09/04/2002 SpecialMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2002/226
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 4, 2002
Key West, Florida
A Special Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
4:00 P.M., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll
call were Commissioner Humberto "Bert" Jimenez, Commissioner Murray Nelson, Commissioner
George Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, and Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy. Also present
were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James Roberts, County
Administrator; Suzanne Hutton, Assistant County Attorney; County Staff, members of the press
and radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made where the President of the United States issued a
Proclamation declaring "National Days of Prayer and Remembrance" to commence at sundown
on Friday, September 6th until sundown on Sunday, 8th, as a result of the tragic events of
September 11, 2001.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
There were no Additions, Corrections, or Deletions made to the agenda.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM
County Administrator James Roberts discussed with the Board the approval of proposed
changes to the Group Insurance Program in order to reduce both ad valorem and non ad valorem
costs. The following individuals addressed the Board: Linda Simonet, Thomas Brazil,
representing the FOP Lodge 28; Brooks Cathey, Gwen Rodriguez, John Dolan-Heitlinger,
Captain Bob Peryam, representing the Monroe County Sheriffs Office; Douglas Jones,
Wilhelmina Harvey, and Andy McBroom, representing Professional Firefighters of Monroe
County.
Commissioner Jimenez discussed his item with the Board concerning a proposal to require
retirees to contribute to their health insurance premium costs a monthly amount equal to the
Florida Retirement System subsidy paid to employees who have retired with 20 years of service.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Larry and Gwen Rodriguez, Susan Hawxhurst,
Linda Simonet, and Douglas Jones. After consideration, Commissioner Jimenez withdrew the
item.
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PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance creating the Breezeswept
Beach Estates Municipal Service Culvert District with authority to levy a one time per lot
assessment of approximately $670 for acquisition of land and installation of a culvert to improve
the water quality of the seventeen canals within the District; approval of advertising 4 times a
public hearing for a Resolution directing the Clerk to send a certified copy of the Resolution to
the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and the Florida Department of Revenue; approval of
placement on the ballot at the General Election in Monroe County to be held on November 5,
2002, the referendum question: Should there be created within the Breezeswept Beach Estates
Subdivision the Breezeswept Beach Estates Municipal Service Culvert District with authority to
levy a one time per lot assessment of approximately $670 for the installation of a culvert to
improve the water quality of the seventeen canals within the District? The Board accepted public
input with the following individuals addressing the Board: John Clark, Joe and Susan Frey, Sam
and Judy Fine, Bob Benedict, Rowland Welch, Dennis King, Chris Phillips, Don Tiedeman,
Catherine Clark, and Terry Maddeaux. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 023-2002
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET
Budget Director Jennifer Hill announced the 2003 Tentative Millage Rates. Said millage
sheet is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
County Administrator James Roberts made a presentation to the Board concerning the
Tentative Fiscal Year 2003 Monroe County Budget and discussed his Memorandums dated
September 3, 2002 and 4, 2002 concerning recommended budget adjustments. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to reduce
salaries increases across the board from 6% to 4%. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Jimenez
granting approval of the following:
Proposal A - Rate Adjustments for Dependent Coverage
Adjust current rate schedule by $10 per pay period ($22 per pay month); for additional
dependents (up to three dependents) add $20 per pay period per dependent (about $43 per
dependent per pay month). Group Deductible at $300 per year per person, no family cap.
Approval to annually increase dependent rates the same percentage as the county departmental
rate for group insurance. Implementation January 1, 2003.
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Dependents:
One
Two
Three or more
Currently per month
$238
$282
$282
Annual Savings $191,956
Annual ad valorem Impact $167,961
Proposed per month
$260
$303
$347
Fiscal Year 2003 ad valorem Impact $125,971
After discussion, the above motion was withdrawn.
The Board accepted public input concerning the Tentative Fiscal Year 2003 Monroe
County Budget: John Dolan-Heitlinger, representing the Key West Chamber of Commerce; Ed
Swift, Ted Carter, David Paul Horan, representing the firm Horan, Horan & Wallace, LLP; Peter
Bacle, Andy McBroom, representing Professional Firefighters of Monroe County; Rick Berard,
Amy Culver-Aversa, representing Mangoes Restaurant; Henry Woods, representing the Key West
Restaurant & Bar Association; Larry and Gwen Rodriguez, Paul Toppino, and Captain Bob
Peryam.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jimenez and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval of the following:
Proposal B - Mandatory Generic Program
Multi -Source Drugs with a generic available. Patient will be responsible for 100% co -pay
if they do not take the generic. Participant would not be penalized if medically necessary.
Implementation January 1, 2003.
Annual Savings $36,000
Annual ad valorem Impact $31,000
Fiscal Year 2003 ad valorem Impact $23,000
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of the following Additional Recommendations:
Countywide Municipal
Ad Valorem Ad Valorem Non -Ad Valorem
Impact Impact Impact Total
1. Public Works Budget Reductions-$168,200-$28,600 $0-$196,800
2. Public Safety Budget Reductions-$30,192 $0 $0-$30,192
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3. Fire Rescue Budget Reductions
-$0
-$55,359
$0
-$55,359
4. Growth Mgmnt. Budget Reductions
-$0
-$105,330
$0
-$105,330
5. Mgmnt. Services Budget Reductions
-$87,321
-$35,690
-$64,989
-$188,000
6. Comm. Services Budget Reductions
-$20,767
$0
$0
-$20,767
7. Increase Fund 101 Fund Balance
-$400,000
$0
$0
-$400,000
8. Interlocal Agreement with Marathon*
$0
-$115 504
$0
-$115 504
Subtotal
-$706,480
-$340,483
-$64,989
-$1,111,952
*Contingent upon approval of the City of Marathon at their 9/3/02 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the proposed Fiscal Year 2003 Residential Solid
Waste Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Rates. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Jimenez granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously. (This matter is also set to be heard at the second public hearing
scheduled to occur at 5:05 P.M., September 11, 2002 at the Key Largo Library.)
A Public Hearing was held concerning the proposed Fiscal Year 2003 Commercial Solid
Waste Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Rates. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously. (This matter is also set to be heard at the second public hearing
scheduled to occur at 5:05 P.M., September 11, 2002 at the Key Largo Library.)
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Humberto "Bert" Jimenez, Mayor Charles "Sonny"
McCoy, Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar and Chairperson Yvonne
Harper.
Monroe County Fire Chief, Clark O. Martin addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Mayor McCoy granting approval of the following
changes to the Tentative Fiscal Year 2003 Budget:
Additional Recommendations:
Countywide Municipal
Ad Valorem Ad Valorem Non -Ad Valorem
Impact Impact Impact Total
Fire Rescue Budget Reductions -$0-$55,359 $0-$55,359
Interlocal Agreement with Marathon* $0 -$115 504 $0 $115 504
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Budget Director Jennifer Hill announced the District 1 Tentative roll -back millage rate and
percent increase over the roll -back rate. Said 2003 Millages Rates Proposed Budget sheet is
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
adopt the following Resolution approving the District 1 Board of Governors Tentative Millage
Rate for Fiscal Year 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.350-2002
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
adopt the following Resolution approving the District 1 Board of Governors Tentative budget for
Fiscal Year 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.351-2002
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present.
Ms. Hill announced the Tentative roll -back millage rates and percentage increases over
roll -back rates. Said 2003 Millage Rates - Proposed Budget sheet is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
adopting the Tentative Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.352-2002
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.353-2002
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of the following dates of the Public Hearings for the adoption of the Fiscal Year
2003 millage rates and budget:
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Second Public Hearing of the Tentative Fiscal Year 2003 Budget
Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Key Largo Library at 5:05 P.M.
Final Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2003 Millage Rates and Budget
Wednesday, September 18, 2003
Marathon Government Center at 5:05 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Commissioners
Roll back millage rate is 3.7369
Proposed millage rate is 4.1658
Proposed millage rate is 11.48% over roll -back
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Tax Unit
Roll back millage rate is 0.2649
Proposed millage rate is 0.2580
Proposed millage rate is 2.6% below roll -back
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Roll back millage rate is 0.5653
Proposed millage rate is 0.5629
Proposed millage rate is .42% below roll -back
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Roll back millage rate is 1.5780
Proposed millage rate is 1.9093
Proposed millage rate is 20.99% over roll -back
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Tax District 6
Roll back millage rate is 0.5800
Proposed millage rate is 0.6413
Proposed millage rate is 10.57% over roll -back
Taxing Authority: Translator District
Roll back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over roll -back
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Waste District
Roll back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over roll -back
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Taxing District 7
Roll back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over roll -back
Taxing Authority: Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District
Roll back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over roll -back
Aggregate
Roll back millage rate is 4.5179
Proposed millage rate is 5.0209
Proposed millage rate is 11.13% over roll -back
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2003 Millage Rates- Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year 2001
Fiscal Year 2002
Fiscal Year 2003
Adopted
Adopted
Proposed
Percent
ercen
ercen
ercen
o
Rolled -Back Millage
Over
Total
Rolled -Back Millage
Over
Total
Rolled -Back Millage
Over
Over
Total
Over/(Under)
Description
Rate
Rate Rolled -back Ad Valorem Tax
Rate
Rate
Rolled -back Ad Valorem Tax
Rate
Rate
Prev. Year Rolled -back Ad Valorem Tax
Last Year
County -wide Services
General Fund:
Library
0.1815
0.1735
4.41%
1.732,318
0.1552
0.1551
-0.06%
1.755.001
0.1400
0.1443
-7.0%
3.07%
1,834,011
76.210
Other
1.1851
1.1894
2.09%
11,874,697
1.0638
1.1878
11.66%
13,444,066
1.0720
1.1671
-1.7%
8.87%
14.828.944
1,384,878
Total General Fund
1.3466
1.3629
1.21%
13.607,015
1.2190
1.3429
10.16%
15.199.867
1.2120
1.3114
.2.3%
8.20%
16,662,955
1,483,088
Law Enforcement, Jail, Judicial
3.3163
2.8271
-14.75%
28,223.639
2.5285
2.7722
9.64%
31,370,293
2.5018
2.7828
0.4%
11.23%
35.357,909
3.881,1118
Local Health Unit
0.0285
0.0281
-1.40%
281,000
0.0251
0.0258
1.99%
290,000
0.0231
0.0228
-10.9%
-1.30%
290,000
0
Total County -wide Services
4.6914
4.2181
-10.09%
42.111.854
3.7728
4.1407
9.76%
46,866.160
3.7369
4.1170
-0.6%
10.17%
52.310,864
5,444.704
Municipal Services
General Purpose Municipal Service (MSTU):
Planning, Building, Code Enf, Fire Marshal
0.4648
0.3361
-27.69%
1.515,852
0.2952
0.1108
-02.47%
577.503
0.0091
0.0483
-56.4%
-51.26%
285.222
(292.281)
Parks And Beaches
0.2727
0.2591
4.99%
1.168.355
0.2276
0.1854
-18.54%
965,825
0.1658
0.1802
-2.8%
8.69%
1.063.235
97,410
Municipal Policing
0.0000
0.8107
WA
3,656,499
0.7122
0.0000
-100.00%
0
0.0000
0.0000
#DIV/01
aDIV/01
0
0
Total General Purpose MSTU
0.7375
1.4059
90.63%
6.340.706
1.2350
0.2962
-76.02%
1.543,328
0.2649
0.2285
-22.9%
-13.74%
1,348,457
(194,871)
Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
0.0000
0.0000
WA
0
0.0000
0.6321
N/A
3,293,223
0.5653
0.5624
-11.0%
-0.51 %
3.318,430
25.207
Fire And Ambulance Districts:
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Lower b Middle Keys fire b Ambulance District 1
1.4478
1.8470
27.57%
4,057,015
7.6911
1.7245
1.98%
4,178,858
7.5780
1.8518
7.4%
17.36%
4,842,430
783,572
Municipal Service District 6
0.6339
0.6537
3.12%
740.924
0.5978
0.6641
11.13%
825,407
0.5800
0.6178
-7.0%
6.52%
891.075
65,668
Total Municipal Services, Lower i Middle Keys
2.1853
3.2529
48.05%
2.9261
2.8528
-9.34%
2.4082
2.8428
-0.4%
9.74%
I
Total Municipal Services, District.6
1.3714
2.0596
50.18%
1.8326
1.5924
-13.11%
1.4102
1.40a7
-11.5%
-0.11%
Aggregate
5.6698
5.3339
-5.92%
53.250.299
4.7725
5.0102
4.98%
56.706,976
4.5179
4.9435
-1.3%
9.42%
62.811.256 6.104.280
1 office of Management i Budget