Item M3 M.3
County �� � .�� �y,4 ' �, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `_ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
August 13, 2021
Agenda Item Number: M.3
Agenda Item Summary #3573
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Clerk of Court
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Pamela Hancock(305) 292-3550
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of May 19,
2021; and the special meeting of May 25, 2021.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
7. May 19
8. May 25
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Kevin Madok Skipped 08/03/2021 11:28 AM
Cynthia Hall Completed 08/03/2021 12:12 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 08/03/2021 1:32 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 08/18/2021 9:00 AM
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Key West, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center and via Communication Media Technology. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Mike Forster,
Commissioner David Rice and Mayor Michelle Coldiron. Commissioner Eddie Martinez was
absent from the meeting. 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
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Al Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried 2
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 16-22, 2021 as Emergency Medical
Services Week in Monroe County, Florida in honor and appreciation of emergency medical
services providers and their day-to-day lifesaving work.
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The Board recognized Chief James Callahan for his 15 years of service,presented him
with an Honorary Conch Certificate and a firefighter axe plaque.
Steve Hudson, Deputy Fire Chief-Operations, was sworn in as Fire Chief of Monroe
County Fire Rescue.
B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation celebrating Community Foundation of the Florida
Keys and its 25th Anniversary.
B3 Presentation of Employee of the Quarter to Lisset Bautista, Case Manager, Social
Services.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
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C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Land Use Restriction Agreement
for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for the purpose of guaranteeing a fifteen-
year affordability period for property located at 712 Eisenhower Drive, 714 Eisenhower Drive,
716 Eisenhower Drive, Unit 101, 716 Eisenhower Drive, Unit 102, 716 Eisenhower Drive, Unit
103, 716 Eisenhower Drive, Unit 104, 716 Eisenhower Drive, Unit 105; and for property located
at 703 Pearl Street, 705 Pearl Street, 707 Pearl Street, 709 Pearl Street, Unit 101, 709 Pearl
Street, Unit 201 in the City of Key West, Florida 33040.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Grant
Agreement 20.h.sc.100.022 with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources for the restoration of the Monroe County Historic Jail. This amendment to the grant
extends the expiration date from June 30, 2021 to October 31, 2021.
C3 Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign, and for staff to submit, a letter of support
for the County's application for a Florida Division of Historical Resources Grant for the Key
West Historic Courthouse Brick Repointing Project.
C4 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the tentative Duck Key Security
District non-ad valorem special assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The special 0
assessment rates remain the same as last year's rates at$292.00 for improved lots and $28.00 for 76
unimproved lots. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 170-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C5 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing, to be held at the June 16, 2021
meeting, to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of the Monroe County Code
to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Toll by the Consumer Price Index (1.6%); and W
granted authorization for the Monroe County Director of Engineering Services to inform the
Florida Department of Transportation of the changes to the toll rates, in accordance with the
Agreement for SunPass and Toll-by-Plate Electronic Toll Collection, at the Card Sound Toll
Facility.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender&
Associates Architects, P.A., in the amount of$72,428.00, for design and construction drawings
for East Martello Roof Phase 11, funded by a TDC Grant.
C7 Board granted approval to award all surplus units to the highest bidder as set forth in the
attached Budget& Finance Purchasing Department Tabulation Sheet; and authorization to award
the surplus items to the next highest bidders if necessary, until items are disposed. Said
tabulation sheet is incorporated herein by reference.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with HDR
Engineering, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Koehn and Big
Pine Shores Subdivisions Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project(Big Pine Key). This task
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order is being awarded under the On Call Contract for Professional Engineering Services, in the
maximum not to exceed, amount of$278,164.00. The project is partially funded by a Florida
Department of Transportation Small County Outreach Program Grant Agreement.
C9 Board adopted the following Resolution providing support for a Special Grant-in-Aid
Division of Historic Resources Grant, affirming the County's ability to provide 50% local match
funding; and approving prioritization and submission of grant applications for funding of design
and implementation of repairs of the Historic County Courthouse brick structure in Key West.
Grant request will be for $1,000,000.00 with a 50% County match.
RESOLUTION NO. 171-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a County-Owned Residential Lease
with a County employee for Location E, Unit 1, commencing June 1, 2021 through May 31,
2022. The monthly rental amount is $550.00.
C11 Board adopted the following Resolution to adopt tentative solid waste collection rates for
commercial waste generators for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
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RESOLUTION NO. 172-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. 2
C12 Board adopted the following Resolution to adopt the tentative non ad valorem special
assessment for residential solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling rates for Fiscal Year
2021-2022. The tentative rate will increase by $6.00 per year, to $413.00, per household/unit
(1.4% CPI change).
RESOLUTION NO. 173-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C13 Board granted approval to advertise for competitive solicitation/public auction (second
attempt) for the sale of five Monroe County Fire Rescue surplus vehicles.
C14 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance revising Section 21-74 and Section 21-99 of the Monroe County Code (MCC)
providing for corrections to the MCC sections referenced,providing for revisions to the notice
requirements for commercial rates and providing for revisions to the notice requirements for the
non-ad valorem assessments to conform to F.S. 197.3632.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Services Agreement with Fire
Recovery USA, LLC to provide Fire Inspection Billing and Collection Services.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 9th Amendment to Agreement
with Buccaneer Courier to change physical address of the Marathon Library, Stop 413.
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C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification 41 to Subgrant
Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to receive state funded
appropriations for Local Emergency Management and Mitigation Initiatives Assistance Number
31.064 (Agreement Number 19-SP-10-11-54-01-237) in the amount of$5,900,000.00; and
adopted the following Resolution authorizing the County Administrator to sign all amendments,
modifications, and other necessary documents including reimbursement requests for this grant.
The original period of time was July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. This amendment extends the end
date to June 30, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C18 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of April 2021,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Supplemental No. 1 to Contract
GON68 with the Florida Department of Transportation for the development of the Lower Keys
Scenic Viewing Area(Big Pine Swimming Hole). This amendment to the grant extends the
expiration date to September 30, 2022. 0
C20 Board ratified the Task Order with WSP USA, Inc. for Construction Engineering and 2
Inspection Services for the Harbour Drive Bridge (4904604) and Seaview Drive Bridge
(4904606) Interim Strengthening Project in the amount of$161,568.73.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 8th Amendment to the Amended
and Restated Agreement with Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. for
Animal Control Services providing for a CPI adjustment of$10,760.46 (1.4%), funded by ad
valorem revenues.
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C22 Board ratified the five-year lease Agreement with Advanced Modular Space, Inc. for two
temporary office trailer units to be placed at 143 Toppino Industrial Drive, on Rockland Key, in
the amount of$135,299.20.
C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
with Marathon Friends of the Library, Inc. ("Friends") for the purpose of creating a mutually
beneficial and clear operational understanding between the Friends and Monroe County Public
Library ("Library"). The Friends mission is to raise money and public awareness in the
community to support the services and programs of the Library. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization, it is a legally distinct entity and is not a part of the Library.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with William Horn
Architect, P.A. for the design through construction administration of the renovation of the
temporary Fleet Maintenance Department offices on Rockland Key.
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C25 Board adopted the following Resolution to re-enact and reorganize the Art in Public
Places Committee, which was inadvertently omitted in passage of Ordinance No. 001-2009 when
the Monroe County Code was recodified, and to ratify all committee actions taken since 2009.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C26 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 176-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 177-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 178-2021 0
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 179-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 180-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 181-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 182-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 183-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 184-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Amending Resolution No. 135-2021 (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 185-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 186-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 187-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 188-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 189-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 190-2021 2
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 191-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Board granted approval to award and execute a Contract with Sea Tech of the Florida
Keys, Inc. in the amount of$105,125.00 for the repair of the Veterans Memorial Park Restroom
Building which was damaged during Hurricane Irma.
D2 Board adopted the following Resolution to authorize the Voluntary Home Buyout
Program (VHBP)Project Manager to act as the Fair Housing Coordinator for the duration of the
VHBP Subrecipient Agreement; and to perform fair housing activities as required under the
VHBP Subrecipient Agreement to ensure CDBG-DR grant compliance.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Design Center,
Inc., in the amount of$66,816.00, for the repairs of the Marathon Tax Collector Building which
was damaged during Hurricane Irma.
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D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Grant
Agreement 20.h.fh.100.005 with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources for West Martello Citadel repairs caused by Hurricane Irma. This amendment to the
grant amends the expiration date from June 30, 2021 to October 31, 2021.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Monroe Council
of the Arts Corporation d/b/a/Florida Keys Council of the Arts to act as a Cultural Umbrella
Organization to make recommendations to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council
and the County on funding for tourism related cultural activities.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to extend
Agreement with Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation d/b/a Florida Keys Council of the Arts
to supplement cost of tourist related programs for a one-year period to September 30, 2022.
E3 Board granted approval of Ms. Colleen Quirk (sole applicant) as the "At Large"
appointment to the Tourist Development Council District 11 Advisory Committee.
AIRPORTS
J2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of McFarland Johnson, Inc. Task Order 2
2021-03, in the amount of$379,950.00, for Construction Administration and Resident Inspection
Services for the FBO Access Road Project at Key West International Airport; to be funded by
Passenger Facility Charge Fund 406 (PFC 417).
J3 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of April 2021
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
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J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management, Co.
Task Order 12/15 A9 in the total amount of$169,078.00; for relocation of the Automated
Surface Observing Systems at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport in the amount of
$160,578.00, to be funded by FDOT grant G1238, and Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403;
and for geotechnical investigation and survey work for a new beacon at the Key West
International Airport in the amount of$8,500.00, to be funded Passenger Facility Charge Fund
406 (PFC 418).
J5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 2021-01 with
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. in the amount of$748,000.00 for Program Validation and Preliminary
Engineering Services for the Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal
Improvements Program. The task order is funded by FDOT Grant G1P09; Airport Operating
Fund 404 and/or Passenger Facility Charge Fund 406 (PFC 419).
J6 Board ratified and granted approval of Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program
Grant No. 3-12-0037-065-2021 from the United States of America, acting through the Federal
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Aviation Administration,providing $3,536,873.00 to Key West International Airport. The
purpose of this grant is for the airport to prevent,prepare for and respond to coronavirus. There
is no match required for this grant.
J7 Board ratified and granted approval of Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program
Concession Relief Addendum No. 3-12-0037-066-2021 from the United States of America,
acting through the Federal Aviation Administration,providing $106,585.00 to Key West
International Airport to provide relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees obligations, as
applicable, to each eligible airport concession. There is no match required for this grant.
J8 Board ratified and granted approval of Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program
Grant No. 3-12-0044-038-2021 from the United States of America, acting through the Federal
Aviation Administration,providing $23,000.00 to Florida Keys Marathon International Airport.
The purpose of this grant is for the airport to prevent,prepare for and respond to coronavirus.
There is no match required for this grant.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING& CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K1 Board adopted the following Resolution setting the time, date, and place for a Public 0
Hearing to consider a request by Patrick Garvey, for a Resolution vacating that certain public
right-of-way constituting a portion of Pine Drive, Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida, as 2
shown on the Plat of Pine Hammock, Plat Book 3, Page 163, bounded on the north by Don's
Court; bounded on the west by Tract D and E, Pine Key Acres; bounded on the south by Pine
Drive; and bounded on the east by Block 1, Lots 5-10.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
K2 Board adopted the following Resolution waiving purchasing policy to assure the 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 expeditiously by clarifying the administrative procedures and waiving Chapter
2 (D)(7) of the Purchasing Policy requiring legal approval of the standardized task orders for
individual jobs awarded to pre-qualified contractors.
RESOLUTION NO. 194-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
K3 Board granted approval of the selection of Boating Improvement Fund Grant Funding to
local municipalities for Boating and Waterway Projects to be performed in Fiscal Year 2022
including regulatory buoy maintenance by the Village of Islamorada, in the amount of$10,000;
dinghy dock improvements by the City of Key West, in the amount of$15,465.75; and boat
ramp repairs by the City of Marathon, in the amount of$35,000.00; for a total amount of
$60,465.75; and direction for staff to prepare an Interlocal Agreement with each municipality.
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K5 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for updates of the 2009
Geospatial Land Cover Dataset and Tier Maps for the Florida Keys as required by the
Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies to be used by staff, a required Tier Review
Committee, and the Board, in the required update of the Land Development Code Tier Overlay
District Maps, along with evaluation of the listed, threatened, and endangered species habitat.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
M2 Board granted approval of the request for Expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows: Florida Missing Children's Day 2021, in the amount of$1,000.00, statewide,
law enforcement sponsored event. Helping raise statewide awareness in the prevention of child
abduction and sexual exploitation.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Robert W. Kelley to the
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board, replacing Sylvia Hernandez, for a three-year term
ending May 19, 2024.
N3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Rick Sherman to the 0
Duck Key Security District Advisory for a three-year term ending May 19, 2024.
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N4 Board granted approval of Commissioner Cates' reappointment of Cristina Spottswood to
the Monroe County Art in Public Places Committee with a term ending November 18, 2024.
N6 Board granted approval of Commissioner Forster's appointment of Paul Caceres to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, replacing Jim Saunders, with a term ending
November 2024.
N7 Board granted approval of Commissioner Forster's appointment of Pamela Caputo to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, replacing Stephanie Scuderi, with a term ending
November 2024.
COUNTY CLERK
01 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of April
2021, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$3,660,188.34; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of$360,016.53; Events, in the amount of$29,671.37; Office Supplies & Operating
Costs, in the amount of$53,323.51; Personnel Services, in the amount of$0.00; Public
Relations, in the amount of$0.00; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$42,160.01; Telephone
& Utilities, in the amount of$21,434.20; Travel, in the amount of$101.76; and Visitor
Information Services, in the amount of$83,485.58.
02 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
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03 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10084230-10085398, (PR Checks), 3142340-
3143519 (PR Voucher), 27052-27145 (WC)for the month of April 2021, as follows:
001 General Fund, in the amount of$5,176,761.73; 101 Fine & Forfeiture, in the amount of
$4,632,058.67; 102 Road/Bridges, in the amount of$443,793.88; 104 Middle Keys Health Care
MSTU, in the amount of$8,894.81; 115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny, in the
amount of$310,614.15; 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent 1, in the amount of$737,245.50; 117
TDC - District 1 Third Cent, in the amount of$1,316,634.89; 118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent,
in the amount of$103,295.15; 119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent, in the amount of$333,560.68;
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent, in the amount of$186,698.23; 121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent,
in the amount of$322,898.52; 125 Grant Fund, in the amount of$1,020,231.24; 130 Impact
Fees/Roadways, in amount of$60,344.63; 132 Impact Fees/Library 560, in the amount of
$757.14; 141 Fire/Ambulance, in the amount of$861,758.07; 147 Unincorporated Service, in the
amount of$154,029.68; 148 Planning Building, in the amount of$481,257.08; 149 Municipal
Policing, in the amount of$617,959.51; 152 Duck Key Security, in the amount of$10,383.42;
153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of$279,993.67; 157 Boating Improvement Fund,
in the amount of$69,286.84; 158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of
$47,423.22; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of$10,752.73; 163 Court Facilities,
in the amount of, $10,019.74; 177 Canal 4266 MSBU, in the amount of$7,254.12; 180 Building
Funds, in the amount of$342,383.84; 304 1 Cent Infrastructure, in the amount of$625,753.34;
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project, in the amount of$6,195.70; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, 0
in the amount of$2,312,361.62; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of$1,430.50; 401 Card
Sound Bridge, in the amount of$68,125.06; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of 2
$251,960.85; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of$2,805,647.22; 406 PFC & Operating
Restrictions, in the amount of$222,358.06; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of
$1,688,772.88; 501 Workers' Compensation, in the amount of$192,938.52; 502 Group Insurance
Fund, in the amount of$1,349,574.00; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$84,178.81; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of$201,503.41; and 610 Fire/EMS
LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$2,370.00.
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04 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices $50,000.00 or over for the fiscal year(to
include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. Said invoices are
incorporated herein by reference.
05 Board accepted the FKAA invoices for the fiscal year(to include salaries), relating to the
Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. The invoices under $50,000.00 are being provided
for information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
06 Board granted approval of the minutes from the February 17, 2021 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
07 Board granted approval to dispose of disbursement records for Fiscal Year 2016. Said
records are incorporated herein by reference.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly report for May 2021. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
P2 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the closing of the 7-Mile Bridge on
April 2, 2022, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., for the running of the 41st Annual 7-Mile Bridge
Run.
RESOLUTION NO. 195-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 Board granted approval to rescind agenda Item Q-6, approved at the April 21 BOCC
meeting; and granted approval and authorized execution of the revised 1st Amendment to
Revenue Grant Agreement SD0011 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to
reduce the grant by $4,340.00; such grant is to fund the permitting of a culvert for Canal 475 on
Geiger Key; and the design and permitting of an organic removal and backfill for Canal 84 as
part of the County's Canal Restoration Program.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Q2 Board granted approval of the renewal of Primary Windstorm Insurance Policy with a 2
premium of$851,752.00 from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; and authorization for the
Risk Administrator to sign all necessary forms.
Q5 Board granted approval to accept the bid from Andrew Constantine 11 and authorized the
sale of Duck Key Non-Conservation Density Reduction Lot parcel identification number
00379800-000000 for $175,000.00.
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Q6 Board granted approval to accept the bid from Elizabeth and Wayne Tonning and
authorized the sale of Duck Key Non-Conservation Density Reduction parcel identification
number 00380440-000000 for $30,100.00.
Q7 Board granted approval to accept the bid from Felix Acosta and authorized the sale of
Duck Key Non-Conservation Density Reduction parcel identification number 003883380-
000000 for $51,209.00.
Q10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Fogarty Mueller Harris, PLLC. The law firm provides advice and representation on tax
matters.
Q11 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing, for June 16, 2021, at the Murray
Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 12 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, to regulate the application and timing of
fertilizer use within unincorporated Monroe County.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
U1 Board granted approval and authorized a release of a State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Program mortgage lien in favor of Antoine Massih.
ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
U2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to Purchase a parcel
(parcel identification number 00122080-000304) on Rockland Key from SJK Investment LLC at
a price of$1,198,252.00; and granted authorization for the County Administrator to execute the
contract and all documents required for the closing. Funding will be provided through the one
cent infrastructure sales surtax.
BUDGET & FINANCE
U4 Board granted approval of the revised Fiscal Year 2022 budget timetable. Said timetable
is attached hereto.
AIRPORT
U5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Lease 2
Agreement with KWIA Hangar Corporation to update Exhibit A and Exhibit B to depict accurate
leasehold survey and exhibit.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
U6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Commercial
Lease renewal and annual rental increase with Key Vaca Center, LLC, for the Supervisor of a
Elections Office at the 100th Street Center building in Marathon. The new lease term
commences on June 1, 2021, and terminates on May 31, 2023, at a total monthly rental fee of
$4,571.66 for the upcoming year, which includes a 3.25% increase and Lessee's prorata share of
annual common area maintenance costs,pursuant to the Lease provisions.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
U8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5th Change Order to Contract
with Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. in the amount of$70,276.50 for the East Martello Phase 11
Drainage Project. This will add additional landscaping to the area.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Legal Services
with Gray Robinson, P.A.; and granted authorization for the County Attorney to execute
agreement on behalf of the County.
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Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING& CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K4 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning direction to amend the
existing Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) and Monroe
County (BOCC) of October 19, 2016; authorizing the MCLA to act as the BOCC's agent for the
Density Reduction Program, to expand the scope to move other County managed acquisition
programs and up to five employees to the MCLA. The programs to be transferred include the
less than fee; habitat restoration; re-sale of vacant density reduction lots without development
rights; the CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout; and the HMGP-Buyout Programs. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to
adopt the discussion from Land Authority Item G6 (directing staff to amend the existing ILA to
consolidate the identified programs under the MCLA). Motion carried unanimously.
COVID-19
I Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management, gave a Power Point Presentation
COVID-19 update for May 2021. 0
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P4 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a report on the
2021 State Legislative session outcomes. Frank Bernardino, representing Anfield Consulting,
addressed the Board. Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; and Mr. Shillinger
addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Forster to
have a veto letter sent from the Mayor, on behalf of the Board, to the Governor for House Bill
735. Motion carried unanimously.
Ryan Matthews, representing Peebles Smith, addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded Commissioner Forster to have a veto
letter sent from the Mayor, on behalf of the Board, to the Governor for House Bill 403. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Matthews addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to have a veto letter sent from the
Mayor, on behalf of the Board, to the Governor for Senate Bill 60. Motion carried unanimously.
AIRPORTS
J1 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports; Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney; and
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to reject all bids for the Construction
Manager At Risk Services for Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal
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Improvements Program due to an ambiguity in the scoring criteria and approval to re-advertise
the competitive solicitation with a reduced period of advertisement from 45 days to 30 days for
the Construction Manager At Risk Services for Key West International Airport Concourse A and
Terminal Improvements Program. The following individuals addressed the Board: Joseph
Graziosi, representing Turner Construction Co.; and Robert A. Spottswood, representing NV2A
Gulf Keystar. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval to reject all bids and to reduce the period of advertisement
to 30 days. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N8 Ms. Tennyson addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution expressing
support for state and federal funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and a
letter urging U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to ensure sufficient water flow and supply to Monroe
County and Florida Bay in their updated Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual. The
following individual addressed the Board: Emma Haydacy. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 196-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N9 Commissioner Forster gave a Power Point Presentation on placing "No Parking" signs in
areas of concern and raising the parking fines for the "No Parking" areas. Kevin Wilson,
Assistant County Administrator; Judith Clarke, Director or Engineering/Roads & Bridges; and
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Dotti Moses.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner
Rice for staff to prepare an Ordinance and advertise it to be heard at next month's Board
meeting, to change MCC 25-27(e), to raise the parking fines from $20.00 to $200.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING& CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K6 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. Mike Lalbachan, Mitigation Administrator, gave a
Power Point Presentation on the opening of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood
Mitigation Assistance Program draft application cycle for privately owned structures within
Monroe County, and incorporated cities, for Fiscal Year 2021 and beyond to provide grant
assistance (match required from property owner) for eligible applicants to elevate,
demolish/reconstruct, or volunteer to sell their property to support rebuilding the community to
be resilient to floods and other natural hazards. The Board took no official action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R1 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 an
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unnamed alley, as shown on the revised amended plat of Riviera Village, Plat Book 2, Page 80,
bounded on the north by Marlin Avenue; bounded on the west by Block 4, Lots 4 and 56-57;
bounded on the south by Dolphin Road; and bounded on the east by Block 4, Lots 1-8. Emily
Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental, gave a Power Point Presentation. There
was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 197-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R2 A Public Hearing was held 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 19-39 to set forth insurance requirement for contractor
performing work on the County's right-of-way of the Monroe County Code. Ms. Clarke
addressed the Board. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously. 0
ORDINANCE NO. 009-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Mayte Santamaria, Senior Planning Policy Advisor, addressed the Board concerning the
following two items (R3 & R4):
R3 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Glossary to m
modify the definition of accessory use or accessory structure, modify the definition of dwelling
unit, delete the definition of family, modify the definition of household, create a definition for
kitchen, create a definition for lock-out unit, modify the definition of transient unit; create a
definition for wet bar; and amending Policy 101.3.5 to address the term lock-out unit(File 2019-
098).
R4 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending Monroe County Land Development Code Section 101-1 to
modify the definition of accessory use or accessory structure, modify the definition of dwelling
unit, delete the definition of family, modify the definition of household, create a definition for
kitchen, create a definition for lock-out unit, modify the definition of transient unit, create a
definition for wet bar; and amending Section 138-23 to address the term lock-out unit(File 2019-
099).
There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following two Ordinances (Items R3 & R4).
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R3 An Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending the
Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Glossary to modify the definition of Accessory Use
or Accessory Structure, modify the definition of Dwelling Unit, delete the definition of Family,
modify the definition of Household, create a definition for kitchen, create a definition for Lock-
out Unit, modify the definition of Transient Unit; create a definition for wet bar; and amending
Policy 101.3.5 to address the term Lock-out Unit(File 2019-098).
ORDINANCE NO. 010-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R4 An Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending
Monroe County Land Development Code Section 101-1 to modify the definition of Accessory
Use or Accessory Structure, modify the definition of Dwelling Unit, delete the definition of
Family, modify the definition of Household, create a definition for kitchen, create a definition for
Lock-out Unit, modify the definition of Transient Unit, create a definition for wet bar; and
amending Section 138-23 to address the term Lock-out Unit(File 2019-099).
ORDINANCE NO. 011-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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Motion carried unanimously. 76
2
R5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution transmitting an
Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending Policy 301.1.2 of
the 2030 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to reflect the Board's approval, on February 17
2021, of the U.S. 1 LOS Task Force Recommendations on the level of service methodology (File
2020-193). There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Forster and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 198-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R6 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners Amending Monroe County Code Chapter 6 Building and Construction,
Article III Construction Industry, Division 3 Contractors Examination Board to reduce its
quorum requirement to three;providing for severability; providing for the repeal of conflicting
provisions;providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code; providing for the transmittal to
the Department of State; and providing for an effective date. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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R7 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance Amending Monroe County Code
Chapter 6 Building and Construction, Article III Construction Industry, Division 2 Requests for
renewal or reinstatement to allow administrative license renewals and/or reinstatements during
which time the Board is not meeting so contractors may proceed with permitted work prior to
Contractor Examining Board approval; providing for severability;providing for the repeal of
conflicting provisions; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code; providing for the
transmittal to the Department of State; and providing for an effective date. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C27 Motion was made by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of a Contract between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
(Monroe County Transit) and the Community Transportation Coordinator, Guidance Care
Center, Inc., for the contract period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. This is a non-monetary
partnership/collaboration contract required by the State of Florida Commission for the 0
Transportation Disadvantaged. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice
abstaining. 2
STAFF REPORTS
F1 Ms. Hurley gave a Power Point Presentation update on the Contractor Examining Board
recommended action to improve permitting and services to the construction industry. Alan
MacEachern, Director of Information Technology, addressed the Board.
F2 Ms. Tennyson gave a federal legislative update.
F3 Mr. Wilson addressed the Board concerning an advance money to the Housing Authority
for Conch Key and Howards Haven.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
M1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of Fiscal Year 2021
recommendations of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the recommendations, taking out items 423 & 429 (Florida Keys Healthy
Start Coalition and Guidance Care Center), as follows: Easter Seals Florida, Inc., for medical
rehabilitation and audiology services for children and adults with special needs, in the amount of
$7,500.00; Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc., LVA Prevention through
Literacy Program, in the amount of$10,000.00; Keys to be the Change, Inc., for Kids Win
Mentoring Program, in the amount of$10,000.00; Grace Jones Community Center, Grace Jones
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services to underserved at-risk children and adolescents, in the amount of$10,000.00; Monroe
Association for ReMARCable Citizens, for adult day training, in the amount of$10,000.00; The
Last Resort Ministry, Inc., for last resort ministry, in the amount of$6,000.00; Kids Come First
in the Florida Keys, Inc., essentials for youth experiencing financial diversity, in the amount of
$10,000.00; Autism Society of the Keys, Grace Jones services to underserved at-risk children
and adolescents, in the amount of$10,000.00; A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc., Idle
Hands Summer Employment Program, in the amount of$10,000.00; D.O.L.P.H.LN.S. to Stop
Domestic Violence, Inc., for Living Springs Counseling, in the amount of$10,000.00; Samuel's
House, Inc., for Prevention through Provision and Services, in the amount of$10,000.00; Florida
Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., in the amount of$10,000.00; Good Health Clinic, acquisition of
$3-5 million in donated medical services and medications for keys residents living in poverty, in
the amount of$8,160.00; Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc., Monroe County's
Children's Health Centers, in the amount of$9,000.00; Educational Coalition for Monroe
County, for prevention education for Marathon middle and high school students, in the amount
of$10,000.00; Wesley House Family Services, for SAFF mental and physical health care for
minors and adults, in the amount of$10,000.00; Heart of the Keys Recreation Association, Inc.,
in the amount of$10,000.00; Independence Cay, for homeless supports increases self-
sufficiency, in the amount of$7,000.00; KAIR—Keys Area Interdenominational Resources, for
housing assistance for keys residents, in the amount of$7,500.00; Anchors Aweigh Club, to
remain a healthy, safe and open facility for 2021, in the amount of$10,000.00; Florida Keys 0
Children's Shelter, Inc., for Project Lighthouse, in the amount of$10,000.00; South Florida
Council, Boy Scouts of America, for Operation Scoutreach, in the amount of$10,000.00; Key 2
West Botanical Garden Society, growing the garden companions, in the amount of$9,500.00;
Islamorada Fire Rescue Explorers Post, for Islamorada Fire Rescue Explorers Post, in the
amount of$8,925.00; Metropolitan Community Church Key West, Cooking with Love, in the
amount of$10,000.00; Key West Preschool Co-operative Inc., in the amount$10,000.00;
Volunteers of America Florida, Grant Per Diem Program, in the amount of$3,100.00; and
Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parent Association, for every child matters, in the amount of
$10,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
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M1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval of item #23 (the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Inc., for keys to kid's safety
program to support safety & enforcement, in the amount of$10,000.00). Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Forster abstaining due to a conflict.
M1 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of item 429 (Guidance/Care Center, Inc., for Video Surveillance Expansion
Project; in the amount of$5,250.00). Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N1 Board directed staff to present data in June or July regarding the remaining affordable
workforce housing allocations, a list of active reservations and applications in process. Ms.
Schemper addressed the Board.
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N5 Sheryl Graham, Sr. Director of Social Services, addressed the Board. Robin Bleier,
Consultant with RB Health Partners, Inc., addressed the Board regarding Poinciana Gardens
Senior Living Facility. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Peter Batty, representing Key West
Housing Authority; Sandra Higgs, representing Florida Keys Assisted Care Coalition; Ed Swift,
John Dolan-Heitlinger, Louis LaTorre, Nancy Swift, D.A. Aldridge, representing Last Stand; and
Dotti Moses. The Board took no official action.
SOUNDING BOARD
S1 Stephanie Russo addressed the Board regarding the Twin Lakes Pilot Project and
funding. Ms. Clarke addressed the Board.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q1 Board accepted the County Attorney report for the month of May 2021. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed
Session in the matter of Lewis et al. v. Monroe County, Case No. CAK21-258, and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Forster to hold the closed session at the May 25, 2021 BOCC special meeting in 0
Marathon as soon as the strategic planning workshop has concluded. Motion carried 76
unanimously. c
Q3 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. Coher and Coher Invest Co Ltd, Case No. 2018-CA-674-P, and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Forster and seconded by
Commissioner Cates to hold the closed session at the June 16, 2021 BOCC meeting in Key
Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
Q4 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County BOCC v. Magnolia 101, LLC, et al., Case No. 13-945-P, 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 May 25, 2021 BOCC special meeting in
Marathon, FL as soon as the strategic planning workshop has concluded. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates Yes
Commissioner Forster Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Coldiron No
Motion carried.
Q8 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Ernest Williams v. Monroe County, Case No. 2021-CA-151-P, and read the required language
into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates
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to hold the closed session at the May 25, 2021 BOCC special meeting in Marathon, FL as soon
as the strategic planning workshop has concluded. Motion carried unanimously.
Q9 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that this item is deleted from the agenda: approval of a
Resolution approving in principle a formula for distribution of settlement proceeds for opioid
litigation from the agenda.
U3 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Donald Davis v. Monroe County, Case No. 2004-CA-379-M, and read the required language into
the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and Commissioner Forster to hold the
closed session at the May 25, 2021 BOCC special meeting in Marathon, FL as soon as the
strategic planning workshop has concluded. Motion carried unanimously.
U7 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Galleon Bay v. Monroe County, et al., 02-CA-595-K, and read the required language into the
record. Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Forster to
hold the closed session at the May 25, 2021 BOCC special meeting in Marathon, FL as soon as
the strategic planning workshop has concluded. Motion carried unanimously.
U10 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of conflict waiver from the law 0
firm of Bryant Miller Olive (BMO), to allow BMO to represent PNC Bank for purpose of 76
negotiating a$10 million Line of Credit with the County if PNC is selected as the lender; and 2
authority for the County Attorney or his designee to sign the conflict waiver letter. Motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENT
T Board requested the status of the Parks & Recreation Director applicants. Mr. Gastesi
addressed the Board.
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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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BUDGET CALENDAR, FISCAL YEAR 2022
Revised 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 commissioners'(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. Q
Announcement of Proposed Millage Rates and
selection of dates,times and places for public Q
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 W
Proposed Millage Rates,current year rolled-back �y
rate and the date,times and place of the Tentative Section 200.065(2)(b)Florida r
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 0)
Adoption of Tentative Budget and Millage Rate Sections 129.03(3)(c),200.065(2c)
September 8, Wednesday 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)
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Marathon, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A special meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:30 a.m. at the Marathon 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
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Al There were no Additions, Corrections or Deletions to the agenda. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the agenda. 2
Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS N
Motion was made by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
B 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Contract with
Adventure Environmental, Inc. for Marine Debris Removal Services along shorelines and
nearshore waters affected by Hurricane Irma to revise the compensation from $1,135,127.00 to
$1,296,000.00 due to lower than anticipated disposal costs (originally anticipated to be
$164,873.00 and now projected to be $4,000.00)with funding provided through a no-match
grant with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
B2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Alzheimer's
Disease Initiative Contract KZ-2097 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services/In-Home Services to de-
obligate $66,000.00. This brings the total from $157,675.51 to $91,675.51 for the period of July
1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
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ANIMAL CONTROL
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to the Contract,
dated July 15, 2020, with the Humane Animal Care Coalition. This amendment will clarify
conflicting language to better align with intent and spirit of the payment method understood by
both parties to be the agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
D1 Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries, gave a Power Point
Presentation on the BOCC Strategic Priorities, for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022, for use in the
budgeting and strategic planning processes. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer; Christine Hurley, Assistant
County Administrator; and Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management; addressed the
Board. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
0
C1 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL vs. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire 2
Department, Inc. and Sugarloaf Wi-Fi, Inc., assignee ofKeys Wi-Fi, Inc., Case No. CA-K-17-631
and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Forster andLO
seconded by Commissioner Rice to hold the closed session at the June 16, 2021 BOCC meeting
in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried
unanimously.
C6
CLOSED SESSIONS
Mr. Shillinger requested to continue the following two items (E4 & E5)to the June 16,
2021 BOCC meeting in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard:
E4 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Galleon Bay v. Monroe County, et
al., 02-CA-595-K.
E5 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Donald Davis v. Monroe County,
Case No. 2004-CA-379-M.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to
continue the above two items (E4 & E5)to the June 16, 2021 meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
E2 Mr. Shillinger announced the 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 pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons would be
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present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi,
County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Cynthia Hall, outside counsel
Jeffrey Hochman from the law firm Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper& Hochman,
P.A., and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Coldiron declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed
session, the meeting was re-opened.
E3 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Scott Lewis
and Disaster Solutions v. Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 21-CA-258-K and read
the required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the
following persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County
Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Robert Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney
Cynthia Hall, special outside counsel Jeff Hochman from the law firm Johnson, Anselmo,
Murdoch, Burke, Piper& Hochman, P.A., and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Coldiron declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed
session, the meeting was re-opened.
El Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of AshBritt, 0
Inc. v. Monroe County, FL and Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA-K-17-802 76
and read the required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8). Mr. Shillinger 2
advised that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners,
County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County
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Attorneys Cynthia Hall and Christine Limbert-Barrows, special litigation counsel Jeff Hochman
from the law firm Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper& Hochman, P.A., and a certified
court reporter.
Mayor Coldiron declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed
session, the meeting was re-opened.
E7 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe
County BOCC v. Magnolia 101, LLC, et al., Case No. 13-945-P and read the required language
into the record pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons
would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman
Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys Peter Morris and Cynthia
Hall, and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Coldiron declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed
session, the meeting was re-opened.
E6 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Ernest
Williams v. Monroe County, Case No. 2021-CA-151-P and read the required language into the
record pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons would be
present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi,
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County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys Paunece Scull and Cynthia Hall,
and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Coldiron declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed
session, the meeting was re-opened.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the closed session format. Pamela
Hancock, Deputy Clerk, addressed the Board.
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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