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09/21/2022 Regular MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Key Largo, Florida& Via Communication Media Technology A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 1:30 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo and via Communication Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner James Scholl and Mayor David Rice. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, County Clerk; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; Liz Yongue, 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 Scholl granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS B 1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring August 16, 2022 as Joey Naples Day in Monroe County. B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation in recognition of our Monroe County Firefighter/Paramedics, Firefighter/EMTs, and the National Fire Protection Association, declaring the week of October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week in Monroe County. B3 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of September 24-October 2, 2022 as National Diaper Need Awareness Week in Monroe County. B4 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of September 25-October 1, 2022 in Monroe County as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week. B5 Presentation of Years of Service award for 10 years of service and retirement to Monroe County Fire Rescue's Firefighter EMT Michael Elias. Page 11 09/21/2022 BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent: C2 Board granted approval to renew hosted services for RescueNet Billing Pro, ePCR and FireRMS software from Zoll Data Systems for one year, at a total cost of$59,335.50, and granted authority for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents. C3 Board adopted the following Resolution revising Section 16 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding Appearance, Hygiene and Proper Attire. This resolution adds the hygiene section on appearance and proper attire. It also adds sections that describes requirements for uniform wear, maintenance and care, uniform purchases and tax treatment, accountability, and other related items. RESOLUTION NO. 255-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C4 Board granted approval for the Monroe County Library system to close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, to align with County offices. C5 Board granted approval for the Key West branch of the Monroe County Public Library system to close on Saturday, October 29, 2022. C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Distribution Right-of-Way Easement to Florida Keys Electric Cooperative to provide 3 Phase electrical power for the Twin Lakes Subdivision SLR Roadway and Drainage Project, Key Largo. C7 Board adopted the following Resolution approving and establishing the 2023 Wellness Program and funding levels, which includes health and wellness events (lunch and learns, health and wellness fairs, exercise and nutrition classes), wellness exam and age-appropriate screenings with a participation incentive that includes a tobacco cessation plan, community organized event reimbursement(walks, runs, bikes, swims), and granted approval of the 2023 Wellness Funding. Also provides for four hours of annual leave to Monroe County BOCC employees and participating Constitutional Officer(Property Appraiser, Court Administration, Tax Collector, Land Authority and Clerk of Court) employees who participate in the annual Health & Wellness Fair(minimum participation of biometrics and health coach visit) or visit their personal physician and complete the online Personal Health Assessment. Some wellness events may be held online/virtually. RESOLUTION NO. 256-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 12 09/21/2022 C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 71h Amendment to Lease Agreement with 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, LLC (Salute Restaurant) for a CPI-U increase of 7%, with a new monthly rental amount of$9,975.38, commencing retroactive to August 12, 2022. C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 61h Amendment to Lease Agreement with Salute Watersports, LLC, to renew the term for an additional one-year period with the term to commence October 16, 2022, and terminate on October 15, 2023, with a 7% CPI-U increase in the rent. The monthly payment will increase from $528.52 to $565.52 plus 7.5% of gross sales. C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender& Associates Architects, P.A., in the amount of$53,705.00, for design services which include architectural design, structural engineering and permitting for the replacement of 36 damaged and leaking windows at the MCSO Detention Center on Stock Island. This is funded by American Rescue Plan Funds. C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment with Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for CPI-U adjustment of 7.0%, effective October 1, 2022. The CPI- U annual adjustment was approved in the contract dated July 15, 2020. The item is funded through ad-valorem taxes and has been budgeted. C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Power& Light Company, in the amount of$343,953.00, fully funded and no county match, concerning Radiological Emergency Preparedness for Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024; and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any additional required documentation in relation to the agreement. C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Renewal of Standby Agreement for Emergency Feeding Services with Lean Culinary Services LLC d/b/a Deliver Lean, for one year. C14 Board granted approval to accept a separate negotiated settlement offer, made by Zelis on behalf of a former Monroe County Fire Rescue patient(Debtor), by making payment"on account" for less than the full amount for services rendered by Global Sky Aircharter Corporation a/k/a Trauma Star Air Ambulance Transport. In exchange for a 15%reduction in the total billed charges, Zelis has provided an electronic fund transfer payment to Trauma Star for the account in anticipation of acceptance of the offer. The payment, totaling $15,051.14, if approved, will be applied to the Debtor's account and be considered payment-in-full and final settlement. C15 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with Tower Pest Control, Inc., for Lower Keys Pest Control Services at County facilities with an annual amount not to exceed $29,000.00. Funding is ad valorem. Page 13 09/21/2022 C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management concerning an Emergency Management Performance Grant(Agreement 4G0414), in the amount of$67,337.00, fully grant funded and no local match; and granted authorization for the County Administrator or his designee to execute any additional documentation in relation to the grant. C17 Board granted approval of the request for expenditure for Federal Equitable Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2022 to be used for the purchase of a Portable X-Ray System to assist officers in law enforcement situations, in the amount of$49,950.00. C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the annual Exhibit"A" for Extension Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Fiscal Year 2023, annual notification update to the previously adopted MOU with the University of Florida covering the county's portion of the extension agents' salaries. C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Modification to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Agreement 4 4337-066-R with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, reinstating and extending the completion date of the grant to December 31, 2022; and increasing Non-Federal project total by $397,143.00, of which provided design funding, in the amount of$960,652.33 in Federal Funds for the Emergency Operations Center at the Marathon Airport. C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order for Construction Auditing Services with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, in the amount of$121,600.00, to perform pay application reviews and close out cost verification services for the Emergency Operations Center Project. This will be funded by a combination of grants from FDEM, FDOT, and FEMA HMGP. C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution Task Order No. EOC-2022-01 with Jacobs to provide a Resident Project Representative to Perform Resident Project Review Services, at a cost of$142,038.00, during the construction of the Emergency Operations Center. Funding is provided by Legislative Grant(FDEM - 100% state funds); FDOT (50% Direct Appropriations); FEMA HMGP (-25% Direct Appropriations). C23 Board granted approval to advertise for a Request for Proposals to select a Point of Sales System for the purpose of making reservations for Monroe County use of properties and rentals. In addition, the system will be used for recreation programs and other County program payments. C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement with Gary's Plumbing and Fire, Inc., for Full Maintenance Fire Protection Services at County facilities to increase the contract amount by the CPI-U of 7% and renew the agreement for the first of four optional one-year renewals. Funding is ad valorem. Page 14 09/21/2022 C25 Board adopted the following Resolution to increase the transfer station tipping fees from $123.50 per ton to $136.00 per ton, an increase of$12.50 per ton. This increase reflects a 9.75% increase, which supports the additional extraordinary rate increase and the annual Consumer Price Index adjustments under the haul out contract. RESOLUTION NO. 257-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C26 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractors, Inc. for LED Lighting Upgrade and Ceiling Tile Replacement at Big Pine Key Library. Contract amount is $42,998.00 and will be paid from American Rescue Act Funding. C27 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., for ballfield maintenance, multiple locations for a one-year term, with option to renew for additional years, in the amount of$148,364.45. C28 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with WSP USA, Inc., the highest ranked respondent for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Seaview Drive Bridge (4904606) Replacement Project in Duck Key. If successful negotiations cannot be reached, Board granted approval to negotiate a contract with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are reached. C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Florida 911 Region 6 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). On the 20th day of April, 2022, the E911 Board for the State of Florida approved the transfer of 911 Monroe County from Region 7 to Region 6 for the purpose of its participation in the 911 Region 6 Joint Regional Next Generation 911 Systems and Services Project. This MOU will allow Monroe County 911 to participate in multi-year regional grant opportunities for substantial funding of our 911 services in conjunction with Collier County, Desoto County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Lee County, and Okeechobee County. C30 Board adopted the following Resolution to disburse funds returned to Monroe County by Delta Dental, the County's dental plan provider, due to underutilization of dental benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Establishment of a'premium holiday' for current dental plan participants as method of distribution, and allocation of the remainder of funds for dental specific wellness items, education, and/or screenings. A premium holiday will consist of a three-pay period suspension of dental premium payroll deductions from employees and a one- month suspension of dental premium collections from retirees. RESOLUTION NO. 258-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C31 Board granted approval to remove two STOP signs at the former intersection of 2nd Street and MacDonald Avenue on Stock Island to eliminate stop condition that is not needed due to MacDonald Avenue being abandoned to Wreckers Cay Housing Project. Page 15 09/21/2022 C32 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of August 2022, reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. C33 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write-off of$38,301.26 in the Solid Waste Management accounts receivable. RESOLUTION NO. 259-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract for Audit Services with RSM US LLP. C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with Sheriff Richard A. Ramsay to provide the Monroe County Sheriffs Department with 149.6 square feet of office space for one year at Bernstein Park on Stock Island, Key West, Florida. C36 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue: Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1). RESOLUTION NO. 260-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2). RESOLUTION NO. 261-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3). RESOLUTION NO. 262-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4). RESOLUTION NO. 263-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Amending Resolution No. 222-2022 (OMB Schedule Item No. 5). RESOLUTION NO. 264-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6). RESOLUTION NO. 265-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 6 09/21/2022 Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7). RESOLUTION NO. 266-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8). RESOLUTION NO. 267-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9). RESOLUTION NO. 268-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10). RESOLUTION NO. 269-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11). RESOLUTION NO. 270-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12). RESOLUTION NO. 271-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13). RESOLUTION NO. 272-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14). RESOLUTION NO. 273-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15). RESOLUTION NO. 274-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16). RESOLUTION NO. 275-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17). RESOLUTION NO. 276-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 7 09/21/2022 Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18). RESOLUTION NO. 277-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19). RESOLUTION NO. 278-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20). RESOLUTION NO. 279-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21). RESOLUTION NO. 280-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22). RESOLUTION NO. 281-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23). RESOLUTION NO. 282-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 41h Change Order with Sea Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of$139,231.50, for the Big Pine Park Employee House Replacement Project. This project is part of the Hurricane Irma recovery effort. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL El Board granted approval of Ms. Patricia Neyra(sole applicant) as an "At Large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT G1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs. G2 Board granted approval to exempt State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, approved Appraisers Services from Monroe County Competitive Solicitation Process. Page 18 09/21/2022 AIRPORTS J1 Board ratified and granted approval of the 41h Amendment to State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement Number GIQ04, as executed by the Director of Airports, adding $375,000.00 in additional funding for Planning Studies at Key West International Airport. This grant is funded 50% FDOT; and 50% Airport Operating Fund 404. J2 Board ratified and granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant Agreement 43-12-0037-071-2022, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing $3,486,100.00 in funding, for Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program at Key West by the Sea Final Phase of Construction, Construction Management& Administration and the Airport Noise Program Coordinator Services. All project costs will be funded with FAA Grant 37-71 (90%); and Passenger Facility Charge 417 (10%). J3 Board granted approval to waive four minor bid irregularities and award bid and authorized execution of a Contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder DEC Contracting Group, in the amount of$2,698,460.74, for the Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program Project at Key West by the Sea, Final Phase. The FAA grant for this project is also on the September 21, 2022 agenda. All project costs to be funded with FAA Grant 437-71 (90%); and Passenger Facility Charge 417 (10%). J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Professional Service Order No. 8 with THC, Inc. for the ongoing implementation of the Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program including Construction Management and Administration of the Construction Project at Key West by the Sea, Final Phase (19 units), in the amount of$1,105,253.80. All project costs to be funded with FAA Grant# 37-71 (90%); and Passenger Facility Charge 417 (10%). The total number of units may change if homeowners decide to opt out of the program. J5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s Task Order No. 2022-11 for the Airport Noise Program Coordinator Services, in the amount of $73,480.00. All project costs to be funded with FAA Grant 437-71 (90%); and Passenger Facility Charge 417 (10%). J6 Board ratified and granted approval of the 2nd Amendment to State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement Number G1P50, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing additional funding in the amount of$125,000.00, for Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Building and Security Improvements. Requires $31,250.00 grant match from Marathon Airport operating fund 403. J7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Contract with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for Law Enforcement and Security Services at Key West International Airport setting the annual compensation for Fiscal Year 2023. The contract is paid from Airport Operating Fund 404. Page 19 09/21/2022 J8 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of August 2022 reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. J9 Board granted approval of an exception to the Monroe County Purchasing Policies and Procedures and authorized issuing payment to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $61,710.00, for emergency repairs to EYW Runway 9; to be paid from Airport Operating Fund 404. J10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to the Guaranteed Maximum Price to the Construction Activities Agreement with NV2A Gulf Keystar, a Joint Venture, LLC, in the amount of$94,829,618.00, for the Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program, to be funded by FDOT Grant G2090, FAA Grants, COVID Relief Grants, BIL Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds. J11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. TIP 2023-01 with McFarland-Johnson, Inc., in the amount of$4,399,600.00, for Construction Administration and Resident Project Representative Services for the Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program. The task order will be funded with FDOT Grant G2090, FAA Grants, COVID Relief Grants, BIL, Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds. J12 Board ratified and granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant Agreement 43-12-0044-040-2022, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing $2,850,000.00 in funding, for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport for Relocate Runway 7/25 Construction Phase 1 Tree Clearing and Wetland Mitigation project. This grant requires a 10% match which will be funded by FDOT Grant GV130 (8%); and MTH Airport Operating Fund 403 (2%). PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS K1 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the reservation of one Moderate- Income Affordable Housing ROGO Allocation,pursuant to Monroe County Land Development Code Sections 138-24(b)(1) and(4), for One Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit at 28279 Julia Ave., Lot 10, Block 1, amended Plat Ladies Acre, Little Torch Key, currently having property identification number 00222840-000000, until September 21, 2024; and approving the movement of one Market Rate ROGO Exemption from said property to the Administrative Relief Pool for Market Rate Allocations. RESOLUTION NO. 283-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 110 09/21/2022 K2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a two-year Contract Extension with M.T. Causley, LLC to provide professional support services for plan review, inspection services and planning/zoning development review, beginning October 1, 2022. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS M2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Scholl's appointment Diane J. Schmidt for a full four-year term to the Tourist Development Council, with a term expiring September 21, 2026. COUNTY CLERK N1 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10108350-10109701 (AP); 28502-28594(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of August 2022, as follows: Fund Fund Title Amount 001 General Fund $3,200,808.33 101 Fine & Forfeiture $4,912,444.01 102 Road/Bridges $ 507,139.77 115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penn $ 482,204.91 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $ 482,765.46 117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $ 797,726.41 118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $ 106,668.41 119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $ 266,079.80 120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $ 222,979.05 121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $ 114,885.39 125 Grant Fund $2,243,327.28 132 Impact Fees/Library $ 2,221.00 141 Fire/Ambulance $ 919,258.18 147 Unincorporated Service $ 203,594.07 148 Planning Building $ 581,955.98 149 Municipal Policing $ 663,541.00 150 E911 Enhancement Fund $ 39,998.78 152 Duck Key Security $ 9,323.51 153 Local Housing Assistance $ 23,379.11 157 Boating Improvement Fund $ 25,669.20 158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $ 41,129.57 160 Environmental Restoration $ 43,392.83 163 Court Facilities $ 28,222.40 177 Canal 4266 MSBU $ 377.89 180 Building Funds $ 384,001.24 304 1 Cent Infrastructure $ 570,147.72 Page 11 09/21/2022 Fund Fund Title Amount 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $ 7,662.23 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $ 796,925.41 316 Land Acquisition $ 15,747.15 401 Card Sound Bride $ 121,500.18 403 Marathon Airport $ 334,857.14 404 Key West Intl Airport $ 890,973.06 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $ 283,506.44 414 MSD Solid Waste $1,690,593.54 501 Workers' Compensation $ 268,721.37 502 Group Insurance Fund $2,438,695.45 503 Risk Management Fund $ 442,293.54 504 Fleet Management Fund $ 307,769.81 610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $ 5,880.00 N2 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference. N3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of August 2022, as follows: Vendor Amount Advertising $ 847,884.13 Bricks & Mortar Projects $ 733,211.38 Events $ 142,156.00 Office Supplies & Operating Costs $ 45,655.97 Personnel Services $ 115,041.75 Public Relations $ 129,007.12 Sales & Marketing $ 205,928.17 Telephone &Utilities $ 20,089.12 Travel $ 18,693.23 Visitor Information Services $ 110,793.08 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 01 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly report for September 2022. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. 03 Board granted approval of the revised and corrected publication of the official County Holidays for 2022. Said schedule is attached hereto. 04 Board granted approval of the appointment of Edward Blanco in the Category of Architecture Professional to the Historic Preservation Commission, with a term expiring September 21, 2025. Page 112 09/21/2022 05 Board granted approval to enter into negotiations with the vendors in rank order for the installation of a culvert on Canal 475 on Geiger Key located between Boca Chica Road, Sirius Lane, Star Lane and Vega Lane as a Canal Restoration Project funded by DEP Stewardship Grant LPA0249. 06 Board granted approval to enter into negotiations in rank order with the vendors for the Canal 90 Backfill Restoration Project in Tavernier, funded by Stewardship grant LPA0241. 07 Board granted approval to enter into negotiations with the vendors in rank order for the Culvert Installation Water Quality Improvement Project on Canal 4259 in Big Pine Key, funded by U.S. Treasury "RESTORE" Grant 1 RDCGR170099-00. 08 Board granted approval of an amended Grant Agreement with the Department of Treasury (Treasury) for the Restore Act-funded Canal Restoration Project for Monroe County extending the project completion date from October 31, 2022 to October 31, 2023, increasing the grant award amount from the Treasury, revising language to allow for drawdown of pre- construction costs and requesting Phase 1 review of documentation necessary for permission to commence construction. 09 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Grant Agreement with Department of Treasury and Amended Subrecipient Agreement with The Nature Conservancy for the RESTORE Act-funded Coral Reef Restoration Project extending project completion date from October 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023 due to COVID-19-related delays. 010 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with Gray Robinson (Ryan Matthews and Dean Cannon) for continuing lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State government, effective October 1, 2022. Ol 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with Capitol Group, Inc. (Robert Reyes) for continuing lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State government, effective October 1, 2022. 012 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with Capital City Consulting (Nick Iarossi/Andrew Ketchal) for continuing Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe County, including specifically in executive branch of State government to advance the County's pursuit of recurring funding for the implementation of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, resiliency funding and other issues as called upon, effective September 1, 2022. 013 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Contract for Fire Protection by the State Forestry Service. Page 113 09/21/2022 COUNTY ATTORNEY P2 Board granted authorization to let the code compliance lien remain in place against Eric W. Beattie and his property, 19 Judy Place, Key Largo, Florida, that arose from Code Compliance Case Number CE14050031. P3 Board granted approval to purchase insurance for Monroe County emergency vehicles and portable equipment from National Union Fire Insurance Company through the VFIS insurance agency at annual premium of$139,209.37, which represents an increase of$8,107.93 (+6.2%); approval to use competitive bidding procedures purchase exemption, and authorization for the Risk Management Manager to sign the Florida Consent to Rate/Excess Rate Application and all other necessary documents. The increase in emergency vehicle physical damage premium is due to National Union increasing their rates due to difficulty in finding replacement parts and the cost of the parts. P4 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Mark Tucker, affiliated natural or legal persons, and other responsible parties, regarding an unauthorized floating structure located on Boca Chica Basin, and any other property owned by such person(s), if necessary, to seek compliance with 14e Monroe County Code(s). COUNTY CLERK S1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of June 15, 2022. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference. PROJECT MANAGEMENT S2 Board granted approval to negotiate and authorized the County Administrator to sign an agreement with Aries Building Systems, LLC d/b/a Advanced Modular Systems for the purchase of two modular office trailers subject to ratification once the contractual language is worked out in the amount of$303,023.00. This will be a purchase contract agreement with Aries Building Systems for temporary office trailers for Facilities and Roads & Bridges staff currently working out of 316 Simonton Street, Key West which is slated for redevelopment into the new Public Defender's Office. This purchase is funded by an ARPA Grant. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution establishing the final per month Solid Waste Collection Service Rates for commercial property in the various Solid Waste Collection Franchisee Areas, for Fiscal Year 2023. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Page 114 09/21/2022 RESOLUTION NO. 284-2022 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. CLOSED SESSION Ll Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, requested to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Sunset Garden Estate Land Trust 2110114, by and through its Successor Trustee, Simtrust Group, LLC, and Sunset Gardens Farm, LLC v. Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 19-CA-460-P to the October 19, 2022 meeting in Marathon, Florida at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. STAFF REPORTS F1 Administrative Director Ed Koconis gave an update on the Community Development Online Permitting. F2 Employee Services Director Bryan Cook gave a Power Point Presentation department update. F3 Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries Kimberly Matthews gave an update on libraries. COMMISSIONER'S ITEM M1 Board discussed with staff the need to protect current non-deed restricted affordable housing from annual non-homesteaded property tax rate increases. Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources addressed the Board. The Board took no official action. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 02 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding moving the November BOCC meeting from Tuesday, November 22, 2022 to Wednesday, November 16, 2022. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates to move the meeting to Tuesday, November 15, 2022, time to be determined. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY P1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for September 2022. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the decision by the 3rd District Court of Appeal regarding the 300 Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) units. Page 115 09/21/2022 P5 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the presentation of a settlement offer in the case of Monroe County v. Buirley and day Archbell, P.A., Case No. 19-CA-565-K, also, authorization for the County Attorney to draft and execute documents consistent with the Board's direction. Jay Archbell addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to reject the offer. Roll call vote carried unanimously. P6 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida v. Wilbur Wright 725 LLC 21-CA- 50-K, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to hold the closed session at the October 19, 2022 BOCC regular meeting in Marathon, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Motion carried unanimously. P7 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Laura Goodman v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 21-cv-11009 in the U.S. District Courtfor the Southern District ofFlorida, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to hold the closed session at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on October 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Marathon, Florida, or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS R Commissioner Coldiron provided an update on the Florida Association of Counties. Commissioner Cates addressed the Board regarding the importance of hurricane preparedness. 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. 12 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Mayor Rice granting approval by Board of Governors to renew hosted services for RescueNet Billing Pro, ePCR and FireRMS software from Zoll Data Systems for one (1)year at a total cost of$59,335.50 and authority for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents. Motion carried unanimously. The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present. Page 116 09/21/2022 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 Page 117 09/21/2022 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Commissioners Senior Management Team County Attorney TDC Clerk of Court Land Authority Sheriff's Department Housing Authority Tax Collector Arts Council FROM: Lindsey Ballard Aide to the County Administrator SUBJECT: 2022 Holiday Schedule DATE: August 25, 2022 1 New Year's Day(Holiday Observed) 12/31/2021 Friday 2 Martin Luther King Jr. B 'day 01/17/2022 Monday 3 President's Day 02/21/2022 Monday 4 Good Friday 04/15/2022 Friday 5 Memorial Day 05/30/2022 Monday 6 Juneteenth (Holiday Observed) 06/20/2022 Monday 7 Independence Day 07/04/2022 Monday 8 Labor Day 09/05/2022 Monday 9 Columbus Day 10/10/2022 Monday 10 Veteran's Day 11/11/2022 Friday 11 Thanksgiving Day 11/24/2022 Thursday 12 Thanksgiving Friday 11/25/2022 Friday 13 Christmas Day (Holiday Observed) 12/26/2022 Monday 14 New Year's Day (Holiday Observed) 01/2/2023 Monday REV 09/06/2022 LMB