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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District 1
The Florida Keys
Michelle Coldiron, District 2
Vacant, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
County Commission Meeting
March 16, 2022
Agenda Item Number: O.4
Agenda Item Summary #10338
REVISED WORDING & BACK-UP: Updated Resolution and wording. Changes reflected below.
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 5
TIME APPROXIMATE:STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 3054538787
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A resolution in support of keeping designating Key Lime Pie as the
official pie dessert of the state of Florida Monroe County and the Florida Keys.
ITEM BACKGROUND:Representative Lawrence McClure of Plant City, filed HB 567, and
Representative Danny Burgess of Tampa filed SB 1006 stating that Plant City crops produce 75% of
the United States winter supply of strawberries and the Florida Strawberry Festival brings people
from all over the world to the state of Florida, for these reasons they believe Strawberry Shortcake
should be the official dessert of the state of Floridainstead of Key Lime Pie. In 2006, the Florida
Legislature declared Key Lime Pie as the official Florida state pie when it enacted F.S. 15.052. Last
week, the Legislature declared “strawberry shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping”as the
official state dessert when it enacted F.S. 15.0522. While this recent legislation did not rescind the
official status of the Key Lime Pie as the official state pie, it has caused confusion as to its official
status.
The Resolution proposes to help solve that confusion by designating Key Lime Pie as the official
dessert of Monroe County and the Florida Keys.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
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Key Lime PIe Bill Docs 2006
SB 1006
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:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
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Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
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REVIEWED BY:
Corie AbelCompleted 02/26/2022 9:45 AM
Bob ShillingerCompleted 02/28/2022 11:32 AM
Lindsey BallardCompleted 02/28/2022 11:48 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/16/2022 9:00 AM
Commissioner Raschein
RESOLUTION NO. ___ -2022
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DESIGNATING KEY LIME PIE
AS THE OFFICIAL DESSERT OF MONROE COUNTY AND
THE FLORIDA KEYS.
WHEREAS,in 2006, the Florida Legislature designated Key Lime Pie as the
official Florida state pie when it enacted F.S. 15.052; and
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WHEREAS, the recipe for Key Lime Pie originatedin the Florida Keys portion of
Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, designating Key Lime Pie as the official dessert of Monroe County
furthers it’s historical and cultural significance to our county and its visitors; and
WHEREAS, Key Lime Pie is versatile to make and turns out bright and fluffy
much like the bright sun and fluffy clouds the Florida Keys are known for; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, the State of Florida Legislature designated “Strawberry
shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping”as the official Florida state dessert when it
enacted F.S. 15.0522; and
WHEREAS, while legislation designating “Strawberry shortcake with natural
Florida dairy topping” as the official state dessert did not de-designate Key Lime Pie as
the official Florida state pie, the new legislation has led to confusion as to the official
status of Key Lime Pie as the appropriate dessert choice for discriminating diners; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds it necessary to designate Key Lime Pie as the
Official Dessert of Monroe County and the Florida Keys to resolve that confusion and to
encourage our residents and visitors to celebrate the history and culture of the Florida
Keys by enjoying a slice or three of Key Lime Pie.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,THAT:
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See, https://whatscookingamerica.net/history/piehistory/keylimepie.htm.
1.The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida hereby
designates the Key Lime Pie as the Official Dessert of Monroe County and
the Florida Keys.
2.The Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
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County. Florida at a regular meeting held on the 16day of March 2022.
MayorDavid Rice______
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates______
Commissioner Michelle Coldiron______
CommissionDistrict IIIVacant
Commissioner Holly Raschein______
(SEAL)BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, ClerkOF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By____________________________By______________________________
Deputy ClerkMayor David Rice
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
By Robert B. Shillinger, County Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District 1
The Florida Keys
Michelle Coldiron, District 2
Vacant, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
County Commission Meeting
March 16, 2022
Agenda Item Number: O.4
Agenda Item Summary #10338
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 5
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 3054538787
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A resolution in support of keeping Key Lime Pie as the official pie
of the state of Florida.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Representative Lawrence McClure of Plant City, filed HB
567, and Representative Danny Burgess of Tampa filed SB 1006 stating that Plant City crops
produce 75% of the United States winter supply of strawberries and the Florida Strawberry
Festival brings people from all over the world to the state of Florida, for these reasonsthey
believe Strawberry Shortcake should be the official dessert of the state of Florida instead of Key
Lime Pie.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
BOCC_Reso_support_Key_Lime_Pie
Key Lime PIe Bill Docs 2006
SB 1006
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
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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:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Corie Abel Completed 02/26/2022 9:45 AM
Bob Shillinger Completed 02/28/2022 11:32 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 02/28/2022 11:48 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/16/2022 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. ____ - 2022
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS IN SUPPORT OF KEEPING KEY LIME PIE AS
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WHEREAS, On July 1, 2006, the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate
passed legislation selecting Key Lime Pie as the official pie of the state of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Key Lime Pie has been enjoyed as an essential dessert in the state of Florida since
WHEREAS, Representative Lawrence McClure of Plant City, filed HB 567, and Representative
Danny Burgess of Tampa filed SB 1006 stating that Plant City crops produce 75% of the United States
winter supply of strawberries and the Florida Strawberry Festival brings people from all over the world
to the state of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the recipe for Key Lime Pie originated in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Key Lime Pie is versatile to make and turns out bright and fluffy much like the
bright sun and fluffy clouds the state of Florida is known for; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida hereby supports Key
Section 2. The Clerk is hereby directed to provide a copy of this resolution to:
Representative James Mooney
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting held on the ____ day of ______________.
Mayor David Rice _______
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates _______
Commissioner Michelle Coldiron _______
Commissioner District Three VACANT
Commissioner Holly Raschein _______
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY ______________________________
MAYOR
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
____________________________________
AS DEPUTY CLERK
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CS for SB 1006 First Engrossed (ntc)
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1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to state symbols; creating s. 15.0522,
3 F.S.; designating strawberry shortcake as the official
4 state dessert; providing an effective date.
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6 WHEREAS, more than 10,000 acres of strawberries are planted
7 annually in the greater Plant City area, accounting for 75
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9 WHEREAS, beginning in the spring of 1930, and again in 1948
10 after a 6-year hiatus during and following World War II, the
11 Florida Strawberry Festival, held in Plant City and organized by
12 the Plant City Lions Club, was revived by American Legion Post
13 #26, and other area civic organizations, and
14 WHEREAS, each year, the Florida Strawberry Festival
15 welcomes visitors from around the world to celebrate this slice
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17 WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 strawberry shortcakes, the
18
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19 Florida Strawberry Festival, making it a staple among festival
20 attendees, and
21 WHEREAS, strawberry shortcake is a dessert consisting of a
22 base of shortcake, which resembles a biscuit with a touch of
23 cake, a layer of sweet, sliced strawberries, and a healthy
24 dollop of whipped cream, and
25 WHEREAS, in 2000, Guinness World Records recognized Plant
26 City as home of the biggest shortcake in the world, NOW,
27 THEREFORE,
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29 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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CS for SB 1006 First Engrossed (ntc)
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31 Section 1. Section 15.0522, Florida Statutes, is created to
32 read:
33 15.0522 Official state dessert.Strawberry shortcake with
34 natural Florida dairy topping is designated as the official
35 Florida state dessert.
36 Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2022.
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