Resolution 363-2017RESOLUTION NO. 363 -2017
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 currently collecting special
assessments for the provision of wastewater utility services; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to continue 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, and three parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 00122870 - 000000,00122880 - 000000,
00122890 - 000000, authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, as amended,
because this method will allow such special assessments to be collected annually
commencing in October 2018, 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, 406 -2015, and 321 -2016; 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, 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
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: RE# 00122870-
000000,00122880 - 000000, 00122890 - 000000, 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, 2018.
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 13 day of December,
2017.
Mayor David Rice
Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
Yes
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STATE OF FLORIDA
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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 s aid pape .
Signature of Affiant
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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# 122870 - 000000, 0122880 - 00000,
and 122890 - 000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2018 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 13, 2017
in the Commission Chambers, Murray 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 7th, day of November, 2017.
Kevin Madok, Clerk
and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County
November 16, 23, 30 & December 7. 2017 Key West Citizen Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida 52804.5
THE REPORTER
Published Weekly
Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MONROE
Before the undersigned authority personally
appeared RICHARD TAMBORRINO who on
oath, says that he is PUBLISHER of THE
REPORTER, a weekly newspaper published in
Tavernier, in Monroe County, Florida: that the
attached copy of advertisement was published in
said newspaper in the issues of: (date(s) of
publicat
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REPORTER is a newspaper published at
Tavernier, in said Monroe County, Florida, and
that the said newspaper has heretofore been
continuously published in said Monroe County,
Florida, each week (on Friday) and has been
entered as a second class mail matter at the
post office in Tavernier, in Monroe County,
Florida, for a period of one year next preceding
the first publication of the attached copy of
advertisement. The 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
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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
'Pthe 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,
0122880- 00000, and 122890 - 000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2018 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 13,
2017 in the Commission Chambers, Murray 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 6f•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 7th,,gay of November, 2017.
Kevin Madok, Clerk
and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
Published Reporter 11/18/17, 11/25/17, 12/2/17, 12/9/17
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MONROE
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FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, a twice weekly
newspaper published in Marathon, in Monroe
County, Florida: that the attached copy of
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KEYS KEYNOTER is a newspaper published at
Marathon, in said Monroe County, Florida, 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 second
cl- , s 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 affiant further says that
he has neither paid nor promised any person,
arm, 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 Af the Florida State Statutes on
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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# 122870 - 000000,
0122880- 00000, and 122890- 000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2018 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 13,
2017 in the Commission Chambers, Murray Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,
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 f ve (5)
calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired
call "711".
Dated at Key West, Florida this 7th, day of November, 2017.
Kevin Madok, Clerk
and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
Published Kep toter 11 /15/17, 11/22/17, 11/29/17, 12/6117
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.
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(i) Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
January 11, 2018
Florida Department of Revenue
Property Tax Oversight
Dr. Maurice Gogarty, Prograun Director
P.O. Box 3000
Tallaliassee, FL 32315 -3000
Via Cerafied Mail.• 70121010 0003 4990 5354
Dear Dr. Gogarty:
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 363 -2017 electing to use the uniform
method of collecting non -ad valorem special assessments levied within die unincorporated area of
die County; stating a need for sucli levy; providing for die mailing of this Resolution; and providing
for an effective date.
Tlis Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, at a
regular meeting held 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 7 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk of die Circuit Court & Comptroller &
ex- officio to die Monroe County Board of
County Comiumissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D. C.
cc: Monroe County Property Appr . ser
Monroe County Tax Collector
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MONROE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S
CONSENT TO EXTENSION OF
This Consent to Extension of Time is given, by Scott P. Russell, the Monroe
County Property Appraiser (Property Appraiser), to the County of Monroe, Florida (the
"County ").
WHEREAS, the County desires to collect non -ad valorem assessments for the
provision of Wastewater utility services; 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 and three parcels on Boca Chica beginning with 2018 Tax
Roll; and
WHEREAS, the County must adopt a resolution of intent under Chapter 197,
Florida Statutes in order to collect said assessment on the Tax Collector's tax bill using
the Uniform Method of Collection; and
WHEREAS, the County must send a copy of the approved resolution by United
States mail to the Property Appraiser, the Tax Collector and the department by January
10 or, if the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and local government agree, March 10.
WHEREAS, the County is' requesting that the Property Appraiser accept the
executed copy of the Resolution after January 10, 2018, but no later March 10, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, the County seeks the consent of the Property Appraiser and Tax
collector for such extension of time:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Property Appraiser hereby consents, pursuant to
section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, to the County's holding of a public hearing
prior to March 1, 2014 to consider the adoption of a resolution of the County
Commissioners providing a notice of its intent to use the section 197.3632, Florida
Statutes, non -ad valorem method of collecting assessments to fund the County's
wastewater special assessments in Fiscal Year
the BOCC may send a copy of the resolution or
before March 10, 2018. r
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oft P. Russell, CFA
Monroe County Property Appraiser
Date:
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR'S
CONSENT TO EXTENSION OF TIME
This Consent to Extension of Time is given by Danise D. Henriquez, the Monroe
County Tax Collector (Tax Collector), to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to collect non -ad
valorem assessments for the cost of providing wastewater utility services, in Fiscal Year
2018 -2019; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC must adopt a resolution of intent under Chapter 197,
Florida Statutes in order to collect said assessment on the Tax Collector's tax bill using
the Uniform Method of Collection; and
WHEREAS, the County must send a copy of the approved resolution by United
States mail to the Property Appraiser, the Tax Collector and the department by January
10 or, if the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and local government agree, March 10.
WHEREAS, the County is requesting that the Property Appraiser accept the
executed copy of the Resolution after January 10, 2018, but no later March 10, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, the BOCC seeks the consent of the Property Appraiser and Tax
collector for such extension of time:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Tax Collector hereby consents, pursuant to section
197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, to the BOCC's holding of a public hearing prior to
March 1, 2018 to consider the adoption of a resolution of the BOCC providing a notice
of its intent to use the section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, non -ad valorem method of
collecting assessments to fund the BOCC's cost of providing wastewater utility services
in Fiscal year 2018 -2019.
Date Danise D. Henri q uez, CFC
Monroe County Tax Collector