10/19/2022 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Marathon, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center in Marathon 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 Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
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 October 21, 2022 as Be Like Mike Day
in Monroe County, honoring the life and contributions to the Keys community by Mike Forster.
B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of October 2022 as AVM
(Arteriovenous Malformation) Awareness Month in Monroe County.
B3 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of October 16, 2022 as National
Friends of Libraries Week in Monroe County.
B4 Presentation of an Honorary Conch Certificate to Capt. Skip Bradeen for all his years as
an icon in the community.
B5 Presentation of Monroe County Fire Rescue Badge Pinning and Oath of five new
members as follows: Firefighter EMT Brandon Colina, Firefighter EMT Luis Guardado,
Firefighter Paramedic Cesar Lopez, Firefighter Paramedic Kyle Ondarza and Firefighter EMT
Aaron Nieves.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office to establish Fire Rescue's connectivity to the
SmartMobile application for the transfer of data from the secured Computer Aided Dispatching
System that dispatches Fire Rescue to incidents requiring emergency services.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to Lease
Agreement with Advanced Modular Space, Inc. to add a provision that allows Monroe County
the option to buy out the leased trailer occupied by Facilities Maintenance on Rockland Key
during the initial term of the lease agreement.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc., as a Sole Source provider, for testing, certification, and maintenance of
fire alarm, smoke control, and building automation systems in Monroe County facilities
adjusting the contract amount by a 5.5% increase and updating a federal provision. Funding is ad
valorem.
C4 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for On-Call Air Quality
Testing and Reporting Services to provide emergency services in the event of a hurricane or
other disaster.
C5 Board adopted the following Resolution designating the position of Executive Director -
Monroe County Transit for inclusion in the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida
Retirement System and granted approval for the Employee Services Director and County
Administrator to complete and submit associated paperwork to the State of Florida Division of
Retirement.
RESOLUTION NO. 285-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C6 Board granted approval to add one new full time equivalent Division Chief position in the
Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget for Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR). MCFR is seeking
to formalize the department's organizational structure by designating specific technical divisions.
This position will serve as third-in-command of the fire department operations/
administration/Trauma Star and will have the rank of Division Chief.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Buccaneer Courier to remove four courier delivery stops: Commissioner Offices 500
Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, Stop 7A; Big Pine Building Department 213 Key Deer
Boulevard, Big Pine Library, FL 33043, Stop 101); Marathon Building Department 2798
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Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, Stop 11A; and Key Largo Building Department 102050
Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, Stop 26A.
C9 Board ratified a two-year Professional Services Agreement with Public Consulting Group
LLC to assist with the data reporting requirements for the Florida Public Emergency Medical
Transportation Program. Based upon projections, the total cost to the County to collect
$439,978.00 in Medicaid supplemental payments is $39,598.02.
C12 Board granted approval of Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for Expenditure for
Federal Equitable Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of$45,000.00.
C13 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of September 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
for Professional Services with CPH, Inc. for the Cudjoe Key Fire Station in the amount of
$45,021.00. This 2nd amendment is funded by Fund 314.
C15 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the County Administrator or his
designee to approve and execute routine library closures or alterations in hours of operation.
RESOLUTION NO. 286-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Microsoft Volume License
Agreement Renewal, with a three-year term, under Omnia Partners - IT Solutions Contract No.
2018011-02. Total cost for 36-month term is $732,455.88; annual cost is $244,151.96. Coverage
for this term begins September 1, 2022 and ends August 31, 2023 and includes renewal of
Enterprise Agreement Nos. 67041457 & 75450408.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Oracle for 10
additional licenses in the County's Oracle Fusion Public Sector Community Development Cloud
Service in the amount of$14,594.24 in license costs for the next 22 months, co-termed with the
existing agreement.
C18 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 287-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 288-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 289-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 290-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 291-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 294-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 295-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 296-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 297-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 298-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 299-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 300-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 301-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 302-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 303-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 304-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 305-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 306-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 307-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 308-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 309-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 310-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 311-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 312-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 313-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 314-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 315-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 316-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 317-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 318-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 319-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 320-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 321-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 322-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 323-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 324-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 325-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 326-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 327-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 328-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 329-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 330-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 331-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 332-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 333-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 334-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 335-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 336-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 337-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 338-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 339-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 340-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 55).
RESOLUTION NO. 341-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 56).
RESOLUTION NO. 342-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 57).
RESOLUTION NO. 343-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 58).
RESOLUTION NO. 344-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 59).
RESOLUTION NO. 345-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 60).
RESOLUTION NO. 346-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 61).
RESOLUTION NO. 347-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 62).
RESOLUTION NO. 348-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 63).
RESOLUTION NO. 349-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 64).
RESOLUTION NO. 350-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 65).
RESOLUTION NO. 351-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 66).
RESOLUTION NO. 352-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 67).
RESOLUTION NO. 353-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 68).
RESOLUTION NO. 354-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 69).
RESOLUTION NO. 355-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 70).
RESOLUTION NO. 356-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 71).
RESOLUTION NO. 357-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 72).
RESOLUTION NO. 358-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 73).
RESOLUTION NO. 359-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 74).
RESOLUTION NO. 360-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 75).
RESOLUTION NO. 361-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 76).
RESOLUTION NO. 362-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 77).
RESOLUTION NO. 363-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 78).
RESOLUTION NO. 364-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 79).
RESOLUTION NO. 365-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C19 Board granted approval to renew and authorized the execution of an amended Agreement
with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to Grant
Agreement 2011h.100.005 with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources for repair of West Martello Citadel due to damage caused by Hurricane Irma. This
amendment to the Grant amends the expiration date from October 31, 2022 to February 28, 2023.
D2 Board granted approval to reject lowest bid for being non-responsive and granted
approval to award Contract to lowest responsible, responsive bidder, Sea Tech of the Florida
Keys, Inc., in the amount of$191,255.00, for the Monroe County Sheriff s Office Stock Island
Flood Protection Panels Project. This project is part of the Hurricane Irma recovery and
mitigation.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of Key
West in an amount, not to exceed, $200,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Resources for
the Key West Amphitheatre Enhancements Phase II Project.
F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of Key
West in an amount, not to exceed, $198,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Resources for
the Pavilions at Smathers Beach Project.
F3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Key West
Art and Historical Society, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $233,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year
2023 Capital Resources for the Custom House Archive Repair and Improvements Project.
F4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Key West
Woman's Club, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $198,246.00 DAC I FY 2023 Capital Resources
for the Repair and Renovation Hellings House Museum Phase II Project.
F5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $139,250.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Key West 2023 Project.
F6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with National Marine
Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $88,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2023
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Capital Resources for the National Marine Sanctuary Anchor Installation - Key West 2023
Project.
F7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Old Island
Restoration, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $200,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Restore and Improve Oldest House Project.
F8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $84,750.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Key West 2023 Project.
F9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Mel Fisher
Maritime Heritage, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $223,100.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the Mel Fisher Exhibit, HVAC and Waterproofing Project.
F10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $139,250.00 DAC II Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Lower Keys 2023 Project.
Fl 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with National Marine
Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $108,000.00 DAC II Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the National Marine Sanctuary Anchor Installation - Lower Keys 2023
Project.
F12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $55,800.00 DAC II Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Lower Keys 2023 Project.
F13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three-year Agreement with the City
of Marathon in an amount, not to exceed, $203,050.00 per year DAC III Capital Resources for
the City of Marathon Beach Cleaning Agreement.
F14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of
Marathon in an amount, not to exceed, $245,000.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Resources
for the City of Marathon Quay Restroom II(Public Facilities)Project.
F15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Dolphin
Research Center, Inc. (DRC) in an amount, not to exceed, $488,655.00 DAC III Fiscal Year
2023 Capital Resources for the DRC Sea Lion Habitat Project.
F16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys
Land & Sea Trust, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $162,292.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the Crane Point Flying Forward Phase IV Project.
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F17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Hidden Harbor
Marine Environmental Project, Inc. d/b/a Turtle Hospital in an amount, not to exceed,
$135,219.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Resources for the Turtle Hospital Guest Grounds
Pavers Project.
F18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $104,438.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Marathon Project.
F19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with National Marine
Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $52,000.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the National Marine Sanctuary Anchor Installation - Marathon Project.
F20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pigeon Key
Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $166,050.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Pigeon Key ADA Ramp Installation Project.
F21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pigeon Key
Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $210,000.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Pigeon Key Paint Foreman's Dorm Roof Replacement Project.
F22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $58,800.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Marathon 2023 Project.
F23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Friends of the
Pool, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $115,000.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Resources
for the Alligator Reef Light Station Restoration Phase I Project.
F24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Islamorada,
Village of Islands in an amount, not to exceed, $50,000.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Founders Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing and Improvements Project.
F25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Islamorada,
Village of Islands in an amount, not to exceed, $100,000.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Key Tree Cactus Preserve Public Restroom Facility Project.
F26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Islamorada,
Village of Islands in an amount, not to exceed, $245,960.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Library Beach Park Inclusive Playground Project.
F27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $306,750.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Islamorada 2023 Project.
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F28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with National Marine
Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $140,000.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the National Marine Sanctuary Anchor Installation - Islamorada 2023
Project.
F29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef
Environmental Education Foundation Incorporated in an amount, not to exceed, $201,805.00
DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Resources for the REEF Marine Conservation Center:
Connecting Visitors to the FL Keys Project.
F30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $51,375.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Islamorada 2023 Project.
F31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Florida Keys
History of Dive Museum, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $30,300.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year
2023 Capital Resources for the History of Dive Update Museum Appearance Project.
F32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $139,250.00 DAC V Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Key Largo 2023 Project.
F33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with National Marine
Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $148,000.00 DAC V Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the National Marine Sanctuary Anchor Installation - Key Largo 2023
Project.
F34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $224,250.00 DAC V Fiscal Year 2023
Capital Resources for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Key Largo 2023 Project.
F35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Upper Keys
Community Pool, Inc. in an amount, not to exceed, $30,000.00 DAC V Fiscal Year 2023 Capital
Resources for the Jacobs Aquatic Center Pump and Sand Filter Project.
F36 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Cultural Umbrella Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2023, totaling $452,198.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Community Arts and Culture, Afro Roots Fest Key West November 2022 -
Inc. and Islamorada/Day of the May 2023 $16,264.00
Dead 2022 y
Christopher Peterson's Christopher Peterson's October 2022- $12,864.00
EYECONS EYECONS September 2023
Old Island Restoration Conch Blowing Contest March 2023 $ 3,481.00
Foundation, Inc.
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Organization Event Date Amount
St. Columbia's Episcopal Florida Keys Celtic Festival January -August $21,000.00
Church 2023
Fringe Theater of Key West, Fringe Theater Key West October 2022-July $13,483.00
Inc. 2023
The Florida Keys History of History of Diving Museum January -September $18,355.00
DivingMuseum, Inc. 2023
I Love Stock Island Inc. I Love Stock Island Festival December 2022- $21 688.00
June 2023
Key West Art Center Inc. Key West Art Center January -March $ 5 690.00
2023
Key West Burlesque Key West Burlesque October 2022- $13,638.00
October 2023
Key West Garden Club Inc. Key West Garden Club November 2022- $12 148.00
April 2023
Old Island Restoration Key West Home Tours December 2022- $12,589.00
Foundation, Inc. March 2023
Key West Impromptu Key West Impromptu January -March $12,006.00
Classical Concerts, Inc. Classical Concerts 2023
Key West Botanical Garden Key West Tropical Forest& October 2022- $12,278.00
Society, Inc. Botanical Garden November 2023
Keys Shakespeare, Inc. Keys Shakespeare Festival February 2023 $12,443.00
2023
Hawks Cay Resort Sales LLC Keys To Country at Hawks October 2022-April $20,500.00
Cay Resort 2023
Key West Art and Historical KWAHS Cultural Heritage October 2022- $14,532.00
Society, Inc. Series September 2023
Lower Keys Chamber of Lower Keys Chamber of November 2023 $ 6,500.00
Commerce, Inc. Commerce Island Art Festival
Marathon Community Theatre, Marathon Community October 2022- $22 833.00
Inc. Theatre 2022-23 Season November 2023
Monroe Association for Master Chefs Classic February 2023 $ 9,186.00
Remarcable Citizens
The Mel Fisher Maritime Mel Fisher Maritime Museum October 2022- $14,609.00
Heritage Society, Inc. September 2023
Morada Way Arts & Cultural Morada Way Arts & Cultural October 2022- $15,573.00
District, Inc. District Art Walk September 2023
Florida Keys Community pops in the Park November 2022- $15,912.00
Concert Band,Inc. Aril 2023
Jumping Joe Productions Inc. Randy Roberts LIVE! October 2022- $13 677.00
September 2023
Red Barn Actors' Studio Inc. Red Barn Theatre November 2022- $13 988.00
May 2023
Reef Environmental Education REEF January -August $21,938.00
Foundation, Inc. 2023
South Florida Symphony South Florida Symphony January 2023-March $12,977.00
Orchestra, Inc. Orchestra 2023
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Organization Event Date Amount
Performing Arts Centers of Tennessee Williams Theatre November 2022- $14,182.00
Key West, Inc. Aril 2023
The Studios of Key West, Inc. The Studios of Key West December 2022- $14,104.00
June 2023
Lower Keys Chamber of Underwater Music Festival - July 2023 $14,250.00
Commerce, Inc. 39th Annual
Key West Players, Inc. Waterfront Playhouse 2022- October 2022-June $13,599.00
2023 Season 2023
Key West Literary Seminar, Key West Literary Seminar November 2022- $12,148.00
Inc. April 2023
Christa Hunt Keys Concerts By July 2023 $14 250.00
Candlelight
F37 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Fishing Event Agreements for Fiscal
Year 2023, totaling $425,121.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Loren Rea Cuda Bowl Fishing February 2023 $ 4,000.00
Tournament
Islamorada Charterboat Florida Keys Gold Cup December 2022- $ 8,000.00
Association, Inc. Sailfish Tournament January 2023
Love Fund, Inc. Florida Keys PBA Dolphin June 2023 $ 5,000.00
Tournament
National Marine Sanctuary Generations Offshore April 2023 $18,000.00
Foundation Incorporated
Islamorada All Tackle Islamorada All Tackle
Bonefish and Permit Bonefish and Permit October 2022 $ 7,000.00
Championship, Inc. Championship
Islamorada Charterboat Islamorada Sailfish December 2022 $20,000.00
Association, Inc. Tournament
Key West Association of Key West Association of April 2023 $ 6,250.00
Realtors, Inc. Realtors Sailfish Tournament
Key West Fishing Key West Fishing December 2022- $49,999.00
Tournament, Inc. Tournament September 2023
Meat Mayhem, Inc. Key West Kin fish Mayhem January 2023 $49,999.00
Key West Marlin Tournament, Key West Marlin Tournament July 2023 $49,999.00
Inc.
Metro Media Marketing, Inc. LLGF Fishing Fever AKA
DBA Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! Ladies, Lets Go Fishing October 2022 $ 8,000.00
Fever
Metro Media Marketing, Inc. LLGF Screamin' Reels AKA
DBA Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! Ladies, Lets Go Fishing May 2023 $ 7,875.00
Screamin Reels
Lower Keys Chamber of 30th Annual Lower Keys
Commerce, Inc. Chamber of Commerce June 2023 $18,000.00
Dolphin Tournament
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Organization Event Date Amount
Marathon Offshore Bull& Marathon Offshore Bull&
Cow Dolphin Tournament, Cow Dolphin Tournament May 2023 $49,999.00
Inc.
Marathon Premier Sailfish Marathon Premier Sailfish April 2023 $15,000.00
Tournament, Inc. Tournament, Inc.
Key West and Lower Keys March Merkin Invitational
Fishing Guides Association, permit Tournament March 2023 $ 7,000.00
Inc.
Nick Sheahan Scholarship Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo May 2023 $22,000.00
Fund, Inc.
Skipper's Dolphin LLC Skippers Dolphin June 2023 $25,000.00
Tournament
Key West and Lower Keys
Fishing Guides Association, Sugarloaf Showdown November 2022 $ 6,000.00
Inc.
Rotary Club of Key Largo Take Stock in Children September 2023 $19,000.00
Charitable Events, Inc. Backcountry Challenge
Tarponian Tournament Tarponian Tournament May 2023 $10,000.00
Southernmost Post No. 3911
Veterans of Foreign Wars of VFW Fishing Tournament June 2023 $19,000.00
the United States, Inc.
F38 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District I Destination Event Funding
Agreements, totaling $545,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Big Gay Key West, Inc. Big Gay Key West September 2023 $17,000.00
The College of the Florida CFK Swim Around Key West June - September $10,000.00
Keys &the letters CFK 2023
Key West Art and Historical COAST is Clear Music&Arts January -December $10,000.00
Society, Inc. Festival 2023
Conch Republic Independence Conch Republic Independence April 2023 $50,000.00
Celebration, LLC Celebration 41st
Monroe County Commercial 17th Annual Florida Keys
Fishermen, Inc. Seafood Festival January 2023 $25 000.00
Hemingway Sunset Run& Hemingway 5K Sunset Run& July 2023 $25,000.00
Paddleboard Race LLC Paddleboard Race
International Women's Flag Kelly McGillis Classic January 2023 $17,000.00
Football Association, Inc.
Sunrise Rotary Foundation of Key West Brewfest September 2023 $25,000.00
Key West, Inc
Key West Film Festival Key West Film Festival November 2023 $10,000.00
Corporation
The Lodging Association of
the Florida Keys and Key Key West Holiday Fest December 2023 $50,000.00
West, Inc.
Key West Business Guild, Inc. I Key West Pride 2023 June 2023 $75,000.00
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Organization Event Date Amount
Integrity Multis ort Inc. Key West Triathlon(TRIKW) December 2023 $17,000.00
Key West Business Guild, Inc. Key West Tropical Heat 2023 August 2023 $25,000.00
Key West Business Guild, Inc. Key West Womenfest 2023 September 2023 $35,000.00
Bourbon Street Pub, Inc. New Years Eve Shoe Drop December 2023 $35,000.00
Key West Track&Field Club, Pole Vault in Paradise January 2023 $17,000.00
Inc.
The Key West- Harry S. Presidential Families Weekend February 2023 $17,000.00
Truman Foundation, Inc.
Ramshead Promotions of Key Rams Head Presents January -December $75,000.00
West, LLC 2023
Key West Art and Historical Tennessee Williams Birthday February -April $10,000.00
Society, Inc. Celebration 1 2023
F39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Multi District Destination Event
Funding Agreements, totaling $277,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Dolce Events LLC Key West Food&Wine January 2023 $35,000.00
Festival (District I,II)
25th Key West Half Marathon
Key West Half Marathon LLC & 5K(District I,II,II1) January 2023 $65 000.00
Key West Police Athletic Mango Fest Key West June 2023 $22,000.00
League, Inc. (District I,II)
Morale,Welfare & Recreation NAS Key West 2023
at NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular April 2023 $95,000.00
(District I,II,III,IV,V)
Key West Tourist Fantasy Fest(District October 2023 $60,000.00
Development Association,Inc. II,III,IV
F40 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District I Turnkey Event Funding
Agreements, totaling $875,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Key West Tourist Fantasy Fest October 2023 $150,000.00
Development Association,Inc.
KW Songwriters LLC Key West Songwriters May 2023 $150,000.00
Festival
Key Music Festivals LLC Key Western Fest January -February $ 75,000.00
2023
OHWOOK! Productions, Inc. Mile 0 Fest January 2023 $100,000.00
Key Music Festivals LLC Rokisland Fest January 2023 $100,000.00
Race World Offshore LLC RWO Offshore World November 2023 $150,000.00
Championship
Nadene Grossman Enterprises, The Key Lime Festival June - July 2023 $ 75,000.00
Inc.
Blue A ua Productions, LLC The Southernmost Regatta January 2023 $ 75,000.00
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F41 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District II Destination Event
Funding Agreements, totaling $47,500.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Jose Wgebe Spanish Fly Annual Spanish Fly Music January 2023 $ 7,500.00
Memorial Foundation, Inc. Festival
Lower Keys Chamber of 19th Annual Nautical Expo January 2023 $20,000.00
Commerce, Inc.
Race World Offshore LLC RWO Offshore World November 2023 $20 000.00
Championship
F42 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District III Destination Event
Funding Agreements, totaling $150,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Race World Offshore, LLC 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix Aril 2023 $40,000.00
Greater Marathon Chamber of Florida Keys BrewBQ July 2023 $30,000.00
Commerce, Inc.
Hawks Cay Resort Heroes Salute Tribute September 2023 $30,000.00
Weekend
Keys Area
Interdenominational Sombrero Beach Run January 2023 $10,000.00
Resources, Inc
Greater Marathon Chamber of The Original Marathon March 2023 $40,000.00
Commerce, Inc. Seafood Festival
F43 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District IV Destination Event
Funding Agreements, totaling $35,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Islamorada Chamber of Florida Keys Island Fest April 2023 $15,000.00
Commerce, Inc.
Reef Environmental Education Florida Keys Lionfish Derby September 2023 $10,000.00
Foundation Incorporated &Festival
Island Community Church, Island Boat Show January 2023 $10,000.00
Inc.
F44 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District IV Turnkey Event Funding
Agreements, totaling $80,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Islamorada Chamber of FL Keys 200'Anniversary June 2023 $40,000.00
Commerce, Inc. Sea to Table Dinner
Islamorada Running Company Islamorada Half Marathon
LLC IOK Rumrunner 5K&Beach December 2023 $40,000.00
n' Beer Mile
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F45 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District V Destination Event
Funding Agreements, totaling $90,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
The Mark Sorensen Youth Buccaneer Blast Regatta February 2023 $20,000.00
Sailing Program, Inc,
HNO Productions, Inc. Key Largo Bride Run November 2023 $20,000.00
WB Events, LLC d/b/a Game Key Largo Triathlon Race May - August 2023 $10,000.00
on Race Events Series
Digital Competitions, LLC Miami Boat Rally June 2023 $20,000.00
Reef Environmental Education REEF Fest October 2023 $20,000.00
Foundation, Inc.
F46 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District V Turnkey Event Funding
Agreement, totaling $30,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Upper Keys Community Pool, Orange Bowl Winter Training December 2023 - $30,000.00
Inc. and Swim Classic January 2024
F47 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef
Environmental Education Foundation Incorporated in an amount, not to exceed, $830,643.00
DAC V Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Resources for the REEF Marine Conservation Center Project.
F48 Board accepted the report of County Capital Projects funded by the TDC for Fiscal Year
2023 in the amount of$2,523,626.00. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
F49 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Agreement to
extend the agreement with STR, Inc. to December 31, 2024 at the renewal rate of$32,940.00 per
year.
F50 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with the Ameurop Group, Inc., to extend the agreement to November 24, 2024 and to return the
compensation to $1,500.00 per month.
F51 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Cultural Umbrella Event Application.
F52 Board announced one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District II
Advisory Committee for one At Large appointment.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
H2 Board adopted the following Resolution nominating property for purchase by the Monroe
County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority with a legal description of Block 36, Lot 13; Block
41, Lots 7 and 10; and Block 49, Lot 9, Sands Subdivision on Big Pine Key; granted approval to
transfer the title to the County; granted approval to lease the subject property to Habitat for
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Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. for development with affordable housing;
and granted authority to the Mayor to sign a Land Use Restriction Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 366-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H3 Board granted approval to submit 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant applications
for Elevation, Reconstruction, and Acquisition Projects of approximately 30 privately owned
properties with an estimated budget amount of$7,000,000.00 with homeowners providing the
local match amount for elevations and reconstruction and the County or Cities providing local
match for acquisitions.
H4 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Purchase Agreement of property pending final approval from the Department of Economic
Opportunity, funded by the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary
Home Buyout Program, in the amount of$236,500.00; granted approval and authorized
execution of a Restrictive Covenant running with the land; and granted approval to move one
Market Rate - Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the
Administrative Relief pool for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 367-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H5 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Purchase Agreement of property pending final approval from the Department of Economic
Opportunity, funded by the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary
Home Buyout Program, in the amount of$623,000.00; granted approval and authorized
execution of a restrictive covenant running with the land; and granted approval to move one
Market Rate - Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the
Administrative Relief pool for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 368-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H6 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Purchase Agreement of property pending final approval from the Department of Economic
Opportunity, funded by the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary
Home Buyout Program, in the amount of$307,000.00; granted approval and authorized
execution of a restrictive covenant running with the land; and granted approval to move one
Market Rate - Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the
Administrative Relief pool for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 369-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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H7 Board granted approval to accept the donation of a portion of Beach Drive (Parcel
Identification No. 00110820-000000) on Big Pine Key from the Monroe County Land Authority.
H8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Contract
with Dot Palm Landscaping, Inc. for the removal of invasive exotic plants from County-managed
lands, adding $60,000.00 to the project, and extending the existing contract to May 19, 2023.
H9 Board granted approval to submit a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application for an
elevation project of approximately 9 privately owned properties, with an estimated budget of
$1,500,000.00, with homeowners providing the local match amount for the elevations.
AIRPORTS
K1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Avtgation Easements and Property
Owner Noise Insulation Agreements for sixteen units at Key West by the Sea that are
participating in the Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program Construction
Project- Final Phase.
K2 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Airline Rates and Charges for Key West
International Airport effective October 1, 2022. The rates are adjusted as follows: Average
Terminal Rental Rate $65.38 per square feet($2.36 increase over FY2022 mid-year rate);
Landing Fee Rate $3.34 ($0.31 increase); and Checkpoint Security Charge $1.67 per enplaned
passenger($0.15 increase). The average airline cost per enplaned passenger will be $8.86 ($0.11
decrease from FY2022 mid-year).
K3 Board granted approval to adjust overnight/maximum daily rates and weekly rates for
the premium covered public parking lot and the public surface lot at Key West International
Airport (EYW) effective January 1, 2023. The proposed rate change will make EYW's rates
more comparable to other South Florida airports and will increase the airport's non-aeronautical
revenue to help support the airport's efforts to remain self-sufficient and not receive ad valorem
taxpayer funding.
K4 Board granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AIP Grant Agreement
No. 3-12-0037-072-2022, providing $17,042,706.00 in funding for the Key West International
Commercial Apron Extension Project. All project costs will be funded with FAA Grant No. 37-
72 (90%); EYW Airfield Improvements FDOT Grant G1007 (5%); and Airport Operating Fund
404 (5%).
K5 Board granted approval to reject all bids and to re-advertise a competitive solicitation for
the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Hangars 11 Rehabilitation Project.
K6 Board granted approval to waive bid irregularity and award bid and Contract to Air
Mechanical & Service Corporation, in the amount of$423,500.00, for the Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport(MTH) Chiller Replacement Project at MTH. The project is
funded 80%by FDOT Contract Nos. GIP52 and GIP50; and Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
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K7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Sculpture Loan Agreement with
The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. for the public display of the sculpture work of art titled"New
Friends" (a/k/a the Happy Family) at Key West International Airport.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L1 Board granted approval to re-appoint Mr. Brent A. Robinson, AIA, NCARB License No.
AR100054 to one three-year term to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals as
licensed architect beginning October 19, 2022 and ending October 19, 2025.
L2 Board granted approval to re-appoint Mr. Brent A. Robinson, (layperson)to one three-
year term to the Contractors Examining Board beginning November 20, 2022 and ending
November 20, 2025.
L3 Board granted approval to appoint Ms. Sarah M. Girard, License No. AR100676 to one
three-year term to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals as licensed Architect
beginning October 19, 2022 and ending October 19, 2025.
L5 Board granted approval of Selection Committee ranking of respondents to the request for
proposals for the update of the 2009 Geospatial Land Cover Mapping (Habitat) Dataset for the
Florida Keys; and granted approval to negotiate a contract with firms in rank order.
L6 Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code
Chapter 6 - Buildings and Construction, Article II—Building Code, to be consistent with the
Florida Building Code and adopt Local Floodplain Standards amendments.
L7 Board accepted the 2022 Monroe County Area of Critical State Concern Annual Work
Program Report,pursuant to Rule 28-20.140, Florida Administrative Code, which will be sent to
the Department of Economic Opportunity. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
N1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Application to the State of
Florida e911 Board Fall Grant Program 2022, to purchase a new 911 On-Premise GEO-Diverse
Intrado Telephone System that will replace the existing 911 Telephone equipment at all four
PSAPS in Monroe County. The existing Viper 5.5 Legacy system is reaching end of life and will
be unsupported in the near future.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
01 Board granted approval of Commissioner Cates' appointment of Joan Higgs to the
Human Services Advisory Board, replacing Michael Ingram, with a term expiring October 19,
2024.
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03 Board granted approval of Commissioner Scholl's appointment of Steve Torrence to the
Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board, replacing Virginia Stones, with a term
expiring October 19, 2024.
COUNTY CLERK
P1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the July 19, 2022 budget meeting and July
20, 2022 regular meeting. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
P2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
September 2022, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $ 0.00
Bricks & Mortar Projects $ 180,856.13
Events $ 111,143.08
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $ 19,666.57
Personnel Services $ 110,809.38
Public Relations $ 211,891.41
Sales & Marketing $ 171,797.87
Telephone &Utilities $ 13,292.34
Travel $ 5,366.27
Visitor Information Services $ 83,485.58
P3 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid.
P4 Board granted approval to dispose of records that have met the retention period.
P5 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10109702-10110797 (AP); 28595-28681
(WC) 50005404 (PR Checks); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the
month of September 2022, as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $13,926,621.24
101 Fine & Forfeiture $ 420,156.54
102 Road/Bridges $ 445,475.63
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $ 131,363.99
115 Tourist Development Council-Two $ 482,319.94
Penn
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $ 1,273,661.44
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $ 410,031.01
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $ 43,250.71
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $ 227,121.55
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Fund Fund Title Amount
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $ 141,988.37
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $ 303,684.37
125 Grant Fund $ 1,086,163.24
130 Impact Fees/Roadways $ 248,017.35
131 Impact Fees/Parks $ 7,698.73
141 Fire/Ambulance $ 812,021.40
147 Unincorporated Service $ 346,694.28
148 Planning Building $ 560,035.34
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $ 41,820.74
152 Duck Key Security $ 1,606.96
153 Local Housing Assistance $ 12,205.38
157 Boating Improvement Fund $ 73,967.42
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $ 59,944.77
160 Environmental Restoration $ 18,848.77
163 Court Facilities $ 14,828.57
164 Drug Facilities Fees $ 3,290.10
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $ 1,158.83
180 Building Funds $ 373,863.13
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $ 259,001.58
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $ 7,621.28
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $ 418,727.34
316 Land Acquisition $ 8,320.00
401 Card Sound Bride $ 31,685.03
403 Marathon Airport $ 183,921.28
404 Key West Intl Airport $ 1,519,883.46
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $ 153,512.72
414 MSD Solid Waste $ 1,893,927.04
501 Workers' Compensation $ 93,256.90
502 Group Insurance Fund $ 1,419,240.13
503 1 Risk Management Fund $ 408,302.04
504 Fleet Management Fund $ 247,391.79
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly report for October 2022. Said report
is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 Board granted approval of the revised County Use of County Property Policy
incorporating updated contacts for reserving,policies for use and fees for use of County parks &
beaches, library rooms, meeting rooms, and theater; and granted authority for the County
Administrator or his designee to execute and implement these changes effective retroactively to
October 1, 2022.
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Q3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Grant Agreement No. 22FRP64 with
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in the amount of$200,000.00, for a
resilient redesign of Harry Harris Park, submitted under the 2021 Resilient Florida Grant
Program.
Q4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment under the Contract
with HDR, Inc., in the amount of$21,488.10, for the Roads Vulnerability Analysis and Capital
Plan for County-maintained roads and related services, for additional services for grant
preparation of the Flagler Avenue Road Adaptation Project under the FEMA Building Resilient
Infrastructure and Communities Program, retroactive to October 3, 2022.
Q5 Board adopted the following Resolution approving submission of a Road Adaptation
Grant Application for the Flagler Avenue Project area, in the amount of$54,899,410.09, with a
25% match in the amount of$13,724,852.50 for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and
Communities Grant as part of the FEMA Grant Application Assistance Program; and granted
approval of slight modifications to the amounts if needed during the grant application
preparation period.
RESOLUTION NO. 370-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Tropical Bay Property Owners Association, Inc. to add a lot that has been purchased under
density reduction and to delete two lots that have been sold under the Resale Program.
R3 Board granted approval of an hourly rate increase in Administrative Law Judge (Hearing
Officer) Services Contract with the Division of Administrative Hearings from $150.00 per hour
to $180.00 per hour, retroactive to October 1, 2022.
R4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to Agreement for
Provision of Legal Services with Bolton, Helm & Augustine, LLP (outside counsel for workers'
compensation cases), to increase hourly rates charged by attorneys and paralegals, retroactive to
October 1, 2022.
R5 Board granted approval of a lien arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE16060025,
against Sun Cha Hough and his property, 15 Meridian Avenue, Key Largo, Florida, to remain
against the property owner, the subject property and any other property owned by the property
owner.
R6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to Agreement with
the law firm of Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper& Hochman, PA, to increase billing
rates for partners, associates and paralegals by $5.00 per hour, in line with the rate increase
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approved by Florida Municipal Insurance Trust for attorneys handling property and liability
claims.
R7 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against David Bauduin and his property, 858
Caribbean Drive East, Summerland Key, Florida, to seek compliance with County Code and
enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE20030017.
R8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Settlement Agreement between
Monroe County and KRZ, LLC, in Code Compliance Case No. CE19060068, and granted
authorization for County Attorney or his designee to execute all settlement documents.
R10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Settlement Agreement in the case
of Laura Goodman v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 21-cv-10099.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
V1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the License
Agreement for the Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center, Inc. extending the license through
September 17, 2027, and removing the payment of utilities.
V2 Board ratified and granted approval of the Rockland Key Modular Unit Purchase
Agreement with Aries Building Systems, LLC, executed by the County Administrator, for the
purchase of two modular office trailers for Facilities and Roads & Bridges staff to be located at
Rockland Key.
SOCIAL SERVICES
V3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of American Rescue Plan Contract No.
RP-2129.2 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and Monroe County/Monroe County Social
Services/In-Home Services for grant funding in the amount of$142,333.49 for contract period
October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
V4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to Alzheimer's
Disease Initiative Contract No. KZ-2297 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and Monroe
County/Monroe County Social Services/In-Home Services to increase the budget by $44,387.33,
bringing the current budget from $91,807.74 to a total budget of$136,195.07, for the current
2022-2023 contract, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
SUSTAINABILITY
V5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Sub-Recipient Agreement with the
Florida Division of Emergency Management for a Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant Award of$120,843.75 to update the County Watershed
Management Plan,plus a $40,281.25 match provided by the Resilient Florida Vulnerability
Assessment Grant No. 22PLN66, for a total project value of$161,125.00.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
V6 Board adopted the following Resolution approving an emergency road restriction on a
portion of the Magnolia Street right-of-way in Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 371-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
V7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 9th Amendment to the Contract
with Lori Lehr to provide professional support and consultant services in post-Hurricane Ian
damage assessment work within unincorporated Monroe County.
AIRPORTS
V8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to Lease
Agreement with Marathon Hangar Development, Inc. exercising a ten-year renewal option on a
land lease at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport and adjusting the annual rent payment
in accordance with fair market value appraisal.
V9 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Charley
Toppino & Sons, Inc., in the amount of$17,166,179.68 for the Commercial Apron Extension
and Mitigation Project at Key West International Airport; to be funded with FAA Grant No. 37-
72 (90%), FDOT Airfield Improvements Grant No. G1007 (5%) and Key West Airport
Operating Fund 404 (5%).
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
V11 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc., the lowest responsible responsive bidder, in the amount of
$2,936,539.00 for the buildout of the Public Defender's Office on Simonton Street in Key West.
This will be funded by Infrastructure Sales Tax.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
V12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Temporary Use Lease Agreement
for a Homeless Safe Zone with the City of Key West for a two-year period to relocate the current
Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter to a temporary location at the Sheriffs Headquarters property
in Key West.
Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
H1 Christine Hurley, Executive Director of the Land Authority, gave a Power Point
Presentation supporting the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Monroe County Land
Authority to initiate the process for selling one vacant county-owned lot located at 104 Jamaica
Street, Duck Key,provided that the lot is deed restricted to prohibit the construction of a
principal residential dwelling unit thereon, to contiguous property owners, or the Duck Key
Property Owners' Association. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. The Board
took no action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management, introduced Kristina(Krysta)
Overton, External Affairs Officer for Incident Management Team 2 with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, who is facilitating individual assistance throughout the County.
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 Commissioner Raschein granting
approval and authorizing execution of an amended Agreement with the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority for the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
SOUNDING BOARD
T1 Frank Pla addressed the Board to requestipig that the County partially subsidize his
proposed affordable housing project in Key Largo. Ms. Hurley, Tina Boan, Sr. Director of
Budget& Finance, and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The Board took no action.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS
C10 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund Agreements for Fiscal Year 2023,
totaling $55,000.00. Agreements include Keys to Be the Change, in the amount of$4,998.00;
Florida Keys Children's Shelter, in the amount of$9,323.00; Guidance/Care Center, Heron, in
the amount of$22,745.00; Samuel's House, in the amount of$12,998.00; and Florida Keys
Outreach Coalition, in the amount$4,936.00; for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
Programs. The Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board recommended the programs to be
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funded by the Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor
Rice abstaining due to conflict.
C11 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board's recommendation selecting
the Guidance/Care Center (G/CC)Women's Jail Incarceration Drug Abuse Treatment Program
and the Samuel's House Court Mandated Criminal/Substance Abuse Case Manager as the
programs to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant; adopted the
following Resolution authorizing the submission of grant applications, totaling $65,154.00
($45,197.00 for the G/CC WJIP and $19,957.00 for Samuel's House Prevention Through
Provision)with no cash match, to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) for
funding from the Byrne/JAG program for 2021 Federal Fiscal Year; granted approval for
Monroe County to serve as the coordinating unit of government in the preparation of the grant
proposals and the distribution of the funding allocation; granted approval of authorization for the
Mayor to execute the grant funding distribution letter; granted approval to re-assign the roles of
Implementing Agency Chief Official and Subgrantee Chief Official to the Director of Budget
and Finance; and authorized her submit and accept grant related documents in FDLE's electronic
portal. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining due to conflict.
RESOLUTION NO. 372-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
F53 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
appointing Ms. Audra Hill Wallace to the one "At Large" vacancy in the Tourist Development
Council District V Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
AIRPORTS
V10 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board concerning approval to
waive purchasing policies and procedures and issue a purchase order to sole source vendor
Runway Safe, Inc., in the amount of$6,257,700.00 for the purchase of long-lead time
EMASMAX blocks needed to replace the Runway 27 Engineering Material Arresting System
(EMAS)bed at Key West International Airport. The 340-foot by 120-foot EMAS bed was
flooded and completely damaged during Hurricane Ian. Risk Management has filed an insurance
claim in the Rough Order of Magnitude estimate of$7.5 million to purchase 2,520 EMAS
blocks, including shipping costs and labor to remove the old bed and install the new replacement
EMAS bed. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by
Commissioner Coldiron granting approval to authorize the County Administrator and Sr.
Director of Airports to execute an agreement with the Runway Safe as written and legally
approved by the County Attorney's Office in order to expedite final repairs. Motion carried
unanimously.
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STAFF REPORT
G1 Mr. Strickland gave a Power Point Presentation on Florida Keys Marathon International
Airport. Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning and Environmental Resources, addressed the
Board.
SOUNDING BOARD
T2 D.A. Aldridge addressed the Board regarding the Board's position on the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary's proposed Management Plan. The Board took no official action.
STAFF REPORT
G2 Richard Clark, Executive Director— Transit, addressed the Board and gave an update on
transportation in Monroe County.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L4 Brittany Burtner, Sr. Administrator of Marine Resources Office, addressed the Board and
introduced Ryan St. George, of Metric Engineering, Inc., who gave a Power Point Presentation
on the Key West Bight Mooring Field Preliminary Feasibility Study. The Board took no official
action.
TAX COLLECTOR
El Sam Steele, Monroe County Tax Collector, addressed the Board and presented the excess
fee check to the Commission.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
02 Martin Jenkins, President of the Navy League Key West Council, gave a Power Point
Presentation on the Commissioning of the DDG123 Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee.
STAFF REPORT
G3 Ed Koconis, Administrative Director—Permitting, gave an update on Community
Development Online Permitting.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
04 Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries, addressed the Board
concerning approval of a Resolution to authorize the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues
to fund the Monroe County 2001h Anniversary Celebration Event on March 25, 2023 at the
Coffee Butler Amphitheater. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and
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seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 373-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for September 2022.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Closed Session continued from last month,
Sunset Garden Estate Land Trust 2110114, by and through its Successor Trustee, Simtrust Group,
LLC, and Sunset Garden Farm, LLC v. Monroe County, 16'h Judicial Circuit Case No. 19-CA-
460-P, didn't make the agenda as it wasn't ready. An item will be placed on the agenda at a later
date, when ready.
Mr. Shillinger gave the Board an update on the annual four-hour ethics training and
addressed a Citizen's Voice comment regarding the extension of the infrastructure sales surtax.
R9 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
AshBritt, Inc. v. Monroe County, FL and Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA-K-
17-802, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner
Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval to hold the closed session at the
December 7, 2022 BOCC regular meeting in Key Largo, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning the following two items, S1 and S2:
S 1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance proposing amendments
to Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.34 and Policy 101.9.4, related to elevation of existing
residential dwelling units.
S2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance proposing amendments
to Monroe County Land Development Code, Section 102-57 (Nonconforming Structures),
Section 13 1-1 (Required Setbacks), and Section 131-3 (Applicability Of Required Setbacks), to
facilitate the elevation (lifting up) of lawfully-existing Residential Dwelling Units to or above
Base Flood Level to reduce the risk of future flood damage by providing standards, waivers, or
reductions to certain setback and open space requirements, and to allow for necessary
improvements, including structure ingress and egress for mechanical,plumbing, and electrical
systems, appliances, and components.
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There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl
and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the following Ordinances:
S1 Ordinance proposing amendments to Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.34 and Policy
101.9.4, related to elevation of existing residential dwelling units.
ORDINANCE NO. 021-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S2 Ordinance proposing amendments to Monroe County Land Development Code, Section
102-57 (Nonconforming Structures), Section 131-1 (Required Setbacks), and Section 131-3
(Applicability Of Required Setbacks), to facilitate the elevation (lifting up) of lawfully-existing
Residential Dwelling Units to or above Base Flood Level to reduce the risk of future flood
damage by providing standards, waivers, or reductions to certain setback and open space
requirements, and to allow for necessary improvements, including structure ingress and egress
for mechanical,plumbing, and electrical systems, appliances, and components.
ORDINANCE NO. 022-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
M1 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Laura Goodman v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 21-cv-10099, can be deleted as the
Settlement Agreement was approved in the bulk motion with Agenda Item R10.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
U Commissioner Raschein addressed the Board concerning the Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary Management Plan.
Commissioner Coldiron acknowledged the 2022 Phoenix Award given to the County by
the Society of American Travel Writers for the Old Seven Mile Bridge Restoration Project;
acknowledged United Way for the `Be Like Mike" day; announced the passing of Bill Hunter,
who was the President of Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners Association; and thanked staff for
their efforts in emergency response. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the
Board.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
R9 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that they needed a roll call vote for Item R9 as
Commissioner Raschein needed to recuse herself from the item. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Raschein abstaining due to a conflict.
CLOSED SESSIONS
M2 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Board of
County Commissioners ofMonroe County, Florida v. Wilbur Wright 725 LLC, 21-CA-50-K, and
read the required language into the record pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. Mr.
Shillinger advised that the following individuals would be present at the meeting: County
Commissioners; County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger;
Assistant County Attorneys Kelly Dugan; and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
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
Liz Yongue, D.C.
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