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Resolution 379-2014RESOLUTION NO. 379- 2014 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 Islands 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 2015, in the same manner as provided for ad valorem taxes; and WHEREAS, the County previously held public hearings in the past seven 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, 2015, 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, 2015. Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 10th day of December, 2014. Mayor Danny L. Kolhage Yes Mayor Pro Tern Heather Carruthers Yes Commissioner George Neugent Yes Commissioner David Rice Yes Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIQNERS OF 7XOU N�X� By. Mayor MONR E COUNTY ATTORNEY A RO D ? YNTHIA L. ALL ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTO NEY Date I - —' rr 0 -01 2 EXHIBIT A PROOF OF PUBLICATION (copy of legal notice as submitted to the media; proof of publication to be inserted upon receipt after final publication) KEYDWEST Cooke Communications, LLC Florida Keys PO Box 1800 Key West FI 33041 Office .... 305-292-7777 Extension ... x219 Fax ....... 305-295-8025 loaals0kevsnews.com STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MONROE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Tommy Todd, who on oath says that he is Advertising Director of the Key West Citizen, a daily newspaper published in Key West, in Monroe County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a legal notice in the matter of T(U INTERNET PUBLISHING N1 `�1 � y IVU/ll /'1 V01 ()AM 3e'-SS/Nn/ 1 keywest.com 1 it - keysnews.com floridakeys.com key-west.com was published in said newspaper in the issue(s) of Web Design Services NEWSPAPERS The Citizen Southernmost Flyer Affiant further says that the Key West Citizen is a newspaper ublished in y yp Florida Keys Free Press Key West, in said Monroe County, Florida and that the said newspaper has MARKETING SERVICES heretofore been continuously published in said Monroe County, Florida every Commercial Printing day, and has been entered as secon - ss mail matter at the post office in Key Direct Mail West, in said Monroe County, Florida, a period of 1 year next preceding FLORIDA KEYS OFFICES the first publicatio of the attached copy of vertise ; an fiant further Printing / Main Facility 3420 Northside Drive says that he has ither paid nor promised any e n, firm or core ation any Key west, FL discount, rebate' commission or refund for, e purpose of sec ing this 33040-1800 Tel 305-292-7777 advertisement for ublication in the said ne pap r. Fax 305-294-0768 citizenC&kevwest.com Internet Division Tel 305-292-1880 ignature of Affi Fax 305-294-1699 sales@keywest.com Upper Keys Office 91731 Overseas Hwy Tavernier, FL 33070 Tel 305-853-7277 Fax 305-853-0556 freepress@floridakeys.com Sworn and subscribed before me this , 2014 A Y DAWN Notary Public: <° so NOTARY PUBLIC K ti S z .STATE OF FLORIDA Comm# EE157233 •Y10CE191� Expires 1/4/2016 Dawn Kawzinsky Expires: 1/4/16 Notary Seal Personally Known x Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced S -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS e a 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 1. 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 e (3) parcels on Boca Chica: RE # 122870-000000, 122880-000000 and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2015 and continuing each year until discontinued by the Y 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 10, 2014 in the Commission Chambers, Marathon Government Center,2798 Overseas Hwy,Marathon,FL. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property e 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 accommodations in order to participate in this 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 21st day of October,2014. AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida October 23&30.November 6 8 13.2014 Key West Citizen 394045 NOTICE OF INTENTTO 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 # 122870-000000, 122880-000000 and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2015 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 10, 2014 in the Commission Chambers, Marathon Government Center,2798 Overseas Hwy,Marathon,FL. 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 accommodations in order to participate in this 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 21st day of October,2014. AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk •and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida October 23 8 30,November 6&13.2014 Key West Citizen 394045 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 t o Section 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting no't-ad valorem special assessments, for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections, to be levied Haven,enw 'n the unincorporated rea ftMonroe oe County encom.)assing the Stock Island, KeyBig Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key (excluding Indies Islands) and three (3) parcels o r Boca Chica: RE # 122870-000000, 122880-000000 and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2015 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 field at 3:00 p.m. on December 10, Marathon,14 in the F Com issiolutiChawill mbers, ate Marathon Gov ernment Center,2798 Overseas Hwy, the need for tt le levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to thc.;levy.All interested persons are invited to attend. Pursuan t 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 meetinrjs, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record ofttheso be proceedingsbased is made,which record includes the testis nony and evidence upon which the appeal A JA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with disabcontility hh needs ty special rc orm odations s it, order to participate in this proceeding, please p honing(305)292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,no later than five(5)calendar d ays prior to the scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,call"711". C)ated at Key West,Florida this 21 st day of October,2014. AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida 394045 October 23&30.November 6&13,2014 Key West C9lzer, 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 # 122870-000000, 122880-000000 and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1. 2015 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 10, 2014 in the Commission Chambers, Marathon Government Center,2798 Overseas Hwy,Marathon,FL. 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.Ali 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 accommodations in order to participate in this 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 21st day of October,2014. AMY HEAVILIN,Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida 394045 October 23&30,November 6 6 13,2014 Key West Citizen f l O P : O A KEYS KEYNOTER Published Twice Weekly Marathon, Monroe County, Florida PROOF OF PUBLICATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD STATE OF FLORIDA OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS COUNTY OF M O N RO E The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida("the County")hereby provides notice,pursuant to Section Before the undersigned authority personally appeared KATHIE BRYAN who on oath, says 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments, that she is FINANCE DIRECTOR of the for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections,to be levied within the unincorporated FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, a twice weekly area of Monroe County encompassing the Stock Island,Key Haven,Big Coppitt,Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine newspaper published in Marathon, in Monroe Key,No Name Key,Long Key,Duck Key(excluding Indies Islands)and three(3)parcels on Boca Chica:RE# County, Florida: that the attached copy of 122870-000000,1228800.000000 and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1,2015 and advertisement was published in said continuing each year until discontinued by the County.The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use newspaper in the issues of: (date(s) of the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632,Florida Statutes,at a public hearing publication) to be held at 3:00 p.m.on December 10,2014 in the Commission Chamber,Marathon Government Center, //J///% 2798 Overseas Hwy,Marathon,FL.Such resolution will state the need for levy and will contain a legal description of /Q/,)5// , / the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy.All interested persons are invited to'attend. Pursuant tb Section 286.0105,Florida Statues,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 proeedings,and Affiant further says that the said FLORIDA that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the KEYS KEYNOTER is a newspaper published at testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Marathon, in said Monroe County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been ADA ASSISTANCE:If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this continuously published in said Monroe County, proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office,by phoning(305)292-4441,between the hours of 8:30 am.- Florida, twice each week (on Wednesday and 5:00p.m.,no later than five(5)calender days prior to the scheduled meeting;if you are hearing or voice impaired,tall"711". Saturday) and has been entered as a second class mail matter at the post office in Dated at Key West,Florida this 21st day of October,2014 Marathon, in Monroe County, Florida, for a VILIN AMYHEA ,Clerk period of one year next preceding the first and exofficioClerkoftheBoaVILIN County publication of the attached copy of • Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida advertisement. The affiant further says that Published Keynoter 10/25/14,11/1/14,11/8/14&11/15/14. he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm, or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper(s) and that The Florida Keys Keynoter is in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal an Official Advertisements. Kathie Bryan, Finance rector Publisher's Official Represen ative Sworn to and subscribed before me this y Day of /141/ L'°'t, , 2014 ak /4 C6 1- Notary (SEAL) "."ice._ BEVERLY TRAEGER ofj.b '.- MY COMMISSION 0 FF108704 -���`�„ 'f Bonded TTiwu Notary Public Underwriters ) IOIIL1io THE REPORTER P.O. Box 1197, Tavernier, Fl 33070 92655 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier Fl 33070 Phone 305-852-3216, Fax 305- 852-0199 PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF FLORIDA NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD COUNTY OF MONROE OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS Before the undersigned authority personally appeared KATHIE BRYAN who on oath, says that she is FINANCE DIRECTOR of THE The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida("the County")hereby provides notice,pursuant to Section REPORTER, a weekly newspaper published in 197.3632(3)(a),Florida Statutes,of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments, Tavernier, in Monroe County, Florida: that the for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections,to be levied within the unincorporatec attached copy of advertisement was published area of Monroe County encompassing the Stock Island,Key Haven,Big Coppitt,Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pint in said newspaper in the issues of: (date(s) of Key,No Name Key,Long Key,Duck Key(excluding Indies Islands)and three(3)parcels on Boca Chica:RE t publication) 122870-000000,1228800-000000 and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1,2015 anc /0/12- 7L /D/3/ I L,, — continuing each year until discontinued by the County.The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to us( f / r the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632,Florida Statutes,at a public hearine to be held at 3:00 p.m.on December 10,2014 in the Commission Chamber,Marathon Government Center 2798 Overseas Hwy,Marathon,FL.Such resolution will state the need for levy and will contain a legal description o the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy.All interested persons are invited to attend. Affiant further says that the said THE REPORTER is a newspaper published at Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Florida Statues,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by thi Tavernier, in said Monroe County, Florida, and Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings,he will need a record of the proceedings,an( that the said newspaper has heretofore been that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes thi continuously published in said Monroe County, testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Florida, each week (on Friday) and has been entered as a second class mail matter at the ADA ASSISTANCE:If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in thi post office in Tavernier, in Monroe Cou nty, proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office,by phoning(305)191-4441,between the hours of 8:30 a.m. Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of 5:00p.m.,no later than five(5)calender 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, Dated at Key West,Florida this 21st day of October,2014 firm, or corporation any discount, rebate, AMYHEAVILIN,Cler commission or refund for the purpose of and exofficioClerkoftheBoardofCount securing this advertisement for publication in Published Reporter l0/24/14,10/31na,tt/7na&11na/ta Commissioners of Monroe County,Florid the said newspaper(s) and that THE REPORTER • is in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal and Official Advertisements. Kathie Bryan, Finan1 Director Publisher's Official Representative Sworn to and subscribedj �s before/o me this U Day of// /tV�Lr!.,.., , 2014 Notary (SEAL) ..°i;..;c, BEVERLY TRAEGER Nr MY COMMISSION#FF 108704 Koz-w EXPIRES:April 18,2018 .stof..°P�` Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters 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 Islands. THREE PARCELS ON BOCA CHICA The properties identified by the Property Appraiser's Parcel ID numbers:00122870-000000, 00122880-000000,and 00122890-000000. 4 • AMY HEAVILIN , CPA r11 � CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER , MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ANO January 8, 2015 Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Administration Program P.O. Box 3294 Tallahassee, FL 32315-3294 • To Whom It May Concern; Attached is a certified copy of Resolution 379-2014 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. This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a Regular Meeting, held in formal session, on December 10,2014. Please file for the record. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at(305)295-3130. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Heavilin, CPA, CFE Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners By: Lindsey Ballard, D.C. CC: Honorable Danise Henriquez,Tax Collector Honorable Scott P.Russell,Property Appraiser Liz Wood,Senior Administrator,Wastewater File,/ 500 Whitehead Street Suite 101,PO Box 1980,Key West,FL 33040 Phone:305-295-3130 Fax:305-295-3663 3117 Overseas Highway,Marathon,FL 33050 Phone:305-289-6027 Fax:305-289-6025 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key,FL 33070 Phone:852-7145 Fax:305-852-7146