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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: P.1
Agenda Item Summary #10366
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 special meeting of November 3,
2021; and the regular meetings of November 17, 2021 and December 8, 2021.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
18. November 3
19. November 17
20. December 8
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
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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:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Kevin Madok Skipped 03/01/2022 12:26 PM
Cynthia Hall Completed 03/01/2022 12:38 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 03/01/2022 1:28 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/16/2022 9:00 AM
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Marathon, Florida &
Via Communication Media Technology
A specialmeeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Marathon 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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
A1 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.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
C1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Ajax Building Company in the amount of
$27,865,199.00 for the construction of a new Emergency Operations Center in Marathon and to
be funded primarily by a series of grant agreements, minimizing the use of County capital funds.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner
Martinez granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
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ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
D1 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval
of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County memorializing its
approval for the Mayor to request the transfer (reversion) from the Florida Department of
Transportation to the County of the property on which the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is
located. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 407-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board.
B1 Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources, gave a Power
Point Presentation concerning the selection of projects from the potential solution list of projects
within Appendix G of the approved U.S. 1 Transportation Master Plan; review of staff
recommended projects to include in the County recommended projects; and adoption of a
Resolution bearing the County recommended projects. Vivek Redding, Associate Vice President
and Dr. Bob Edelstein, Sr. Vice President and ITS Practice Leader, with AECOM, gave a Power
Point Presentation. The following individuals addressedthe Board: Greg Coldiron, Darren Pais,
representing Key Largo School; Bill Becker and Norman Wartman. Mayte Santamaria, Sr.
Planning Policy Advisor; and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following
Resolution with County recommended projects with the following additions (in blue/underlined)
and removing Ref #167 from the list:
Section 2.
Excerpt from Appendix G: Potential Solution List
Ref # Key Project Description
Conduct a review to improve pedestrian and bicycle features at
1 6 Key West
the US1/Roosevelt Boulevard intersection
Feasibility study to r econfigure the intersection of US-1 and
2 8 Key West
RooseveltBoulevard
Modify signal timing (offsets) along US 1 between Roosevelt
3 20 Stock Island
Boulevardand MacDonald Avenue to help improve traffic flow.
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Lower Sugarloaf
Refurbish/upgrade bicycle pavement markings and signing in
4 40
Key
the vicinity of the Harris Channel Bridge
pedestrian and bicycle signing and
Review and identify potential
pavement markingimprovements along US 1 in the vicinity of
5 61 Big Pine Key
Key Deer Boulevard.
restrict traffic to a “RIGHT TURN
Conduct a feasibility study to
ONLY” at the intersection of US-1and Aviation
6 80 Marathon
Boulevard/72nd Street
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Conduct an Access Management Study along US 1 between MM
77 and 83 to determine the need for turn lanes and/or other access
7 104 Islamorada
management improvements. Also, review the possibility of
improvements to the Old Highwayto better serve as a frontage road
Convert Snake Creek Bridge to a high-level fixed bridge.
Prioritize the bridge replacement evaluations, which is currently
8 113 Islamorada
scheduled for a PD&E study in FY2026
Implement a weigh-in-motion technology upgrade, instead of a
weigh station relocation. Separate from the bridge replacement.
9 n/a Islamorada
(tied to Potential Project #158 for ITS Infrastructure)
Review and identify potential pedestrian and bicycle signing and
pavement markingimprovements, including markings and
signage for the merge and turn lanes to improve vehicular
10 125 Key Largo
traffic flow, along US 1 in the vicinity of theOcean Bay
Drive/Atlantic Avenue, Laguna Avenue, Holiday Boulevard
and Magnolia Street intersections in Key Largo.
Conduct a study to determine potential intersection improvements
at US-1 and CR 905, including bikelane continuity through the
11 130 Key Largo
intersection
Conduct a feasibility study for signal modifications at the
pedestrian signal south of the Key Largo Elementary School (to
12 134 Key Largo
consider moving the crosswalk and the traffic signal from just
north of Bowen Dr. to just south of Pompano Dr.)
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Conduct a detailed study toevaluate the feasibility of WaterFerry
13 155 Multiple
Service from Miami to Key West
Conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of implementing active
traffic management strategies suchas ITS Infrastructure,
TSM&O Workstations in the Monroe County Sheriff's Office;
14 158 Multiple
extend Road Ranger Services into Monroe, maybe as a pilot
program focusing on high crash locations; explore the use of Big
Data, Digital Twinning,and/or AI Tools
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Conduct a study to determine the feasibility of adding bus stops,
improving bus stop amenities such as shelters, Wi-Fi, bike racks,
15 162 Multiple
seating, lighting, driver notification push buttons, etc. along US 1
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 408-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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
Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RegularMeeting
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.
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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:
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E1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 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.
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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.
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E8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3 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
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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.
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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).
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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. 436l-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).
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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).
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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
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F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 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
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L2 Board ratified and granted approval of the 1 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
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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
O1 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.
O3 Board adopted the following Resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the
creation of the National Marine Sanctuary System.
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RESOLUTION NO. 442-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
O4 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
P1Board 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 Penny $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
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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 Bridge $76,367.61
403 Marathon Airport $978,436.25
404 Key West Int'l 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 Fleet Management Fund $256,225.81
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund$2,640.00
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P2Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
P3Board 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
P4Board 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
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executive branches of state government effective December 1, 2021, for $60,000.00.
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Q9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4 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.
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Q10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3 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
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U1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5 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 #6667 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.
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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
I1 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.
I2 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.
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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.
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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 DEP. 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.
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E5 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of the 1 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.
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E9 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
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granting approval and authorizing execution of the 4 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.
E11 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 #2660,
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 of Roy'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
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COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
O5 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.
O2 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
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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
Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
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M E M O R A N D U M
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 MarathonGovernment Center
5/18/2022 5/3/2022Harvey Government Center
6/15/2022 5/31/2022Nelson 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
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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.
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M E M O R A N D U M
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
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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
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RegularMeeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Key Largo, Florida &
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center and via Communication Media Technology.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Michelle
Coldiron, Commissioner Holly Raschein and Mayor David Rice. The District 3 seat is vacant.
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 & DELETIONS
A1 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections & Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the billing staff, in the
amount of 10% of unloaded base salaries, for billing collections for Monroe County Trauma Star
Air and Ground Ambulance Transports; based on an average collection rate of 46.11%, for the
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period May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021, as compared to the baseline collection rate of 33.70%.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5th Amendment to Agreement
with Government Services Group, Inc. to extend the contract, for Solid Waste Special
Assessment Support Services, for an additional five years.
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C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5 Amendment to Agreement
with Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. for Fire and Panic Alarm Maintenance, Monitoring, and
Inspection Services. This amendment renews the term for an additional year, updates and adds
federal provisions, adds locations, and increases the payments, by the CPI-U, of 1.4%. This
contract is paid from Funds 001, 101, and 147.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract for the upgrade and
enterprise implementation of Dude Solutions' Asset Essentials and Capital Predictor Software
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used for routine and preventative maintenance work order system of County buildings and
capital forecasting and planning, in an amount of $174,052.74, funded by One Cent
Infrastructure Sales Surtax. This contract will utilize competitively bid pricing in accordance
with cooperative purchasing/piggybacking procedures. And granted approval for the Mayor to
sign the contract after the County Attorney reviews and approves the final version.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Master Agreement with Safeware,
Inc., to provide public safety and security systems at County buildings as needed, pursuant to
Board direction from the results of the Facility Security Vulnerability Assessment previously
conducted. And granted approval and authorized execution of Task Orders 1 and 2, totaling
$671,812.48 with Safeware, Inc., to install access control and video systems at two County
workplaces as part of the County Building Security Plan.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with William Horn
Architect P.A. for the Monroe County Detention Center Generator Building Addition Project.
This building addition will house two generators to service the jail. This project is funded by the
One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax.
C10 Board granted approval to purchase, through Florida Sheriffs Association Contract
(#FSA20-VEF14.0), a Pierce Custom Enforcer 55' Sky-Boom Aerial Truck to replace a thirty-
three-year-old Aerial Truck, granted approval to purchase options from the manufacturer on a
sole-source basis at a price of $818,564.00; and also granted approval for the Fire Chief to
execute all necessary documentation.
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C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2 Amendment to the
Occupancy Agreement and Ground Lease with Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower
Florida Keys, Inc. (Habitat) to allow Habitat additional time, to December 31, 2022, to obtain all
certificates of occupancy for its Cudjoe Key Project.
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C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 12 Addendum to the Agreement
with Buccaneer Courier to change the physical address for Key West Public Works location from
3583 S. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040, Stop #4; to 123 Overseas Highway, Key
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West, FL 33040 (Rockland Key), Stop #9C.
C14 Board granted approval to apply for grant funding for firefighting equipment from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program; and
granted authorization for the County Administrator to execute any required documentation in
relation to the application process.
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C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2 Renewal and Amendment to
Professional Services Agreement with Ricardo Faber Castro Perez to extend his contract for an
additional one-year period, beginning August 19, 2021. His hourly rate is $75.00 an hour and
this amendment authorizes him to be used on an as needed basis for up to 480 hours.
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C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3 Amendment to Agreement for
Pre-Construction Services with Ajax Building Company, LLC in the amount of $55,000.00 for
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the Emergency Operations Center to add the costs of an extended pre-construction period. The
revised total contract amount is $430,591.00; the project is funded by the Florida Department of
Transportation, Florida Department of Emergency Management, and Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program Grants.
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C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2 Modification to the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program Agreement No. 4337-66-R with the Florida Department of Emergency
Management extending the completion date of the grant to May 31, 2022; and increasing the
grant amount by $44,581.12, of which provided design funding, in the amount of $960,652.33
for the Emergency Operations Center at the Marathon Airport.
C18 Board granted approval to Purchase Cisco Systems Software and Hardware Maintenance
and Support Services from Presidio,in the amount of $91,207.99, for Monroe County's wired
network infrastructure (206 devices). This purchase is utilizing pricing under the State of Florida
Contract No. 43220000-NASPO-19-ACS.
C19 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Blue Heron Park
Community Center Improvements. Blue Heron Park Community Center has recently been
repaired from damages sustained during Hurricane Irma and will now house Social Services and
act as a meal site.
C20 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write-off of 294 Fire Rescue Air
Ambulance accounts receivable for Calendar Year 2017, totaling $4,640,409.34, from Fine and
Forfeiture Fund 101. In Calendar Year 2017, a total of $6,382,827.71 was collected which was
deposited into accounts receivable.
RESOLUTION NO. 448-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C21 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for Professional
Architectural Services for design through construction administration of ten Monroe County
facilities, in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR) for potential Hazard
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Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding. The purpose is to provide wind retrofit activities to
harden the facilities against high winds. The project will be funded with a combination of HMGP
State appropriation and One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax Fund.
C22 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write-off of 169 accounts
receivable, covering the time period of March 5, 2014, through August 17, 2021, totaling
$1,829,160.40 for Monroe County residents who qualified for the Trauma Star Air Ambulance
Waiver Program. From March 5, 2014, through August 17, 2021, the amount of $2,594,474.51
was collected for these accounts being written off and deposited into accounts receivable for
Trauma Star.
RESOLUTION NO. 449-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with International
Library Services, Inc., in the amount of $326,180.00, for four Library Media Boxes, including all
necessary hardware, installation, and service for the Key Largo, Islamorada, Big Pine Key and
Key West Branch libraries. Funding source is the Department of Library & Information Services
American Rescue Plan Act Grant.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement with the Florida
Division of Emergency Management to receive state funded appropriations for Local Emergency
Management and Mitigation Initiatives 4337-515-R (State ID #309) Contract H0703 for ten
County facilities, Wind Retrofit - Phase I in the amount of $586,004.00 ($549,378.75 Federal
share, plus $36,625.25 Sub-recipient Management Cost), July 16, 2021,ending on February 28,
2024. The County match of $181,126.25 will be funded by One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax
Fund.
C25 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a budget amendment for the
Fiscal Year 2022 for various Capital Funds.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract
(originally dated January 21, 2010) with Innovative Interfaces (previously Polaris) to purchase
fourteen additional SIP2 licenses to support the new equipment being added to Key Largo,
Islamorada, Big Pine Key and Key West Branch libraries, at a total cost of $1,435.00.
C27 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. 450-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 451-2021
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 452-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 453-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 454-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 455-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 456-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 457-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 458-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 459-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 460-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 461-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 462-2021
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 463-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 464-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 465-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 466-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 430-2021 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 467-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 468-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 469-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Adventure
Environmental, Inc., for Marine Debris Removal Services along shorelines and nearshore waters
affected by Hurricane Irma, in the amount of $518,400.00; funding is provided through a no-
match grant with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and granted authorization
to waive bidding (competitive solicitation) requirements due to an emergency spending deadline
of January 30, 2022.
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D3 Board granted approval of the 1 Change Order to Revenue Grant Agreement No.
LP44074, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to authorize an internal
transfer of funds among tasks; and also granted authorization for the County Administrator to
sign any necessary documents, including this Change Order.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E1 Board announced one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District III
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
AIRPORTS
K1 Board ratified and granted approval of Airport Rescue Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-
068-2022 from the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration,
as executed by the Director of Airports, providing $5,820,591.00 to Key West International
Airport for the purpose of preventing, preparing for and responding to the Corona Virus
Pandemic. No match is required for this grant.
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K2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Task
Order No. 12/15-D2, in the amount of $315,867.00, for design, permitting and bid services for
Security Fence Improvements at Key West International Airport(EYW). The task order is being
funded by Airport Operating Fund 404; and EYW Building and Security Improvements Florida
Department of Transportation Grants G0R04 and G1P33.
K3 Board accept the report of Airport Change Orders, for the month of November 2021,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
K4 Board adopted the following Resolution with respect to reimbursement of certain costs
relating to the Concourse A Terminal and Improvements Project at Key West International
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 470-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
K5 Board granted approval to adjust the overnight or maximum daily rate for the long-term
premium covered public parking lot at Key West International Airport from $15.00 per day to
$19.00 per day, effective January 1, 2022. This action will create greater availability of parking
spaces in the long-term premium parking lot and will increase the airport's non-aeronautical
revenue to support the airport's effort to remain self-sufficient and not receive any ad valorem
taxpayer funding. The daily maximum rate at the short-term parking lot will remain unchanged
to give price sensitive customers a less expensive option.
K6 Board adopted the following Resolution approving a face covering policy in all public
areas of the Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 471-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
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AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L1 Board adopted the following Resolution setting the time, date, and place for a Public
Hearing to consider a request by Smith Hawks P.L. on behalf of SH Marinas 6000, LLC, for a
Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of Monroe County and the public in and to a
public right-of-way more particularly described as a portion of Peninsular Avenue, Stock Island,
Monroe County, Florida, as shown on the Plat of George L. McDonald, Plat Book 1, Page 55,
bounded on the north by Block 45, Lots 42-46 and 52-57; bounded on the west by Peninsular
Avenue; bounded on the south by Block 61, Lots 5-7, Parcels C, D and G, and Units Ws-32 and
Unit b1-l1-20 of Key West Harbour Condominium; and bounded on the east by filled bay-
bottom.
RESOLUTION NO. 472-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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L2 Board adopted the following Resolution, of the Monroe Board of County Commissioners,
waiving approximately $112,488.00 in building permit fees for a total of twelve affordable
housing dwelling units serving the low income level category (80% of median) or below, to be
constructed on parcels located at 30 Sands Road, 301 County Road, 31566 Avenue B, 31481
Avenue C, 31063 and 31235 Avenue E, 31059, 31067, 31247, 31423 and 31441 Avenue G, on
Big Pine Key; and 28279 Julia Avenue on Little Torch Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 473-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L3 Board granted approval to appoint Mr. Donald Horton (residential contractor), to one
three-year term, to the Contractors Examining Board beginning December 9, 2021, and ending
December 8, 2024. This will be Mr. Horton's first term.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
N1 Board granted approval of the request for expenditure for Federal Equitable Sharing
Funds for Fiscal Year 2022. Said request is incorporated herein by reference.
N2 Board granted approval of the request for expenditure Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
(MCSO) Law Enforcement Trust Fund: in the amount of $5,500.00 to help the MCSO Animal
Farm with items needed for various annual events including Easter on the Farm and Christmas
on the Farm for the year 2022.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEM
O1 Board adopted the following Resolution supporting the preservation and protection of
Biscayne and Everglades National Parks, and the natural resources and communities of the
Upper Keys and opposing any civilian aviation operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base
(HARB) and urging the United States Air Force to affirm its Second Supplemental Record Of
Decision (2001) prohibiting commercial aviation activity at HARB.
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RESOLUTION NO. 474-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
P1Board granted approval to dispose of records that have met the appropriate retention
period.
P2Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of August 18, 2021.
Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
P3 Board granted approval to dispose of records, related to grants, that have met the
appropriate retention period.
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P4Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10095680-10096702 (AP); 27761-27808
(WC); no (PR Checks); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of
November 2021, as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $2,747,674.72
101 Fine & Forfeiture $4,829,845.12
102 Road/Bridges $220,125.82
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $607,564.95
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny $39,394.77
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $24,381.34
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $84,362.22
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $23,255.44
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $62,746.81
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $12,145.48
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $24,280.05
125 Grant Fund $335,142.54
132 Impact Fees/Library $69,323.18
141 Fire/Ambulance $934,402.23
147 Unincorporated Service $127,945.71
148 Planning Building $534,718.66
149 Municipal Policing $667,509.34
150 E911 Enhancement Fund$65,082.79
152 Duck Key Security$8,918.93
153 Local Housing Assistance $6,502.35
157 Boating Improvement Fund$557,171.82
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund$41,241.22
160 Environmental Restoration $12,812.19
163 Court Facilities $8,383.79
164 Drug Facilities Fees$5,350.54
180 Building Funds $329,154.85
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304 1 Cent Infrastructure $576,898.27
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project$7,588.05
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $26,257.18
401 Card Sound Bridge $29,014.04
403 Marathon Airport $323,521.43
404 Key West Int'l Airport $605,237.16
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,598,470.22
501 Workers' Compensation$72,450.35
502 Group Insurance Fund $2,567,604.83
503 Risk Management Fund$36,774.99
504 Fleet Management Fund $237,130.00
P5Board 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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P6Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
November 2021, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $0.00
Bricks & Mortar Projects$29,118.76
Events $23,460.86
Office Supplies & Operating Costs$1,354.12
Personnel Services$64,788.17
Public Relations$0.00
Sales & Marketing $1,780.00
Telephone & Utilities $271.00
Travel $12,714.06
Visitor Information Services $23,079.00
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Q3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2 Amendment to Contract with
Erin L. Deady P.A., in the amount of $10,000.00, for an updated vulnerability assessment, to
provide updated grant application services for the Resilient Florida Program; and an extension of
time from December 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022.
Q4 Board granted approval to negotiate for Professional Services for the Engineering,
Design, Surveys, Permitting, Procurement, and Construction Engineering Inspection Services for
up to ten canal restoration projects listed in the Monroe County Canal Work Plan.
Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order #12A with Wood
Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., for a six month no cost time extension for
implementation of the work under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant X7-02D01921-
0; under the general Project Management Services On-Call Contract for Category A Canal
Master Planning Services.
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Q6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3 Amendment to Monroe
County Audit Contract with Cherry Bekaert LLP, dated January 17, 2018.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1Board adopted the following Resolution fixing and delineating the boundaries of the
County Commission Districts numbered one to five, inclusive, to become effective for the 2022
Election Cycle.(Said Resolution is attached hereto).
RESOLUTION NO. 475-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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R2 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Armando Sosa, Sr., and his
property, 5515 5th Avenue, Stock Island, Florida, to seek compliance with County Code and
enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE18070107.
ENGINEERING
V1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Phase 1 of the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program Agreement with the Florida Department of Emergency Management to provide a
portion of design funding, in the amount of $130,859.36, for the Twin Lakes Subdivision Sea
Level Rise Pilot Project, Key Largo.
FIRE RESCUE
V2 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write-off of twenty-nine Fire
Rescue Air Ambulance workers compensation accounts receivable with dates of service from
April 1, 2014, through August 31, 2020, that meet the criteria, totaling $314,183.09 from Fine
and Forfeiture Fund 101.
RESOLUTION NO. 476-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SUSTAINABILITY
V3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Revenue Grant Agreement No.
LPA0249, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to approve the expenditure
of $2,587,081.00 in Keys Stewardship funds towards Monroe County's Canal Restoration
Program, providing for an effective date.
V4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order #12 for Category B On-
Call Professional Engineering Services for Canal Restoration Services with Wood Environment
& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Canal #25 Key Largo Canal Backfilling Restoration Project,
in the amount of $58,754.00; funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
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Fiscal Year 2021/22, Stewardship Grant No. LPA0249.
V5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order #13 for Category B On-
Call Professional Engineering Services for Canal Restoration Services with Wood Environment
& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Canal #291 Big Pine Key Canal Backfilling Restoration
Project, in the amount of $68,124; funded by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Fiscal Year 2021/22, Stewardship Grant No. LPA0249.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
V6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pedro Falcon
Contractors, Inc. for the reduced scope Rockland Key Temporary Monroe County Fleet Garage
Build Out, in the amount of $452,600.00. This project is funded by the One Cent Infrastructure
Sales Tax.
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LIBRARIES
V7 Board granted approval to purchase ninedesktop computers and sixty laptops with four
charging carts from StrictlyTech, in the amount of $74,620.22, for computing services to the
public at the Key Largo, Islamorada, Big Pine Key and Key West Branch libraries. Funding
source is the Division of Library & Information Services American Rescue Plan Act Grant.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
V8 Board granted approval to purchase one new 2022 Aquatech Sewer/Catch Basin Cleaner.
The unit is mounted on a Freightliner Chassis Model 108SD from Pat’s Pump and Blower in the
amount of $420,000.00, “Piggybacking” the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract: FSA 20-
EQU18.0 Spec # 364, for the procurement of budgeted assets, for the Roads & Bridges
Department.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
V9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Settlement Agreements in the Class
Action Opioid Litigation, including Florida Opioid Allocation and Statewide Response
Agreement between State of Florida Office of Attorney General and Monroe County, the Florida
Subdivision Participation Form for settlement with Distributors, and Florida Subdivision
Participation Form for settlement with Janssen (Johnson & Johnson); and also, authorized the
Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to execute any other necessary documents.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
V10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Brightwater
Strategies Group, PLLC (Noah Valenstein) to provide Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe
County to advance the County's pursuit of recurring funding for the implementation of the
Florida Keys Stewardship Act, resiliency funding and other issues as requested, effective
December 8, 2021.
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BUDGET & FINANCE
V11 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Revenue from Social Services and the Engineering Departments:
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 477-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 478-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 479-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 480-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 481-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SUSTAINABILITY
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V12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4 Amendment to Revenue
Grant Agreement No. LP44074, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to
authorize a $51,391.35 reduction of funds to be reallocated to Grant No. LPA0089; and also
authorized the County Administrator to sign any necessary documents, including this
amendment.
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V13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 Amendment to Revenue Grant
Agreement No. LPA0089, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in the
amount $51,391.35 for Canal #84 Construction and Program Management Services; and also
authorized the County Administrator to execute the amendment.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
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granting approval and authorizing execution of the 9 and 10 Amendments to State Lands
Management Lease No. 4549 between Monroe County and the State of Florida for the
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management of certain state-owned conservation lands. Motion carried unanimously.
H2 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval to award Contract to Earthbalance Corporation, and authorized execution of an
Agreement, in the amount of $140,000.00, (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Grant of $115,000.00; and $25,000.00 local match) for the removal of invasive exotic plants
from Monroe County conservation lands. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C11 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
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granting approval of the 2 Amendment to Agreement with Guidance/Care Center to extend the
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program period to June 30, 2022; granted
approval to re-assign the roles of Implementing Agency Chief Official and Subgrantee Chief
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Official; and granted authorization to allow her to submit and accept grant related documents in
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's electronic portal. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval of a Grant
Agreement between Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Monroe County,
providing $518,400.00, for a Marine Debris Cleanup Project along shorelines and nearshore
waters affected by Hurricane Irma. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded
by Commissioner Raschein granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
F1Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Richard
Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation. Matthew Dubbe, Lead
Architect with Mead & Hunt, addressed the Board.
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, Mayor David Rice and Mayor Bruce
Halle. Councilman Greg Lewiswas absent from the meeting.
I1 Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the billing staff in the amount of 10% of
unloaded base salaries for billing collections for Monroe County Trauma Star Air and Ground
Ambulance Transports; based on an average collection rate of 46.11%, for the period May 1,
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2020, to April 30, 2021, as compared to the baseline collection rate of 33.70%. Motion carried
unanimously.
I2 Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval to purchase a 2021 Sprinter AEV Type II Ambulance and options from ETR, LLC, at a
total price of $170,675.00; and granted approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documentation. Motion carried unanimously.
I3 Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the
following Resolution authorizing the write-off of 939 Fire Rescue Ground Ambulance accounts
receivable through the end of Calendar Year 2017, totaling $550,845.13 from Fire and
Ambulance District 1 L&M Fund 141. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 482-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I4 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Mayor Rice granting
approval to purchase a 2022 Ford F-550 Custom AEV Type I Ambulance and options to replace
a 2001 Ford F-450 at a total price of $294,088.00; and granted approval for the Fire Chief to
execute all necessary documentation.Motion carried unanimously.
I5 Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the
following Resolution authorizing the write-off of 32 Fire Rescue workers compensation ground
ambulance accounts receivable with dates of service from April 1, 2014, through August 31,
2020, that meet the criteria, totaling $6,531.61 from Fire and Ambulance District 1 L&M Fund
141. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 483-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEM
O2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and
seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following Resolution proclaiming former
County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy as Mayor Emeritus; and authorized the County
Administrator to provide administrative support for Mayor Emeritus Murphy in the performance
of her official duties. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Emeritus Murphy addressed the
Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 484-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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COVID-19
J1 Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management, gave a COVID-19 update.
STAFF REPORTS
F2 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a legislative
update.
F3 John Allen, Director of Parks & Beaches, advised the Board that he will be bringing
some recommendations back to the Board concerning County Parks & Beaches.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, referred the Board to the County Administrator’s
monthly report for December 2021. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and
seconded by Commissioner Raschein to appoint Commissioner Cates to the South Florida
Regional Council and to defer all other appointments to the January 21, 2022, meeting in
Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEM
O3 Board discussedreplatting the strip of platted right of way known as Bay Drive. The
following individuals addressed the Board: Sue Heim, Ty Harris, representing neighbors for re-
plat; Martha Ponte, Joe Biondoletti, Deborah Owens, Tully Horner, Lucy Given, Frank Dodge,
Suze Gardner, Gerald G. Tomko, Ronnie Endricks, Jr., Michele Buono, George Gould, Michael
Mayer, Mark Bacon, Tina Heaton, Val Poulis, Charlene Hornor, Steven Burnett and Chris Burns.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R3 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney monthly report for December
2021. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney Client Closed Session in the matter of Board
of County Commissioners of Monroe County v. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department and
Sugarloaf WiFi, Inc., Case No. 2017-CA-631-K and read the require language into the record.
Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates to hold the
closed session at the January 21, 2022, meeting in Marathon at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as
may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
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M1 Mr. Shillinger requested to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Roy's Trailer Park, Inc., dba Island Life Village v. Eric Noel, Marie Noel, and Monroe County,
Case No. 19-CA-175-K. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and
seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to continue the closed session to the January 21, 2022,
meeting in Marathon at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
U The Board thanked staff for all of their hard work this year, thanked the residents for their
involvementand wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
S1A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution of Monroe County,
Florida, electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments
levied within the unincorporated area of the County; stating a need for such levy; providing for
the mailing of the Resolution; and providing for an effective date. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 485-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution of Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem
special assessments levied within the County toward the cost of providing capital costs and
operations and maintenance costs for Roadway Improvements and Sea Level Rise and Flood
Mitigation Projectslocated within Monroe County. The following individual addressed the
Board: Dotti Moses. Peter Morris, Assistant County Attorney; Kevin Wilson, Assistant County
Administrator; and Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 486-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution of Monroe County,
Florida electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments
levied within the County toward the cost of providing capital costs, operations and maintenance
costs for canals 82, 83 and 84 located within unincorporatedMonroe County. There was no
public input. Ms. Haag addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following
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Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 487-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for budget amendments
for Fiscal Year 2022 for Fine and Forfeiture Fund 101. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 488-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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SOUNDING BOARD
T1 Diane Beruldson, representing the Stock Island Association, addressed the Board
regarding the use of Bernstein Park Community Building for their monthly meetings at no
charge.The following individuals addressed the Board: D.A. Aldridge, representing Last Stand;
Dotti Moses, Christine Lininger, representing Boca Chica Marina on behalf of the North Cow
Key Voter’s Association; Stuart Schaffer, and Barry Wray, Executive Director of the Florida
Keys Environmental Coalition. Mr. Wilson addressed the Board. The Board took no official
action.
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
Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
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