three optional three-year renewals; and the annual adjustment
of 3%, retro-active to February 1, 2022. Annual cost of the lease is $173,304.48 and is paid from
ad valorem funds.
C15 Board granted approval to purchase eleven portable radios and accessories from Motorola
Solutions, in the amount of$66,197.14, utilizing funds from the Urban Areas Security Initiative
Grant. The portable radios are needed for communication purposes in critical and potentially life-
threatening situations.
C16 Board granted approval to award seventeen surplus vehicles to the highest bidder as set
forth in the Budget and Finance Purchasing Department Tabulation Sheet and granted
authorization to dispose of the surplus vehicles to the next highest bidder, if necessary, until
items are disposed. Said tabulation is incorporated herein by reference.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-month extension to the
existing Employment Agreement with Nina Burgess, for Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist
position, to commence on February 19, 2022, and terminate on March 18, 2022. The extension
will provide for continued internal discussions regarding renewal term and conditions for the
subsequent contract term.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Lease Agreement with the
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, to provide 320 square feet of office space, at the Murray E.
Nelson Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo, Florida.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Agreement
with S&ME, Inc. for design of a scenic overlook at the Big Pine Swimming Hole, in the amount
of$20,500.00, for revised design drawings brought on by project delays. This amendment is
funded by the Infrastructure Sales Tax.
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C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Addendum to Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc. to transfer
ownership and the maintenance responsibilities of the water tank,pump, and pump housing
structure located in a hardwood hammocks area adjacent to the property leased to the Children's
Shelter regarding infrastructure on the property.
C22 Board adopted the following Resolution for a Bill of Sale and Covenant between Monroe
County and the Florida Department of Transportation for the County's acceptance of a Historic
Flagler Railroad Mile Marker. This marker will be moved to the new Big Pine Swimming Hole
Park for display to the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 043-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C23 Board accept the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of January 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C24 Board granted approval of the ratification of Application, and granted approval and
authorized execution of Grant Agreement No. G0365 with the State of Florida, Division of
Emergency Management, concerning an Emergency Management Performance Grant-American
Rescue Plan Competitive Grant Program, in the amount of$50,000.00, with dollar-for-dollar
county match required; and granted authorization for the County Administrator, or his designee,
to execute any other required documentation in relation to the grant.
C25 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and for the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 044-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 045-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 046-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 047-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 048-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 049-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 050-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 051-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 052-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 053-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 054-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 055-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 056-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 057-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 058-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 059-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 060-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 061-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 062-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 063-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Change Order with Coral
Construction Company for construction of the Lower Keys Scenic Viewing Area and Nature
Center(Big Pine Swimming Hole)Project, in the amount of$427,454.46. This change order is a
result of architectural plan revisions as required by the Monroe County Building Department
during permitting.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for On Call
Professional Engineering Services with CSA Central, Inc. for a period of four years with an
option to renew for one additional year. CSA Central, Inc. was one of the top six ranked
respondents to the solicitation.
C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for On Call
Professional Engineering Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. for a period of four years with an
option to renew for one additional year. HDR Engineering, Inc. was one of the top six ranked
respondents to the solicitation.
C30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for On Call
Professional Engineering Services with KCI Technologies, Inc. for a period of four years with an
option to renew for one additional year. KCI Technologies, Inc. was one of the top six ranked
respondents to the solicitation.
C31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for On Call
Professional Engineering Services with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for a period of four
years with an option to renew for one additional year. Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. was one
of the top six ranked respondents to the solicitation.
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C32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for On Call
Professional Engineering Services with Kisinger, Campo & Associates, Corp. for a period of
four years with an option to renew for one additional year. Kisinger, Campo & Associates, Corp.
was one of the top six ranked respondents to the solicitation.
C33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for On Call
Professional Engineering Services with WSP USA, Inc. for a period of four years with an option
to renew for one additional year. WSP USA, Inc. was one of the top six ranked respondents to
the solicitation.
C34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Key West to increase bike and pedestrian amenities on certain
County property along the U.S. 1 corridor as part of a Final Mile Florida Department of
Transportation Grant, of$510,000.00, awarded to Key West. Twelve of the selected locations are
owned by Monroe County. Only minimal costs to the County for future maintenance of bike fix-
it stations.
C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to Agreement
with Tropical Bay Property Owners Association, Inc. for payment of annual fees, increasing
from $125.00 per lot to $150.00 per lot, retro-active to January 1, 2020, for maintenance costs
related to County owned lots in the subdivision and to clarify that these costs are subject to
periodic increases.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Grant
Agreement 20.h.fh.100.005 with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources for repair of West Martello Citadel due to damage caused by Hurricane Irma. This
amendment to the grant amends the expiration date from February 28, 2022, to June 30, 2022.
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Grant
Agreement 20.h.fh.100.006 with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources for repair of Pigeon Key Commissary and Honeymoon Cottage due to damage caused
by Hurricane Irma. This amendment to the grant amends the expiration date from February 28,
2022, to June 30, 2022.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of a thirty-six-month extension to the
Agreement with AT&T to provide long distance telephone services for the Tourist Development
Council (TDC) Administrative Office and visitor information lines (1-800 visitor services lines
for Chamber of Commerce's); and to provide authorization for TDC Marketing Director to sign
the extension.
E2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2023
Destination and Turnkey Event Funding.
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E3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Project Funding Applications.
E4 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Fishing Event Funding Application.
E5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to extend
Agreement with Miami-Dade Historical Maritime Museum, Inc. for the USCGC Ingham Repair
and Restore Hull Project to March 31, 2022.
E6 Board adopted the following Resolution to authorize the payment of expenses and
invoices related to trade shows as set forth in the approved Monroe County Tourist Development
2021-2022 Marketing Plan; and granted approval to provide additional advance registration,
booth related expenses and travel related expenses for trade shows for Fiscal Year 2023 to be
paid from Tourist Development Council funds in Fiscal Year 2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 064-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E7 Board granted approval to rescind Agreement with Rotary Club of Key Largo Charitable
Events, Inc., for the Key Largo Brew on the Bay Event, at the request of the grantee due to event
being cancelled.
E8 Board granted approval of Mary Beth Harris as the "At Large" appointment to the Tourist
Development Council District IV Advisory Committee.
AIRPORTS
K1 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Key West Noise
Insulation Program Construction Project at Key West by the Sea Final Phase consisting of
twenty-five units. To be paid by future anticipated Federal Aviation Administration Grant(90%);
and Passenger Facility Charge No. 17 (10%).
K2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Rental Car Concessions
at Key West International Airport to include ticket counters, ready/return parking spaces and car
prep/car service areas. Rent, plus commission based on gross revenues, will be paid to the airport
monthly.
K3 Board ratified and granted approval of CARES Act Airport Grant Agreement
Development Addendum No. 3-12-0037-070-2022, from the United States of America, acting
through the Federal Aviation Administration, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing
$4,789,697.00 in funding for the Apron Overflow Parking Project at the Key West International
Airport. No match is required for this grant.
K4 Board ratified and granted approval of the 1st Amendment to State of Florida, Department
of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. GI V31, as executed by the
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Director of Airports,providing an additional $675,000.00 in funding for Essential Airport
Equipment for Key West International Airport; requires a 50% match from Airport Operating
Fund 404.
K5 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Rental Car
Concession Agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC at Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport.
K6 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Rental Car
Concession Agreement with KWJA, Inc. d/b/a Key West Adventures at Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport.
K7 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Rental Car
Concession with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Rent-A-Car at
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport.
K8 Board granted approval to include the fee summary sheet as an attachment to Jacobs
Project Management Co.'s PSO 12/15-E3, that was approved at the BOCC meeting on January
21, 2022. The PSO is for design and bid phase for a new Chiller System for the main terminal of
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. The PSO is $53,767.00 and is being funded by
Florida Department of Transportation Grant No. GIP52 (80%); and Airport Operating Fund 403
(20%).
K9 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of January 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
K10 Board ratified and granted approval of State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G2555, as executed by the Director of Airports,
providing $375,000.00 in funding for Key West International Airport Terminal Improvements;
requires an equal match from Key West Airport Fund 404.
K11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Master Agreement for Professional
Services with Newton & Associates, Inc. for Financial Consulting Services for both Monroe
County Airports.
K12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Master Agreement for Professional
Services with Ricondo & Associates, Inc. for Financial Consulting Services for both Monroe
County Airports.
K13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Master Agreement for Professional
Services with Jacobs Project Management Co. for General Consulting Services for both Monroe
County Airports.
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K14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Master Agreement for Professional
Services with McFarland Johnson, Inc. for General Consulting Services for both Monroe County
Airports.
K15 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Charley
Toppino & Sons, Inc., in the amount of$5,416,177.15, for the Aircraft Overflow Apron and
Mitigation Project at Key West International Airport; to be funded with Federal Aviation
Administration CARES Act Grant No. 37-70; Florida Department of Transportation Grant No.
GIQ91; and Key West Airport Fund 404.
K16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Task
Order No. 12/15-D9, in the amount of$714,935.00, for Construction Support and Resident
Project Representative Services during the Aircraft Overflow Apron Construction Project at Key
West International Airport. The task order is being funded by Florida Department of
Transportation Grant No. GIQ91 (50%); and Key West Airport Fund 404 (50%).
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L1 Board adopted the following Resolution accepting and approving the 3rd Supplemental
Amendment to Joint Participation Agreement No. GIA71 with the Florida Department of
Transportation, adding $300,000.00, and a time extension to June 30, 2024, for Monroe County's
Transportation Planning Program; funded by Florida Department of Transportation in the
amount of$262,500.00 (87.5%); the County's share is $37,500.00 (12.5%).
RESOLUTION NO. 065-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L2 Board granted approval to rescind prior Board approval, made pursuant to Item T6 on the
Board's September 15, 2021, meeting agenda, the 1st Amendment to the Grant Agreement
between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to reimburse
Monroe County for the County's Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service(s)provided between July 1,
2021, to September 30, 2021. The amendment never took legal effect and was ultimately
rendered a legal nullity as a result of the state's decision never to reciprocally issue its timely
approval/execution of the same.
L3 Board granted approval to reappoint Mr. Frank Herrada, CAC1817003, to one additional
three-year term on the Contractors Examining Board, beginning March 23, 2022.
L4 Board adopted the following Resolution setting the time, date, and place for a Public
Hearing to consider a request for a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of Monroe
County and the public in and to a portion of the public right-of-way of Kay Drive, Key Largo,
Monroe County, Florida, as shown on the plat of Key Largo Trailer Village, Plat Book 5, Page
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43 and the plat of Key Largo Trailer Village First Addition, Plat Book 5, Page 55.
RESOLUTION NO. 066-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N1 Board granted approval of Mayor Rice's reappointment of Sandra Higgs to the Sheriff's
Shared Asset Fine & Forfeiture Advisory Board, with a term expiration of February 16, 2024.
N2 Board granted approval of Mayor Rice's appointment of Beth Ramsay-Vickrey, as the
District 4 representative, to the Library Advisory Board. This is a new four-year full-term
appointment, to fill a vacancy, with a term expiration of February 16, 2026.
N3 Board granted approval of Mayor Rice's reappointment of Tim Root to the Tourist
Development Council, as the Elected Municipal Official, with a term expiration of February 16,
2026.
COUNTY CLERK
01 Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of October 20, 2021.
Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval to dispose of records that have met the appropriate retention
period.
03 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
January 2022, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $3,883,947.14
Bricks & Mortar Projects $97,256.85
Events $376,227.56
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $70,559.34
Personnel Services $504,534.43
Public Relations $322,992; 16
Sales & Marketing $287,773.65
Telephone &Utilities $9,419.15
Travel $2,940.06
Visitor Information Services $35,637.75
04 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid.
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05 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10098401-10099812 (AP); 27907-27978
(WC); 50005403 (PR CHECKS); one check and other payroll direct deposited to employee's
bank accounts for the month of January 2022, as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $6,311,250.12
101 Fine & Forfeiture $10,761,925.31
102 Road/Bridges $1,232,569.01
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $9,561.03
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penn $475,939.68
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $1,039,135.25
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $501,292.91
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $160,782.18
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $376,023.36
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $217,021.67
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $319,100.59
125 Grant Fund $717,069.31
141 Fire/Ambulance $930,385.09
147 Unincorporated Service $178,173.03
148 Planning Building $529,951.23
149 Municipal Policing $1,347,899.44
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $83,960.89
152 Duck Key Security $8,062.99
153 Local Housing Assistance $77,938.17
157 Boating Improvement Fund $24,195.55
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $79,850.61
160 Environmental Restoration $18,117.98
162 Law Enforcement Trust-600 $5,500.00
163 Court Facilities $23,994.76
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $1,500.00
180 Building Funds $362,356.69
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $503,241.26
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $7,592.68
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $428,735.21
316 Land Acquisition $34,940.00
401 Card Sound Bride $23,769.41
403 Marathon Airport $370,258.99
404 Key West Intl Airport $1,302,785.32
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $710,330.93
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,672,708.25
501 Workers' Compensation $124,818.25
502 Group Insurance Fund $3,589,286.81
503 Risk Management Fund $51,135.36
504 1 Fleet Management Fund $239,060.44
610 1 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $5,040.00
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly activity report for February 2022.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
P2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Revenue Grant No. IR036 to repair
the Rock Harbor Jetty in Key Largo, in the amount of$1,353,986.00, utilizing funding from the
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity funded through the Federal Housing and Urban
Development Agency.
P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Revenue Grant No. IR045 to repair
the Tavernier Breakwater, in the amount of$2,194,599.00, utilizing Community Development
Block Grant- Mitigation funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity funded
through the Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency.
P4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 14th Task Order, in the amount of
$100,000.00, for Design, Permitting and Procurement Services for Canal 278 Injection Well in
Big Pine Key; and Canal 58 Injection Well in Key Largo under the On-Call Contract with Wood
Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., for Category B Canal Infrastructure Engineering
Services; funded by Department of Environmental Protection Grant No. SD013.
P5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a $0 Contract with Wood
Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for
the Canal Restoration Program, for the Category B —Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services.
P6 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the construction of Canal
25, for a backfill restoration in Key Largo; funded by the Department of Environmental
Protection Stewardship Grant No. LPA0249.
P7 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Canal 28 Backfill
Restoration in Key Largo, estimated at$2.1 million, funded by Stewardship Grant No. LPA0241.
P8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Contract with
Erin L. Deady, P.A., in the amount of$2,500.00, for an updated vulnerability assessment, to
provide a Phase 2 updated Grant Application for the Vulnerability Assessment Application under
the Resilient Florida Program, and an extension of time from March 31, 2022, to May 30, 2022.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q3 Board granted approval to reimburse Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, in the amount of
$130,145.13, for 50% of the legal expenses generated by Lewis, Longman, and Walker, P.A. for
the administrative challenge to the Turkey Point National Pollution Discharge Environmental
Permit.
Q4 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Airport Owners and
Operators Liability Insurance Policy.
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Q5 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Airport Public Officials
Liability Insurance.
Q6 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Hugo Ramirez, Katiana Ramirez
& Carlos Manuel Fleites and their property, 441 Big Pine Road, Key Largo, Florida, to seek
compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case
No. CE18030114.
Q7 Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the Supervisor of Elections hold a
special election on June 28, 2022, as directed by the Monroe County School Board in a
forthcoming Resolution, for the qualified electors of Monroe County to vote on the School
Board's referendum questions regarding flexible funding and school security.
RESOLUTION NO. 067-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT &BUDGET
T3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 13th Addendum to the Agreement
with Buccaneer Courier amending the agreement to remove Bayshore Manor, 5200 College
Road, Key West, FL 33040, Stop 49.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
T4 Board granted approval of the Settlement Agreement in Monroe County v. Jerome and
Eleanor Knight, Case No. 20-CA-659-K, and granted authorization for the County Attorney's
Office to execute the Settlement Agreement documents.
AIRPORTS
T5 Board ratified and granted approval of the 1st Amendment to State of Florida, Department
of Transportation (FDOT), Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1 V30, as executed by
the Director of Airports,providing $880,000.00 in funding for Environmental Assessment
Projects at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, to be funded by FDOT (80%); and
Marathon Airport Fund 403 (20%).
T6 Board ratified and granted approval of the 1st Amendment to State of Florida, Department
of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1P33, as executed by the
Director of Airports,providing $150,000.00 in funding for Key West International Airport
Building and Security Improvements; requires $150,000.00 grant match from Key West Airport
Fund 404.
T7 Board granted approval to add one new full time equivalent position of Executive
Assistant to the Director of Airports, Pay Grade 311 in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, for Key
West International Airport.
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T8 Board ratified and granted approval of the lst Amendment to State of Florida, Department
of Transportation (FDOT), Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. GI Q05, as executed by
the Director of Airports,providing funding in the amount of$75,000.00 for Planning Studies at
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, to be funded by FDOT (80%); and Marathon
Airport Fund 403 (20%).
ENGINEERING
T9 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for the road dedication of Calle
Tres on Rockland Key to Monroe County, as required by the Development Agreement with
Quarry Partners, LLC for the development of workforce housing on Big Coppitt Key.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
T10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department to set forth the terms and conditions
under which they will purchase a 2023 Freightliner M2 standard cab with a custom AEV Type 1
Ambulance.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
TI 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Professional
Services between Ada Mayte Santamaria and Monroe County to provide assistance to the
County as agreed to by both parties for any and all matters so requested by the County.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
Christine Hurley, Land Authority Executive Director, addressed the Board concerning the
following four items (H1 to H4). After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron
and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the following four items:
H1 Resolution granting approval of a Purchase Agreement of property funded by the Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary Home Buyout Program, in the amount of
$830,000.00, execution of a restrictive covenant running with the land, and moving one Market Rate
- Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the Administrative Relief Pool
for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 068-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H2 Resolution granting approval of a Purchase Agreement of property funded by the Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary Home Buyout Program, in the amount of
$500,000.00, execution of a restrictive covenant running with the land, and moving one Market Rate
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- Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the Administrative Relief Pool
for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 069-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H3 Resolution granting approval of a Purchase Agreement of property funded by the Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary Home Buyout Program, in the amount of
$645,000.00, execution of a restrictive covenant running with the land, and moving one Market Rate
- Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the Administrative Relief Pool
for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 070-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H4 Resolution granting approval of a Purchase Agreement of property funded by the Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary Home Buyout Program, in the amount of
$550,000.00, execution of a restrictive covenant running with the land, and moving one Market Rate
- Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the Administrative Relief Pool
for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 071-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
H5 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board concerning approval of the 1 Ph and 12th Amendments to
State Lands Management Lease No. 4549 between Monroe County and the State of Florida for the
management of certain state-owned conservation lands. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
H6 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution authorizing the
Monroe County Land Authority to initiate the process for selling nine vacant County owned lots in
Tropical Bay Estates,provided that the lots are deed restricted to prohibit the construction of
principal residential dwelling units thereon to contiguous property owners or Property Owners
Associations,when applicable, and other limitations provided for in Ordinance No. 001-2022. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 072-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H7 Ms. Hurley and Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board on whether to
accept repayment for Transferrable Development Right(TDR) from Jane Gilbert and release Unity
of Title recorded after Ms. Gilbert sold the TDR to Monroe County. The following individual
addressed the Board: Jane Gilbert. After discussion,motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron
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and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to deny accepting a repayment and transferring the TDR
back as it would set a negative precedence. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE &AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Mayor
David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis and Mayor Bruce Halle.
Il Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting
approval for a one-month extension to the existing Employment Agreement with Nina Burgess, for
Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist position,to commence on February 19,2022, and terminate on
March 18, 2022. The extension will provide for continued internal discussions regarding renewal
term and conditions for the subsequent contract term. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
T12 Sheriff Richard Ramsay addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution in
support of Sheriff Ramsay's request to the Florida Department of Transportation regarding a
visual barrier at mile marker 109 to reduce distracted driving, traffic congestion and increase
public safety. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by
Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 073-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COVID-19
J1 Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management; and Bob Eadie, JD,
Administrator& Health Officer for the Monroe County Health Department, gave a COVID-19
update.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the following two items (C3 & C5):
C3 Agreement with the Guidance/Care Center for Women's Jail Incarceration Drug Abuse
Treatment Services, in the amount of$27,121.66, for the period of October 1, 2021, through
September 30, 2022; funded by Byrne/JAG Grant Program; and approval to re-assign the roles of
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Implementing Agency Chief Official and Subgrantee Chief Official to the Director of Budget
and Finance; and authorization to allow her to submit and accept grant related documents in
Florida Department of Law Enforcement's electronic portal.
C5 Tenth Renewal to Agreement with the Guidance/Care Center, Inc. for use of the shared
wastewater lift station by the Marathon Detention Facility extending the term from March 7,
2022, through March 6, 2025. Estimated annual amount$10,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
C17 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of License and Easement
Agreement with Datapath Vertical Bridge 11, LLC to allow for short-term use of a portion of the
Long Key Transfer Station to locate and operate a temporary antenna facility while a new tower
is being built to replace the existing tower on Long Key which is on land leased from the
County. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by
Commissioner Raschein granting approval of the item, with the following change at page 2:
4. ACCESS. During the Term, Licensee shall have unrestricted and unfettered access to the
Premises see (7) days ^ week twenty f (24) ^tir^ ^ da^ during the following business
hours: Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; provided however, in the event of an
emergency, Licensee may access the Premises provided Licensee notifies Licensor as soon as
reasonably practicable.
Motion carried unanimously.
C28 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution to waive fees
currently charged for non-profit organizations or entities for use of County property or facilities
for non-fundraising events. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and
seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 074-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
STAFF REPORTS
F1 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a legislative
update.
F2 Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries, gave a Power Point
Presentation on Monroe County Public Library DLIS/IMLS ARPA Grant Progress and Next
Steps. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
F3 Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer, announced that the State of the County
Information Guide and Annual Report is now available.
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F4 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation on Key West
International Airport Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program.
F5 Jethon Williams, Sr. TV/Multimedia Coordinator, gave an update on MCTV's new
features.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
N4 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates to
adopt the following Resolution presenting primary and secondary projects to Florida Department
of Transportation for their review and inclusion in 5-year work plan as recommended by the
Florida Keys Transportation Coordination Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 075-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for February 2022. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
Q1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning Woods Corner. The Board took no
official action.
Q8 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Roy's
Trailer Park, Inc., d1b/a Island Life Village v. Eric Noel and Marie C. Noel and Monroe County,
Case No. 19-CA-000175-K, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval to hold the
closed session at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on March 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in Key
Largo, Florida, or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
Q9 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Key
Haven Associated Enterprises, Inc. v. State ofFlorida Department of Environmental Protection,
State ofFlorida Department ofEconomic Opportunity, and Monroe County, Second Judicial
Circuit Case No. 21-CA-1613, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made
by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates to hold the closed session at
the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on March 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in Key Largo, Florida,
or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the following item (T1) is deleted from the agenda:
T1 Request to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County v.
Knight, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Case No. 20-CA-659-K, at the regularly scheduled BOCC
meeting on March 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in Key Largo, Florida, or as soon thereafter as may be
heard.
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T2 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. Buirley, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Case No. 19-CA-656-K, and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded
by Commissioner Raschein to hold the closed session at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting
on March 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in Key Largo, Florida, or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 12,
Article IV. - Irrigation Conservation, to be consistent with South Florida Water Management
District Rule 40E-24, Florida Administrative Code ("F.A.C."), requiring year-round irrigation
conservation measures to achieve water conservation consistent with District Rule 40E-24.201,
F.A.C., including irrigation standards such as hours, days of the week, variance, and enforcement
procedures. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and
seconded by Commissioner Cates. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 002-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution and Development
Agreement between Monroe County, Florida and SH Marinas 6000, LLC. The requested
development agreement relates to the proposed redevelopment of Stock Island Harbor Yacht
Club to include one hundred and seven attached residential dwelling units to be utilized as short-
term vacation rental units, up to forty-one transient hotel room units, and three affordable
dwelling units. Structures may not be higher than forty feet from grade. The subject property is
described as Section 36, Township 67 South, Range 25 East, Stock Island, Monroe County,
Florida, currently having property identification number 00127480-000000. Emily Schemper,
Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources, gave a Power Point Presentation. Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Bart Smith,
representing the applicant; Karen Taporco, Community Planning and Liaison Officer at
NASKW; Ed Swift, John Buckheim, representing Keys Fresh Seafood; John McGee,
representing Charley Toppino & Sons, and Ms. Hurley. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting approval of the item
with authorization for the County Attorney to review the changes that will be made to the
documents to make sure that it's consistent with the changes discussed today. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 076-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Use District Map from
Mixed Use to Destination Resort for property located at 6000 Peninsular Avenue, Stock Island,
Monroe County, Florida, located at mile marker 5, currently having property identification
number 00127480-000000, as proposed by Smith/Hawks as agent for SH Marinas 6000, LLC.
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Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt
the following Ordinance. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 003-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution and Amendment to
Development Agreement between Monroe County, Florida, and Banyan Grove Development
Corporation (Spottswood Partners, Inc.), currently Banyan Grove Residences, LTD, and Monroe
County, for property located along Overseas Highway, Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida,
currently having property identification number 00124140-000000. Ms. Schemper gave a Power
Point Presentation. The following individual addressed the Board: Bart Smith, representing the
applicant. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following Resolution and amendment to the Development
Agreement for the two for one. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 077-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R5 A Public Hearing was held to consider to approval and incorporation into the Monroe
County Code of Ordinances the newly created Section 22-129 of Article VI Other Municipal
Service Taxing Units in Chapter 22 Special Districts. There were no public speakers. Motion
was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the
following Ordinance. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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