03/17/2021 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center and via Communication Media Technology.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Mike Forster,
Commissioner Eddie Martinez, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor Michelle Coldiron. 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 Motion was made by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation of Employee of the Year to Gabriela Henri, Administrative Assistant, Code
Compliance Department.
B2 Recognition of county staff and Lori Lehr, consultant, for their contributions to Monroe
County achieving a preliminary Class 3 Rating in the FEMA Community Rating System, which
will increase annual savings to flood insurance policy holders to $7.5 million dollars annually
beginning April 2022, with an annual average savings of$522.00 per policy holder.
Cumulatively to date, the County has saved policy holders approximately $22 million dollars.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, advised the Board that Fire Chief James Callahan
will be retiring on May 15, 2021; and that Deputy Fire Chief Steve Hudson has been
recommended to take his place. Chief Callahan and Assistant Chief Hudson addressed the
Board.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
N3 Mr. Gastesi and Sheryl Graham, Social Services Director, addressed the Board
concerning the direction regarding Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Facility. The item was
postponed to the April 21, 2021 BOCC meeting in Marathon.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q3 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning authorization to initiate
litigation against Tamera Z. Fletcher and her property, 15350 Old State Road, Sugarloaf Key,
Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code
Compliance Case Number CE19020062. The following individual addressed the Board: Tamera
Z. Fletcher. Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 6th Task Order, in the amount of
$12,340.00, for Grant Management with CDR McGuire, Inc., under their contract dated
September 5, 2019, for Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant ID 2016-013,
demolition/reconstruction at the correct finished floor elevation at 15 12/15 14 Duncombe Street,
Key West, Florida 33040, owned by Elzbieta Krysztofiak.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Key West to increase the County's contribution by $73,115.00, to a
total of$812,874.00. This increase represents the County's 35.9%proportionate share, or
$7,367.00 of the electrical tie in, and $65,748.00 for construction of the drainage system on
Venetia Street that will connect the Bertha Street System to the City's Pump Station.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4th Amendment to the Contract
with WSP USA, Inc. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Sea Level Rise
Pilot Project. The amendment adds design of subsurface conduit to bring three phase power to
the Twin Lakes Pump Station, evaluation of the use of outfalls versus injection wells for
disposal, re-design of the layout of the Sands Pump Station to meet setback requirements, and
updating the road and drainage plans to incorporate new target minimum road elevations based
on current sea level rise projections for the maximum, not to exceed, amount of$467,943.61.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Renewal of Agreement 419-
20 between Tranquility Bay Adult Day Care of Marathon, CORP. d/b/a Las Mias Adult Day
Care and Monroe County to provide facility-based respite services to elderly and disabled
citizens residing throughout Monroe County, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, for the
period of November 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.
C5 Board adopted the following Resolution of a Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), Small County Outreach Program, Grant Agreement funding construction for the Koehn
and Big Pine Shores Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project in the grant amount of
$1,660,312.00 (75%); with a match requirement of$553,438.00 (25%); for an estimated total
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project amount of$2,213,750.00. Due to a reallocation of years of FDOT workplan funding, this
action rescinds previously approved Resolution No. 181-2020 (June 17, 2020).
RESOLUTION NO. 067-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Sub-Zero, Inc., for Lower Keys HVAC Maintenance & Service, for a 1.4% CPI-U increase.
Funding is ad valorem.
CIO Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Grant
Agreement 20h.sc.100.022 with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources for restoration of the Historic Monroe County Jail. This amendment to the grant
amends the scope of work to add selective demolition of non-historic materials.
C12 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to the City of Marathon Fire Rescue for the operation of an ALS
Transport Ambulance Service for the period April 15, 2021 through April 14, 2023.
C13 Board adopted the following Resolution to write-off$11,931.38 for collection and
disposal of debris to clean up the county owned lot at 574 Hazel Street, Key Largo, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 068-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C14 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners adopting FEMA Technical Bulletin 3, Requirements for the Design and
Certification of Dry Floodproofed Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Buildings, dated January
2021 as required pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 122-2(c).
RESOLUTION NO. 069-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Renewal Agreement Contract
for Services with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. to perform annual physical examinations of
Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel in accordance with NFPA 1582, for the period March 21,
2021 through March 20, 2022.
C16 Board granted approval to purchase 4 Life Pak 15's from, sole source provider, Stryker
using EMS Grant Funds accumulated over the years and additional MCFR budgeted funds. The
cost for each Life Pak 15 is $18,365.00. With the addition of accessories and ProCare Services,
the total purchase cost is $78,845.60, for a total of 4 Life Pak 15's per the attached Purchase
Quote. A total of$65,139.72 will be EMS Grant funds; with the remaining $13,705.88 from
MCFR budgeted funds. Said quote is incorporated herein by reference.
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C17 Board granted approval to issue a Request for Proposal for purchasing Medical Supplies
and Pharmaceuticals for the ALS Rescue delivery in unincorporated Monroe County.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with Rockland
Investment Corporation, Inc. for a building and ground space as an interim Fleet Maintenance
Facility on Rockland Key, at a cost of$103,257.00 per year(plus prorata share of property tax).
Funding is from Fleet budget.
C 19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Gartner, Inc.
and Monroe County for $40,426.00 for research, analysis of products and systems for the County
in selecting hardware, software solutions, Telecom, and other IT services.
C20 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing, to be held April 21, 2021, to
consider adoption of an Ordinance to revise Section 19-6, 19-8 and 19-39 of the Monroe County
Code. The proposed Ordinance will delete Section 19-6 providing regulations for Loop Road
which is no longer under the County's jurisdiction as it was acquired by the State of Florida; to
revise Section 19-8 authorizing the County Engineer to allow temporary short-term closures
when needed for right-of-way repairs or projects that necessitate a temporary road closure; and to
revise Section 19-39 to set forth insurance requirements for contractor performing work on the
County's right-of-way.
C21 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of February 2021
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Memorandum of
Understanding between the Board, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office (MCSO), and the
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the reallocation of costs and expenses to be borne by the
County, MCSO or DJJ due to recent changes in the allocation of space in the Juvenile Justice
Facility at 5503 College Road Key West, Florida 33040.
C23 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a budget amendment for the
Fiscal Year 2021 for Key West International Airport, Fund 404.
C24 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Timetable. Said timetable is
attached hereto.
C25 Board granted approval to request a waiver of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy
provisions to designate Siemens Industry, Inc., as a sole source provider, so that the expiring
Contract with Siemens Industry, Inc. can be negotiated and renewed as a sole source. Funding is
ad valorem and Fines & Forfeiture.
C26 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
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Amending Resolution No. 293-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 070-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 294-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 071-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 330-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 072-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 073-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 337-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 074-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 338-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 075-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 339-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 076-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 340-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 077-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 341-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 078-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 343-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 079-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 344-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 080-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Amending Resolution No. 345-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 081-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 346-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 082-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 347-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 083-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 348-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 084-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 350-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 085-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 351-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 086-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 360-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 087-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 415-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 088-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 321-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 089-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 090-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 091-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 092-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 093-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 094-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 095-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 096-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 097-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 098-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 366-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 099-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 100-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 268-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 101-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 273-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Amending Resolution No. 278-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 103-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 283-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 285-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 286-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 106-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 287-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 107-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 291-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 108-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 109-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 316-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 110-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 317-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 111-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 112-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 113-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 114-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Land Use Restriction Agreements
(LURAs) for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for the purpose of guaranteeing a
15 year affordability period for the properties referenced in each LURA: Poinciana Royale
located at 1341 McCarthy Lane, Key West, Florida; Harvey House located at 1215 Catherine
Street, Key West, Florida; Seebol Place located at 711 Catherine Street, Key West, Florida; and
McCarthy Rogers located at 1213 William Street, Key West, Florida.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Adventure
Environmental, Inc., in the amount of$535,680.00, for marine debris removal and related
services, funded by grant funds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Stewardship Grant LP44074, for removal of marine debris deposited by Hurricane Irma in
unincorporated Monroe County in canals not covered by the former USDA NRCS Grant.
D3 Board adopted the following Resolution amending and replacing Resolution No. 090-
2019 which provides relief from Code Compliance fines, liens and costs that resulted from
Hurricane Irma impacts for households that obtain Community Development Block Grant-
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Assistance through the Department of Economic Opportunity
Administered Rebuild Florida Program to repair, rebuild, or elevate their homes by adding the
same relief for households that sell their property to Monroe County as part of the CDBG-DR
Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the
Subrecipient Agreement with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program
funded through CDBG-DR funds with no local match requirement.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval by super majority to authorize execution of an Agreement with
the City of Key West, in an amount not to exceed $167,890.00, DAC I Fiscal Year 2021 Capital
Resources for the Mallory Square Sunshades (Public Facilities Category)Project.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $97,800.00, DAC I Fiscal Year 2021
Capital Resources for the CRF - Coral Restoration -Key West 2021 Project.
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E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Art
and Historical Society, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $88,723.00, DAC I Fiscal Year 2021
Capital Resources for the Custom House Mechanical Phase 4 Project.
E4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Old Island
Restoration Foundation, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $234,375.00, DAC I Fiscal Year 2021
Capital Resources for the Repair& Improve Garden & Historic Landmark to Oldest House
Museum Project.
E5 Board granted approval by super majority to authorize execution of an Agreement with
the City of Marathon, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, DAC III Fiscal Year 2021 Capital
Resources for the Quay Restroom (Public Facilities Category)Project.
E6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $85,950.00, DAC III Fiscal Year 2021
Capital Resources for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Marathon 2021 Project.
E7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Hidden Harbor
Marine Environmental Project, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $92,250.00, DAC III Fiscal Year
2021 Capital Resources for the Turtle Hospital Waterfront Guest Program Tiki Project.
E8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to extend
Agreement with Miami-Dade Historical Maritime Museum, Inc. for the USGCG Ingham Repair
and Restore Hull Project to December 31, 2021.
E9 Board granted approval of Stephanie Scuderi (sole applicant) as an "At Large"
appointment to the Tourist Development Council District IV Advisory Committee.
E10 Board granted approval to rescind Destination and Cultural Event Agreements, approved
at the October 21, 2020 and November 17, 2020 BOCC meetings, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Daily Plan-It Key West Best Fest $12,488.00
Key West Art and Historical Society,Inc. Pa io Kinetic Sculpture Parade $10,000.00
Keys Area Interdenominational Resources,Inc. Sombrero Beach Run $10,000.00
Rotary Club of Key Largo Charitable Events,Inc Key Largo Brew on the Bay $15,000.00
AIRPORTS
J1 Board ratified and granted approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
1st Amendment to Grant Agreement G1 Q92, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing
$341,562.00 in additional funding for construction of a two-lane access road to connect South
Roosevelt Boulevard to the fixed base operator's fuel farm located at Key West International
Airport. The grant match is funded by Passenger Facility Charge Fund 406 (PFC 417).
J2 Board ratified and granted approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Grant Agreement No. G1U50, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing $100,000.00 in
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funding for the purchase of essential airport equipment at Florida Keys Marathon International
Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT; and 20% Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403.
J3 Board ratified and granted approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Supplemental Joint Participation Grant Agreement No. 2 to Contract GOU78, as executed by the
Director of Airports,providing an additional $300,000.00 for Roof Rehabilitation at the
Terminal Building at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to be funded 80% FDOT; and
20% Airport Operating Fund 403.
J4 Board granted approval to rescind the authorization to purchase an ADA Passenger Board
Ramp from Keith Consolidate Industries, Inc. in the amount of$63,550.00, as approved on
February 17, 2021; and granted approval to waive Purchasing Policies and Procedures, and
declare an emergency, for the purpose of purchasing an ADA Passenger Boarding Ramp from
Timberline GSE who provided the next lowest quote in the amount of$74,200.00, for
emergency replacement of an existing ADA ramp that can no longer meet the new fleet mix at
Key West International Airport. The boarding ramp will be paid from FAA CARES Grant 37-62;
State FDOT Grant GOE47; and/or Airport Operating Fund 404.
J5 Board granted approval to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration, for Passenger
Facility Charge Application 420, funding for Key West International Airport, and to accept
public comment on the County's application for thirty days upon the posting of the required
Public Notice.
J6 Board granted approval to purchase a Caterpillar 908M Wheel Loader from Kelly Tractor
Co., in the amount of$90,131.00, for Florida Keys Marathon International Airport under Florida
Sheriff's Association Contract FSA20-EQU18.0; the loader will be paid from FDOT Essential
Airport Equipment Grant GIU50 (80%); and Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
J7 Board accepted the report of monthly Airport Change Orders for the month of February
2021 reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
J8 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with the
second lowest responsive bidder, Marino Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of
$1,888,375.00, for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Terminal Re-Roof
Rehabilitation Project. The project is funded by State FDOT Grant GOU78 (80%); and Marathon
Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
J9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.
Task Order 12/15-98, in the amount of$79,018.00, for Construction Administration and
Construction Inspection Services during the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport
Terminal Re-Roof Rehabilitation Project. The task order is funded by FDOT Grant GOU78
(80%); and Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
J10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.
Task Order 12/15-99, in the amount of$243,376.00, for Resident Project Representative (RPR)
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Services during the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Terminal Re-Roof
Rehabilitation Project. The RPR Services include, but are not limited to, checking construction
activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, coordinate quality assurance tests,
review certifications, test reports, and payment requests. The task order is funded by FDOT
Grant GOU78 (80%); and Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
J11 Board granted approval to negotiate fees pursuant to the Consultants Competitive
Negotiation Act with the top rank respondent to the Request for Qualifications for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services, for the Key West International Airport Concourse A and
Terminal Improvements Program; and present the proposed contract and fees to the Board on
April 21, 2021. The top ranked consultant is McFarland-Johnson, Inc. ° Mead& Hunt' Adkins.
J12 Board granted approval to add one new full time equivalent position of Manager, Airport
Facility Systems,pay grade 314 for the Key West International Airport in the Fiscal Year 2021
Airport budget.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K1 Board adopted the following Resolution reserving twenty-eight Affordable Housing
ROGO Allocations (14 low-income; and 14 median-income),pursuant to Monroe County Code
Section 138-24(b)(2), for Frank J. Pla as authorized by owner Riehl Alice Living Trust, for
property located at 95301 Overseas Highway, Section 13, Township 62, Range 38 Part Tract 6,
Southcliff Estates, Key Largo, currently having property identification number 00483370-
000000; and owner Armando & Maria C Cabrera, for property more particularly described as
Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 revised Plat of Sunrise Point Key Largo, currently having property
identification numbers 00484390-000000 and 00484400-000000, until July 17, 2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 116-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
K3 Board adopted the following Resolution prioritizing the only application submitted,
Reynolds Street Pier Structural Upgrades, for $568,436.00 in local applications for the 2021
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program for projects to be funded in the Fiscal Year 2027
FDOT Work Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 117-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
WASTEWATER ISSUES
M1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Supplement to Lease
Agreement, 2005 Lease of Wastewater Facilities, with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to
delineate the boundaries of the Big Coppitt Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
N1 Board granted approval of Mayor Coldiron's appointment of Tiffany Moore to the
Monroe County Library Advisory Board, for a term through November 2022, concurrent with
Mayor Coldiron's term.
N2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Cates' appointment of Lauren Talbott Steele to
the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring March 17, 2023.
N5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Martinez's appointment of Meg Cabot to the
Monroe County Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring March 16, 2023.
N8 Board granted approval of Commissioner Forster's appointment of Kate DeLoach to the
Library Advisory Board, as the District 5 representative, with a term expiring March 17, 2023.
N10 Board adopted the following Resolution urging the Florida Legislature to support home
rule authority for counties and cities and to oppose Senate Bill 426 and House Bill 267, which
preempt local government home rule.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N11 Board adopted the following Resolution in support of House Bill 7019 authorizing $100
million a year for a new Resilient Florida Grant Program for local governments for resilience
planning and projects to address the adverse impacts of flooding/sea level rise and requiring the
State to evaluate the costs of projects necessary to minimize the adverse impacts of flooding/sea
level rise, and for the bill to also include an additional requirement that the State identify local
and state funding options to meet those costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 119-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
01 Board granted approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2020 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
03 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10081512- 10082798, (PR Checks),
3139963-3141154 (PR Voucher), 26827-26934 (WC) for the month of February 2021, as
follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of$2,957,874.63; 101 Fine & Forfeiture, in the
amount of$4,629,683.29; 102 Road/Bridges, in the amount of$320,058.98; 104 Middle Keys
Health Care MSTU, in the amount of$521,241.00; 115 Tourist Development Council-Two
Penny, in the amount of$279,374.87; 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of
$485,133.02; 117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent, in the amount of$552,467.78; 118 TDC - District
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2 Third Cent, in the amount of$78,745.91; 119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent, in the amount of
$318,526.14; 120 TDC -District 4 Third Cent, in the amount of$79,764.66; 121 TDC - District
5 Third Cent, in the amount of$106,484.70; 125 Grant Fund, in the amount of$639,846.04; 141
Fire/Ambulance, in the amount of$807,334.23; 147 Unincorporated Service, in the amount of
$177,345.01; 148 Planning Building, in the amount of$448,905.70; 149 Municipal Policing, in
the amount of$596,963.66; 150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of$0.00; 152 Duck
Key Security, in the amount of$15,471.33; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of
$135,101.59; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of$29,267.77; 158 Miscellaneous
Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of$32,554.54; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the
amount of$46,642.22; 162 Law Enforcement Trust-600, in the amount of$0.00; 163 Court
Facilities, in the amount of$17,125.90; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the amount of$9,847.75;
180 Building Funds, in the amount of$297,498.14; 304 1 Cent Infrastructure, in the amount of
$193,469.87; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project, in the amount of$6,888.02; 314 Series 2014
Revenue Bonds, in the amount of$2,348,414.96; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of
$1,485.00; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of$26,821.97; 403 Marathon Airport, in the
amount of$131,159.13; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of$1,773,635.68; 406 PFC &
Operating Restrictions, in the amount of$1,533,255.47; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of
$1,533,720.48; 501 Workers' Compensation, in the amount of$128,687.25; 502 Group Insurance
Fund, in the amount of$1,504,720.27; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$370,564.89; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of$221,631.56; and 610 Fire/EMS
LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$2,370.00.
04 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
February 2021, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$1,107,259.84; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of$270,525.64; Events, in the amount of$46,909.83; Office Supplies &
Operating Costs, in the amount of$38,506.15; Personnel Services, in the amount of
$116,024.65; Public Relations, in the amount of$116,914.02; Sales & Marketing, in the amount
of$55,749.38; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$18,434.16; Travel, in the amount of
$451.88; and Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$99,860.58.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly report for March 2021. Said report
is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the no-cost 4th Amendment, for a
one-year renewal, under the On-Call Contract with Wood Environment and Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc. for Category B Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services.
P4 Board granted approval and authorized execution, of a no cost one-year renewal, under
the 2nd Amendment to the On-Call Agreement with Wood Environment and Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc., for Category C Environmental Services, Environmental Engineering, and other
related services, to renew the contract for one year from March 14, 2021 to March 14, 2022.
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P5 Board adopted the following Resolution in support of Senate Bill 596 and House Bill
6023 which would repeal Section 163.045, Florida Statues, a preemption related to tree pruning,
trimming, or removal on residential property, and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 120-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Monroe
County Audit Contract with Cherry Bekaert LLP, dated January 17, 2018.
P7 Board adopted the following Resolution amending Section 16 of the Personnel Policies
and Procedures Manual regarding Appearance, Hygiene and Proper Attire. This Resolution adds
Hygiene to Section 16.01, Appearance, and Proper Attire. It adds Section 16.02 which describes
requirements for uniform wear, maintenance and care, uniform purchases and tax treatment, and
other related items.
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q2 Board adopted the following Resolution authoring the sale of deed-restricted County-
owned parcels on Duck Key that were acquired for density reduction purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q4 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Nelson R. Alejandrez and his
property, 10 Coral Drive, Saddlebunch Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code
and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE18100028.
Q6 Board granted approval to join opioid class action litigation filed against McKinsey &
Co. (City ofPembroke Pines v. McKinsey & Co., Florida S. District Case No. 21-cv-60305) as
part of the plaintiff class and to serve as class representative for Florida counties.
Q7 Board granted approval to reimburse Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, in the amount of
$63,497.75, for 50% of the legal fees generated by Lewis, Longman, and Walker, P.A. for the
administrative challenge to the Turkey Point NPDES permit.
T2 Board granted authorization for the County Attorney to seek amicus curiae status in the
Third District Court of Appeal in support of Miami Dade College in the matter of Board of
Trustees of Miami Dade College v. Fernando Verdini, Case No. 3D21-470.
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ENGINEERING
T3 Board granted approval to ratify the Agreement with American Empire Builders, Inc. for
the Harbour Drive Bridge (4904604) and Seaview Drive Bridge (4904606) Strengthening
Projects, in the amount of$1,663,376.00.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
T4 Board ratified the purchase from Presidio Network Solutions, LLC for the Plantation Key
Courthouse Network in the amount of$61,823.29. This purchase is utilizing pricing under the
State of Florida Contract NASPO Value Point Cisco AR233 (14-19) FL443220000-WSCA-14-
ACS; and State of Florida Contract Carahsoft NASPO Value Point AR2472 FL443230000-
NASPO-I6-ACS Cloud Solutions.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
T5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Upper Keys HVAC Maintenance & Service, for an
annual CPI-U adjustment of 1.4%for the year ending 2020. Funding is ad valorem.
T6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Middle Keys HVAC Maintenance & Service, for an
annual CPI-U increase of 1.4% for the year ending 2020. Due to COVID-19 there was not a CPI-
U increase in 2020. Funding is ad valorem.
T7 Board granted approval to rescind approval of agenda Item C-11, approved at the
February 19, 2020 meeting, a Lease Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Health,
Monroe County Health Department to provide continued office space at the Department of
Juvenile Justice Building, 5503 College Road, Stock Island, Key West, Florida.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
T8 Board granted approval to negotiate a Lease Contract Agreement with Advanced
Modular Space, Inc., subject to ratification once the contractual language is worked out. This
will be a lease for temporary office trailers (one 24' X 60' overall office), in the amount of
$141,763.00, over a period of five years.
AIRPORTS
T9 Board granted approval to purchase a Bobcat V519 Telescoping Forklift with boom
attachment from Clark Equipment Co. d/b/a Bobcat Company, in the amount of$69,153.36,
under Sourcewell Contract 040319-CEC for the Key West International Airport. The equipment
will be paid from FDOT Essential Airport Equipment Grant GOE47 (50%); and Key West
International Airport Operating Fund 403 (50%).
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T10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Financial Advisor Consultant
Services Agreement with Frasca& Associates, LLC for the Key West International Airport
Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program. Task orders will be issued for services to be
performed in accordance with consultant's fee schedule. The task orders will be funded by
FDOT EYW Planning Studies Contracts GOE77; and/or GIQ04; and/or Airport Operating Fund
404.
T11 Board ratified and granted approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1 V31 as executed by the Director of Airports
providing $150,000.00 in funding for essential airport equipment for the Key West International
Airport; requires a 50% match from Airport Operating Fund 404.
Motion carried unanimously.
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 Craig Cates, Commissioner Eddie Martinez,
Commissioner David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis and Mayor Brue Halle.
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Councilman Lewis granting
approval of the 2nd Renewal Agreement Contract for Services with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. to
perform annual physical examinations of Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel in accordance
with NFPA 1582, for the period March 21, 2021 through March 20, 2022. Motion carried
unanimously.
H2 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval to purchase 4 Life Pak 15's from, sole source provider, Stryker using EMS
Grant Funds accumulated over the years and additional MCFR budgeted funds. The cost for each
Life Pak 15 is $18,365.00. With the addition of accessories and ProCare services, the total
purchase cost is $78,845.60, for a total of 4 Life Pak 15's per the attached Purchase Quote. A
total of$65,139.72 will be EMS Grant funds; with the remaining $13,705.88 from MCFR
budgeted funds. Said quote is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COVID-19
Il Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management; and Bob Eadie, JD,
Administrator& Health Officer for the Monroe County Health Department, gave a COVID-19
update for March 2021.
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I2 Ms. Hurley and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the proposed plan for
reopening permitting offices to walk-in customers, eliminating drop off/pick up and mail in
permitting, and maintaining phone/email/zoom for plans examinations/other service
questions/correspondence. The Board took no official action.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C11 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of the ratification of previously approved Monroe County Designated
Receiving System Plan which now has the corrected plan period of January 1, 2021 to December
31, 2023 on the cover sheet of the plan document. The Guidance/Care Center and Lower Keys
Medical Center provide mental health & substance abuse services under this plan. Roll call vote
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources, and Ms. Hurley
addressed the Board concerning the following two items (D1 & D2):
D1 Approval of ranking of respondents and approval to negotiate a Contract with the top-
ranked respondent, Adventure Environmental, Inc., in association with a Request for Proposals
for Marine Debris Removal Services along shorelines and nearshore waters affected by
Hurricane Irma with funding provided through a no-match grant with the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission.
D5 Approval of a Contract with Adventure Environmental, Inc., with the Monroe County
Commercial Fishermen, Inc. as the subcontractor, for Marine Debris Removal Services along
shorelines and nearshore waters affected by Hurricane Irma, in the amount of$1,135,127.00, in
funding provided through a no-match grant with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission with no less than 60% of the total compensation ($681,076.00) going to the Monroe
County Commercial Fishermen, Inc. for the retrieval and collection of debris through utilization
of commercial fishermen for the performance of the work.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval of the above two items (D1 & D5). Motion carried
unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
F1 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a legislative
update.
F2 Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries, gave an update on
libraries.
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WASTEWATER ISSUE
M2 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, gave a Power Point Presentation
concerning direction on the County payment of future wastewater system expansions and
collection of system development fees for future developed properties. Kevin Madok, Clerk of
Court, and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board:
Stuart Schaffer, representing the Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association. The Board
took no official action.
STAFF REPORT
F3 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, gave an update on the United States Army Corps
of Engineer's Plans.
AIRPORTS
J13 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution delegating authority to the Director of Airports and approving the use of Key West
International Airport Enterprise Revenue Funds to be used for promotional sponsorships. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K2 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution waiving
purchasing policy to assure removal, refloating, demolition and disposal of derelict/non-derelict
vessels, floating structures, marine signs/debris, installation/maintenance of aids to navigation
and regulatory markers in Monroe County are done quickly and according to previously issued
Request for Qualifications by waiving Chapter 2 (D)(7) of the Purchasing Policy regarding job
award procedures and to maintain additional purchasing levels and signature authorities to
expedite these contractual services by waiving Chapter 2 (F)(1) and Chapter 2 (G) of Purchasing
Policy, authorizing County Administrator and Assistant County Administrator to sign up to
$100,000.00 for emergency purchases. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to table the item to the April 21, 2021 meeting in
Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P2 Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Haag addressed the Board concerning direction by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners regarding the former Climate Change Advisory
Committee (CCAC). After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Forster that, as of today, the CCAC has sunset. Motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
R1 A Public Hearing was held to consider revisions to Ordinance No. 032-2020, the
County's Mask Ordinance. Peter Morris, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board.
There was no public input. The Board took no official action.
R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code
Chapter 2. Administration, Article VIIL Boards, Committees, Commissions and Authorities,
Division 5. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)to be consistent with changes in
the Florida Statutes including: decreasing membership from 14 members to 8-11 members;
including an elected official on the committee; requiring one representative from at least six of
the currently listed member categories; removing the following three member categories that had
been added by the BOCC in 2015: school board employee, lodging industry representative, and
citizen with no financial interest; and updating the reporting period from triennial to annual. At a
minimum, the AHAC meets once annually to make recommendations on local housing incentive
strategies to be included in the County's Local Housing Assistance Plan; except in years where
Monroe County receives only the minimum allocation under the SHIP Program, which exempts
the annual reporting requirement. Ms. Schemper and Mr. Morris addressed the Board. The
following individual addressed the Board: Stuart Schaffer, representing the Sugarloaf Shores
Property Owner's Association. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to the right-of-way of a portion of
Hazel Street, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, as shown on the plat of Monroe Park, Plat
Book 3, Page 140, bounded on the north by Hazel Street; bounded on the west by Lots 17 and
18; bounded on the south and southeast by Lots 14, 15 and 16; and bounded on the east by Lot
13. Mr. Morris addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster to adopt the following Resolution.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R4 A Public Hearing was held to consider an application for issuance of a Class A
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)to E Care Ambulance Inc. for the
operation of an ALS Transport Service in Monroe County, Florida for the period March 18, 2021
through March 17, 2023 for responding to requests for inter-facility transports and is not
authorized to perform 911 scene response work. The following individuals addressed the Board:
John Walsh and Captain John Johnson, representing the City of Marathon. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez granting
approval of the item but excluding the City of Marathon. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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R5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for budget amendments
for Fiscal Year 2021 for the Fine & Forfeiture Fund, Fund 101; One Cent Infrastructure Sales
Tax, Fund 304; Cudjoe Regional Wastewater Project, Fund 312; and Series 2014 Revenue Bond,
Fund 314. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded
by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board discussed the following two items (N4 & N6):
N4 Approval of the 1st Amendment to Employment Agreement between Monroe County and
Amanda Leggett to provide for a salary increase of$8,000.00 per year, bringing her annual
salary to $60,000.00.
N6 Approval of the 1st Amendment to Employment Agreement between Monroe County and
Eurie Sarmiento to provide for a salary increase of$8,000.00 per year, bringing her annual salary
to $60,000.00.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by
Commissioner Martinez granting approval of the above two items (N4 & N6). Motion carried
unanimously.
N7 Tina Boan, Sr. Director of Budget& Finance; and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board
concerning the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Director. The following individuals addressed
the Board: Dotti Moses and Stuart Schaffer, representing the Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's
Association. The Board took no official action.
N9 Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Wilson addressed the Board concerning direction on staffing and
whether to revise the County policy on park fees at Harry Harris Park on regular days and
holidays. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for March 2021. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger clarified the process of the workshop
meeting scheduled for March 31, 2021.
Q5 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Disaster Solutions v. Monroe County, Case No. 2019-CA-32-K, and read the required language
into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
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Martinez to hold the Closed Session at the April 21, 2021 BOCC meeting in Marathon, Florida at
1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
T1 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
AshBritt, Inc. v. Monroe County, FL and Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA-K-
17-802, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner
Forster and seconded by Commissioner Rice to hold the Closed Session at the April 21, 2021
BOCC regular meeting in Marathon, Florida at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENT
S 1 Commissioner Cates addressed the Board concerning the Resolution that was passed at
last month's meeting supporting long term anchorages in the keys.
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
J ameea.C;., A"e,&, IO.C.
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BUDGET CALENDAR, FISCAL YEAR 2022
Proposed TiMetable
Date 2021, Day RESPONSIBLE PARTY REQUIRED ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT REFERENCE
Approval of the FY22 Budget Timetable.
March 17, Wednesday Board of County Commissioners Regular BOCC meeting Key Largo
County Administrator,Senior
March 18, Thursday Management Team Budget instructions to departments. Section 129.025 Florida Statutes
OMB deadline for submission-budget requests for
Senior Management Team,TDC all Internal Service Funds,Capital and departments
April 8, Thursday Executive Director including TDC,GAL and Medical Examiner.
TDC Executive Director,State
Attorney,Housing Authority,Judicial,
May 14, Friday and Health Department Deadline for other agencies budgets to OMB.
Submission of budget requests to the County
On or before June 1, Tuesday Constitutional Officers Administrator. Section 129.03(2)Florida Statutes
This is the last date to receive input from the Human
June 2, Wednesday Human Service Advisory Board Service Advisory Board.
June 29-July 2, Tuesday-Friday FAC 2021 Annual Conference&Exposition
The Property Appraiser certifies,to each taxing
authority,the taxable value within the jurisdiction of
July 1, Thursday Property Appraiser the taxing authority on Form DR-420. Section 129.03(1)Florida Statutes
The board of county commisioners'(BOCC)budget
officer delivers a tentative budget to the board.No
July 1-31 Board of County Commissioners meeting required. Section 129.03(3)Florida Statutes
National Association of Counties(Naco)Annual
July 16-19, Friday-Monday Conference www.naco.org
Special Meeting for discussion of Budget.
Announcement of Proposed Millage Rates and
selection of dates,times and places for public
hearings. Approval to advise the Property Appraiser Sections 129.03(3)(a)and
July 22, Thursday Board of County Commissioners of proposed millage rates.10 A.M.Key West 200.065(2)(b)Florida Statutes
Last day to advise the Property Appraiser of the
Proposed Millage Rates,current year rolled-back
rate and the date,times and place of the Tentative Section 200.065(2)(b)Florida
August 4, Wednesday Office of Management and Budget Budget Hearing. Statutes
Property Appraiser mails out the Notice of Proposed
Property Taxes to each taxpayer listed on the Sections 200.065(2)(b)and 200.069
No later than August 24, Tuesday Property Appraiser current year assessment roll.(TRIM Notices) Florida Statutes
First Public Hearing
Adoption of Tentative Budget and Millage Rate Sections 129.03(3)(c),200.065(2c)
September 7, Tuesday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Key West and 200.065(2)(e),Florida Statutes
Special Budget Meeting(Optional) Not Required-Done as a public
September 9, Thursday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Marathon service.
Budget Ad to be published in newspaper for final Section 200.065(2)(d),Florida
September 11, Saturday Office of Management and Budget budget hearing. Statutes
Final Public Hearing(Regular BOCC meeting day)
Adoption of Final Budget and Millage Rate Sections 129.03(3)(c),200.065(2)(d)
September 15, Wednesday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Key Largo and 200.065(2)(e),Florida Statutes
Notify the Sheriff,in writing,of the specific action
taken on the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget
Following final budget adoption Board of County Commissioners appropriations of the Sheriff. Section 30.49(4),Florida Statutes
Within 3 days of Final Hearing,the Resolution
adopting final millage and budget to Property FL Administrative Code 12D-
September 18, Saturday Office of Management and Budget Appraiser,Tax Collector and the Dept.of Revenue. 17.003(f)
Within 30 days of adoption of final millage and
budget,submit TRIM package(DR-487)to Dept.of
Revenue. Certify final millages to Property Section 129.03(3)Florida Statutes
Appraiser via DR-422 and DR-422DEBT(if any FL Administrative Code 12D-
October 18, Mondayl Office of Management and Budget debt). Post summary budget on website. 17.003(h)