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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ORDINANCE NO. 009 - 2022
AN ORDINANCE BY MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 3 - TRAVEL, PER DIEM, MEALS,
AND MILEAGE POLICY OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE
BY AMENDING SECTION 2-110(1,3) TO INCREASE THE
SUBSISTENCE (MEALS) ALLOWANCE RATES FOR CLASS C
TRAVEL FOR BREAKFAST TO $15.00, LUNCH TO $20.00, AND
DINNER TO $40.00 OR DAILY AMOUNT FOR CLASS A OR B
TRAVEL TO $125; ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
2, ARTICLE III, SECTION 2-111(C) INCREASING THE
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RATE FOR USE OF PRIVATELY
OWNED VEHICLES FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL TO $0.67 PER
MILE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Monroe County Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3. Travel, Per Diem,
Meals, and Mileage Policy sets forth provisions governing travel reimbursement for public
officers, employees and authorized person of Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Section 112.061(14)(a)l., Florida Statues allows counties to establish rates
for per diem, subsistence (meals) and mileage allowances that exceed the rates set by statute for
state agencies by enactment of an ordinance or resolution by the governing body; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2016, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 021-2016, increasing
the County's subsistence (meal) allowance rates to: Breakfast $10.00, Lunch $15.00, and Dinner
$30.00.
WHEREAS, the Board finds the actual cost for meals exceeds the County's current meal
reimbursement rates which do not adequately reimburse the traveler for meal costs during
County related travel; and
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WHEREAS, on March 18, 2015, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 009-2015 increasing
the mileage allowance rate for the use of privately owned vehicles for official business to fifty-
three cents ($0.53)per mile; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to update the County's reimbursement rates for
subsistence (meals) and mileage to sixty-seven cents ($0.67)per mile;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Sec.2-110(1,3)—Rates of Per diem and subsistence allowance,of the Monroe
County Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) All travelers shall be allowed for subsistence when traveling to a convention or
conference or when traveling within or outside the state in order to conduct bona
fide state business, which convention, conference, or business serves a direct and
lawful public purpose with relation to the public agency served by the person
attending such meeting or conducting such business, either of the following for
each day of such travel at the option of the traveler:
a. $125.00 per diem; or
b. If actual expenses exceed $125.00, the amounts permitted in subsection
(3) of this section for meals, plus actual expenses for lodging at a single-
occupancy rate to be substantiated by paid bills therefor.
(3) All travelers shall be allowed the following amounts for subsistence while on
class C travel on official business as provided in section 2-109(2):
a. Breakfast, $15.00;
b. Lunch, $20.00; and
c. Dinner, $40.00
NOTE: The remainder of Sec. 2-110 remains unchanged.
Section 2. Section 2-111(c).— Transportation, of the Monroe County Code, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(c) The use of privately owned vehicles for official travel in lieu of publicly owned
vehicles or common carriers may be authorized by the county administrator or his
or her designee. Whenever travel is by privately owned vehicle, the traveler shall
be entitled to a mileage allowance at a fixed rate of$0.67 per mile or the common
carrier fare for such travel, as determined by the county administrator.
Reimbursement for expenditures related to the operation, maintenance, and
ownership of a vehicle shall not be allowed when privately owned vehicles are
used on public business and reimbursement is made pursuant to this paragraph,
except as provided in subsection (h).
NOTE: The remainder of Sec. 2-111 remains unchanged.
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Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be
inapplicable to any person,property or circumstances,such holding shall not affect its applicability
to any other person, property or circumstances.
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Section 4. CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 5. INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this
ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe,
Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform
to the uniform numbering system of the Code.
Section 6. TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed
with the Department of State and shall be effective as provided in section 125.66(2)(b), Florida
• Statutes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a duly noticed regularly scheduled public meeting held on the 20th of July, 2022.
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Mayor David Rice Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Craig Cates Yes
`-r Commissioner Michelle Coldiron Yes
cs' Commissioner James K. Scholl Yes
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— Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
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Government Center 2798 Overseas Public Hearing either by phoning in or
Highway, Mile Marker 50, Key Largo, by connecting to the live Zoom webi-
Mclinda Prescott who on oath says that he or she Is Florida,the Board of County Commis- nar link using the following instruc-
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tends to consider adopting the follow-
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PER DIEM,MEALS,AND MILEAGE POLI- host.
CY OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE BY
Saturday, July 2, 2022 AMENDING SECTION 2-110(1,3)TO IN- b)To comment on an item using the
CREASE THE SUBSISTENCE(MEALS)AL- live Zoom webinar link: Open this live
LOWANCE RATES FOR CLASS C TRAVEL Zoom webinar link @ https:Hmcbocc.
Affiant further says that the Key West Citizen is a newspaper published in Key FOR BREAKFAST TO$15.00,LUNCH TO zoom.us/j/89812617181 (that also ap-
West, in said Monroe County, Florida and that the said newspapers has hereto- $20.00,AND DINNERTO$40.00 OR DAI- pears in both the published Agenda
published in said Monroe County, Tuesday thru LY AMOUNT FOR CLASS A OR B TRAV- and Agenda Packet). When prompt-
fore been continuously p Y Y EL TO$125;ADOPTING AMENDMENTS ed,enter your email address and name
Saturday weekly, and has been entered as periodicals matter at the post office in TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, SECTION to join the webinar. When the May-
Key West, in said Monroe County, Florida,for a period of 1 year next preceding 2-111(C)INCREASING THE MILEAGE AL- or call sfor speakers on the item(s)on
LOWANCE RATE FOR USE OF PRIVATELY which you wish to comment,or when
the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says OWNED VEHICLES FOR OFFICIAL TRAV- the Board is nearing your item(s)as the
that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person,firm or corporation any EL TO$0.67 PER MILE;PROVIDING FOR meeting progresses,select the "Raised
SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR THE Hand"feature that appears at the bot-
discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertise- REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCON- tom of the Zoom webinar screen to
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INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE host.
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES;AND
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The public can participate in the July decides to appeal any decision made by
20, 2022, meeting of the Board of the Board with respect to any matter
Affirmed and subscribed before me this 5th day of July 2022 County Commissioners of Monroe considered at such hearings or meet-
County, FL by attending in person or ings,he will need a record of the pro-
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structions below. The public is strong- which record includes the testimony
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on Monroe County's MCN on Comcast to be based.
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Dated at Key West,Florida,this 15 day
of June 2022.
(SEAL)
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit
Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board
of County Commissioners of Monroe
County,Florida
July 2,2022-KWC
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on July 20,2022,at 1:30 P,M., please call 305-292-4501; E-mail Monroe@ifas.ufl.edu or visit the
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,at the Marathon Government Center 2798 Overseas Monroe County Extension Service Website at http://www.monroe-
Highway,Mile Marker 50,Key Largo,Florida,the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, county-fl.gov/extensionservices.
Florida,intends to consider adopting the following ordinance: Get re-entry stickers
Hurricane Season began June 1.Pick up your re-entry stickers at any
AN ORDINANCE BY MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY tax collector's office.They are keyed to the individual vehicle.
COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2, Stickers will determine return order to the Keys should officials call
ARTICLE III,DIVISION 3-'TRAVEL,PER DIEM,MEALS,AND MILEAGE for an evacuation prior to an oncoming storm.
POLICY OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE BY AMENDING::SECTION 2- Possession of a controlled substance without proof of a prescription
110(1,3) TO INCREASE T'ITE SUBSISTENCE (MEALS) ALLOWANCE in your name is against the law.
RATES FOR CLASS C TRAVEL FOR BREAKFAST TO$15.00,LUNCH TO Lower Keys N/Omen'S Club meets Set
$20.00,AND DINNER TO$40.00 OR DAILY AMOUNT FOR CLASS A ORB y
TRAVEL TO$125;ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE The Lower Keys Women's Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the
III,SECTION 2-111(C)INCREASING THE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RATE month at Boondock's in Ramrod Key at 11:30am
FOR USE OF PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL This organization collects goods and raises funds for local charities.
TO %67 PER MILE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILFTY; PROVIDING For more information please visit Lowerkeyswomensclub.com
FOR THE REPEAL.OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; Fourth of July weekend expected to be busy
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY The Sheriff's Office expects Fourth of July traffic to be very heavy
CODE OF ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING,AN EFFECTIVE DATE. throughout the Florida Keys — on and off the water — starting this
week.
The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County wbsite by viewing the Traffic Enforcement Deputies will be on the roadways watching for
agenda packet for the July 20, 2022, meeting, which will be posted beginning on. July 7, 2022 at: impatient and unsafe drivers.Don't pass in no-passing zones or in cen-
httia://monivecountyfl.igm2.com/citizetis/default.aspx. ter turn lanes or you are likely to get a ticket.
If you plan to drive anywhere in or out of the county,make sure you
'the public can participate in the July 20,2022,meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of plan extra time for your trip.Expect back-ups and delays from the 18-
Monroe County,FL by attending in person or via Communication Media Technology("CMT")using Mile Stretch to Key West.Also,if you plan to drink alcohol,make sure
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p y e live meeting with live closed-captioning on an integrated other gathering areas and especially at marinas and boat ramps.They
page that includes the Agenda and Agenda Backup. are expected to be very busy.Again,plan ahead and give yourself
extra time.
If a citizen has a Roku device„they can search for and add"MCTV"to then-personal lineup. Monroe Please leave the fireworks to the professionals.
County's"MC:fV"is also provided via the Monroe County mobile apps for iO,S and Android and through Discard trash properly,in a trash can or a recycling container.It isn't
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up and you could be charged with littering.
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prompted,enter the Webinar ID 898 1261 7181 followed by the ft key. and safe for everyone.
Upper Keys traffic note:There will be a parade in Key Largo on July
The public can comment during the.live Public Hearing either by phoning in or by connecting to the 4 that is expected to cause traffic congestion.Northbound traffic will
live Zoom Webinar link using the following instructions: be temporarily closed at Mile Marker 99 from 9:30 a.m.to 9:45 a.m.
All traffic will then be diverted into southbound lanes starting at 9:45
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(SEAL) KEVIN MADOK,Clerk ofthe Circuit Court and
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Department of State
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500 S Bronough Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-0250
To Whom It May Concern,
Attached is a copy of Ordinance No. 009-2022 amending Sec. 2-110(1, 3) - Rates of per
diem and subsistence allowance and Section 2-111(c). - Transportation of the Monroe County
Code to increase the Cotulty's reimbursement rates for subsistence (meals) and mileage allowance.
This Ordinance was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on July 20, 2022. Should you have any questions please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court&Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by.•Liz YonPzre, Deputy Clelk
cc: Lmployee Services
Cotulty Administrator
County Attorney_
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT" l ...STATE
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Governor Secretary of State
July 28, 2022
Honorable Kevin Madok
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Monroe County
500 Whitehead Street, Suite 101
Key West, Florida 33040
Attention: Pamela Hancock
Dear Kevin Madok:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Monroe County Ordinance No. 009-2022, which was filed in this office on July 28,
2022.
Sincerely,
Anya Owens
Program Administrator
ACO/wlh
R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270