09/16/2020 Budget MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Final Budget Hearing
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Via Communication Media Technology
The final budget hearing of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 5:05 p.m. via Communication Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Sylvia
Murphy, Commissioner David Rice, and Mayor Heather Carruthers. Also present at the meeting
were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok,
Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio;
and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
Al There were no Additions, Corrections or Deletions to the agenda.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
Tina Boan, Sr. Director of Budget& Finance; and Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs &
Grants Acquisition Director, addressed the Board concerning the following five items (B 1 to
B5). There were no public speakers. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of the following five items:
B 1 Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West in the amount of
$165,600.00 for Public Health and Safety Costs incurred as a result of COVID-19 related
response, mitigation and recovery efforts, and CARES Act Program implementation compliance
cost reimbursement.
B2 Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Islamorada in the amount of
$40,900.00 for Public Health and Safety Costs incurred as a result of COVID-19 related
response, mitigation and recovery efforts, and CARES Act Program implementation compliance
cost reimbursement.
B3 Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marathon in the amount of
$56,500.00 for Public Health and Safety Costs incurred as a result of COVID-19 related
response, mitigation and recovery efforts, and CARES Act Program implementation compliance
cost reimbursement.
B4 Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Layton in the amount of$1,200.00
for Public Health and Safety Costs incurred as a result of COVID-19 related response, mitigation
and recovery efforts, and CARES Act Program implementation compliance cost reimbursement.
B5 Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Key Colony Beach in the amount of$5,000.00
for Public Health and Safety Costs incurred as a result of COVID-19 related response, mitigation
and recovery efforts, and CARES Act Program implementation compliance cost reimbursement.
Motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS
C1 Ms. Boan announced the tentative millage rates. Said announcement is attached hereto.
C2 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, gave a Power Point Presentation of the County
Administrator's budget update.
C3 The following individuals addressed the Board: Susan Archer, representing the Boys &
Girls Club; Sherrie Schwab, Executive Director of the Domestic Abuse Shelter; Marj Roberts,
representing Independence Cay; Frank Garces, Stephanie Russo, William Weatherly, and
Andrew Axelrod, General Counsel of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association. Mr.
Gastesi, Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges; and Ms. Boan addressed the
Board.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE &AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Cates, Commissioner Murphy, and Commissioner
Rice. Mayor Halle and Councilman Lewis were absent from the meeting. In the absence of
Mayor Halle and Councilman Lewis, Commissioner Rice chaired the Board of Governors.
El Ms. Boan announced the District 1 amended rolled-back millage rate,percent increase
over rolled-back and final millage rate. There was no public input. Said announcement is
attached hereto.
E2 There was no public input or discussion of the District 1 Tentative Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
E3 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Cates to
adopt the following District 1 Board of Governors Resolution adopting the final millage rate for
Fiscal Year 2021. There was no public input. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 251-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E4 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Cates to
adopt the following District 1 Board of Governors Resolution adopting the final Budget for
Fiscal Year 2021. There was no public input. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
F Ms. Boan announced the amended rolled-back millage rates,percentage increases over
rolled-back rates and final millage rates. Said rates are attached hereto.
G Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt
the following Resolution adopting the final millage rates for Fiscal Year 2021. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates No
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Carruthers Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 253-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the final Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates No
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Carruthers Yes
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Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 254-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the final Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 255-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Jl Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval of Fiscal
Year 2021 Contracts with local non-profit Human Service Organizations funded by the Board of
County Commissioners, through recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board,
totaling $2,040,000.00, as follows: A.H. of Monroe County, in the amount of$87,500.00;
Anchors Aweigh Club, in the amount of$15,000.00; Autism Society of the Keys, in the amount
of$40,000.00; Boys & Girls Club, in the amount of$115,000.00; Burton Memorial United
Methodist Church, in the amount of$15,000.00; Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys, in
the amount of$80,000.00; Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, in the amount of
$120,000.00; Florida Keys Children's Shelter, in the amount of$185,000.00; Florida Keys
Healthy Start Coalition, in the amount of$75,000.00; Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, in the
amount of$109,000.00; Good Health Clinic, in the amount of$105,000.00; Grace Jones Day
Care Center, in the amount of$60,000.00; Guidance/Care Center- The Heron, Assisted Living
Facility Program, in the amount of$43,000.00; Heart of the Keys/Marathon Recreation Center,
in the amount of$35,000.00; Independence Cay, in the amount of$28,000.00; Key West
Community Sailing Center, Inc., in the amount of$7,000.00; Keys Area Interdenominational
Resources, in the amount of$35,000.00; Keys to Be the Change, in the amount of$50,000.00;
Kids Come First in the Florida Keys, in the amount of$30,000.00; Literacy Volunteers of
America, in the amount of$50,000.00; Marathon New Life Assembly of God/Kreative Kids, in
the amount of$11,000.00; Monroe Association of ReMARCable Citizens, Inc., in the amount of
$200,000.00; Samuel's House, in the amount of$105,000.00; Southernmost Homeless
Assistance League, in the amount of$10,000.00; Star of the Sea Foundation, in the amount of
$95,000.00; Voices for Florida Keys Children, in the amount of$17,000.00; Wesley House
Family Services, in the amount of$157,500.00; and Womankind, in the amount of$160,000.00.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
J2 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Agreement with Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation
d/b/a Florida Keys Council of the Arts in the amount of$79,900.00. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
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J3 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Agreement with Historic Florida Keys Foundation, Inc.,to
develop, coordinate, and promote historic preservation in Monroe County, in the amount of
$32,450.00. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a
conflict.
J4 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of approval of two agreements with Guidance/Care Center for: 1) Substance
Abuse Mental Health (SAMH) Services in the amount of$877,500.00; and 2)the Jail In-House
Program in the amount of$151,273.00 for Fiscal Year 2021. The County funding for SAMH services
are the local match required by Florida Statute. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled-back millage rate is 2.4763
Proposed millage rate is 2.5781
Proposed millage rate is 4.11% aboi,e the rotted-back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.1647
Proposed millage rate is 0.1725
Proposed millage rate is ,74'%4 aboi,e the rofleel-back refte
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.3327
Proposed millage rate is 0.3484
Proposed millage rate is ,72' 4 aboi,e the rofleel-back refte
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled-back millage rate is 1.9897
Proposed millage rate is 2.0489
Proposed millage rate is 2.98'%4 abo flie � I Ie( 1back nat
Taxing Authority: Middle Keys Health Care MSTU
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.4789
Proposed millage rate is 0.5000
Proposed millage rate is . 1'%4 above f i Ie(I back nal.
Aurmate
Rolled-back millage rate is 3.2227
Proposed millage rate is 3.3435
Proposed millage rate is 3,75'%4 aboi,e the rofleel-b c ate
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled-back millage rate is 2.4763
Proposed millage rate is 2.5781
Proposed millage rate is 4.11% aboi,e the rotted-back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.1647
Proposed millage rate is 0.1725
Proposed millage rate is ,74'%4 aboi,e the rofleel-back refte
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.3327
Proposed millage rate is 0.3484
Proposed millage rate is ,72' 4 aboi,e the rofleel-back refte
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled-back millage rate is 1.9897
Proposed millage rate is 2.0489
Proposed millage rate is 2.98'%4 s:b(P-% die roll ( back nal.
Taxing Authority: Middle Keys Health Care MSTU
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.4789
Proposed millage rate is 0.5000
Proposed millage rate is . 1'%4 s:b(P-% die roll ( back nal.
Aurmate
Rolled-back millage rate is 3.2227
Proposed millage rate is 3.3435
Proposed millage rate is 3,75'%4 aboi,e the rofleel-b c ate