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Item R1BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe A Mayor Heather Carruthers, District 3 ( T$ne Florida Keys (, Mayor Pro Tem George Neugent, District 2 t� ) ��` �� �' Danny L. Kolhage, District 1 David Rice, District 4 Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5 County Commission Meeting June 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number: R.1 Agenda Item Summary #1501 BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: County Attorney's Office TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Cynthia Hall (305) 292-3470 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A public hearing to consider an ordinance creating Sections 23-43 through 23-47 of the Monroe County Code, to provide a reduction in assessed value for construction or reconstruction of homesteaded property completed after January 7, 2003 for the purpose of providing living quarters for parents or grandparents of property owners, pursuant to F.S 193.703 and the 2002 amendment to the Florida Constitution known as the "Granny Flats" Amendment. ITEM BACKGROUND: In 2002, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Florida Constitution providing for a reduction in assessed value for ad valorem taxation for the portion of assessed value of homestead property attributable to construction or reconstruction of the portion of the property being used as living quarters by parents or grandparents of the property owner or owner's spouse (a/k/a the "Granny Flats" Amendment). As a result, in 2003, the Florida legislature passed F.S. 193.703. The statute allows the local governing body to adopt an ordinance providing for a reduction in the assessed value of homestead property equal to any increase in assessed value of the property resulting from the construction or reconstruction of the property for the purpose of providing living quarters for one or more parents or grandparents for whom the living quarters are providing for who are at least 62 years of age, who reside on the property and do not claim a homestead exemption in any other county or state. The estimated fiscal impact is unknown. Twenty-nine counties have reported reductions based on a local "Granny Flats" ordinance. Based on the results in those counties, the likely impact will be in the range of $35K to $150K per year in reduced property value revenue although it is possible that the reduction in revenue could approach $500K PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: 2/10/16 (Item 0-2) BOCC approved advertising and scheduling a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on the April 20, 2016 BOCC meeting to consider adoption of this ordinance. Public notice has published pursuant to F.S. 125.66(2)(a) - copy attached. 4/20/16 (Item P-4) BOCC continued the Public Hearing to 3:00 p.m. on June 15, 2016 in Key Largo, FL. Public notice was provided by public announcement of the continuance at the BOCC 4/20/16 meeting. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: Granny flats ordinance 3.28.2016 Notice of Intention to Consider Adoption of County Ordinance - Granny Flats BOCC 4 20 15 0-2 BOCC 2/10/16 Agenda Item Summary Additional Backup Re Granny Flats Ordinance FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: Upon adoption. Expiration Date: No expiration date. Total Dollar Value of Contract: Total Cost to County: Reduced property value revenue estimated between $35K to $150K per year. Current Year Portion: Budgeted: Source of Funds: CPI: Indirect Costs: Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: Revenue Producing: Grant: County Match: Insurance Required: Additional Details: If yes, amount: Estimated fiscal impact is unknown. Based on results in 29 other counties reporting, the likely impact will be in the range of $35K to $150K per year in reduced property value revenue although it is possible that the reduction in revenue could approach $500K. REVIEWED BY: Bob Shillinger Cynthia Hall Kathy Peters Board of County Commissioners Completed Completed Completed Completed 03/28/2016 6:24 PM 03/28/2016 6:34 PM 03/28/2016 6:37 PM 04/20/2016 9:00 AM ORDINANCE NO. — 2016 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXATION, CREATING SECTIONS 23-43 THROUGH 23-47 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE, PROVIDING FOR A REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE OF HOMESTEAD PROPERTY RESULTING FROM CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION OF LIVING QUARTERS FOR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OWNER'S SPOUSE IF AT LEAST ONE OF THE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS FOR WHOM THE LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROVIDED IS AT LEAST 62 YEARS OF AGE; REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THE ORDINANCE TO PROPERTY APPRAISER AND TAX COLLECTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on November 5, 2002, voters statewide overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Florida Constitution providing for a reduction in assessed value for ad valorem taxation for qualifying portions of homestead property used as living quarters by parents or grandparents; and WHEREAS, this amendment, subsequently incorporated in Art. VII, § 4(e) of the Florida Constitution, was approved to encourage Florida families to care for their elderly at home rather than relying on institutions where care is often subsidized by state and federal tax dollars; and WHEREAS, the 2002 Legislature adopted HB 313 creating Section 193.703 of the Florida Statutes providing applicable requirements and procedures for implementation of this Constitutional Amendment as a county option; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners may adopt an ordinance to provide for a reduction in the assessed value of homesteaded property equal to any increase in assessed value of the property which results from the construction of reconstruction of the property for the purpose of providing living quarters for one or more parents or grandparents for whom the living quarters are providing for and they must be at least 62 years of age; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that enactment of an ordinance providing a tax reduction will encourage Monroe County property owners to care for their parents and grandparents at home. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Article II, Division 3 of the Monroe County Code (sections 23-43 through 23- 47), entitled "Reduction in Assessed Value of Homestead Property for Providing Living Quarters Page 1 of 4 Granny Flats Ordinance for Parents or Grandparents" of the Monroe County Code, is hereby created to read as follows: Sec.23-43. Definitions The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribe to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Construction means all types of construction governed by the County's building code. Primary place of residence shall have the same meaning as "permanent residence" as defined in F.S. § 196.011 and "permanent residency" as used F.S. § 196.031. The property appraiser may rely on the factors listed in F.S. § 196.015 in determining whether the property is the primary place of residence. Property appraiser means the County Property Appraiser. Reconstruction means all types of reconstruction governed by the County's building code. Section 23-44. Reduction in Assessed Value of Homestead Property. There is hereby granted to the owner of homesteaded property a reduction in assessed value of that property equal to any increases in assessed value of the property resulting from the construction or reconstruction of the property for the purpose of providing living quarters for one or more natural or adoptive parents or grandparents of the owner of the property, or of the owner's spouse, if at least one of the parents or grandparents for whom the living quarters are provided resides therein and is at least 62 years of age. The reduction shall be administered as provided in F.S. § 193.703 and F.A.C. Chapter 12D-8.0068, as amended from time to time. Section 23-45. Application. Every property owner claiming the additional reduction in assessed value must annually file an application with the Monroe County Property Appraiser. The applicant is required to complete forms required by the Monroe County Property Appraiser, including an affidavit regarding the age of the qualifying parent or grandparent and whether the living quarter are being used as the qualifying parent or grandparent's primary place of residence for the year in which the reduction is sought. The application must be filed on or before March 1 of each year for which the reduction in assessment is claimed. Section 23-46. Application for Assessment Reduction; Requirements. The assessment reduction provided herein shall only apply if all of the following requirements have been met: (a) The property owner(s) must have an existing homestead exemption on the property where the parent/grandparent quarters are constructed; Page 2 of 4 Granny Flats Ordinance (b) A completed application has been timely filed with the property appraiser; and (c) All required supporting information has been filed with the property appraiser; and (d) The construction or reconstruction was substantially complete after January 1, 2003 and prior to January 1 in the year in which the reduction is requested; and (e) At least one qualifying parent or grandparent maintains his or her primary place of residence in the constructed or reconstructed living quarters on or before January 1 of the year in which the reduction is claimed and did not claim a homestead exemption elsewhere in Florida nor a residency -based tax exemption or tax benefit in another state; and (f) The construction or reconstruction must be properly permitted and must comply with local land development regulations and the Florida Building Code, as complemented and supplemented by the Monroe County Code. Copies of permits and certificate of occupancy must be submitted to the Property Appraiser's Office; and (g) The assessment reduction shall be applied to the assessed value of the homestead property as calculated pursuant to § 193.703, F.S. Section 23-47. Amount of Reduction. The amount of assessment reduction for the property shall not exceed the lesser of the following: (a) The increase in assessed value resulting from construction or reconstruction of the property to construct or reconstruct the living quarters; or (b) Twenty per cent (20%) of the total assessed value of the property as improved. SECTION 2. DELIVERY TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER AND TAX COLLECTOR. The Board of County Commissioners, by and through the Clerk, must deliver a copy of this ordinance to the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector no later than December 1 of the year prior to the year in which the reduction in assessment will take effect. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as whole, or any part thereof, other than the part declared to be invalid. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property or circumstances. SECTION 4. CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. SECTION 5. INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this Page 3 of 4 Granny Flats Ordinance Ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered as needed to conform to the uniform numbering system of the code. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Department of State as provided in Section 125.66(2), Florida Statutes. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2016. Mayor Heather Carruthers Mayor Pro Tern George Neugent Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage Commissioner David Rice Commissioner Sylvia Murphy (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Lo By Clerk Mayor/Chairperson Page 4 of 4 Granny Flats Ordinance NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on April 20, 2016 at 3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Chambers located in the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 50, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXATION, CREATING SECTIONS 23-43 THROUGH 23-47 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE, PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE OF HOMESTEAD PROPERTY RESULTING FROM CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION OF LIVING QUARTERS FOR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OWNER'S SPOUSE IF AT LEAST ONE OF THE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS FOR WHOM THE LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROVIDED IS AT LEAST 62 YEARS OF AGE; REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THE ORDINANCE TO PROPERTY APPRAISER AND TAX COLLECTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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; ifyou are hearing or voice impaired, call "711': Dated at Key West, Florida, this 101' day of February, 2016. AMY HEAVIL,IN, Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publication dates: KW Citizen (Su) 3/13/16 Keynoter (Sa) 3/12/16 Reporter (Fr) 3/11/16 0 Staff Contact: is Hall (M292-347D AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise a public hearing to consider an ordinance creating Sections 23-43 through 23-47 of the Monme County Code, to provide a reduction in assessed value for construction or reconstruction of homesteaded property completed after January 7, 2003 for the purpose of providing living quarters for parents or grandparents of property owners, pursuant to F.S 193.703 and the 2002 amendment to the Florida Constitution known as the "Granny Flals" R tr in the assessed value of homestead property equal to any increase in assessed value of the prop resulting from the construction or reconstruction of the property for the purpose of providing, livi quarters for one or more parents or grandparents for whom the living quarters are providing for are at least 62 years of age, who reside on the property and do not claim a homestead exemption in other county i or state. The estimated fiscal impact is unknown. Twenty-nine counties have reported reductions based on a local "Granny Flats" ordinance. Based on the results in those counties, the likely impact will be in the range of $35K to $150K per year in reduced property value revenue although it is possible that the reduction in revenue could approach $500K. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. - Approval to advertise and schedule a public hearing for the April 20, 2016 meeting in Marathon. TOTAL COST: —1800 INDIRECT COST: TBD —BUDGETED: Yes — No 11 DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: N/A REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT PER MONTH— Year APPROVEDBY: CountyAttyp ORiskManagemen4 OffCUMENTATION: included Not Required -1 DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEili W I Dad and Mom REDUCTION IN. ASSESSMENT FOR LIVING QUARTERS OF PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS PER FLORIDA STATUTE 193.703 • The County of Monroe must adopt an Ordinance to provide for a reduction in the assessed value of homesteaded property equal to any increase in assessed value of the property which results from the construction or reconstruction of the property for the CL purpose of providing living quarters for one or more natural or adoptive parents or grandparents of the owner of the property. The property appraiser shall determine the increase in the just value of the property due to such construction or reconstruction for �- that year and each year thereafter. in no year may the assessment reduction, inclusive and aggregate of all qualifying parents or grandparents, exceed 20°Y of the total assessed value. • The reduction in assessed value resulting from the adopted Ordinance shall be applicable to the property tax levies of all taxing authorities which levy a tax within Monroe County. • The property owner must have already qualified for Homestead exemption. • The qualified parent or grandparent (age at least 62 years of age) must permanently reside on the property on January 1 of the year the assessment reduction first applies and each year thereafter. • The property owner must apply for this assessment reduction annually. The qualified parent or grandparent cannot claim a homestead exemption or any residency based assessment reduction on any other property which they may own, whether in Florida or in another state. • If an additional construction or reconstruction is built for another parent or grandparent they may also receive an assessment reduction, however in no year may the total of applicable assessment reductions exceed 20% of the assessed value of the property. Reference Fforlda Statute 193.703 and Florida Administrative Code Property Tax Rules 12D-8.0068 Application form, DR-501PGP Hall-Cvnthia From: Lynn O'Connor <LGarcia@mcpafl.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:18 PM To: Kolhage-Danny, Rice -David; Carruthers -Heather Neugent-George; Murphy -Sylvia; Hall - Cynthia Cc: Scott Russell; Denise Knowles Subject: GRANNY FLATS NOTES Attachments: REDUCTION IN ASSESSMENT FOR UVING QUARTERS OF PARENTS OR GRAN DPARENTS.docx I am writing to you on behalf of my bass's request (Scott Russell, Monroe County Property Appraiser). This is in regards to a benefit which may help residents of Monroe County. As you can see from past e-mails this has been inquired about for some time now. I have put together a memo which outlines the basics of this classification (not exemption) which starts with the passing of an Ordinance by the County. IIIIIIIII!IIIIIIwI 111111 111 1 11,11 1 1 0�0 Lynn M. O'Connor, CFE Real Estate Department Supervisor Mrxiw" Eim'—rty �305) 292-3492 From: Iawclerk [ma flto: lawclerk-@ Mon roeCounty-FL.Gov] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:53 PM To: Peters -Katherine; Lynn Garcia Cc: Shillinger-Bob; Hall Cynthia; Scott Russell Subject: RE: GRANNY FLATS NOTES - Can find no where in Monroe Cuonty Code or Clerks website where Monroe County implemented Granny Flats/Grandpa rents Quarters Assessment Reduction per F.S. 193.703 effective 1/7/2003 So it doesn't took like we have adopted this. Also as a note, it cannot be tacked onto the amendment for the additional senior homestead exemption because that would violate the single subject rule that Florida has. Even though the topics are similar, It would take another ordinance. Aaron Rothenberg Monroe County Attorney's Office 1111 12th Street, Suite 408 Key West, FL 33040 (305) 292-3470 (305) 292-3516 (fax) . ............ From: Peters -Katherine Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:52 PM To: Lynn Garcia Cc: Shillinger-Bob; Hall -Cynthia; Scott Russell; lawclerk Subject: RE: GRANNY FLATS NOTES - Can find no where in Monroe Cuonty Code or Clerks website where Monroe County implemented Granny Flats/Grandparents Quarters Assessment Reduction per F.S. 193.703 effective 1/712003 From: Lynn Garcia [mailo:L ri c a r] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:48 PM To: Peters -Katherine Cc: Shillinger-Bob; Hall -Cynthia; Scott Russell; lawcer Subject: RE: GRANNY FLATS NOTES - Can find no where in Monroe County Code or Clerks website where Monroe County implemented Granny Flats/Grandparents Quarters Assessment Reduction per F.S. 193.703 effective 1/7/2003 • Board of County Commissioners may adopt an ordinance to provide for a reduction in the assessed value of Homestead property equal to any increase in assessed value of the property which results from the construction or reconstruction of the property for the purpose of providing living quarters for one or more parents or grandparents for whom the living quarters are provided for and they must be at least 62 years of age. • The reduction in the assessed value shall apply to all taxing authorities • The construction or reconstruction must have been substantially completed on or before January 1 on which the assessment reduction is first applied for • Property owner must be receiving Homestead exemption in order to qualify • Property owner must apply for this reduction every year • This reduction is not considered an exemption, but rather a classification E • The Property Appraiser's office shall determine the increase in the just value of the property due to the construction or reconstruction of the living quarters which are provided to the parents/grandparents and reduce the assessed value rE by that much (each year value will need to be calculated) • In no year may the assessment reduction exceed 20% of the total assessed value of the property • The construction of the living quarters for the parents/grandparents must have been substantially completed after January 7, 2003, and built for the purpose of providing living quarters for one or more parent/grandparent • In determining if the parent or grandparent is the natural or adoptive parent/grandparent shall rely on any other information that the property appraiser determines is relevant. • If the value of the new living quarters are over 20% of the total assessed value of the property, then property appraiser shall use 20% • Application form is DR-501PGP N w r-1 rl� rV N 00 "rIqr m 'eF N m O tD m O LD m 01 07 LD N" m O N m M m m N -cr ri LD Ln O LD 00 n n N rl Ln LD 00 O O Ln m O ri m ri w c} Ln � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u'1 6 � 4 O ri Ln Ln N rV 01 Ln LD Lr1 ri ri Ln 1` LT -* O1 O1 01 re CV 4 m LD ,-i O r-1 N-cr w n ri O h m rl m LD 00 N O LD 00 N ri m N R* N d' Ln m ri m Lo O LD Ln ct cr Ln .--L Ln LD m cn Ln LD ri Ln m O O LD O n rV rn N 00 O 00 00 N LD 00 Ln LD LD LD qd* Ln cN n O O Rt O N Rr 01 00 LD rn n n LD LD r4 LD Cn M rV m Ln LD ri LD LD R:t 00 N m Ln Ln O LD r- rV N i- 01 O 4 O of Ln o0 m m Ol ri N Rt r-I ri c}' N Ln IV M R url- ri i i rl ih N ei in " LD ri O m qd* qd* A4 An An th An in to t4 t4 in A4 th iI1� VI* t/} -L4 in in t4 in in• ih in Ln Ln I Ln cn rn I Ln ,4 cnILD N�riIL rn r,IM d' u o r-i4cI II ci " i i ri cdl 4ni Lnlw LDIOIO i � th h ih h +h ry to t!-cnIAA IA.ih tth in to it4 th t4 tv1• in V/- V1- ri in in ih -V� to to m I� m m Ln a LD N-e m w 1� N r% -e d' O m 1, m o O m LD m O M ri M LD LD Irr O N Rt LD W n O CO N Ln t` m A ri 00 Ln ri n c Ln N Ln c-L m 41* in m-4 m m m in O Ln " Ln rn O PV m n m N LD Ln 01 N m m m m + C ! +� , '� �1 t1,4 M 00 O Ln r- el' N N LD m O Ln ri I, 00 m .-1 o �-i ty y Ln er � C1 � ro ri ri 1 U ,, r t t y, Ln n ri N N 00 � O ri Ln O � 00 O m O � LD r-I ri N r-I ra Ct O W �` ' ` i to m Ln M 00 N C j n9 rV e-L Cl m � m w N m Ln � m ri r-I r-L N N r-I r-L ra r-1 r-I 3 C s 0 { �C i t �, ; (� lt� LO T— Or M d X GO CrJ iY), CD CO G?` O O �� N N .�' 00 !1� {- p} i w �C O 1l- � Lflt d h ti O O �" ti 00 ht CD (O C CD O [h; co r �; ti �' [� O GOJ z ,r mot, u) f- CO h O! 00 CO � '; CG CA LA 1 N � ,r 04 {a1 L[? 00 � [+7 i OO 1 U r LC7 Wt Q3 00 GO M Oe 00 N r• ti tD COS co co co N 047 co ti COS CD r h N CO OD' LA O 00 Lf) N M CD lf] r 'G? 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'E cc cp CD E E ° rn f3` o '� (a —' � � �'a) MI tIsmo CDx " c > �v�� Je n >i `°irn!CInwcn �oMiroa°E mML c'n . cry FLORI D A KEYS KEYNOTER Published Twice Weekly Marathon, Monroe County, Florida PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MONROE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared RICHARD TAMBORRINO who on oath, says that he is PUBLISHER of the FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, a twice weekly newspaper published in Marathon, in Monroe County, Florida: that the attached copy of advertisement was published in said newspaper in the issues of: (date(s) of nr rhlrration) Affiant further says that the said FLORIDA 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 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 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 newspaper(s) and that The Florida Keys Keynoter is in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida crate Statutes on Legal ,,_and _ Official Advertisements. Richard Tamborrino, Publisher Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1 % Day of f�16U tdL 2016 �v Notary (SEAL) BEVERLY TRAEGER +: MY COMMISSION # FF 108704 EXPIRES: April 18 2018 ,'%F OF i;�°.•' Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters Ad# 2321318 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CON- CERN that on April 20, 2016 at 3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Cham- bers located in the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 50, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, in- tends to consider the adoption of the following County ordi- nance: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXA- TION, CREATING SECTIONS 2343 THROUGH 23-47 OF _ THE MONROE COUNTY CODE, PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE OF HOMESTEAD PROPERTY RESULTING FROM CON- STRUCTION OR RECON- STRUCTION OF LIVING QUARTERS FOR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OWNER'S SPOUSE IF AT LEAST ONE OF THE PA- RENTS OR GRANDPARENTS FOR WHOM THE LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROVIDED IS AT LEAST 62 YEARS OF AGE; REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THE ORDINANCE TO PROPERTY APPRAISER AND TAX COLLECTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPO- RATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDI- NANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is giv- en 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 proceed- ings, and that, for such pur- pose, 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 accom- modations in order to partici- pate 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 10th day of February, 2016. (SEAL) AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Published March 12, 2016 Florida Keys Keynoter THE REPORTER Published Weekly Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida PROOF OF PUBLICATION 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 pubiicaiior-1) Affiant further says that the said THE 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 newspaper(s) and that The THE REPORTER is in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal and Official Advertisemen'fsd Richard Tamborrino, Publisher Sworn to and subscribed �before �me this Day of% 12016 Notaryi (SEAL) BEVERLY TWGER ..... *; �= MY COMMISSION 1f FF 108704 EXPIRES: April 18, 2018 BondedThruNotaryPubGcUndenvrAers Ad# 2321323 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CON- CERN that on April 20, 2016 at 3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Cham- bers located in the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 50, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, in- tends to consider the adoption of the following County ordi- nance: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXA- TION, CREATING SECTIUNS 23-43 THROUGH 23-47 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE, PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE OF HOMESTEAD PROPERTY RESULTING FROM CON- STRUCTION OR RECON- STRUCTION OF LIVING QUARTERS FOR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OWNER'S SPOUSE IF AT LEAST ONE OF THE PA- RENTS OR GRANDPARENTS FOR WHOM THE LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROVIDED IS AT LEAST 62 YEARS OF AGE; REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THE ORDINANCE TO PROPERTY APPRAISER AND TAX COLLECTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPO- RATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDI- NANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is giv- en 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 proceed- ings, and that, for such pur- pose, 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 accom- modations in order to partici- pate 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 10th day of February, 2016. (SEAL) AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Published March 11, 2016 The Reporter Tavernier, FL 33070