Resolution 361-2017RESOLUTION NO. 361 -2017
A RESOLUTION OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ELECTING
TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON -AD
VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE
COUNTY FOR CANAL RESTORATION PROJECTS; 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 to generate the funds necessary for the costs of operations and
maintenance for canal demonstration restoration projects; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem
special assessments for the cost of providing funds for Demonstration Project Canals located on
Key Largo, Rock Harbor, Big Pine Key, and Geiger Key, as authorized by section 197.3632,
Florida Statutes, as amended, because this method will allow such special assessments to be
collected annually commencing in November 2018;
WHEREAS, use of the uniform method provides a benefit to the property owners who
are paying the cost of the canal restoration, in that it allows the property owners to amortize the
costs and pay a portion on each year's tax bill; and
WHEREAS, the County held a duly advertised public hearing prior to the adoption of this
Resolution, proof of publication of such hearing being attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2018, and with the tax
statement mailed for such Fiscal Year and continuing thereafter until discontinued by the
County, 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 canal restoration on certain properties located
on Key Largo, Rock Harbor, Big Pine Key, and Geiger Key. Such non =ad valorem assessments
shall be levied within the County. A legal description of such area subject to the assessment is
attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference.
2. The County hereby determines that the levy of the assessments is needed to
fund the cost of operations and maintenance for the canal restoration projects listed on Exhibit
B.
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, 2018.
4. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 13thday of December 2017.
Mayor David Rice Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy Igo
Commissioner Heather Carruthers Yes
- -' r Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage Yes
` - Commissioner George Neugent Yes
Attest 4KEVIN MADOK, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By. � By.
Deputy Clerk Mayor
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit A — Proof of Publication
(Insert Proof of Publication)
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Published Twice Weekly
Marathon,. Monroe Coynty, Florida
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COUNTY-OP MONROE
Before the' undersigned .,authority personally
appeared . RICHARD .T AM1sORRINO : who' on, .
oath;;. says tha , , e :is PUBLISHER ..of :the:.
FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, a twice weekly "
newspapef pUblished: `in :Marathon, 'in Monroe
County,: ;Florida.;. That: -the .attached. copy . of
advertisement was' .. published in' said:
newspaper in the, lis.sues of (datei(s) „of
publication)
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AfFant further says, that the said FLORIDA
KEYS::KEI^NOTER`:is 'a: neiruspaper published at.
Marathon;, in said' Monroe. County, Flod4a,,'and
that ,the .said newspaper has, heretofore: been
continuously. published in said ,Monroe County,'
Florida, twice each., week. (on Wednesday. and
Saturday):. and has been entered as a:secohd
class mail . matter at the post . office , in
Marathon, in Monroe County;,' Florida, for a'
period ".of one year next. ,preceding 'the; first."
publication of the attached copy . of .
advertisement: The af!•iant further says that
he has peither',paid, nor' promised, any person,.
firm, or .cor poratiop -,any. ,discount, rebate,
- commission. or refund for the • purpose - of
securing this. for publication. in
the said newspapers} .and. that The Florida
Keys Keynoter . is in .full compliance with
Chapter 50 f the Florida State - Statutes on
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Richard Tarnborrino, Publisher
NOTICE,OF INTENT TO',USE UNIFORM METHOD
OF COLLECTING NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
(Canal Restoration)
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 to be levied within the County, for the cost of providing funds
for canal restoration projects commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2018
and continuing, until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a
'resolution electing to use the uhiform 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
13, 2017 at the Commission- Chambers, Murray Nelson Government Center BOCC Room,
102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 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. Copies of the proposed form of the resolution, which contains the legal
description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file at the Clerk of the, Courts,
500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida,'and are also available via the County's website.
All interested persohs are.invited to attend.
event any,person decides to appeal ariy` decision by the County with respect`
to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above - referenced public
hearing, a record of the',proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. 'In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter
to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator's Office at (305)
292 -4441 prior to the date of the hearing. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711 ".
Dated at Key West, Florida the 14th day of November, 2017
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk Of The Circuit Court
and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
of.Monroe•County, Florida
Published Keynoter 11/18/17, 11/25/17, 12/2/17 & 12/9/17
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MONROE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Paul Clarin, who on
oath says that he is Publisher 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
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Affiant further says that the Key West Citizen is a newspaper published in
Key West, in said Monroe County, Florida and that the said newspaper has
heretofore been continuously published in said Monroe County, Florida every
day, and has been entered as second -class mail matter at the post office in Key
West, in said Monroe County, Florida, for a period of 1 year next preceding
the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further
says that 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 news r.
Signature of Affiant
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD
OF COLLECTING NOWAD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
(Canal- Restoration)
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 to be levied within the County, for the cost of
providing funds for canal restoration projects commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning
on October 1, 2018'and continuing '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 13, 2017 at the Commission Chambers, Murray
Nelson Government Center BOCC Room, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, .
Florida 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. Copies of the
proposed form of the resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property
subject to the levy, are on file at the Clerk of the Courts, 500 Whitehead Street, Key
West, Florida, and are also available via the County's website. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect to any matter
relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above - referenced public hearing, a record
of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event such. person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the public hearing is made, - which record includes the testimony and evidence
on which the appeal is to be, based, In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding
should contact the County Administrator's Office at (305) 292 -4441 prior to the date of the hearing.
If you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711 ".
Dated at Key West, Florida the 14th day of November, 2017
November 1B 825, December 2 8
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk Of The Circuit Court
and ex officio.Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
of Monroe.County, Florida -
Citizen ' 52B2B4
NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD
OF COLLECTING-NOW VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
(Canal Restoration)
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 to be levied "within the County, for the cost of
providing funds for canal restoration projects commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning
on October 1, 2018 and continuing 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. 13, 2017 at the Commission Chambers, Murray
Nelson Government Center BOCC Room, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo,
Florida 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.. Copies. of the
proposed form of the resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property
subject to the levy, are on file at the Clerk of the Courts, 500 Whitehead Street, Key
West, Florida, and are also available via the County's website. All interested persons .
are invited to attend.
In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect to any matter
relating to the consideration of the resolution. at the above- referenced public hearing, a record
of the proceeding may tie•needed and in_such an event, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing a -special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding
should contact the County Administrator's Office at (305) 292 -44,41 prior to the date of the hearing.
If you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711 ".
Dated at Key West, -Florida the 14th day of November, 2017 '
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk Of The Circuit Court
_ . and ex officio Clerk of.the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida
2017 Key West Citizen
NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD -
OF COLLECTING NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
(Canal Restoratiorl) ,
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 to be levied within the County, for the cost of
providing funds-for canal restoration projects commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning
on October 1,2018 and continuing 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 13, 2017 at the Commission Chambers, Murray
Nelson Government Center BOCC Room, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo,
Florida 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. Copies of the
proposed form of the resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property
subject to the levy, are on file at the Clerk of the Courts, 500 Whitehead Street, Key
West, Florida, .and are also available via the County's website. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect to any matter
relating to the consideration, of the resolution at the above - referenced public hearing, a record
of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding
should contact the County Administrator's Office at (305) 292 -4441 prior to the date of the hearing.
If you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711 ".
Dated at Key West, Florida the 14th day of November, 2017
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk Of The Circuit Court
and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida
November 18 & 25, December 2 & 9, 2017 Key West CHizen 529264
NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD
OF COLLECTING - NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
(Canal Restoration)
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 to be levied • within , the County, for the cost of
providing funds for canal restoration, projects commencing with - the Fiscal Year beginning
-on October 1,•2018 and continuing 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 13, 2017 at the Commission Chambers, Murray
Nelson Government Center BOCC Room, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo,
Florida 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.' Copies of the
proposed form of the resolution, -which contains the legal description of the real property
subject to the levy, are on file -at the Clerk of the Courts, 500 Whitehead Key
West, Florida, and are also available the County's website. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
In the event any' person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect to any matter
relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above- referenced public hearing, a record
of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the public hearing is -made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to,participate in this proceeding
should contact the County Administrator's Office at (305) 292 -4441 prior to the date of the hearing.
If you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711 ".
Dated at Key West, Florida-the 14th day of November, 2017
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk Of The Circuit Court
and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Of Monroe Courlty, Florida
• 528264
November 18 & 25, December 2 & 9, 2017 Key West Cftizen
Exhibit B — Legal Description of Areas
KEY LARGO AREA
That portion of the unincorporated area of Monroe County bounded on the west by Florida Bay,
on the north by Latitude 25.291354, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the south by
Tavernier Creek, in Monroe County, Florida.
BIG PINE KEY AREA
That portion of the unincorporated area of Monroe County bounded on the west by Pine
Channel, on the east by Bogie Channel, on the north by the Florida Bay, on the south by
Atlantic Ocean, on the Southeast by Spanish Harbor, and on the Southwest by Newfound
Harbor Channel, all in Monroe County, Florida.
GEIGER KEY AREA
That portion of the unincorporated area of Monroe County bounded on the east by Similar
Sound, on the west by Geiger Creek, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the north by
Boca Chica Tidal Bay latitude 81 °39'24.444 "W and longitude 24 °35'6.195 "N.
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Kevin Madok, CPA
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'.. '• .... Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller— Monroe County, Florida
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December 26, 2017
Florida Department of' Revenue
Property Tax Oversight
Dr. Maurice Gogurty, Prograin Director
P.O. Box 3000
Tallahassee, FL 32315 -3000
Via Oeit&d Mail.• 70121010 0003 4990 5347
Dear Dr. Gog-arty:
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 361 -2017 electing to use the uniform
method of collecting non -ad valorem special assessments levied widiin die county for canal
restoration projects; stating a need for such levy; providing Ior the mailing ol' this Resolution; and
providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by die Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, at a
regular lneeting lield In formal session, on December 13, 2017. Please file for the record. Should
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at. (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk ol' the Circuit Court. & Comptroller &
ex- olficio to die Monroe County Board of
County Conmmnussioners
By: Pwnela G. H;mcock
Deputy Clerk
cc: Monroe County Property Appraiser
Monroe County Tax Collector
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