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Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
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Eddie Martinez,District 3
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County Commission Meeting
October 203, 2021
Agenda Item Number: T.7
Agenda Item Summary #9814
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Eurie Sarmiento 3052923430
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution appointing Mr. Joseph Walsh to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for District 3 as a citizen who is an advocate for affordable
housing and is involved in real estate development fulfilling a term ending on October 16th, 2024.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Joseph Walsh has been a resident of Key West and Monroe County since
1989. He is the owner of several local businesses and is involved in the development of residential
and commercial real estate. He is an advocate for affordable housing for low-income persons and is
currently a board member of FIRM (Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe).
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On March 17, 2021, the BOCC adopted Ordinance
004-2021 updating the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) membership requirements
to follow F.S. 420.9076.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Appointment Information Form Joseph Walsh
Joe Walsh's Short Bio
AHAC Resolution Joe Walsh
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
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Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
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Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
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REVIEWED BY:
Eddie Martinez Skipped 10/04/2021 10:29 AM
Bob Shillinger Completed 10/04/2021 10:29 AM
Liz Yongue Completed 10/04/2021 10:57 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/20/2021 9:00 AM
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Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Commissioner Appointing Member: Commissioner Eddy Martinez
Name of Member: Joseph Walsh
Address: 7 Cypress Terrace
Key West, FI 33040 y
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Mailing Address: Same as above
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Phone Numbers: Home:
Cell: 305-731-9972
Fax: N/A 9
Email: .loe tropicalsoup.com
Date of Appointment: 10-20-2021
(The date of this BOCC agenda item)
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Is this a Reappointment? Yes No X
New Term Expiration Date: 10-20-2024
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Name of Person Being Replaced:
Fulfilling Term of:
CAD Form/09/06/12
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Joseph Walsh
7 Cypress Terrace I Key West Florida 33040 1 305-731-9972 1 Joe@tropicalsoup.com
Resident of Key West and Monroe County since 1989
Several business interests:
• Caroline's, Fogarty's Jack Flats, Waterfront Brewery,Thompson Fish Company, Summerland
Farms
• Through several companies-develops, owns, leases, and manages commercial, warehouse,
farmland, and residential real estate
• Current board member FIRM (Fair Insurance rates in Monroe) o
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Community and other concerns
• Married with two children both graduates of KWHS. y
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• Avid fisherman, boater, paddle boarder, and diver
• Concerned about affordable and workforce housing and recruitment and retention of talented
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• Concerned about other costs of living including insurance rates, and taxes. 0
• Concerned about responsible governmental actions and spending
• Issues relating to quality of life to make the Keys an attractive community to live in.
• Interested in improving desirability of the Keys as a tourist destination by improving —
infrastructure, cleanliness, attractions, and parks.
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• Maintaining a sustainable balance between diverse economic interests and quality of life for
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RESOLUTION NO. -2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPOINTING JOSEPH
WALSH TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO F.S. 420.9076 AND M.C.C. § 2
700.
WHEREAS, Monroe County participates in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program (SHIP) and is a recipient of funding for its affordable housing programs and activities; s
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WHEREAS, Monroe County, as a participant in SHIP, has developed and implements a
local housing assistance plan (LHAP) created to increase the availability of affordable housing to
very low, low and moderate income persons, essential services personnel, and those with special
needs; and y
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WHEREAS,recent statutory changes in F.S. Section 420.9076 require the appointment c
of individuals with various perspectives to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Board appoints Joseph Walsh, Key West Business Owner and Developer, as the
citizen actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable
housing to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 20th day of October, 2021.
Mayor Michelle Coldiron
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner Eddie Martinez E
Vacant
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
MAYOR MICHELLE COLDIRON
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
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