05/18/2022 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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 in Key West and via Communication Media
Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner
Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner James Scholl and Mayor
David Rice. 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.
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
A Judge Edwin A. Scales, Third District Court of Appeal, administered the Oath of Office
to James K. Scholl, District 3 Commissioner.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
B 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections & Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
C1 Monroe County Fire Rescue presented a plaque to show appreciation to Sheriff Rick
Ramsay and the Monroe County Sheriffs Office.
C2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2022 as Emergency Medical
Services Week in Monroe County, Florida.
C4 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 10 years of service to Ken Clarke, Human
Resources Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
C5 Presentation of Employee of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2022 to Kevin Kopp, of
Solid Waste Management.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
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D1 Board granted approval of a Purchase Agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc.
(LifeScan)to piggyback on the City of Clearwater Contract(Request for Proposals 451-20)to
perform annual physical examinations of Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel; and granted the
authority for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents.
D2 Board granted approval to accept five separate offers, made on behalf of five former
Monroe County Fire Rescue patients (Debtor), by making payment, on account, for less than the
full amount for services rendered by Global Sky Aircharter Corporation a/k/a Trauma Star Air
Ambulance Transport. These five payments, totaling $51,369.00, if accepted, will be applied
respectively to each Debtor's account; and be considered payment-in-full and final settlement.
D3 Board granted approval, acting as Plan Administrator of the Length of Service Award
Plan, to begin the 10-year disbursement of funds to Dan Cassel.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to the
Agreement with Beach Raker, LLC, beach cleaning, maintenance, and beautification at Higgs
Beach with a CPI-U increase of 7%, retroactive to April 1, 2022; and updated Federal contract
provisions and/or Monroe County Ordinances and Purchasing Policy changes. TDC is the
funding source.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pedro Falcon
Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$714,631.00, for the Reduced Scope for Historic Monroe
County Jail Museum Buildout Project. The project is funded by a TDC grant.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a County-Owned Residential Lease
with Julio Mollineda, a County employee, for Location E, Unit 1, to commence June 1, 2022 and
extend through May 31, 2023. The monthly rental amount is $550.00.
D7 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the tentative Duck Key Security
District non-ad valorem special assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The special
assessment rates remain the same as last year's rates at$292.00 for improved lots and $28.00 for
unimproved lots.
RESOLUTION NO. 139-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Standard Electric Extension and
Inspection Agreement with the Utility Board of the City of Key West d/b/a Keys Energy
Services, in the amount of$133,775.09, to provide 3 Phase electrical power for the Sands
Subdivision SLR Roadway and Drainage Project, in Big Pine Key, to be executed and budgeted
in Fiscal Year 2022 in order for the project to proceed. The project is partially funded by a
Department of Economic Opportunity Community Development Block Grant Housing and
Urban Development Grant No. IR026.
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D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order under the Agreement
for On Call Professional Engineer Services with Kisinger Campo and Associates, Corporation
for Pedestrian Bridge Inspection Services and for inspection and engineering design for the
repairs to Ocean Bay Drive Bridge for a, not to exceed, amount of$96,620.00 plus estimated
expenses of$3,300.00 for a total, not to exceed, amount of$99,920.00.
D10 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to be held at the June 15, 2022
Board meeting in Key Largo to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of the
Monroe County Code to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Toll by the Consumer Price
Index, add toll-by-plate rates; and authorization for the Monroe County Director of Engineering
Services to inform the Florida Department of Transportation of the changes to the toll rates in
accordance with the Agreement for SunPass and Toll-by-Plate Electronic Toll Collection at the
Card Sound Toll Facility.
D12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the Task Order
for Professional Engineering Services for the Bimini Drive Bridge (4904603) Replacement
Project to add additional Construction Engineering and Inspection Services in the total, not to
exceed, amount of$256,599.13. The revised total, not to exceed, amount for this task order is
$729,769.27.
D13 Board granted approval of the payment to Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe, in the amount
of$50,000.00, for property insurance advocacy.
D15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Statewide
Guardian Ad Litem Office for reimbursement of Child Advocate Manager Services to provide
funding for a Child Advocate Manager position, for the time period of July 1, 2022 through June
30, 2023 (State Fiscal Year 2022-2023).
D17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to the Task
Order with Bender& Associates Architects, P.A., in the amount of$29,451.00, for additional
design services which includes IAQ/Mold Assessment and Report; Limited Asbestos Survey and
Report; Limited Lead-in-Coatings Assessments Report; and additional testing of the 316
Simonton Street property after abatement is complete in order to verify the work was done
correctly.
D18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Land Use Restriction Agreement
with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. for the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Program for the purpose of guaranteeing a 15-year affordability period for the
property referenced at 2700 Flagler Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040, Units 1 - 10, otherwise
known as Catholic Charities.
D19 Board granted approval to accept the recommendation of the selection committee and
negotiate with vendors in rank order for the Request for Qualifications for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services Facility Assessment and Design of wind retrofit at 10
County Buildings, starting with the first ranked, Bender& Associates Architects, P.A., and if a
Contract cannot be achieved with Bender& Associates Architects, P.A., then with other vendors
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in rank order. The contract is for Architectural & Engineering Services for design through
construction administration of 10 Monroe County facilities, in compliance with the Code of
Federal Regulations for Hazard 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.
D20 Board granted approval of a request from the Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc. to seek grant
funding for three projects on Pigeon Key that may meet the lease agreement threshold of
significant modification or improvement. The three projects will move forward over the next 12
months either through grant funding or with Pigeon Key Foundation funding and are subject to
review/approval/oversight by County staff as the lessor. The projects include ADA upgrades,
repair/replacement of sidewalks, and dock repair and improvements.
D21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 51h Amendment to the Contract
Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Rowell's
Waterfront Park development in the, not-to-exceed, amount of$21,500.00. This amendment is
funded by the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax.
D22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the Agreement
for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services with WSP, USA Inc. for the Lower Keys
Scenic Viewing Area(Pine Channel Nature Park f/k/a Big Pine Swimming Hole Project) in a,
not-to-exceed, amount of$20,701.23. This amendment is funded by the One Cent Infrastructure
Sales Tax.
D23 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of April 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
D24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 91h Amendment to the Amended
and Restated Contract with Florida Keys Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. for
Animal Control Services providing for a CPI adjustment of$54,555.52 (7.0%), retroactive to
May 1, 2022. The annual contract amount($833,920.12) is funded by ad valorem revenues.
D25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of CARES Act Contract KCA 2029-A
between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and Monroe County/Monroe County Social Services, in the
amount of$18,375.25, for the contract period of March 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
D27 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Kirsten Sanchez to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 140-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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D28 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Conni Lacqua to act as an authorized
agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter 828, Florida
Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 141-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D29 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services,pursuant to Florida Statute Section 287.055(2)(g), for
various County projects in Monroe County, in which construction costs do not exceed
$4,000,000.00, or for study activity if the fee for professional services for each individual study
under the contract does not exceed $500,000.00.
D30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Modification to Subgrant
Umbrella Agreement E2012 between the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and
Monroe County for the period of May 18, 2022 through September 30, 2022. This agreement
encompasses the pre-existing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and
Weatherization Assistance Program Agreements, as well as an inclusion of water utilities, and is
federally funded.
D31 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing, to be held at the June 15, 2022
Board meeting in Key Largo, to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 21-72 of
the Monroe County Code to allow for the number of annual specialty hauler licenses to be
increased from the limit of 24 annual specialty hauler licenses to 40.
D32 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for a Continuing Services
Contract for Construction Manager at Risk Services,pursuant to Florida Statute Section
287.055(2)(g), for various County projects in Monroe County in which construction costs do not
exceed $4,000,000.00.
D33 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt
of Unanticipated Revenue, as follows:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 142-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 143-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 144-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 145-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 146-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D34 Board adopted the following Resolution to accept tentative Solid Waste Collection Rates
for Commercial Waste Generators for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 147-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Tropical Island
Builders, LLC, in the amount of$130,750.00, for the Veterans Memorial Park ADA Pavilion
and Tiki Huts Replacement Project. This project is part of the Hurricane Irma recovery effort.
E2 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
American Empire Builders, Inc., the lowest responsive responsible bidder, in the amount of
$1,100,007.95, for repairs to Boca Chica Road that was damaged by Hurricane Irma; and
approval to waive a minor bid calculation irregularity.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
F 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment and Consent to
the Assignment and Assumption of Turnkey Event Funding Agreement for the Key West
Songwriters Festival from Bauer Restaurant, Inc. to KW Songwriters, LLC.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
H1 Board granted approval to accept bid and authorized the sale of Lot 1, Block 6, Tropical
Bay Third Addition Non-Conservation Density Reduction Lot Parcel Identification No.
00313650-000000 to Diane P. & Kenneth Slack, for $32,100.00, returning funds to Fund 316 for
future acquisition.
H2 Board granted approval to accept bid and authorized the sale of Lot 3, Block 2, Tropical
Bay Second Addition Non-Conservation Density Reduction Lot Parcel Identification No.
00313300-000000 to Maria E. Perez, for $28,000.00, returning funds to Fund 316 for future
acquisition.
H3 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Monroe County Housing Authority
to utilize Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery acquisition grant funds for
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construction/development costs for Howard's Haven and Conch Key Trailer Park Affordable
Housing Projects consistent with Lease Agreements.
RESOLUTION NO. 148-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H4 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 112-2004 and
Resolution No. 111-2010, updating revenue sources and authorized expenses, and re-authorizing
the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund, an account within
the budget of Monroe County, Municipal Taxing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 149-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for the Purchase of
Less Than Fee Interest with Pamela Freeser for Block 5, Lots 6, 12, 13, and the southwest 5 feet
of Lot 7, Pirates Cove on Key Largo near mile marker 98 for density reduction purposes.
AIRPORTS
K1 Board granted approval to rescind an Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA)with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the User Fee Airport Program at
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, as previously approved at the June 17, 2020 Board
meeting. CBP did not return an executed copy of the MOA for the County's records and instead
provided a revised MOA form that the Director of Airports will sign in accordance with
Resolution No. 065-2015.
K2 Board granted approval to waive bid irregularity and granted approval to award bid and
authorized execution of a Contract with GOC, Inc. d/b/a Island Fence for Perimeter Fence
Maintenance, Repair& Modification at Key West International Airport; to be paid from Florida
Department of Transportation Grants (50%); and/or Airport Operating Fund 404 (50% or 100%
if grant funding isn't available).
K3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 41h Task Order with NV2A Gulf
Keystar, A Joint Venture for Construction Manager at Risk Services Pre-Construction Activities,
in the amount of$278,066.00, for Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal
Improvements Program, to be funded by the PNC Line of Credit and Passenger Facility Charge
Fund 406 (PFC 419). The task order is retroactive to May 1, 2022 to keep the design service
process on schedule.
K4 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of April 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
K5 Board granted approval to sponsor the 4th of July Fireworks in accordance with the
Airport Promotional Sponsorships Resolution No. 123-2021.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L1 Board granted approval of the selection of Boating Improvement Fund Grant Funding to
local municipalities for boating and waterway projects to be performed in Fiscal Year 2023, to
include Regulatory Buoy Maintenance by the Village of Islamorada, in the amount of
$14,000.00; Boat Ramp Dock Repairs by the City of Marathon, in the amount of$19,500.00; and
Regulatory Buoy/Sign Replacement by the City of Key Colony Beach, in the amount of
$7,468.00; for a total amount of$40,968.00; and directed staff to prepare corresponding
Interlocal Agreements with each municipality.
L3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with American
Underwater Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$99,740.00, funded by a Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission Boating Improvement Grant(75%); and a cost-share from
Monroe County's Boating Improvement Fund (25%), for the replacement of 91 Regulatory
Markers at the Whale Harbor Channel and Harry Harris Park Boating Restricted Areas.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
N1 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 recommendations of the Monroe County
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board, as follows:
Fund Title Amount
Easter Seals Florida, Inc., $4,079.26
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. $5,114.16
Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens $7,705.02
Keys to Be the Change, Inc. $3,760.40
Autism Society of the Keys $6,871.31
Good Health Clinic $6,047.88
The Salvation Army $3,001.49
A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. $4,580.87
The Zonta Club of Marathon Foundation, Inc. $3,097.39
Living Springs Counseling (a/k/a Dolphins to Stop Domestic $2,388.82
Violence, Inc.
Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. $5,134.78
Kids Come First in the Florida Keys, Inc. $5,328.45
The Educational Coalition for Monroe County $2,787.21
South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of South America $2,858.64
Samuel's House, Inc. $7,307.83
The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. $3,268.35
Star of the Sea Foundation, Inc. $6,061.54
Key West Botanical Garden Society $2,873.73
Independence Ca $5,252.30
Keys Area Interdenominational Resources $5,193.16
Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. $4,323.73
Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. $4,933.59
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Fund Title Amount
Heart of the Keys Recreation Association, Inc. (a/k/a $4,072.92
Marathon Rec Center
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. $5,830.06
Wesley House Family Services $6,328.45
Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. $7,471.31
Womankind $7,063.35
COMMISSIONER ITEM
03 Board granted approval of Commissioner Raschein's reappointment of Eric Andersen to
the Art in Public Places Committee, representing District 5, with a term expiring November 21,
2022.
COUNTY CLERK
P1 Board granted approval of the correction to the December 8, 2021 minutes to reflect the
correct dollar amount in agenda item C24, from $181,126.25 to $183,126.25 as the County's
match.
P2 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10102776-10104123 (AP); 28159-28252
(WC)no (PR checks); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of
April 2022, as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $5,583,884.93
101 Fine & Forfeiture $4,853,544.02
102 Road/Bridges $256,223.85
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $9,583.99
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penn $427,915.18
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $1,203,957.89
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $637,067.45
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $98,362.34
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $331,331.85
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $150,960.16
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $209,605.38
125 Grant Fund $2,665,665.63
130 Impact Fees/Roadway $870.00
132 Impact Fees/Library $8,250.00
141 Fire/Ambulance $884,771.57
147 Unincorporated Service $143,640.36
148 Planning Building $594,037.32
149 Municipal Policing $684,358.72
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $46,715.98
152 Duck Key Security $1,989.77
153 Local Housing Assistance $54,996.38
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Fund Fund Title Amount
157 Boating Improvement Fund $34,329.76
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $96,719.72
160 Environmental Restoration $16,713.30
163 Court Facilities $10,882.41
180 Building Funds $399,784.61
207 2003 Revenue Bonds $10,703.60
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $314,343.97
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $10,140.94
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $53,613.58
316 Land Acquisition $102,512.00
401 Card Sound Bride $97,421.39
403 Marathon Airport $170,755.58
404 Key West Intl Airport $3,119,803.81
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $359,999.89
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,104,292.87
501 Workers' Compensation $131,344.72
502 Group Insurance Fund $1,988,240.81
503 Risk Management Fund $65,526.89
504 Fleet Management Fund $241,803.12
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $2,520.00
P3 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
P4 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of April
2022, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $2,455,762.81
Bricks & Mortar Projects $141,349.42
Events $172,248.29
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $26,598.02
Personnel Services $0.00
Public Relations $111,653.99
Sales & Marketing $24,116.61
Telephone &Utilities $12,061.99
Travel $10,820.15
Visitor Information Services $54,231.50
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly Report for May 2022. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Q2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a$0 Contract with Tetra Tech, Inc.
for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for the Canal Restoration Program for the
Category B —Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services.
Q3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a$0 Contract with Wood
Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for On-call Professional Engineering Services for
the Category C—Resilience and Environmental Engineering Services.
Q4 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the operations and
maintenance of existing and new air curtain systems and weed gates for canals.
Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Ocean
Reef Volunteer Fire Department for the County to provide the Fire Department with funding to
purchase one Metal Craft 10 Meter Fireboat and all equipment necessary for its intended use.
Q6 Board adopted the following-a Resolution authorizing the closure of the 7-Mile Bridge on
April 1, 2023, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., for the 42nd Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run.
RESOLUTION NO. 150-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R3 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Patrick G. Knight and his
property, 30422 Oleander Boulevard, Big Pine Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County
Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE20010021.
R4 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against William Soileau and his property,
H40 Miriam Street, Stock Island, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce
the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE19080017.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Stipulated Settlement Agreement
in Ricky Hill and Jayne Hill v. Monroe County (Circuit Court Case No. 20-AP-004-P;
CEI7110054) requiring: (a)restoration of land clearing violations; (b)payment of reduced fines;
and(c) dismissal of appeal by the Hills.
U2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for General Liability,
Vehicle Liability, Public Official/Employee Practices Liability and Excess Worker's
Compensation Liability Insurance policies.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
U3 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement and Confirmation of Arabi Luke
as Executive Assistant to James K. Scholl; and authorized the County Administrator or his
designee to sign the employment agreement.
PARKS AND BEACHES
U5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Playcore
Wisconsin, Inc., d/b/a GameTime, in the amount of$399,473.71, for the purchase and
installation of playground equipment and rubber surfacing in the children's area of the Key Largo
Community Park. This agreement will utilize competitively bid pricing in accordance with
County cooperative purchasing/piggybacking procedures. This project will be funded by 304-
24001 funds.
AIRPORTS
U6 Board ratified and granted approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G2885, as executed by the Director of Airports, to
provide $100,000.00 in funding to purchase and install security lighting at Key West
International Airport. This grant requires a 50% match from Airport Operating Fund 404.
U7 Board ratified and granted approval of a State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G2884, as executed by the Director of Airports, to
provide $75,000.00 in funding to install a 10-foot perimeter security fence at Key West
International Airport. This grant requires a 50% match from Airport Operating Fund 404.
Motion carried unanimously.
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 Holly Raschein, Mayor
David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis and Mayor Bruce Halle.
J1 Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Councilman Lewis granting approval
and authorizing execution of a Purchase Agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. (LifeScan)
to piggyback on the City of Clearwater Contract(Request for Proposals 451-20)to perform
annual physical examinations of Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel and authority for the Fire
Chief to execute all necessary documents. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COUNTY CLERK
U4 Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding the request from
the Audit Selection Committee to authorize a negotiating team consisting of a designate from the
County Attorney's Office and representatives from the Clerk to negotiate a fixed fee contract
with the top ranked firm in accordance with Section 218.391(4)(a), Florida Statutes; if for any
reason the negotiations are unsuccessful with the top-ranked firm, authorization to go to the
second ranked firm. The following individuals addressed the Board: Brett Friedman,
representing RSM US LLP; Enrique Llerena, representing CFLG, LLP; Ron Conrad,
representing Cherry Bekaert; Bob Feldman, representing RSM US LLP; and Lauren Strope,
representing Cherry Bekaert. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates
to have the Audit Selection Committee reconvene and come back with a recommendation. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q9 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding various
possible real estate transactions with the City of Key West. County properties discussed were
Higgs Beach Park and Bayshore Manor. City properties included the diesel plant at Truman
Waterfront and the HAWK missile site near the airport. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator,
addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Joyce Griffin, Monroe
County Supervisor of Elections; and Patti McLauchlan, City of Key West Manager. The Board
took no official action.
COMMISSIONER ITEM
04 Emily Schemper, Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources, addressed the
Board regarding a request by Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, Inc., for the County to
donate two county-owned parcels, Block 6, Lots 14 and 15 of the Holiday Homesites
Subdivision, for the construction of two affordable housing dwelling units. The following
individual addressed the Board: Lindsay Fast, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of the
Upper Keys. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Scholl granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q7 Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning and Libraries, addressed the
Board regarding the potential options for transportation service to Stock Island residents. Jason
Spiegel, Co-Founder& Managing Partner at Freebee, gave a Power Point Presentation on
Innovative & Proven, First& Last Mile Transportation Solution. Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Michael Olanoff, Dorothy Harden
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representing RAC Legislative Affairs Committee; and Patti McLauchlan, City of Key West
Manager. The Board took no official action.
Q8 Ms. Matthews addressed the Board to request approval to apply for a Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT)Public Transit Service Development Program Grant, FDOT Procedure
Topic Number 725-030-005, to provide funding to determine whether a new or innovative
technique or measure can be used to improve or expand public transit services. Specifically, this
$852,000.00 application is for 50150 funding for a resident micro mobility solution to or from
Stock Island into or out of Key West; and authorization for the County Administrator to execute
all necessary documents in connection with the application. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner
Raschein granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
S1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
No. 346-2018, the Planning & Environmental Resources Department Fee Schedule, to modify
fees for reviews of special approvals for shoreline setback deviations pursuant to Land
Development Code Section 118-12 and hearing fees, and to repeal any other fee schedules
inconsistent herewith. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron
and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 151-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Monroe
County Land Development Code Chapter 135 (Historic and Cultural Resources), establishing a
matrix to delineate types of proposed work on historic-designated property or structures or
property/structures situated within the Tavernier Historic District, approvable through a Regular
Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the Planning Director. Ms. Schemper gave a Power
Point Presentation. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the following
Ordinance, with an effective date schedule for adoption of the Ordinance, 35 days from today.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 006-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for Budget Amendments
for Fiscal Year 2022 for the Fleet Management, Fund 504. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 152-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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S4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution transmitting to the State
Land Planning Agency an Ordinance to adopt Amendments to 2030 Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.32 to amend the height limit to 40-feet, after the adoption and
on the effective date of updated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS), for lawfully established existing residential buildings which do
not exceed the 35-foot height limit and new residential buildings (including substantial
improvements), in order for these buildings to elevate to or maintain the required elevation based
on the Florida Building Code and updated FEMA FIRMS. Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point
Presentation. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to amend the height limit to 42-feet and to
include staff recommendations, as follows:
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After the adoption and on the effective date of updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMS), lawfully established existing residential buildings whiehde not exeee d t4e 35 f9e
height limi-t and new residential buildings (includes substantial improvements) located within the
Special Flood Hazard Area shall have a maximum height limit of 40 feet in order to elevate to or
maintain the required elevation based on the Florida Building Code, as specified in R322.2.1 and
R322.3.2 (elevation requirements).
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Raschein to amend the motion to the 40-foot height limit and to include staff
recommended changes (as listed above). Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 153-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
D11 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the approval of a Resolution to prohibit
parking on the county right-of-way of Card Sound Road in Key Largo from east of the Card
Sound Toll to the intersection with County Road CR905. Motion was made by Commissioner
Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution, with the
correction as requested by staff, as follows:
A Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners prohibiting the parking,
standing or stopping of vehicles along the County Right of Way on both sides of Card Sound
Road(CR905a) from the east side of the Card Sound Toll Facility to the intersection with
County Road CR 905, approximately 4.8 miles east in North Key Largo, Florida.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 154-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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D16 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the 1st Modification to the Mitigation Sub-grant Agreement No. PDMC-PJ-
04-FL-2018-014 (Guidance Care Center, Inc.)between the Florida Division of Emergency
Management and Monroe County. This modification approval recognizes the increased project
cost from $101,240.00 to $376,967.00; and extends the period of performance to April 1, 2023.
Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
D26 Mr. Wilson addressed the Board regarding approval of a Resolution to adopt the tentative
non ad valorem special assessment for residential solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling
rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The tentative rate will increase by $8.00 per year to $421.00 per
household/unit. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The item was continued to the June 15,
2022 Board meeting in Key Largo.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
01 Randy Sterling, Executive Director of Monroe County Housing Authority, gave an
update on Poinciana Gardens Assisted Living Facility. Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency
Management, addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
STAFF REPORTS
G1 Ed Koconis, Administrative Director of Permitting, gave an update on the new permitting
software. Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer, addressed the Board.
G2 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave an update on the
Special Legislative Session.
G3 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation update on the
new terminal at Key West International Airport.
G4 Daryl Greenlee, Director of Fleet Management, gave an update on the Fleet Management
Department.
G5 Cathy Crane, Director of Veterans Affairs, gave an update on improvements to Veterans
Memorial Park.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L2 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board regarding a Resolution to establish the Monroe
County Employee Housing Rental Program for residential units owned by Monroe County,
which are rented to Monroe County and Monroe County Sheriffs Office employees at
reasonable rental rates. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and
seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 155-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
02 Ms. Livengood addressed the Board regarding Monroe County's 200-year celebration,
with events to take place January through July 2023. Potential countywide events include a
progressive parade, banners, challenge coins,poster contests for local children, concert, time
capsule, and other events involving the local Chambers of Commerce and other civic clubs to
commemorate the historical event. Funding would also include a Request for Proposal for an
event planner. The deadline for submittal of Tourist Development Council funding is June 7,
2022 at 5 p.m. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney report for May 2022. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
R2 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. Villalobos, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Case No. 21-CA-257-P and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded
by Commissioner Cates granting approval to hold the closed session at the regularly scheduled
BOCC meeting on July 20, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in Marathon, Florida, or as soon thereafter as may
be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
T The Board welcomed James K. Scholl to the Commission.
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
L&kYcivu , D.C.
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