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Resolution 406-2015 • RESOLUTION NO. 406 -2015 A RESOLUTION OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ELECTING TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Monroe County, Florida (the"County") is contemplating the imposition of special assessments for the provision of wastewater utility services; and WHEREAS,the County intends to use the uniform method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments for the cost of providing wastewater utility services, including both central sewer service and optional service for onsite systems in areas to which central sewers will not be provided, for properties in Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key excluding Indies Island, and three parcels on Boca Chica, authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, as amended, because this method will allow such special assessments to be collected annually commencing in October 2016, in the same manner as provided for ad valorem taxes; and WHEREAS,the County previously held public hearings in the past eight years, adopting resolution Nos. 635-2006, 568-2007, 515-2008, 463-2009, 469-2010, 440b- 2011, 017—2013 and 018-2014; and WHEREAS,the BOCC held a duly advertised public hearing prior to the adoption of this Resolution, proof of publication of which being attached hereto as Exhibit A; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. Commencing with the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2016, the County intends to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments authorized in section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, as amended,for collecting non-ad valorem assessments for the cost of providing wastewater utility services. Such non-ad valorem assessments shall be levied within Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key and three parcels on Boca Chica, including assessments for both central sewer service and optional service for onsite systems in areas to which central sewers will not be provided.A legal description of each area subject to the assessment is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference. Section 2. The County hereby determines that the levy of the assessments is needed to fund the cost of wastewater utility services within the geographic areas described above. Section 3. Upon adoption, the County Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution by United States mail to the Florida Department of Revenue, the Monroe County Tax Collector, and the Monroe County Property Appraiser by January 10, 2016. Section 4.This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption. 1 J • • PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 9th day of December, 2015. Mayor Heather Carruthers Yes- Mayor Pro Tern George Neugent Yes • Commissioner Danny Kolhage y Commissioner David Rice Yes Commissioner Sylvia Murphy y Y . - Y HEAVILIN, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COM ISSIONERS %'`�< ; OF MONROE CO ► • 'I?A 8 a ,, Deput/Clerk Mayor ilir 49u ¢ CD 0 -T7 Lon r-- 0 rtl 'gr n p co -fl _tpc- O CD _<CI - Fri N 73 ...J �, MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY A ROVED AST FO M: YNTHIA L. HALL ASSIS ANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Date if-(S- a_0is 2 EXHIBIT A PROOF OF PUBLICATION THE REPORTER Published Weekly Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MONROE Before the undersigned authority personally NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD appeared RICHARD TAMBORRINO who on OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS oath, says that he is PUBLISHER of THE REPORTER, a weekly newspaper published in The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida ("the County")hereby provide: Tavernier, in Monroe County, Florida: that the notice,pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform methoc attached copy of advertisement was published in of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments, for the cost of providing certain wastewater said newspaper in the issues of: (date(s) of capital improvements and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe publication) County encompassing the Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key,No Name Key,Long Key,Duck Key;excluding Indies Islands, and three(3)parcels or, J/ Boca Chica: RE# 00122870-000000, 00122880-000000, and 00122890-000000 for the fiscal year /3o/i5, / ,/�� beginning on October 1, 2016 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The _ County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting / // /' such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes,at a public hearing to be held /�//� / �(J//� at 3:00 p.m. on December 9,2015 in the Commission Chambers,Murry Nelson Center, 10205C Overseas Highway,Key Largo,FL 33037. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested Affiant further says that the said THE REPORTER is a newspaper published at Persons are invited to attend. Tavernier, in said Monroe County, Florida, and Pursuant to section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any that the said newspaper has heretofore been decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings,and that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that continuously published in said Monroe County, Florida, each week (on Friday) and has been a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. entered as a second class mail matter at the post office in Tavernier, in Monroe County, ADA ASSISTANCE:If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order Florida, for a period of one year next preceding to participate in these proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office,by phoning(305) the first publication of the attached copy of 292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,no later than five(5)calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,call"711". advertisement. The affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm, Dated at Key West,Florida this 26th,day of October,2015. or corporation any discount, rebate, commission AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk Or refund for the purpose of securing this and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County advertisement for publication in the said Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida newspaper(s) and that The THE REPORTER is in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida Published The Reporter 10/30/15, 11/6/15, 11/13/15, 11/20/15 State Statutes on Legg! and Official Advertis ts. Richard Tam orrino, Publisher Sworn to and subscribed before me this (,) Day of (92?2%t2/ , 2015 ?//)"./26121 ,/4a,e-g--)/"... Notary (SEAL) ,• :tr*.'fi oc BEVERLY TRAEGER ' MY COMMISSION#FF 108704 EXPIRES:April 18,2018 ''''o,F.,,.e Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER Published Twice Weekly Marathon, Monroe County, Florida PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MONROE Before the undersigned authority personally NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD appeared RICHARD TAMBORRINO who on OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS oath, says that he is PUBLISHER of the FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, a twice weekly The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida ("the County")hereby provides newspaper published in Marathon, in Monroe notice,pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method County, Florida: that the attached copy of of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments, for the cost of providing certain wastewater advertisement was published in said capital improvements and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe newspaper in the issues of: Nate(s) of County encompassing the Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big publication) Pine Key,No Name Key,Long Key,Duck Key;excluding Indies Islands,and three(3)parcels on _ Boca Chica: RE# 00122870-000000, 00122880-000000, and 00122890-000000 for the fiscal year /0 l3//�Cj/ ///7//� beginning on October 1,2016 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The / / / County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting //5 ��/-2 l//r- such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632,Florida Statutes,at a public hearing to be held 1 J at 3:00 p.m. on December 9,2015 in the Commission Chambers,Murry Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,FL 33037. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will Affiant further says that the said FLORIDA contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested KEYS KEYNOTER is a newspaper published at persons are invited to attend. Marathon, in said Monroe County, Florida, and Pursuant to section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any that the said newspaper has heretofore been decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, continuously published in said Monroe County, he will need a record of the proceedings,and that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that Florida, twice each week (on Wednesday and a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence Saturday) and has been entered as a second upon which the appeal is to be based. class mail matter at the post office in ADA ASSISTANCE:If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order Marathon, in Monroe County, Florida, for a to participate in these proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office,by phoning(305) period of one year next preceding the first 292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,no later than five(5)calendar days prior to the publication of the attached copy of scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,call"711". advertisement. The affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, Dated at Key West,Florida this 26th,day of October,2015. firm, or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of and HEAcio ClerkIN,Clerk securing this advertisement for publication in and ex of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida the said newspaper(s) and that The Florida Keys Keynoter is in full compliance with Published Keynoter 10/31/15, 11/7/15, 11/14/15,11/21/15 Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal ffiei Advertisements. Ric and Ta borrino, Publish r Sworn to and subscribed before me this oU Day of "7. :� .-'6, , 2015 otary (SEAL) ' BEVERLY TRAEGER °*: N, :r MY COMMISSION#FF 108704 irl EXPIRES:April 18 2018 pF F , Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters . � KEYVVVEST.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - , STATE OF FLORIDA ITIZEN The FloddaKeys Only Daly Newspaper,Est.Y876 " ' - -COUNTY OF MONROE Cooke Communications, LLC Florida Keys . .. . Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Tommy Todd,who on. KeBox:1800, oath says that he is Advertising Director of the Key West Citizen, a daily Key West Fl 33041 Office 305-292-7777 ' .newspaper published in Key.West, in Monroe County, Florida;that the Extension...x219 attached copy of advertisement, being a legal notice in the matter of Fax 305-295-8025. Iegals@keysnews,com. . . . : . . 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NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida ("the County")hereby provides notice, pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments,for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements • and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe County encompassing the Stock Island,Key Haven,Big Coppitt,Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key„No Name Key,Long Key, Duck Key; excluding Indies Islands, and three (3) parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 00122870-000000, 00122880-000000, and 00122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2016 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes,at a public hearing to be held at 3:00 p.m.on December 9,2015 in the Commission Chambers,Murry Nelson Center,102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,FL 33037. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested persons are invited to attend. Pursuant to section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings,he will need a record of the proceedings,and that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE:If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in these proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305)292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,no later than five(5)calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,call"711". Dated at Key West,Florida this 26th,day of October,2015. AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida 407090 October 29,2015&November 5,12&19,2015 Key West Citizen NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida ("the County")hereby provides notice, pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments,for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe County encompassing the . Stock Island, Key Haven,Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key,No Name Key,Long Key, Duck Key; excluding Indies Islands, and three (3) parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 00122870-000000, 00122880-000000, and 00122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2016 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a ' resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes,at a public hearing to be held at 3:00 p.m. on December 9, 2015 in the 'Commission Chambers,Murry Nelson Center,102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,FL 33037. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested persons are invited to attend. Pursuant to section 286.0105,Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings,he will need a record of the proceedings,and that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE:If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in these proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305)292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,no later than five(5)calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,call"711". Dated at Key West,Florida this 26th,day of October,2015. • AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida October 29,2015&November 5,12&19.2015 Key West Citizen 407090 NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLE(TINIG NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida ("the County")hereby provides notice, pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a).Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments,for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe County encompassing the Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key, No Name Key,Long Key, Duck Key; excluding Indies Islands, and three (3) parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 00122870-000000, 00122880-000000, and 00122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2016 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at 3:00 p.m. on December 9, 2015 in the Commission Chambers,Murry Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,FL 33037. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested persons are invited to attend. Pursuant to section 286.0105, Florida Statutes,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings,he will need a record of the proceedings,and that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in these proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305)292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,no later than five(5)calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,call"711". Dated at Key West,Florida this 26th,day of October,2015. AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida 407090 October 29,2015&November 5,12&19,2015 Key West Citizen NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida ("the County")hereby provides notice, pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments,for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe County encompassing the Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key; excluding Indies Islands, and three (3) parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 00122870-00000.0, 00122880-000000, and 00122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2016 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at 3:00 p.m. on December 9, 2015 in the Commission Chambers, Murry Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,FL 33037. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested persons are invited to attend. Pursuant to section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any ' decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings,he will need a record of the proceedings,and that,for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in these proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305)292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,no later than five(5)calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,call"711". Dated at Key West,Florida this 26th,day of October,2015. AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida October 29,2015&November 5,12&19,2015 Key West Citizen 407090 �ti • EXHIBIT B STOCK ISLAND AREA That portion of the unincorporated area bounded on the west by Cow Key Channel, on the east by Boca Chica Channel, on the north by the centerline of U.S. 1 (State Road No. 5), and of the south by the Atlantic Ocean. KEY HAVEN AREA That portion of the unincorporated area bounded on the west by Florida Bay, on the east by Atlantic Ocean, on the north by Florida Bay, and on the south by US1 and Stock Island (between MM 5.5 and 6.0), Monroe County, Florida. BIG COPPITT AREA That portion of the unincorporated area bounded on the west by Boca Chica Channel, on the east by Shark Channel, on the north by Florida Bay, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean (between Mile Markers 7 and 11) Monroe County, FL. LOWER SUGARLOAF THROUGH BIG PINE KEY, NO NAME KEY AREA That portion of the unincorporated area bounded on the west by Lower Sugarloaf Sound, on the east by Big Spanish Channel and Bahia Honda Channel, on the north by Florida Bay, and on the south by Atlantic Ocean (between MM 16.5 and 35), Monroe County, Florida. LONG KEY AREA That portion of the unincorporated area bounded on the west by Long Key Viaduct, on the east by Channel 5, on the north by Florida Bay, and on the south by Atlantic Ocean (between MM 65 and 71), Monroe County, Florida. DUCK KEY AREA That portion of unincorporated area bounded by the north by U.S. Highway 1, on the west by Tom's Harbor Channel, on the south by Hawk's Channel and on the East by Tom's Harbor Cut; but excluding Indies Island. THREE PARCELS ON BOCA CHICA The properties identified by the Property Appraiser's Parcel ID numbers: 00122870-000000, 00122880-000000, and 00122890-000000. 4 Government Services Group, Inc. ��; ft www.We.ServeGovernments.com December 18, 2015 Kevin Wilson, Public Works Diresctor • Monroe County 1100 Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040 Re: Notice of Intent Documents Required by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes Dear Mr.Wilson, Just a reminder that if Monroe County adopted a resolution of intent to utilize the uniform method of collecting non- ad valorem assessments for the next fiscal year, you should send copies of the executed resolution to the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector in your County and to the Department of Revenue at the following address on or before January 10, 2016: Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Administration Program P.O. Box 3000 Tallahassee, FL 32315-3000 (850) 717-6570 Fax(850) 488-9482 We would also request that you send us a copy of the executed resolution for our files. If you did not adopt the resolution of intent to utilize the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments, you have until March 1, 2016 to adopt the resolution upon agreement of the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector and conformance with the advertising requirements of section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. If you have any questions regarding this process or need further information, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely,C. Sandi Melgarejo Project Coordinator CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:1500 Mahan Drive,Suite 250,Tallahassee,Florida 32308 I T 850-681-3717 I F 850-224-7206 LONGWOOD OFFICE:280 Wekiva Springs Road,Protegrity Plaza,Suite 2070,Longwood,Florida 32779 I T 407-629-6900 I F 407-629-6963