11/17/2021 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 17, 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 Eddie Martinez,
Commissioner Holly Raschein, 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.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR COLDIRON
A The Board made a presentation to Mayor Coldiron for her service as Mayor.
CALL TO ORDER 2021-2022 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
B1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor
Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein nominating Commissioner Rice as the
Mayor. Motion was then made by Mayor Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
nominating Commissioner Cates as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion was made by Commissioner
Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following Resolution electing
Commissioner Rice as Mayor and Commissioner Cates as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 409-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
B2 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk of the Board to sign all
warrants, legal documents and any other necessary paper and documents; and stating that the
presently authorized signatures validating County checks are hereby continued for sixty days
from this date in order to meet all payroll and necessary obligations. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 410-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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B3 Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners monthly meeting dates for 2022.
Mr. Shillinger and Lindsey Ballard, Aide to the County Administrator, addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner
Cates granting approval of staff recommended meeting dates, except to change the January
meeting date to Friday, January 21, 2022. Motion carried unanimously. Said meeting dates are
attached hereto.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
C1 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
D1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of November 2021 as Family
Court Awareness Month in Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Agreement
with Maverick United Elevator, LLC, for complete Elevator and Lift Service, Maintenance and
Repairs, to exercise the first optional one-year renewal; provide for a 1.4% CPI-U increase; and
update or add Federal Provisions. Funding is ad valorem.
E2 Board granted approval of 2022 Plan Year rate for administration of Employer Group
Waiver Program by Benistar Administrative Services, Inc., the vendor used by the County's
pharmaceutical benefits manager, Capital RX, Inc., to provide coordinated pharmacy services
and benefits for retirees and dependents. And also granted approval for the County
Administrator, or Director of Employee Services, to execute any necessary documents.
E3 Board granted approval to rescind the 99-year Lease Agreement with Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) for part of a parcel located at Jackson Square, owned by FKAA.
This parcel was to be used by Monroe County in order to construct a new chiller building.
E8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to the
Administrative Agreement with Florida Keys Council of the Arts (FKCA)to revise the hourly
rates for staff members. The Administrative Agreement allows FKCA to utilize 10% of the art
funding for each project for administrative expenses incurred per Ordinance No. 022-2001.
E10 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of October 2021,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
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E13 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a budget amendment for the
Fiscal Year 2022 for the Fine and Forfeiture Fund 101.
E15 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and for the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 411-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 412-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 413-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 414-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 415-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 416-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 417-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 303-2021 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 418-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 329-2021 (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 419-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 356-2021 (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 420-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 421-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 422-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 423-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 424-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 425-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 426-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 427-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 428-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 429-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 430-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 431-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 432-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 433-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 434-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 435-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 436-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 436a-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 436b-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 436c-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 436d-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 436e-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 436f-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 436g-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 436h-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 436i-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 436j-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 436k-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 4361-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 436m-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 436n-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 436o-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 436p-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 436q-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 436r-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 436s-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 436t-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 436u-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 436v-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 436w-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 436x-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 436y-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 436z-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 382-2021 (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 436aa-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
F 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Sea Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of$13,650.00, for the repair of the
Veterans Memorial Park restroom building which was damaged during Hurricane Irma.
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AIRPORTS
L2 Board ratified and granted approval of the 1st Amendment to State of Florida, Department
of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement Number G1P50, as executed by the
Director of Airports,providing additional funding in the amount of$125,000.00 for Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport Building and Security Improvements. Requires $31,250.00 grant
match from Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403.
L3 Board granted approval to waive a minor bid irregularity and award bid Contract to
Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc., in the amount of$7,210,999.66, for the Taxiway A Extension &
Mitigation Project at Key West International Airport; to be funded with Federal Aviation
Administration Grant 37-67; Florida Department of Transportation Grant G1007; and Airport
Operating Fund 404.
L4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s
Task Order No. 12/15-C8, in the amount of$945,098.00, for Construction Support and Resident
Project Representative Services for the Taxiway A Extension Project at Key West International
Airport. The Task Order is being funded by Federal Aviation Administration Grant 37-67;
Florida Department of Transportation Grant G1007; and Airport Operating Fund 404.
L5 Board granted approval to reject all bids and to re-advertise a competitive solicitation for
the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Storage Hangars (11) Rehabilitation Project.
L6 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
M1 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing the monetary value of$35,658.76,
per point, for payment to Monroe County's Land Acquisition Fund for an applicant to
voluntarily choose to participate and receive additional points (maximum of two for $71,317.52)
within the Rate of Growth Ordinance/Non-Residential Rate of Growth Ordinance Allocation
Systems.
RESOLUTION NO. 437-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
M2 Board adopted the following Resolution to extend the reservation of twenty-eight low-
income category affordable housing ROGO allocations pursuant to Monroe County Code
Section 138-24(b)(2) for a twenty-eight unit affordable-employee housing development located
on U.S. Highway 1, South Point Drive and Cypress Road, Tract"B", revised Plat of amended
Plat of Sugarloaf Shores Section F, Sugarloaf Key (approximate mile marker 16.5), currently
having property identification number 00166976-011400, until May 17, 2023.
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RESOLUTION NO. 438-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
M3 Board adopted the following Resolution to extend the reservation of sixty affordable
housing allocations consisting of twenty-seven low income and thirty-three moderate income
affordable housing allocations pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 138-24(b)(2) for a sixty
unit affordable employee housing development located on U.S. Highway 1, South Point Drive
and Cypress Road, Tract"A", revised Plat of amended Plat of Sugarloaf Shores Section F,
Sugarloaf Key (approximate mile marker 16.5), currently having property identification number
00166976-011300, until May 17, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 439-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
M4 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners adopting Federal Emergency Management Agency Technical Bulletin 9 Design
and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls Below Elevated Coastal Buildings, dated
September 2021, as required pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 122-2(c).
RESOLUTION NO. 440-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
01 Board adopted the following Resolution in support of the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission and its law enforcement officers, and a request for an increase in the
number of officers in Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 441-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
03 Board adopted the following Resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the
creation of the National Marine Sanctuary System.
RESOLUTION NO. 442-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
04 Board adopted the following Resolution of support for Domestic Abuse Shelter State
funding to rebuild a twenty-five bed shelter in the Middle Keys (Marathon).
RESOLUTION NO. 443-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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COUNTY CLERK
P1 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10094151-10095679 (AP); 27655-27760
(WC); no (PR Checks); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of
October 2021, as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $6,388,400.95
101 Fine & Forfeiture $5,623,670.97
102 Road/Bridges $1,115,311.85
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penn $332,385.17
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $547,932.05
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $932,481.55
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $30,414.17
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $158,813.12
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $47,980.19
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $102,531.52
125 Grant Fund $1,742,850.07
132 Impact Fees/Library $12,359.63
141 Fire/Ambulance $811,138.05
147 Unincorporated Service $178,163.12
148 Planning Building $636,724.18
149 Municipal Policing $1,079,705.91
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $38,391.71
152 Duck Key Security $8,596.56
153 Local Housing Assistance $113,139.17
157 Boating Improvement Fund $49,633.21
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $122,149.19
160 Environmental Restoration $16,045.55
163 Court Facilities $184,119.29
164 Drug Facilities Fees $6,187.50
180 Building Funds $399,741.36
207 2003 Revenue Bonds $2,958.25
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $2,697,368.56
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $7,274.87
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $784,383.94
401 Card Sound Bride $76,367.61
403 Marathon Airport $978,436.25
404 Key West Intl Airport $1,945,423.70
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $46,805.00
414 MSD Solid Waste $924,644.40
501 Workers' Compensation $346,010.31
502 Group Insurance Fund $1,264,240.34
503 Risk Management Fund $293,456.02
504 1 Fleet Management Fund $256,225.81
610 1 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $2,640.00
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P2 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
October 2021, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $549,066.13
Bricks & Mortar Projects $893, 111.78
Events $104,086.23
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $48,117.24
Personnel Services $159,802.13
Public Relations $119,589.88
Sales & Marketing $199,358.39
Telephone &Utilities $5,334.06
Travel $253.93
Visitor Information Services $96,135.58
P4 Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of July 21, 2021, and
the budget meeting of July 22, 2021. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q2 Board granted approval of the publication of the official County Holidays for 2022. Said
publication is attached hereto.
Q3 Board granted approval of the Employment Agreement and confirmation of Corie E.
McGraw Abel as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein; and granted
authorization for the County Administrator or his designee to sign the employment agreement.
Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Annual Agreement with Anfield
Consulting, Inc. for lobbying services, on behalf of Monroe County, in the legislative and
executive branches of state government effective December 1, 2021, for $60,000.00.
Q9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4th Amendment to the Agreement
with Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. authorizing a no cost six-month time
extension under the General Project Management Services On-Call Contract for Category A
Canal Master Planning Services.
Q10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to the Contract
with HDR, Inc. for the Roads Vulnerability Analysis and Capital Plan for County-maintained
Roads and Related Services, to extend the contract from December 21, 2021, to June 24, 2022, at
no cost to the County.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Board accepted the County Attorney report for November 2021. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
R2 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Christine Marie Rodriguez and
Charles Todd Sprague and their property, 22306 La Fitte Drive, Cudjoe Key, Florida, to seek
compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case
Number CE18010025.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Ul Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5th Amendment to Agreement
with Ceiling to Floor Cleaning, Inc., for Upper Keys and Marathon Janitorial Services to
terminate janitorial services at the Marathon Senior Center and George Dolezal Library; and to
make adjustments in the payment amounts on three other locations; and to confirm its ninety-day
written Notice of Termination of the contract without cause; with an effective termination date of
December 31, 2021.
CLERK OF COURT
U2 Board granted approval to dispose of records that have met the appropriate retention
period. Said records are incorporated herein by reference.
ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR KEVIN WILSON
U4 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant of Easement to a portion of the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Parcel 46667 upon FDOT conveying said parcel to the County. This is
the parcel on which the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is located.
RESOLUTION NO. 444-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
FIRE RESCUE
U5 Board granted approval to extend and authorized execution of the Contract with Bound
Tree Medical LLC, for one-year, effective December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022,
while reviewing piggyback arrangements with Board Tree Medical LLC to obtain the best terms
and pricing.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
U6 Board ratified the Employment Agreement and confirmed Jennifer Garcia as Executive
Assistant to Michelle Coldiron; and granted authorization for the County Administrator, or his
designee, to sign the Employment Agreement.
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Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
Il Christine Hurley, Executive Director of the Land Authority, addressed the Board
concerning permission to advertise a Public Hearing to be held in January 2022 to consider
adoption of an Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 2 of the Monroe County Code that
would establish standards and processes to be used in disposing of real property acquired by the
County under the Density Reduction Program to neighboring property owners and Property
Owners Associations, with deed restrictions prohibiting the construction of Principal Residential
Structures, and other limitations. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron
and seconded by Commissioner Martinez granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
12 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution formalizing the
creation of a Density Reduction Program for acquiring parcels with at least one residential
development right from willing sellers. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 445-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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, Mayor
David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
J1 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval to extend and authorized execution of the Contract with Bound Tree Medical
LLC, for one-year, effective December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022, while reviewing
piggyback arrangements with Board Tree Medical LLC to obtain the best terms and pricing.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
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AIRPORT
L1 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning approval to apply to the
Federal Transportation Security Administration to return to a federal screening workforce at the
Key West International Airport: David Grossman and Christine Gorham, representing ASM,
LLC. Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez granting
approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
K1 Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management; and Bob Eadie, JD,
Administrator& Health Officer for the Monroe County Health Department, gave a COVID-19
update.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q4 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the potential transfer of ownership of
Wisteria Island to the State of Florida and/or Monroe County for potential use as a County
operated park. Leah Baker, Associate State Director; Cally Younger, Solicitor; and Robert S.
Swithers, District Manager, with the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land
Management(BLM), addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Bart
Smith, representing FEB Corporation; Maury Brooks, H. Sartelle, Cliff Hartman, Andrea
Strawn, representing Last Stand of the Florida Keys; and Diane Beruldson. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates directing
staff to continue to work on this, to coordinate with BLM; the Sheriff's Office to the extent that
there are things to coordinate; the City of Key West; the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission; and to start taking public input. Motion carried unanimously.
Q8 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, gave a Power Point Presentation on the next
steps of the $2.772 billion dollar plan developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
for reducing coastal storm risk vulnerability for the Florida Keys. Bryan Merrill, with USACE,
addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
Q6 Ms. Haag addressed the Board. Ken Weaver, Program Administrator of the Water
Quality Evaluation and TMDL Program with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP), gave a Power Point Presentation of the results of two years of monitoring
services in support of the Florida Keys Reasonable Assurance Document conducted by the
University of Miami on behalf of DER The Board took no official action.
Q7 Ms. Haag addressed the Board. K. Sealy, with the Coastal Ecology Laboratory,
University of Miami, gave a Power Point Presentation on the results of two years of canal and
near shore monitoring to measure the effects canal water quality may have on nearshore waters.
The Board took no official action.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
E4 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to purchase a 2022 Ford F-550
ambulance to replace a twenty-year-old ambulance at a price of$281,822.00; and approval for
the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documentation. The following individual addressed the
Board: Diane Beruldson. Chief Steve Hudson addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting
approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
E5 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of the lst Amendment to Task
Order with Bender& Associates Architects for additional design services for telephone, data,
and security systems for the Public Defender's Office in the amount of$10,930.00. Funding
provided by the one-cent infrastructure sales tax. The following individual addressed the Board:
Diane Beruldson. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded
by Commissioner Martinez granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
E6 Chief Hudson and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to purchase
Hurst 4-Tool set from sole source provider Hurst Jaws of Life through Municipal Emergency
Services - Florida to be used for vehicle extrication on emergency rescues. They will be stored
on fire engines and rescue ambulances. The cost for the equipment is $51,285.00 (per the
attached quote). The following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldson. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
E7 Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads and Bridges, addressed the Board
concerning approval of an Agreement with Pavement Technology, Inc., in the not to exceed
amount of$385,000.00, for application of reclamite asphalt rejuvenation agent on recently
resurfaced streets in Stock Island, Key Haven and Key Largo to extend the life of the asphalt.
This contract is being procured utilizing competitively bid pricing under a joint cooperative bid
for City of Margate, Florida. The following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldson.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner
Martinez granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
E9 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval and authorizing execution of the 4th Amendment to the Contract Agreement
for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Rowell's Waterfront Park development
with S&ME, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of$212,500.00. This project is funded by the one-
cent infrastructure sales tax. Motion carried unanimously.
Ell Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval and authorizing execution of the 2nd Change Order to the Contract with
Gary's Plumbing and Fire, Inc. for the fire pump installation and all final connections on Pigeon
Key, in the amount of$499,937.50, to be paid by Tourist Development Council Grants 42660,
2655, 2638, and 2629. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Coldiron
abstaining due to a conflict.
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E12 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Guidance/Care Center for the
Community Transportation for Disadvantaged Program in the amount of$35,181; and Baker Act
Transportation Service Program, in the amount of$165,000, for Fiscal Year 2022. Roll call vote
carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
E14 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, for $173,334.00 with a
25% match requirement of$43,334.00, to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for
Federal Fiscal Year 2020 (FFY20) for funding under the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Program. Granted approval for Monroe County BOCC to serve as the coordinating unit of
government in the preparation of the grant proposals and the distribution of the grant award to
the Guidance/Care Center for the implementation of the Men's Jail In-House Drug Abuse
Treatment Program; granted approval to ratify the submission of the application submitted on
October 29, 2021; and granted approval to authorize the Director Budget and Finance to execute
acceptance of the award and related documents. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor
Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
RESOLUTION NO. 446-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
STAFF REPORT
G Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Planning & Libraries, gave a transportation update.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board.
CLOSED SESSIONS
N1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the
Matter ofRoy's Trailer Park, Inc., dba Island Life Village v. Eric Noel, Marie Noel, and Monroe
County, Case No. 19-CA-175-K. Motion was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by
Commissioner Coldiron to continue the item to the December 8, 2021, meeting in Key Largo.
Motion carried unanimously
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
05 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution proclaiming
former County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy as Mayor Emeritus, to serve as a goodwill
ambassador for the County, and authorizing the County Administrator to provide administrative
support for Mayor Emeritus Murphy in the performance of her official duties. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to
continue the item to the December 8, 2021, meeting in Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
02 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board regarding over population of iguanas on Monroe County
properties and the possibilities of iguana extermination. The Board took no official action.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's Report for November 2021.
Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning the City of Marathon's potential purchase of the
Seven Mile Marina.
Reynaldo Ortiz, Assistant Building Official, gave a Power Point Presentation on staff
analysis and exploration of options to create a Building Safety Inspection Program. Mr. Gastesi
addressed the Board.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R3 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution establishing
rules and regulations for the Bay Harbor Drive right of way recreation area located in the Sunset
Point/Bay Harbor Subdivisions. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron
and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 447-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
U3 Ms. Matthews addressed the Board concerning approval of a Revenue Grant Agreement
with the Florida Department of Library and Information Services to approve the expenditure of
$975,469.00 in ARPA funds to extend library technology to all Monroe County Public Library
branches and add two library vending devices. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
T1 Commissioner Coldiron recognized Katie Atkins, her aide, who is taking a job with
Islamorada, Village of Islamorada.
T2 Commissioner Martinez recognized the Social Services Department.
T3 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, give an update on facilities that are
available on Big Pine Key other than the Senior Center which is structurally unsound.
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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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commissioners Senior Management Team
County Attorney TDC
Clerk of Court Land Authority
Sheriff's Department Housing Authority
Tax Collector Arts Council
FROM: Lindsey Ballard
Aide to the County Administrator
SUBJECT: 2022 BOCC Meeting Dates
DATE: November 17, 2021
MEETING DATE *AGENDA DEADLINE LOCATION
1/21/2022 1/4/2022 Marathon Government Center
2/16/2022 2/1/2022 Harvey Government Center
3/16/2022 3/1/2022 Nelson Government Center
4/20/2022 4/5/2022 Marathon Government Center
5/18/2022 5/3/2022 Harvey Government Center
6/15/2022 5/31/2022 Nelson Government Center
7/20/2022 7/5/2022 Marathon Government Center
8/17/2022 8/2/2022 Harvey Government Center
9/21/2022 9/6/2022 Nelson Government Center
10/19/2022 10/4/2022 Marathon Government Center
11/22/2022 11/8/2022 Harvey Government Center
12/07/2022 11/21/2022 Nelson Government Center
All meetings in all areas begin at 9:00 a.m.
Murray E. Nelson Gov't Center Marathon Gov't Center Harvey Gov't Center
102050 Overseas Highway 2798 Overseas Highway 1200 Truman Ave.
Key Largo Mile Marker 50 Key West
Approved at the November 17,2021,BOCC meeting.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commissioners Senior Management Team
County Attorney TDC
Clerk of Court Land Authority
Sheriff's Department Housing Authority
Tax Collector Arts Council
FROM: Lindsey Ballard
Aide to the County Administrator
SUBJECT: 2022 Holiday Schedule
DATE: November 2, 2021
1 New Year's Day(Holiday Observed) 12/31/2021 Friday
2 Martin Luther King Jr. B 'day 01/17/2022 Monday
3 President's Day 02/21/2022 Monday
4 Good Friday 04/15/2022 Friday
5 Memorial Day 05/30/2022 Monday
6 Independence Day 07/04/2022 Monday
7 Labor Day 09/05/2022 Monday
8 Columbus Day 10/10/2022 Monday
9 Veteran's Day 11/11/2022 Friday
10 Thanksgiving Day 11/24/2022 Thursday
11 Thanksgiving Friday 11/25/2022 Friday
12 Christmas Day (Holiday Observed) 12/26/2022 Monday
13 New Year's Day (Holiday Observed) 12/30/2022 Friday