11/15/2022 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Key West, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center in Key West and via Communication Media
Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner
Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, Commissioner James K. 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.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Mayor David Rice expressed his appreciation to the Board and County staff for their
accomplishments over the last year.
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court, administered the Oaths of Office to the following
Commissioners:
C1 District Two Commissioner Michelle Lincoln.
C2 District Three Commissioner James K. Scholl.
C3 District Four Commissioner David Rice.
C3.5 District Five Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein.
C4 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln nominating Commissioner Cates as Mayor and Commissioner Raschein
as Mayor Pro Tem and adopted the following Resolution electing Commissioner Cates as Mayor
and Commissioner Raschein as Mayor Pro Tem.
RESOLUTION NO. 375-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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C5 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk of the Board to sign all
warrants, legal documents and any other necessary paper and documents; and stating that the
presently authorized signatures validating County checks are hereby continued for 60 days from
this date in order to meet all payroll and necessary obligations. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 376-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C6 Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners monthly meeting dates for 2023.
Lindsey Ballard, Aide to the County Administrator, Mr. Shillinger and Roman Gastesi, County
Administrator, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting approval of staff recommended
meeting dates, except to change the November meeting date to Wednesday, November 8, 2023,
and to remove the August meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Said meeting dates are
attached hereto.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
D1 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
E1 Presentation of Years of Service award for 10 years of service to Lower Keys Roads and
Bridges Heavy Equipment Operator Donald Baty.
E2 Presentation of the donation of$58,000.00 from the Friends of the Key West Branch
Library to Monroe County and acknowledgment of the Friends' 50th anniversary.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
F1 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Monroe County Fire
Rescue Billing Staff in the amount of 10% of the unloaded base salaries for billing collections
for Monroe County Trauma Star Air and Ground Ambulance Transports. The bonus is based on
an average collection rate of 48.39%for the period May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 as compared
to the qualifying baseline collection rate of 33.70%.
F2 Board granted approval of the renewed Employment Agreement for the position of Fire
Rescue EMS Billing Supervisor with an increase in salary from $68,000.00 to $76,000.00 for a
period of two years to commence on December 12, 2022 and expire on December 11, 2024, and
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granted approval for the County Administrator and Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documents.
F3 Board adopted the following Resolution, as a modification of Resolution No. 156-2022,
to allow for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity that have expired during the
moratorium to be renewed for emergency medical services; and extend the moratorium for an
additional 6 months, to expire on June 15, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F4 Board granted approval of a Purchase Agreement with Bound Tree Medical LLC to
piggyback on the Master Agreement with the Volusia County, Florida for medical supplies
through July 12, 2023; and granted approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documents. This arrangement will result in an additional 5% - 7% discount on medical supplies
acquired by Monroe County Fire Rescue.
F5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a renewal of a Class A Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to the City of Key West Fire Department for the operation of
an Advanced Life Support Transport Ambulance Service, including inter-facility transports on an
as needed basis, for the period of December 10, 2022 through December 9, 2024.
F6 Board granted approval to waive County Purchasing Policy and authorized execution of
an Agreement with RollKall Technologies, LLC, for processing of payment for security services
for the Monroe County Sheriff s Department off-duty security details. This agreement will allow
the County to process invoices for those details at various county locations for several County
departments.
F7 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Tyler Gautier Landscaping, Inc. d/b/a Gautier Tree & Landscape for Upper Keys Landscaping
Maintenance Services at multiple locations with an annual contract amount, not to exceed,
$120,000.00. Funding is Ad Valorem.
F8 Board granted approval to ratify an Emergency Waiver of Competitive Procurement
Procedures for replacement of the fire pump and controller at the Monroe County Sheriff s
Office Detention Center in Marathon, Florida by Gary's Plumbing &Fire, Inc. Funding is Fines
and Forfeitures.
F9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender&
Associates Architects, P.A. to provide Architecture and Engineering Services for assessment and
repair of spalling concrete issues at the Gato Building. This project is funded by the One Cent
Infrastructure Sales Tax.
F10 Board granted approval to ratify a Task Order with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC in the
amount of$121,600.00 to perform pay application reviews and close out cost verification
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services for the Emergency Operations Center Project, with corrected exhibits A and B. The task
order had been approved at the September 21, 2022 meeting, but contained the incorrect exhibits.
F11 Board granted approval to purchase new Commercial Vehicle Mobile Column Lifts for
the Marathon garage. The current lift has been repaired multiple times and is no longer
serviceable, is causing delays in repairs to larger equipment, and needs to be replaced as soon as
possible. The cost is $59,610.32 and is funded from the Fleet budget.
F12 Board granted approval to purchase, through the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract
No. FSA20-VEF 14.0, a Pierce Custom Saber Pumper; granted approval to purchase options from
the manufacturer on a sole-source basis at a total cost of$728,875.00; and granted approval for
the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documentation.
F13 Board granted approval for the County Administrator to execute the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. 22SRP57 for the construction phase of the
Twin Lakes Sea Level Rise Pilot Project in Key Largo, in the amount of$3,931,267.00. The
grant is through the Resilient Florida Program and provides partial funding for the project. A
federal appropriation in the amount of$5,484,300.00, administered through the FEMA Pre
Disaster Mitigation Program, will provide the funding for the County's local match.
F14 Board granted approval to purchase a Skid Steer, including rubber tracks, a pallet fork
set, and a rear-view mirror, through the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA20-
EQU18.0, for a total of$52,673.00 to be used by the Fire Training Academy; and granted
approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documentation.
F15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with Maverick United Elevator, LLC, for complete elevator and lift service, maintenance and
repairs, for a one-year renewal with a 7% CPI-U increase, to add the Marathon Library as
another location, and to revise a federal provision. Funding is Ad Valorem.
F17 Board granted approval to accept a donation of a vehicle from a private resident and
subsequently dispose of the vehicle by cutting it up for vehicle extrication training purposes at
the Training Academy.
F18 Board granted approval of the plan year 2023 rate for administration of the Employer
Group Waiver Program from Benistar Admin Services, Inc. (Benistar); and granted approval for
the County Administrator or Director of Employee Services to execute any necessary documents.
Benistar is the vendor used by the County's pharmaceutical benefits manager, Capital Rx, Inc.,
to provide coordinated pharmacy services and benefits for retirees and dependents.
F19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with Quantum Health Solutions to provide Employee Assistance Program Services to all benefit-
eligible employees in Monroe County and constitutional offices, extending the current agreement
by three years with no change in terms, services, or cost.
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F20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a County-Owned Property
Residential Lease Agreement with County employee, DS, as Lessee, for the Key Largo Tiny
House, to commence February 1, 2023 and extend through January 31, 2024. The monthly rental
amount is $550.00.
F21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a County-Owned Property
Residential Lease Agreement with a County employee, JW, as Lessee, for Unit 2, of a County-
owned duplex, to commence February 1, 2023 and extend through January 31, 2024. The
monthly rental amount is $550.00.
F22 Board granted approval of a Task Order with William Horn Architect P.A. for the Ellis
Building Interior Renovations Project. This project is funded by the One Cent Infrastructure
Sales Tax.
F23 Board granted approval to waive the Monroe County Purchasing Policy to allow
Maverick United Elevator, LLC, to perform under its current agreement to install state-mandated
elevator upgrades in Monroe County facilities. A recent update to the State of Florida Elevator
Code requires that all existing elevators must be in compliance with Part 3.10.12 of American
Society of Mechanical Engineers A17.3-2015, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
by December 31, 2023. American Rescue Plan Funding will be utilized for these upgrades.
F25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with WSP USA, Inc., for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services associated with the Seaview Drive Bridge
Replacement Project on Duck Key in the, not to exceed, amount of$506,271.55.
F26 Board granted approval of Monroe County Sheriff s Office request for Expenditure for
Federal Equitable Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of$166,580.00. This
funding will provide overtime funding to support special events and enforcement activity
throughout the year.
F27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement(ILA)with
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)for FKAA to reimburse the County for 50%, or
approximately $131,418.95, for resurfacing of Eaton Street, from Whitehead Street to Simonton
Street; and granted approval to fund the County's share of a change order in the amount of an
estimated $131,418.95 to add the resurfacing work under the previously approved ILA with the
City of Key West for the Old Town Road Improvements Project. Actual final cost will be based
on final quantities and contractor unit prices for completed work.
F28 Board granted approval to expend up to $300,000.00 in library funds for the purchase of
library lending materials from Baker& Taylor, LLC using the approved purchasing contract; and
granted approval of delegation of the purchasing authority to Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of
Strategic Planning & Libraries, to sign individual invoices for the Library's material collection,
the cumulative value of which will not exceed $300,000.00.
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F29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Kisinger Campo and
Associates, Corp. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Tubby's Creek Bridge
Replacement Project on Card Sound Road in the lump sum amount of$758,804.86. The project
is partially funded by a Local Agency Program Grant from Florida Department of
Transportation.
F30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Continuing
Services Consultant Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services
allowing a corporate name change from Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. to
WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure, Inc.
F30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Continuing
Services Consultant Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services with
Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. to allow a corporate name change to WSP
USA Environment& Infrastructure, Inc.
F31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Kisinger Campo and
Associates, Corp. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Mosquito Creek
Bridge Replacement Project on Card Sound Road in the lump sum amount of$759,002.22. The
project is partially funded by a Local Agency Program grant from Florida Department of
Transportation.
F32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender&
Associates Architects, P.A. to provide Architecture and Engineering Services for the
development of a new ADA-compliant restroom and a storage shed at the Key West Lighthouse,
and provide renovations to its Stables Building. This project is funded by the Tourist
Development Council.
F33 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of October 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
F34 Board granted approval to advertise for competitive solicitations as needed for repairs,
work, or services resulting from damage to County assets as a result of Hurricane Ian; and
granted approval to proceed with such repairs, work, and services.
F35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with Rockland Investment Corporation, Inc., for the temporary Rockland Key Fleet
Garage, to include an additional parcel retroactive to July 17, 2022, and extend the lease term for
an additional year. The additional monthly rental amount is $2,100.00 for the additional parcel.
Funding is from the Fleet budget.
F36 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Equipment Transfer Agreement
with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LLC for a 2005 Kohler 60kW Diesel Generator Model
No. 60REOZJB, Serial No. 2043084, located at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida.
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F37 Board granted approval to transfer a surplus 2006 White Ford F150 Two-Wheel Drive
Pickup Truck, with County Identification No. 1005/5407, and VIN No. 1FTRF12296NA96006,
with 74,300 miles, to the Office of the Public Defender, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit; and granted
approval for the County Administrator to execute all necessary documents to complete the
transfer.
F38 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with DLT/Oracle for post implementation consulting support services for the Community
Development Software Application. Services provided will be 42 hours per quarter to assist with
optimization of the application workflows and integration of new features in the amount of
$9,700.00 per quarter or $38,800.00 per year.
F39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a renewal of a Class A Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)to Florida Keys Ambulance Service, Inc. which
lapsed due to their late submittal of the renewal application and required application fee. The
renewal COPCN is for the operation of an Advanced Life Support Transport Ambulance
Service; specifically for inter-facility transports for the period November 16, 2022 to November
15, 2024.
F40 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a multi-year, Regional Grant
Request in the amount of$72,299.60 to the State of Florida e911 Board for a Florida Region 6
GIS Repository Project. The goal of this project is to provide all the counties in Region 6 a
Cloud based GIS Data Management service that enables all jurisdictions to upload their GIS and
911 Data merging tasks for NG9-1-1 Initiative.
F41 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. 378-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 379-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 380-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 381-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 382-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 383-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 384-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 385-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 386-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 387-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 388-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 389-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 390-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 391-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 392-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 393-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 394-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 395-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 396-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 397-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 398-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 399-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 400-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 401-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 402-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 403-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 404-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 405-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 406-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 407-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 408-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 409-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 410-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 411-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 412-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 413-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 414-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 415-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 416-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 417-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 418-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 419-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 420-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 421-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 422-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 423-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 424-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 425-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 426-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 427-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 428-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 429-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 430-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 431-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 55).
RESOLUTION NO. 432-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 56).
RESOLUTION NO. 433-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 57).
RESOLUTION NO. 434-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 58).
RESOLUTION NO. 435-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 59).
RESOLUTION NO. 436-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 60).
RESOLUTION NO. 437-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 61).
RESOLUTION NO. 438-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 62).
RESOLUTION NO. 439-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 63).
RESOLUTION NO. 440-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 64).
RESOLUTION NO. 441-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 65).
RESOLUTION NO. 442-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 66).
RESOLUTION NO. 443-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 67).
RESOLUTION NO. 444-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F42 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a renewal of a Class A Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)to MCT Express, Inc. which lapsed due to their late
submittal of the renewal application and required application fee. The renewal COPCN is for the
operation of an Advanced Life Support Transport Service in Monroe County, Florida, excluding
the City of Marathon, for the period November 16, 2022 to November 15, 2024 for responding to
requests for inter-facility transports. MCT Express, Inc. is not authorized to perform 911 scene
response work within Monroe County.
F43 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance renaming
Little Duck Key Park, also known as Veterans Memorial Park, as Veterans Memorial Beach; and
granted approval to amend the applicable sections of the Monroe County Code in Chapter 18,
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Parks and Recreation. The public hearing shall be held at the Board of County Commissioners
regular meeting on December 7, 2022, in Key Largo.
F44 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Task Order with CDR
Maguire, Inc. to perform FEMA Consulting Services for the County relating to Hurricane Ian,
effective retroactively to October 28, 2022.
F45 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Contract
with Synovia Solutions for fleet vehicle tracking and monitoring of 442 units. This amendment
extends the agreement for one year retroactively to June 5, 2022, at a cost of$135,785.76;
replaces 3rd generation devices with 4th generation devices; and combines and renews previous
agreements in one contract. The contract is funded by the Fleet budget.
F46 Board adopted the following Resolution delegating additional purchasing authority to the
County Administrator for Direct Purchase items of$50,000.00 and greater that provide tax
savings for the Emergency Operations Center Construction Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 445-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
G1 Board granted approval of appointment of Steve Estes as an At Large appointment to the
Tourist Development Council District 11 Advisory Committee.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
I1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a I st Amendment to the Agreement
between Monroe County and Florida Keys Land Surveying, Inc., extending the end date of the
term to November 16, 2023, for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery
(CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program funded through CDBG-DR funds.
I2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a I st Amendment to the Agreement
between Monroe County and All Keys Appraisal Company, Inc., extending the end date of the
term to November 16, 2023, for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery
(CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program funded through CDBG-DR funds.
I3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a I st Amendment to the Agreement
between Monroe County and Tetra Tech, Inc., extending the end date of the term to November
16, 2024, for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Voluntary Home Buyout Program funded through CDBG-DR funds.
I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 13th Amendment to State Lands
Management Lease No. 4549 between Monroe County and the State of Florida for the
Management of Certain State-owned Conservation Lands.
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I5 Board granted approval to award contract to A+Environmental Restoration, LLC, and
authorized execution of an Agreement in the amount of$120,000.00, for the removal of invasive
exotic plants from Monroe County conservation lands. The agreement is funded by Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in the amount of$100,000.00, and local match in the
amount of$20,000.00.
AIRPORTS
L1 Board granted approval to ratify the 2nd Amendment with the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1U50, as executed
by the Director of Airports, providing an additional $125,000.00 in funding for the purchase of
essential airport equipment at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport; and requires a 20%
match from Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403.
L2 Board granted approval to ratify the 2nd Amendment with the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1Q05, as executed
by the Director of Airports, providing an additional $75,000.00 in funding for planning studies at
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport; and requires a 20% match from Marathon Airport
Operating Fund 403.
L3 Board granted approval to reject bids and re-advertise a competitive solicitation for a new
Airport Beacon at Key West International Airport.
L4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to low bidder A+
Environmental Restoration, LLC, in the amount of$676,990.00, for the MTH Relocate Runway
7/25 Tree Clearing Project at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. The project is funded
by FAA Grant 44-40 (90%),FDOT Contract G1 V30 (8%) and Airport Operating Fund 403
(2%).
L5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 2022-MJ2-01 with
McFarland Johnson, Inc., in the amount of$284,552.00, for design and bidding services for the
Customs and Border Protection Facility Phase 3B Project at Key West International Airport; the
project is being funded with FDOT Grant G2A61 (50%), PFC#18 (25%) and Airport Operating
Fund 404 (25%).
L6 Board granted approval to purchase a 2023 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Pickup
Truck from Duval Fleet, in the amount of$103,302.00, pursuant to the Cooperative Purchase
Exclusion, Chapter 7, Section C, paragraph 2 of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy. Duval
Fleet holds the Florida Sheriff's Association Light Vehicle Contract No. FSA22-VEH-20.0 for
trucks. The vehicle will be paid from EYW Essential Airport Equipment FDOT Grant No.
G1V31 (50%) and Key West Airport Operating Fund 404 (50%).
L8 Board granted approval to advertise a competitive solicitation for relocation of the
Automated Surface Observing System at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. The
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project is funded by the MTH Retention Pond Modification FDOT Grant No. G1237 (80%) and
Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
L9 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of October 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
L10 Board granted approval of Task Order No. 2022-21 with Jacobs Project Management Co.
in the amount of$313,366.00 for construction support, resident project representative services,
surveying and environmental services for the MTH Tree Clearing Project at Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport. The task order is being funded by FAA Grant No. 44-40 (90%),
FDOT Grant No. G1 V30 (8%) and Airport Operating Fund 403 (2%).
L11 Board granted approval of an exception to the Monroe County Purchasing Policies and
Procedures and granted approval to issue payment to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. in the
amount of$116,340.00 for emergency repairs to Key West International Airport Runway 9,
which will be funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
M1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff s Office for the County to provide administrative
hearings in derelict vessel enforcement cases.
M2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for vendors to perform
removal, refloating, and/or demolition and disposal of derelict vessels, floating structures, and
marine debris through June 30, 2026, with a provision for a two-year extension.
M3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for vendors to perform
installation and maintenance of waterway markers in Florida Keys waters within Monroe County
through August 31, 2026, with a provision for a two-year extension.
M4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Terramar
Environmental Services, Inc., in the amount of$225,644.32, to provide professional mapping
and consulting services for the update of the 2009 Geospatial Land Cover Mapping (Habitat)
Dataset for the Florida Keys.
M5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with Coffin Marine Services, Inc. for the installation and maintenance of aids to navigation and
regulatory markers in Monroe County.
M6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with Key West Harbor Services, Inc. for the installation and maintenance of aids to navigation
and regulatory markers in Monroe County.
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M7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with American Underwater Contractors, Inc., for the installation and maintenance of aids to
navigation and regulatory markers in Monroe County.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
01 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Rosemary Thomas to
the Planning Commission, for a four-year term, expiring November 15, 2026.
02 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Beth Kamenstein to
the Art in Public Places Committee, for a four-year term, expiring November 15, 2026.
03 Board granted approval of Commissioner Raschein's reappointment of Eric Anderson to
the Art in Public Places Committee, representing District 5, for a two-year term, expiring
November 21, 2024.
04 Board granted approval of Commissioner Lincoln's reappointment of Susann D'Antonio
to the Art in Public Places Committee, for a four-year term, expiring November 1, 2026.
05 Board granted approval of Commissioner Scholl's reappointment of Cristina Spottswood
to the Art in Public Places Committee, for a two-year term, expiring November 19, 2024.
06 Board adopted the following Resolution encouraging Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint
Dr. Daniel Zieg to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 446-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
P1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the August 17, 2022 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
P2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
October 2022, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $ 566,129.28
Bricks & Mortar Projects $2,466,776.97
Events $ 160,033.09
Office Supplies& Operating Costs $ 32,954.10
Personnel Services $ 193,902.38
Public Relations $ 145,519.27
Sales & Marketing $ 232,135.53
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Vendor Amount
Telephone& Utilities $ 16,075.46
Travel $ 15,002.74
Visitor Information Services $ 92,588.08
P3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10110798-10112055 (AP); 28682-28773
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of October 2022,
as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $47,662,616.58
101 Fine& Forfeiture $6,051,805.45
102 Road/Bridges $481,512.34
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $747,184.01
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penn $443,024.21
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $600,060.03
117 TDC -District 1 Third Cent $2,313,855.38
118 TDC -District 2 Third Cent $77,588.17
119 TDC -District 3 Third Cent $192,251.03
120 TDC -District 4 Third Cent $182,971.41
121 TDC -District 5 Third Cent $113,522.25
125 Grant Fund $4,824,143.86
130 Impact Fees/Roadways $34,631.44
132 Impact Fees/Libra $8,852.01
141 Fire/Ambulance $887,866.14
147 Unincorporated Service $338,460.84
148 Planning Building $533,489.00
149 Municipal Policing $1,351,944.49
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $44,619.13
152 Duck Key Security $21,019.11
153 Local Housing Assistance $6,757.00
157 1 Boating Improvement Fund $38,144.62
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $66,268.73
160 Environmental Restoration $64,552.61
163 Court Facilities $11,460.34
164 Drug Facilities Fees $11,320.48
177 Canal #266 MSBU $1,500.00
180 Building Funds $409,278.86
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $815,588.69
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $7,800.98
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $516,950.62
316 Land Acquisition $9,350.00
401 Card Sound Bride $84,923.26
403 Marathon Airport $259,279.73
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Fund Fund Title Amount
404 Key WestInt'l Airport $1,670,013.90
405 Key West International Airport Series 2022 $4,932,651.98
Revenue Bonds
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $112,113.54
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,941,236.80
501 Workers' Compensation $251,996.15
502 1 Group Insurance Fund $1,579,494.39
503 Risk Management Fund $302,258.81
504 Fleet Management Fund $272,575.84
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $2,805.00
P4 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly report for November 2022. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and the State of Florida, Department of Health for operation of the Monroe County Health
Department, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Q4 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for construction of up to four
employee housing units on four County-owned parcels on Big Pine Key.
Q6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Anfield
Consulting, Inc. (Frank Bernardino)for lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the
legislative and executive branches of State government, effective December 1, 2022.
Q7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Brightwater
Strategies Group (Noah Valenstein)to provide lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County to
advance the County's pursuit of recurring funding for implementation of the Florida Keys
Stewardship Act, resiliency funding and other issues as requested, effective December 1, 2022.
Q8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Task Order to the Contract with
WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (formerly Wood), under the Category C
on-call Resilience and Environmental Engineering Services contract for the Harry Harris Park
resilient redesign, in the amount of$200,000.00, funded 50%by Department of Environmental
Protection Grant No. 22FRP64 and 50%by budgeted funds.
Q9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for On-Call Professional Engineering
Services for Category C —Resilience and Environmental Engineering Services, to change the
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contractor's name to WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure Inc., retroactive to September 26,
2022.
Q10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for On-Call Professional Engineering
Services for Category B —Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services, to change the contractor's
name to WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure Inc., retroactive to September 26, 2022.
Q11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for On-Call Professional Engineering
Services for Category A— Canal Master Plan Program Planning Services, to change the
contractor's name to WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure Inc., retroactive to September 26,
2022.
Q12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for professional services for ten canal
restoration projects, to change the contractor's name to WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure
Inc., retroactive to September 22, 2022.
Q13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with Wood Environmental and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for professional mobile LiDAR
services for the five municipalities, to change the contractor's name to WSP USA Environment
& Infrastructure Inc., retroactive to September 26, 2022.
Q14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Change Order to the Contract
with Adventure Environmental, Inc., in the not to exceed amount of$229,233.20, for additional
fill required for the backfilling of the Canal 25 Restoration Project in Key Largo; funded by
Department of Environmental Protection Stewardship Grant No. LPA0249, retroactive to
October 31, 2022.
Q15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Change Order to the Contract
with Adventure Environmental, Inc., in the not to exceed amount of$449,660.44, for additional
fill materials for the Canal 28 Backfill Restoration in Key Largo, funded by Department of
Environmental Protection Stewardship Grant No. LPA0241, retroactive to October 31, 2022.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
RI Board accepted the County Attorney's report for November 2022. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
R3 Board granted approval to amend the County's Primary Windstorm Insurance Policy to
add locations and buildings, with a premium of$134,095.00, from Citizens Property Insurance
Corporation.
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COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
V2 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval of a Purchase Agreement of
Property, pending final Department of Economic Opportunity approval, funded by the
Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Voluntary Home Buyout Program, in
the amount of$1,450,000.00; execution of a Restrictive Covenant running with the land; and
moving one Market Rate -Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to
the Administrative Relief pool for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 374-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
V3 Board granted approval of a Settlement Agreement in Monroe County v. Sosa, Case No.
22-CA-517 K; and granted approval for the County Attorney or his designee to sign any
necessary documents.
SOCIAL SERVICES
V4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to Older
Americans Act Contract No. AA-2229 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and Monroe
County/Monroe County Social Services In-Home Services and Nutrition Programs, to increase
funding by $64,397.60, bringing the contract total from $726,265.90 to $790,663.50 for the
period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
SUSTAINABILITY
V5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Revenue Grant Agreement No.
SED001 with Department of Environmental Protection, in the amount of$100,000.00, to fund
the design and permitting of organic muck removal, backfill and weed gate for Canal 293 on Big
Pine Key as part of the County's Canal Restoration Program.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
I6 Christine Hurley, Executive Director of the Land Authority, addressed the Board
regarding a pending contract to purchase Block 15, Lot 6, Center Island on Duck Key, Tier III
property near mile marker 61, from Haggerty Real Estate, Inc. for the price of$170,000.00, for
density reduction, and possibly resell the property as a dog park, contingent on obtaining clear
title. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Lincoln, and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to deny the contract. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q3 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, gave a Power Point Presentation on the
implementation of the employee housing program. Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning
and Environmental Resources, addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
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 Mayor Craig Cates, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner
David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis and Mayor Bruce Halle.
Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Councilman Lewis granting approval
of the following items by unanimous consent:
K1 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Monroe County Fire
Rescue Billing Staff in the amount of 10% of the unloaded base salaries for billing collections
for Monroe County Trauma Star Air and Ground Ambulance Transports. The bonus is based on
an average collection rate of 48.39%for the period May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 as compared
to the qualifying baseline collection rate of 33.70%.
K2 Board granted approval to renew the Employment Agreement for the position of Fire
Rescue EMS Billing Supervisor with an increase in salary from $68,000.00 to $76,000.00 for a
period of two years to commence on December 12, 2022 and expire on December 11, 2024, and
granted approval for the County Administrator/Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents.
K3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Purchase Agreement with Bound
Tree Medical LLC to piggyback on the Master Agreement with Volusia County, Florida for
Medical Supplies through July 12, 2023, and granted approval for the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents. This arrangement will result in an additional 5% - 7% discount on medical
supplies acquired by Monroe County Fire Rescue.
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 Stephanie Russo addressed the Board regarding fund planning for the Twin Lakes Pilot
Proj ect.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS
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F24 The following individual addressed the Board regarding approval to award bid and
approve a contract with American Empire Builders Inc., the lowest and only responsive bidder
for the Seaview Drive Bridge (#904606)Replacement Project on Duck Key, in the amount of
$5,260,000.00: John Wolfe, representing Duck Key Property Owners Association. Judy Clarke,
Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln approving the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
F16 Ms. Clarke, Christine Limb ert-B arrows, Assistant County Attorney, and Mr. Shillinger
addressed the Board regarding the request for approval to reject a single construction bid for the
Sands Subdivision Sea Level Rise Pilot Project and rebid the project. Pursuant to HUD-DEO
(federal)funding, projects must be rebid if a single bid is received. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting approval of
the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Cheryl Cioffari, Assistant Director of Planning, gave a Power Point Presentation
concerning the following three items, S 1, S2 and S3:
S1 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving a Small-Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 163.3187; approving an
Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Policy 107.1.7 Coco Palms Affordable Housing Subarea to
increase the maximum net density and to modify the permitted as-of-right uses and conditional
uses for property located at 21585 Old State Road 4A, Cudjoe Key, as proposed by Smith
Hawks, PL, on behalf of Mobile Homes Holdings Coco, LLC; and to accompany a proposed
Amendment to the Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use/Commercial to Residential High.
S2 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving a Small-Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 163.3187, amending the
Monroe County Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use/Commercial to Residential High for a
portion of property located at 21585 Old State Road 4A, Cudjoe Key, as proposed by Smith
Hawks, PL, on behalf of Mobile Homes Holdings Coco, LLC; contingent upon adoption and
effectiveness of amendment to Subarea Policy 107.1.7 of the Comprehensive Plan to provide
limitation on development and specific restrictions on the subject property.
S3 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving an Amendment to the
Monroe County Land Use District Map from Suburban Commercial to Urban Residential for a
portion of property located at 21585 Old State Road 4A, Cudjoe Key, as proposed by Smith
Hawks, PL, on behalf of Mobile Homes Holdings Coco, LLC; contingent upon adoption and
effectiveness of proposed amendment to Comprehensive Plan Policy 107.1.7 to provide
limitations on development and specific restrictions on the subject property and proposed
corresponding amendment of the Future Land Use Map Category from Mixed Use/Commercial
to Residential High.
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The following individuals addressed the Board: Dottie Moses; Ann Olsen, representing
Last Stand and Friends of Lower Keys; Mary Bell, representing Cudjoe Gardens Property
Owners Association; and Stuart Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners
Association. Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the
following Ordinance:
S 1 An Ordinance approving a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, pursuant to
Florida Statutes Section 163.3187; approving an Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Policy
107.1.7 Coco Palms Affordable Housing Subarea to increase the maximum net density and to
modify the permitted as-of-right uses and conditional uses for property located at 21585 Old
State Road 4A, Cudjoe Key, as proposed by Smith Hawks, PL, on behalf of Mobile Homes
Holdings Coco, LLC; and to accompany a proposed Amendment to the Future Land Use Map
from Mixed Use/Commercial to Residential High.
ORDINANCE NO. 023-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt
the following Ordinance:
S2 An Ordinance approving a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, pursuant to
Florida Statutes Section 163.3187, amending the Monroe County Future Land Use Map from
Mixed Use/Commercial to Residential High for a portion of property located at 21585 Old State
Road 4A, Cudjoe Key, as proposed by Smith Hawks, PL, on behalf of Mobile Homes Holdings
Coco, LLC; contingent upon adoption and effectiveness of amendment to Subarea Policy 107.1.7
of the Comprehensive Plan to provide limitation on development and specific restrictions on the
subject property.
ORDINANCE NO. 024-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to
adopt the following Ordinance:
S3 An Ordinance approving an Amendment to the Monroe County Land Use District Map
from Suburban Commercial to Urban Residential for a portion of property located at 21585 Old
State Road 4A, Cudjoe Key, as proposed by Smith Hawks, PL, on behalf of Mobile Homes
Holdings Coco, LLC; contingent upon adoption and effectiveness of proposed amendment to
Comprehensive Plan Policy 107.1.7 to provide limitations on development and specific
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restrictions on the subject property and proposed corresponding amendment of the Future Land
Use Map Category from Mixed Use/Commercial to Residential High.
ORDINANCE NO. 025-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
S4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance approving Amendments
to the Monroe County Land Development Code, amending Section 101-1 Definitions; to update
Floodplain Management Definitions; to repeal and reenact Chapter 122 Floodplain Management;
to adopt an updated Chapter 122 Floodplain Management Ordinance to be consistent with the
Florida Division of Emergency Management- Bureau Of Mitigation - State Floodplain
Management Office's Model Floodplain Management Ordinance which is written to explicitly
rely on and be coordinated with the flood provisions in the Florida Building Code, meeting the
National Flood Insurance Program requirements and approved by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency in 2013; including designating a Floodplain Administrator, adopting
procedures and criteria for development in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes. Ms.
Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 026-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S5 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of 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. Ms.
Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 027-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S6 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Monroe
County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.32 to change the height limit to 40 feet,
after the adoption and on the effective date of updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMS), for lawfully established existing residential buildings and new residential buildings
(including substantial improvements), in order for these buildings to elevate to or maintain the
required elevation based on the Florida Building Code and updated FEMA FIRMS. Ms.
Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 028-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S7 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Monroe
County Land Development Code Section 131-2, Maximum Height, to amend the height limit to
40 feet, after the adoption and on the effective date of updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRMS), for lawfully established existing residential buildings and new residential
buildings (includes substantial improvements)in order for these buildings to elevate to or
maintain the required elevation based upon the Florida Building Code and updated FEMA
FIRMS. Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 029-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S8 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving Amendments
to Monroe County Land Development Code Section 138-25, Application Procedures for
Residential ROGO; Section 138-28, Evaluation Criteria (ROGO); Section 138-52, Application
Procedures For NROGO; and Section 138-55, Evaluation Criteria(NROGO); to require updated
scores based upon the updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) and to require plan
revisions prior to permit issuance demonstrating full compliance with the current Florida
Building Code and the updated FEMA FIRMS for permits requiring a ROGO or NROGO
allocation. Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 030-2022
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S9 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution amending the budget for
Key West International Airport, Fund 404, for fiscal year 2023. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 447-2022
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
AIRPORTS
L7 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation requesting
approval of the draft Noise Exposure Maps and supporting documentation for Key West
International Airport; and requesting approval to transmit the document to the Federal Aviation
Administration for review and compliance determination. After discussion, motion was made by
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Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl approving the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
H2 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a Power Point
Presentation on the 2023 State Legislative Session.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q5 Ms. Tennyson addressed the Board requesting approval of the Monroe County 2023 State
Legislative Agenda. The following individuals addressed the Board: Dottie Moses; and Ann
Olsen, representing Last Stand and Friends of the Lower Keys. Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and
seconded by Commissioner Scholl, granting approval of item, with the following modified
language on page 9 of the legislative agenda:
Suppef�-Monitor legislation to amend Flonda Statute 380 0455 (9) ( iffri me vt "rt;on)
and/or-Fier-ida St4ute 166.04151 (4#o,-6kqbk-,4Wttsing)that enables the use of"early evaetiatiaa
R a+e e f r-eyy4t, Of:d n nees" that would allow the local governments in the Florida Keys to
accept the 1300 early evacuation allocations previously awarded by the state.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
H1 John Allen, Director of Parks & Beaches, gave a Power Point Presentation update on the
County's Parks & Beaches Department.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R2 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County, Florida v. Elizabeth Delgado, 22-CA-203 P, and read the required language
into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
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.
VI Mr. Shillinger gave a Power Point Presentation regarding a new law that authorizes the
County to publish legally required advertisements and public notices on its website instead of
newspapers, beginning January 1, 2023. The Board took no official action.
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COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Raschein addressed the Board concerning flood mitigation practices that
have previously been utilized in Twin Lakes Subdivision in Key Largo.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adj ourned.
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: 2023 BOCC Meeting Dates
DATE: November 15, 2022
MEETING DATE *AGENDA DEADLINE LOCATION
1/18/2023 1/03/2023 Marathon Government Center
2/15/2023 1/31/2023 Harvey Government Center
3/22/2023 3/07/2023 Nelson Government Center
4/19/2023 4/04/2023 Marathon Government Center
5/17/2023 5/02/2023 Harvey Government Center
6/21/2023 6/06/2023 Nelson Government Center
7/19/2023 7/03/2023 Marathon Government Center
9/20/2023 9/05/2023 Nelson Government Center
10/18/2023 10/03/2023 Marathon Government Center
11/08/2023 10/24/2023 Harvey Government Center
12/13/2023 11/28/2023 Nelson Government Center
All meetings in all areas begin at 9:00 a.m.
Murray E. Nelson Gov't Center Marathon Gov't Center Harvey Gov't Center
102050 Overseas Highway 2798 Overseas Highway 1200 Truman Ave.
Key Largo Mile Marker 50 Key West
Approved at the November 15,2022,BOCC meeting.
,Tlcu,kc exwV ifiVtV\�ill be no I I,,I I4t MCC Mcciin"a.