09/21/2022 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
1:30 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo 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, County Clerk; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; Liz
Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring August 16, 2022 as Joey Naples Day in
Monroe County.
B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation in recognition of our Monroe County
Firefighter/Paramedics, Firefighter/EMTs, and the National Fire Protection Association,
declaring the week of October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week in Monroe County.
B3 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of September 24-October 2,
2022 as National Diaper Need Awareness Week in Monroe County.
B4 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of September 25-October 1,
2022 in Monroe County as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week.
B5 Presentation of Years of Service award for 10 years of service and retirement to Monroe
County Fire Rescue's Firefighter EMT Michael Elias.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C2 Board granted approval to renew hosted services for RescueNet Billing Pro, ePCR and
FireRMS software from Zoll Data Systems for one year, at a total cost of$59,335.50, and
granted authority for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents.
C3 Board adopted the following Resolution revising Section 16 of the Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual regarding Appearance, Hygiene and Proper Attire. This resolution adds the
hygiene section on appearance and proper attire. It also adds sections that describes requirements
for uniform wear, maintenance and care, uniform purchases and tax treatment, accountability,
and other related items.
RESOLUTION NO. 255-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C4 Board granted approval for the Monroe County Library system to close at 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 23, 2022, to align with County offices.
C5 Board granted approval for the Key West branch of the Monroe County Public Library
system to close on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Distribution Right-of-Way
Easement to Florida Keys Electric Cooperative to provide 3 Phase electrical power for the Twin
Lakes Subdivision SLR Roadway and Drainage Project, Key Largo.
C7 Board adopted the following Resolution approving and establishing the 2023 Wellness
Program and funding levels, which includes health and wellness events (lunch and learns, health
and wellness fairs, exercise and nutrition classes), wellness exam and age-appropriate screenings
with a participation incentive that includes a tobacco cessation plan, community organized event
reimbursement(walks, runs, bikes, swims), and granted approval of the 2023 Wellness Funding.
Also provides for four hours of annual leave to Monroe County BOCC employees and
participating Constitutional Officer(Property Appraiser, Court Administration, Tax Collector,
Land Authority and Clerk of Court) employees who participate in the annual Health & Wellness
Fair(minimum participation of biometrics and health coach visit) or visit their personal
physician and complete the online Personal Health Assessment. Some wellness events may be
held online/virtually.
RESOLUTION NO. 256-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 71h Amendment to Lease
Agreement with 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, LLC (Salute Restaurant) for a CPI-U increase of 7%,
with a new monthly rental amount of$9,975.38, commencing retroactive to August 12, 2022.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 61h Amendment to Lease
Agreement with Salute Watersports, LLC, to renew the term for an additional one-year period
with the term to commence October 16, 2022, and terminate on October 15, 2023, with a 7%
CPI-U increase in the rent. The monthly payment will increase from $528.52 to $565.52 plus
7.5% of gross sales.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender&
Associates Architects, P.A., in the amount of$53,705.00, for design services which include
architectural design, structural engineering and permitting for the replacement of 36 damaged
and leaking windows at the MCSO Detention Center on Stock Island. This is funded by
American Rescue Plan Funds.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment with Humane
Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for CPI-U adjustment of 7.0%, effective October 1, 2022. The CPI-
U annual adjustment was approved in the contract dated July 15, 2020. The item is funded
through ad-valorem taxes and has been budgeted.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Power&
Light Company, in the amount of$343,953.00, fully funded and no county match, concerning
Radiological Emergency Preparedness for Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024; and
authorization for the County Administrator to execute any additional required documentation in
relation to the agreement.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Renewal of Standby
Agreement for Emergency Feeding Services with Lean Culinary Services LLC d/b/a Deliver
Lean, for one year.
C14 Board granted approval to accept a separate negotiated settlement offer, made by Zelis on
behalf of a former Monroe County Fire Rescue patient(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. In exchange for a 15%reduction in the
total billed charges, Zelis has provided an electronic fund transfer payment to Trauma Star for
the account in anticipation of acceptance of the offer. The payment, totaling $15,051.14, if
approved, will be applied to the Debtor's account and be considered payment-in-full and final
settlement.
C15 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Tower Pest Control, Inc., for Lower Keys Pest Control Services at County facilities with an
annual amount not to exceed $29,000.00. Funding is ad valorem.
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C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management concerning an Emergency Management
Performance Grant(Agreement 4G0414), in the amount of$67,337.00, fully grant funded and no
local match; and granted authorization for the County Administrator or his designee to execute
any additional documentation in relation to the grant.
C17 Board granted approval of the request for expenditure for Federal Equitable Sharing
Funds for Fiscal Year 2022 to be used for the purchase of a Portable X-Ray System to assist
officers in law enforcement situations, in the amount of$49,950.00.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the annual Exhibit"A" for Extension
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Fiscal Year 2023, annual notification update to the
previously adopted MOU with the University of Florida covering the county's portion of the
extension agents' salaries.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Modification to the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program Agreement 4 4337-066-R with the Florida Division of Emergency
Management, reinstating and extending the completion date of the grant to December 31, 2022;
and increasing Non-Federal project total by $397,143.00, of which provided design funding, in
the amount of$960,652.33 in Federal Funds for the Emergency Operations Center at the
Marathon Airport.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order for Construction
Auditing Services with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, in the amount of$121,600.00, to perform
pay application reviews and close out cost verification services for the Emergency Operations
Center Project. This will be funded by a combination of grants from FDEM, FDOT, and FEMA
HMGP.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution Task Order No. EOC-2022-01 with
Jacobs to provide a Resident Project Representative to Perform Resident Project Review
Services, at a cost of$142,038.00, during the construction of the Emergency Operations Center.
Funding is provided by Legislative Grant(FDEM - 100% state funds); FDOT (50% Direct
Appropriations); FEMA HMGP (-25% Direct Appropriations).
C23 Board granted approval to advertise for a Request for Proposals to select a Point of Sales
System for the purpose of making reservations for Monroe County use of properties and rentals.
In addition, the system will be used for recreation programs and other County program
payments.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Gary's Plumbing and Fire, Inc., for Full Maintenance Fire Protection Services at County
facilities to increase the contract amount by the CPI-U of 7% and renew the agreement for the
first of four optional one-year renewals. Funding is ad valorem.
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C25 Board adopted the following Resolution to increase the transfer station tipping fees from
$123.50 per ton to $136.00 per ton, an increase of$12.50 per ton. This increase reflects a 9.75%
increase, which supports the additional extraordinary rate increase and the annual Consumer
Price Index adjustments under the haul out contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 257-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C26 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Pedro
Falcon Electrical Contractors, Inc. for LED Lighting Upgrade and Ceiling Tile Replacement at
Big Pine Key Library. Contract amount is $42,998.00 and will be paid from American Rescue
Act Funding.
C27 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., for ballfield maintenance, multiple locations for a one-year
term, with option to renew for additional years, in the amount of$148,364.45.
C28 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with WSP USA, Inc., the highest ranked
respondent for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Seaview Drive Bridge
(4904606) Replacement Project in Duck Key. If successful negotiations cannot be reached,
Board granted approval to negotiate a contract with the next highest ranked respondent until
successful negotiations are reached.
C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Florida 911 Region 6
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). On the 20th day of April, 2022, the E911 Board for the
State of Florida approved the transfer of 911 Monroe County from Region 7 to Region 6 for the
purpose of its participation in the 911 Region 6 Joint Regional Next Generation 911 Systems and
Services Project. This MOU will allow Monroe County 911 to participate in multi-year regional
grant opportunities for substantial funding of our 911 services in conjunction with Collier
County, Desoto County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Lee County, and Okeechobee County.
C30 Board adopted the following Resolution to disburse funds returned to Monroe County by
Delta Dental, the County's dental plan provider, due to underutilization of dental benefits during
the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Establishment of a'premium holiday' for current
dental plan participants as method of distribution, and allocation of the remainder of funds for
dental specific wellness items, education, and/or screenings. A premium holiday will consist of a
three-pay period suspension of dental premium payroll deductions from employees and a one-
month suspension of dental premium collections from retirees.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C31 Board granted approval to remove two STOP signs at the former intersection of 2nd
Street and MacDonald Avenue on Stock Island to eliminate stop condition that is not needed due
to MacDonald Avenue being abandoned to Wreckers Cay Housing Project.
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C32 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of August 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C33 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write-off of$38,301.26 in the
Solid Waste Management accounts receivable.
RESOLUTION NO. 259-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract for Audit Services with
RSM US LLP.
C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with Sheriff
Richard A. Ramsay to provide the Monroe County Sheriffs Department with 149.6 square feet
of office space for one year at Bernstein Park on Stock Island, Key West, Florida.
C36 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 260-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 261-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 262-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 263-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 222-2022 (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 264-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 265-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 266-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 267-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 268-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 269-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 270-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 271-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 272-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 273-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 274-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 275-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 276-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 277-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 278-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 279-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 280-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 281-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 41h Change Order with Sea Tech
of the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of$139,231.50, for the Big Pine Park Employee House
Replacement Project. This project is part of the Hurricane Irma recovery effort.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval of Ms. Patricia Neyra(sole applicant) as an "At Large"
appointment to the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
G1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amended and Restated
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land Authority and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management
Programs.
G2 Board granted approval to exempt State of Florida, Department of Environmental
Protection, approved Appraisers Services from Monroe County Competitive Solicitation Process.
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AIRPORTS
J1 Board ratified and granted approval of the 41h Amendment to State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement Number GIQ04, as
executed by the Director of Airports, adding $375,000.00 in additional funding for Planning
Studies at Key West International Airport. This grant is funded 50% FDOT; and 50% Airport
Operating Fund 404.
J2 Board ratified and granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant
Agreement 43-12-0037-071-2022, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing
$3,486,100.00 in funding, for Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program at Key
West by the Sea Final Phase of Construction, Construction Management& Administration and
the Airport Noise Program Coordinator Services. All project costs will be funded with FAA
Grant 37-71 (90%); and Passenger Facility Charge 417 (10%).
J3 Board granted approval to waive four minor bid irregularities and award bid and
authorized execution of a Contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder DEC Contracting
Group, in the amount of$2,698,460.74, for the Key West International Airport Noise Insulation
Program Project at Key West by the Sea, Final Phase. The FAA grant for this project is also on
the September 21, 2022 agenda. All project costs to be funded with FAA Grant 437-71 (90%);
and Passenger Facility Charge 417 (10%).
J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Professional Service Order No. 8
with THC, Inc. for the ongoing implementation of the Key West International Airport Noise
Insulation Program including Construction Management and Administration of the Construction
Project at Key West by the Sea, Final Phase (19 units), in the amount of$1,105,253.80. All
project costs to be funded with FAA Grant# 37-71 (90%); and Passenger Facility Charge 417
(10%). The total number of units may change if homeowners decide to opt out of the program.
J5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s
Task Order No. 2022-11 for the Airport Noise Program Coordinator Services, in the amount of
$73,480.00. All project costs to be funded with FAA Grant 437-71 (90%); and Passenger Facility
Charge 417 (10%).
J6 Board ratified and granted approval of the 2nd 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.
J7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Contract with
the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for Law Enforcement and Security Services at Key West
International Airport setting the annual compensation for Fiscal Year 2023. The contract is paid
from Airport Operating Fund 404.
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J8 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of August 2022
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
J9 Board granted approval of an exception to the Monroe County Purchasing Policies and
Procedures and authorized issuing payment to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc., in the amount of
$61,710.00, for emergency repairs to EYW Runway 9; to be paid from Airport Operating Fund
404.
J10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to the
Guaranteed Maximum Price to the Construction Activities Agreement with NV2A Gulf Keystar,
a Joint Venture, LLC, in the amount of$94,829,618.00, for the Key West International Airport
Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program, to be funded by FDOT Grant G2090, FAA
Grants, COVID Relief Grants, BIL Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds.
J11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. TIP 2023-01 with
McFarland-Johnson, Inc., in the amount of$4,399,600.00, for Construction Administration and
Resident Project Representative Services for the Key West International Airport Concourse A
and Terminal Improvements Program. The task order will be funded with FDOT Grant G2090,
FAA Grants, COVID Relief Grants, BIL, Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds.
J12 Board ratified and granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant
Agreement 43-12-0044-040-2022, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing
$2,850,000.00 in funding, for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport for Relocate
Runway 7/25 Construction Phase 1 Tree Clearing and Wetland Mitigation project. This grant
requires a 10% match which will be funded by FDOT Grant GV130 (8%); and MTH Airport
Operating Fund 403 (2%).
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K1 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the reservation of one Moderate-
Income Affordable Housing ROGO Allocation,pursuant to Monroe County Land Development
Code Sections 138-24(b)(1) and(4), for One Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit at 28279 Julia
Ave., Lot 10, Block 1, amended Plat Ladies Acre, Little Torch Key, currently having property
identification number 00222840-000000, until September 21, 2024; and approving the
movement of one Market Rate ROGO Exemption from said property to the Administrative
Relief Pool for Market Rate Allocations.
RESOLUTION NO. 283-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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K2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a two-year Contract Extension with
M.T. Causley, LLC to provide professional support services for plan review, inspection services
and planning/zoning development review, beginning October 1, 2022.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
M2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Scholl's appointment Diane J. Schmidt for a
full four-year term to the Tourist Development Council, with a term expiring September 21,
2026.
COUNTY CLERK
N1 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10108350-10109701 (AP); 28502-28594(WC);
all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of August 2022, as
follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $3,200,808.33
101 Fine & Forfeiture $4,912,444.01
102 Road/Bridges $ 507,139.77
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penn $ 482,204.91
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $ 482,765.46
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $ 797,726.41
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $ 106,668.41
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $ 266,079.80
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $ 222,979.05
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $ 114,885.39
125 Grant Fund $2,243,327.28
132 Impact Fees/Library $ 2,221.00
141 Fire/Ambulance $ 919,258.18
147 Unincorporated Service $ 203,594.07
148 Planning Building $ 581,955.98
149 Municipal Policing $ 663,541.00
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $ 39,998.78
152 Duck Key Security $ 9,323.51
153 Local Housing Assistance $ 23,379.11
157 Boating Improvement Fund $ 25,669.20
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $ 41,129.57
160 Environmental Restoration $ 43,392.83
163 Court Facilities $ 28,222.40
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $ 377.89
180 Building Funds $ 384,001.24
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $ 570,147.72
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Fund Fund Title Amount
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $ 7,662.23
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $ 796,925.41
316 Land Acquisition $ 15,747.15
401 Card Sound Bride $ 121,500.18
403 Marathon Airport $ 334,857.14
404 Key West Intl Airport $ 890,973.06
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $ 283,506.44
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,690,593.54
501 Workers' Compensation $ 268,721.37
502 Group Insurance Fund $2,438,695.45
503 Risk Management Fund $ 442,293.54
504 Fleet Management Fund $ 307,769.81
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $ 5,880.00
N2 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
N3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
August 2022, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $ 847,884.13
Bricks & Mortar Projects $ 733,211.38
Events $ 142,156.00
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $ 45,655.97
Personnel Services $ 115,041.75
Public Relations $ 129,007.12
Sales & Marketing $ 205,928.17
Telephone &Utilities $ 20,089.12
Travel $ 18,693.23
Visitor Information Services $ 110,793.08
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly report for September 2022. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
03 Board granted approval of the revised and corrected publication of the official County
Holidays for 2022. Said schedule is attached hereto.
04 Board granted approval of the appointment of Edward Blanco in the Category of
Architecture Professional to the Historic Preservation Commission, with a term expiring
September 21, 2025.
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05 Board granted approval to enter into negotiations with the vendors in rank order for the
installation of a culvert on Canal 475 on Geiger Key located between Boca Chica Road, Sirius
Lane, Star Lane and Vega Lane as a Canal Restoration Project funded by DEP Stewardship
Grant LPA0249.
06 Board granted approval to enter into negotiations in rank order with the vendors for the
Canal 90 Backfill Restoration Project in Tavernier, funded by Stewardship grant LPA0241.
07 Board granted approval to enter into negotiations with the vendors in rank order for the
Culvert Installation Water Quality Improvement Project on Canal 4259 in Big Pine Key, funded
by U.S. Treasury "RESTORE" Grant 1 RDCGR170099-00.
08 Board granted approval of an amended Grant Agreement with the Department of
Treasury (Treasury) for the Restore Act-funded Canal Restoration Project for Monroe County
extending the project completion date from October 31, 2022 to October 31, 2023, increasing the
grant award amount from the Treasury, revising language to allow for drawdown of pre-
construction costs and requesting Phase 1 review of documentation necessary for permission to
commence construction.
09 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Grant
Agreement with Department of Treasury and Amended Subrecipient Agreement with The Nature
Conservancy for the RESTORE Act-funded Coral Reef Restoration Project extending project
completion date from October 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023 due to COVID-19-related delays.
010 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with Gray
Robinson (Ryan Matthews and Dean Cannon) for continuing lobbying services on behalf of
Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State government, effective October
1, 2022.
Ol 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with Capitol
Group, Inc. (Robert Reyes) for continuing lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the
legislative and executive branches of State government, effective October 1, 2022.
012 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with Capital
City Consulting (Nick Iarossi/Andrew Ketchal) for continuing Lobbying Services on behalf of
Monroe County, including specifically in executive branch of State government to advance the
County's pursuit of recurring funding for the implementation of the Florida Keys Stewardship
Act, resiliency funding and other issues as called upon, effective September 1, 2022.
013 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Contract for
Fire Protection by the State Forestry Service.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
P2 Board granted authorization to let the code compliance lien remain in place against Eric
W. Beattie and his property, 19 Judy Place, Key Largo, Florida, that arose from Code
Compliance Case Number CE14050031.
P3 Board granted approval to purchase insurance for Monroe County emergency vehicles
and portable equipment from National Union Fire Insurance Company through the VFIS
insurance agency at annual premium of$139,209.37, which represents an increase of$8,107.93
(+6.2%); approval to use competitive bidding procedures purchase exemption, and authorization
for the Risk Management Manager to sign the Florida Consent to Rate/Excess Rate Application
and all other necessary documents. The increase in emergency vehicle physical damage premium
is due to National Union increasing their rates due to difficulty in finding replacement parts and
the cost of the parts.
P4 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Mark Tucker, affiliated natural or
legal persons, and other responsible parties, regarding an unauthorized floating structure located
on Boca Chica Basin, and any other property owned by such person(s), if necessary, to seek
compliance with 14e Monroe County Code(s).
COUNTY CLERK
S1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of June 15, 2022. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
S2 Board granted approval to negotiate and authorized the County Administrator to sign an
agreement with Aries Building Systems, LLC d/b/a Advanced Modular Systems for the purchase
of two modular office trailers subject to ratification once the contractual language is worked out
in the amount of$303,023.00. This will be a purchase contract agreement with Aries Building
Systems for temporary office trailers for Facilities and Roads & Bridges staff currently working
out of 316 Simonton Street, Key West which is slated for redevelopment into the new Public
Defender's Office. This purchase is funded by an ARPA Grant.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution establishing the final per
month Solid Waste Collection Service Rates for commercial property in the various Solid Waste
Collection Franchisee Areas, for Fiscal Year 2023. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 284-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
CLOSED SESSION
Ll Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, requested to continue the Attorney-Client Closed
Session in the matter of Sunset Garden Estate Land Trust 2110114, by and through its Successor
Trustee, Simtrust Group, LLC, and Sunset Gardens Farm, LLC v. Monroe County, 16th Judicial
Circuit Case No. 19-CA-460-P to the October 19, 2022 meeting in Marathon, Florida at 9:00
a.m. or as soon thereafter. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Raschein to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session. Motion carried
unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
F1 Administrative Director Ed Koconis gave an update on the Community Development
Online Permitting.
F2 Employee Services Director Bryan Cook gave a Power Point Presentation department
update.
F3 Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries Kimberly Matthews gave an update on
libraries.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
M1 Board discussed with staff the need to protect current non-deed restricted affordable
housing from annual non-homesteaded property tax rate increases. Emily Schemper, Sr.
Director of Planning & Environmental Resources addressed the Board. The Board took no
official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
02 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding moving the November BOCC meeting from
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 to Wednesday, November 16, 2022. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates to move the meeting to
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, time to be determined. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for September 2022.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the decision by the 3rd District Court of
Appeal regarding the 300 Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) units.
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P5 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the presentation of a settlement offer in
the case of Monroe County v. Buirley and day Archbell, P.A., Case No. 19-CA-565-K, also,
authorization for the County Attorney to draft and execute documents consistent with the Board's
direction. Jay Archbell addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to reject the offer. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
P6 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida v. Wilbur Wright 725 LLC 21-CA-
50-K, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner
Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to hold the closed session at the October 19,
2022 BOCC regular meeting in Marathon, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
P7 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Laura
Goodman v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 21-cv-11009 in the U.S. District Courtfor the
Southern District ofFlorida, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made
by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to hold the closed session
at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on October 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Marathon, Florida,
or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
R Commissioner Coldiron provided an update on the Florida Association of Counties.
Commissioner Cates addressed the Board regarding the importance of hurricane preparedness.
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.
12 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Mayor Rice granting
approval by Board of Governors to renew hosted services for RescueNet Billing Pro, ePCR and
FireRMS software from Zoll Data Systems for one (1)year at a total cost of$59,335.50 and
authority for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents. 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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There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commissioners Senior Management Team
County Attorney TDC
Clerk of Court Land Authority
Sheriff's Department Housing Authority
Tax Collector Arts Council
FROM: Lindsey Ballard
Aide to the County Administrator
SUBJECT: 2022 Holiday Schedule
DATE: August 25, 2022
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 Juneteenth (Holiday Observed) 06/20/2022 Monday
7 Independence Day 07/04/2022 Monday
8 Labor Day 09/05/2022 Monday
9 Columbus Day 10/10/2022 Monday
10 Veteran's Day 11/11/2022 Friday
11 Thanksgiving Day 11/24/2022 Thursday
12 Thanksgiving Friday 11/25/2022 Friday
13 Christmas Day (Holiday Observed) 12/26/2022 Monday
14 New Year's Day (Holiday Observed) 01/2/2023 Monday
REV 09/06/2022 LMB