01/18/2023 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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 and via Communication Media Technology.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Holly
Raschein, Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner James Scholl and Mayor Craig Cates. Also
present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County
Attorney; Kevin Madok, County 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 Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Q1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning a Public Hearing to
consider a request for approval of a Resolution transmitting an Ordinance of the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan (Comp.
Plan)to create Comprehensive Plan Policy 111.1.2; establishing the Stock Island Workforce
Subarea 2; establishing the boundary of the Stock Island Workforce Subarea 2; limiting the
permitted uses of the subarea to deed restricted affordable housing dwelling units; establishing
the maximum net density for affordable housing, height and off-street parking requirements in
the subarea; eliminating allocated density and nonresidential floor area ratio; providing for the
conversion and transfer of Market Rate ROGO Exemptions to Transient; and providing for the
setback requirements within the Stock Island Workforce Subarea 2 for property located at 6500
Maloney Avenue, Stock Island, currently having property identification number 00126090-
000000, as proposed by Roy's Trailer Park, Inc. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to continue the item to the May 17th regular meeting in Key
West. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Recognition of Monroe County's Fleet Management Department for the receipt of three
Blue Seal of Excellence Certifications.
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B2 Presentation of Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 to Ilze Aguila,
Planning Commission Supervisor.
B3 Presentation of 2022 Employee of the Year to Michaela Manning, Senior Coordinator-
Permitting, of Building & Permitting.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Architects Design Group, at a cost of$30,770.00 to add Plan Revisions and Threshold
Inspections for the construction of the Emergency Operations Center in Marathon. Funding is
from the Florida Department of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, and Florida Department of Transportation.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 8th Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, LLC (Salute Restaurant) for a rent abatement in the
amount of$4,987.69 due to Higgs Beach closure during and after Hurricane Ian.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with Salute Watersports, LLC, for a rent abatement in the amount of$264.26,
representing October 1, 2022 through October 15, 2022, due to Higgs Beach closure during and
after Hurricane Ian.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with Florida
House Representative, James "Jim" Mooney, Jr., for office space, Room 2-235, at the Murray E.
Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, at no charge.
C6 Board granted approval to accept a donation of eight Teq One Tables from Teqball USA,
LLC. Harry Harris Park, Key Largo Community Park, Big Pine Community Park, and Higgs
Beach would each receive two tables for public use and enjoyment. The tables have a total value
of$28,000.00 and the County will pay shipping costs of$1,369.84.
C7 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Miami Dade Pump & Supply Company for Lift Station Maintenance and Cleaning, Upper Keys.
This contract is paid from Funds 001 and 147.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Administrative Agreement with
the Florida Keys Council of the Arts to utilize 10% of the 1% Art in Public Places allocation for
capital projects, to pay for administrative expenses.
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C9 Board granted approval to purchase a new box truck for Solid Waste Management-
Hazardous Waste. This equipment replaces asset number HWA5731, a 2007 Ford F350, which
was included and budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2023 Vehicle & Equipment Replacement List.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Task Order
with RS&H, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the 1st Street and
Bertha Street(Key West) Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project. This task order is being
increased due to construction contract change orders in the maximum, not to exceed, amount of
$104,301.05.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Disposal
Agreement with Advanced Disposal to update the disposal rates contact information relating to
notice and payment provision.
C12 Board granted approval of an Agreement with Rams Head Promotions of Key West,
LLC; and granted authorization for the County Administrator to execute the finalized agreement;
and granted approval of expenditures relating to the Monroe County 200th Anniversary
Celebration event on March 25, 2023.
C13 Board granted approval to purchase a new Ford F-550 flatbed dump truck for Facilities
Maintenance, which replaces asset number FAC7536, a 2013 Ford F450 flat dump truck.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Florida
Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)to include replacement of water mains in the scope of work
for the County's Twin Lakes Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project and to provide for
reimbursement of the cost of the water main replacement work by FKAA.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Kisinger Campo
& Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for repairs to Toms Harbor
Channel Bridge (US 1 to Duck Key). This task order is being awarded under the On Call
Contract for Professional Engineering Services in the lump sum amount of$336,905.76.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Key West to contribute to the cost for the new Dennis Street Pump
Station which will handle stormwater from Bertha Street. This amendment revised Attachment A
to allow for periodic payments by the County based on construction completed in lieu of
substantial completion of the construction.
C19 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Operation and
Management Services of the county-owned Jacobs Aquatic Center in Key Largo.
C20 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the removal and disposal
of household hazardous waste as part of Monroe County Solid Waste Services.
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C21 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for the removal and disposal
of electronic waste as part of Monroe County Solid Waste Services.
C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Maintenance Contract with Cisco
SmartNet to provide hardware and software support for the County's 204 pieces of Cisco
network equipment; and granted approval to ratify three payments to Palo Alto for hardware and
software purchase/support as well as ongoing security software for the County's nine Palo Alto
firewalls. All quotes utilize National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Contract No. 43220000-NASPO-I9-ACS competitively bid pricing.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with KCI Technologies
for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the resurfacing of Card Sound Road
from the East end of Card Sound Bridge to the intersection of County Road 905. This task order
is being awarded under the On Call Contract for Professional Engineering Services in the
maximum, not to exceed, amount of$349,950.00.
C25 Board granted approval to ratify an 1 lth Amendment to Community Pool Lease
Agreement with Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc., to extend the lease term until March 13,
2023, for the property known as Jacobs Aquatic Center located at Key Largo Community Park.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the
Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Ajax Building Company to clarify language in
the County's Partial Release of Liens form which is required with each pay application. No
changes to the funding are proposed.
C29 Board granted approval to ratify the Standard Grant Contract No. AA-2329 under the
Older Americans Act between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and the Monroe County/Monroe
County Social Services/In-Home Services and Nutrition Programs for the contract period of
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, in the amount of$741,663.26.
C30 Board granted approval of a 1st Amendment to the Task Order with CDR Maguire, Inc,.
for Hurricane Ian Recovery, renumbering the Task Order to the 7th Task Order; and granted
approval for the County Administrator to execute the amendment.
C31 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of December 2022,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Contract
Agreement for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Rowell's Waterfront Park
development with S&ME, Inc. in the lump sum amount of$18,800.00. This amendment is
funded by the One-Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax.
C34 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 001-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 002-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 003-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 004-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 005-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 006-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 007-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 008-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 009-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 010-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 011-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 012-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 013-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 014-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 015-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 016-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 017-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 018-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 019-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 020-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 021-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 022-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 023-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 024-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 025-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 026-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 027-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 028-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 029-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 030-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 031-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 032-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 033-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 034-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 035-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 036-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 037-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 038-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C36 Board granted authorization to fund and pay for the 16th Judicial Circuit's website
development and hosting services with Designed2Click.
C37 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Special Category Grant Agreement
No. 23.h.sc.100.044 with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources in the amount of$482,825.00. The county match is $482,825.00. The total project
cost is $965,650.00. This grant will be used for the Historic Monroe County Courthouse Exterior
Masonry Restoration.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2024
Destination Event Funding Applications.
D3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2024
Fishing Event Funding Applications.
D4 Board granted approval to rescind the Agreement with Keys Shakespeare, Inc. for the
Keys Shakespeare Festival event at the request of the Grantee due to the event being cancelled.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F1 Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the transfer of real property located at
Block 2, Lot 1, Sam-N-Joe Subdivision, 190 Sands Road,property identification number
00300180-000100; Block; 2, Lot 2, Sam-N-Joe Subdivision, 180 Sands Road,property
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identification number 00300180-000200; Block 2, Lot 17, Sam-N-Joe Subdivision, 170 Sands
Road,property identification number 00300180-001700; and Block 2, Lot 18, Sam-N-Joe
Subdivision, 160 Sands Road,property identification number 00300180-001800 on Big Pine
Key from the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority for development with
Monroe County Employee Rental Housing; and authorized execution of a Land Use Restriction
Agreement for affordable housing.
RESOLUTION NO. 039-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F2 Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the conveyance of ownership from the
Monroe County Land Authority, of a market rate, Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) exemption
from Block 3, Lot 15, Big Pine Key, Inc. Subdivision, 148 Palmetto Avenue,property
identification number 00256790-000000 on Big Pine Key for redevelopment in the Monroe
County Employee Housing Rental Program on Block 2, Lot 1, Sam-N-Joe Subdivision, 190
Sands Road,property identification number 00300180-000100, contingent upon approval by the
County of a minor conditional use transferring the market rate ROGO as an affordable ROGO
exemption for use, subject to a Land Use Restriction Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 040-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F3 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$825,000.00; and authorized the execution of a Restrictive Covenant running with
the land; and approved the movement of one Market Rate - Rate of Growth Ordinance
exemption from the acquired property to the Administrative Relief Pool for market rate
allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 041-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F4 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Monroe County Land Authority
to initiate the process for disposing of one vacant county owned lot on Duck Key Center Island
commonly known as 104 Jamaica Street, Duck Key, with property identification number
00379540-000000,provided that the lot is deed-restricted to prohibit the construction of a
principal residential dwelling unit thereon; combined by Unity of Title if sold to a contiguous
property owner; and following Disposition Program Standards in Monroe County Code Sections
2-416 through 2-423, as part of the County's Density Reduction Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 042-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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AIRPORTS
Il Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Petroleum Restoration Program
Site Access Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in
order for FDEP or its contractors to locate contamination, determine levels of contamination and,
when necessary, remove and remediate contamination on property located at Key West
International Airport. The site is eligible for rehabilitation funded by the State of Florida.
12 Board adopted the following Resolution committing to the acceptance of Parcels Y, Z,
AA, BB, CC and DD, Summerland Key properties on Summerland Key from the Monroe
County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority for the purpose of mitigation for wetland impacts
that will result from the West Overflow Apron Project and other improvements at Key West
International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 043-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I3 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of December 2022
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
I4 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a five-year On-Airport
Rental Car Concession Agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC at Key West International
Airport.
I5 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a five-year On-Airport
Rental Car Concession Agreement with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC at Key
West International Airport.
I6 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a five-year On-Airport
Rental Car Concession Agreement with The Hertz Corporation at Key West International
Airport.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Grant Agreement No. 22028 with
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission providing the county with reimbursement
funding in an amount, not to exceed, $40,575.00 for Regulatory Buoy Replacements, in addition
to a$13,525.00 cost share from the County's Boating Improvement Fund.
J2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Adventure
Environmental, Inc., in the amount of$50,500.00, for the removal and disposal of three derelict
vessels, funded by a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Derelict Vessel Grant
Program.
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J3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for a consultant to provide
Mooring Field Design and Permitting Services relating to Boca Chica Basin (Stock Island) and
Man of War Harbor(Key West).
J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Adventure
Environmental, Inc., in the amount of$204,000.00, for the removal and disposal of four derelict
vessels, funded by a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Derelict Vessel Grant
Program.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
K1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Monroe County to apply for reimbursement of
funds from the Urban Area Security Initiative Fiscal Year 2021 Grant between the Homeland
Security Office of Domestic Preparedness and the City of Miami, Memorandum of Agreement
No. 00056-SO1, and Subgrant Agreement No. R0521, by which the City of Miami sub-granted
$264,836.00 of which $132,418.00 was to be given to Monroe County Sheriff's Office for the
purchase of equipment approved by the granting agency as well as other items.
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
M1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Lincoln's reappointment of Sandra Higgs to the
Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring January 18, 2027.
M2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of David Manz to a 4-
year term on the Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring November 20, 2026.
COUNTY CLERK
N2 Board granted approval of the minutes from the October 19, 2022 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
N3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10112056-10113098 (AP); 28774-28869
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of November 2022,
as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $4,168,555.77
101 Fine & Forfeiture $5,535,454.08
102 Road/Bridges $297,934.99
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $730.53
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny $530,963.80
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $518,989.83
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $174,208.14
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Fund Fund Title Amount
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $49,116.98
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $29,272.13
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $76,851.06
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $47,640.53
125 Grant Fund $1,151,529.52
141 Fire/Ambulance $1,391,227.24
147 Unincorporated Service $250,183.58
148 Planning Building $783,647.74
149 Municipal Policing $727,353.36
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $41,836.53
152 Duck Key Security $16,655.02
153 Local Housing Assistance $11,019.57
157 Boating Improvement Fund $27,749.27
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $119,619.37
160 Environmental Restoration $36,340.29
163 Court Facilities $14,968.14
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $1,566.08
180 Building Funds $574,739.75
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $671,296.52
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $12,369.00
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $28,069.89
316 Land Acquisition $10,490.00
401 Card Sound Bridge $34,754.95
403 Marathon Airport $1,425,277.54
404 Key West Intl Airport $1,327,874.16
405 Key West International Airport Series 2022 $487,298.00
Revenue Bonds
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,955,345.48
501 Workers' Compensation $178,084.38
502 Group Insurance Fund $1,830,162.39
503 Risk Management Fund $266,119.24
504 Fleet Management Fund $346,578.59
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $5,610.00
N4 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10113099-10114309 (AP); 28870-28967
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of December 2022,
as follows:
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Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $3,183,547.81
101 Fine & Forfeiture $40,949,496.25
102 Road/Bridges $230,542.37
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $969,462.00
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny $442,800.44
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $1,460,902.65
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $1,595,525.50
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $287,901.89
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $379,519.05
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $356,793.14
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $690,580.49
125 Grant Fund $3,768,134.40
130 Impact Fees/Roadways $41,393.36
141 Fire/Ambulance $954,345.58
147 Unincorporated Service $254,578.35
148 Planning Building $786,507.31
149 Municipal Policing $725,779.49
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $41,867.59
152 Duck Key Security $8,876.95
153 Local Housing Assistance $8,277.81
157 Boating Improvement Fund $29,649.08
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $35,902.43
160 Environmental Restoration $18,680.70
163 Court Facilities $15,047.36
164 Drug Facilities Fees $1,885.52
171 Stock Island Wastewater $864.29
175 Long Key-Layton MSTU $277.50
176 Duck Key MSTU $412.63
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $653.77
180 Building Funds $353,922.71
207 2003 Revenue Bonds $17,529,814.50
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $621,432.60
310 Big Coppitt Wastewater $4,494.40
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $13,882.31
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $156,587.61
316 Land Acquisition $23,339.00
401 Card Sound Bridge $23,374.94
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Fund Fund Title Amount
403 Marathon Airport $365,684.78
404 Key West Intl Airport $1,275,674.08
405 Key West International Airport Series 2022 $34,140.00
Revenue Bonds
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,775,496.99
501 Workers' Compensation $206,096.47
502 Group Insurance Fund $2,213,463.00
503 Risk Management Fund $182,206.08
504 Fleet Management Fund $246,270.95
N5 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01 Board accepted the County Administrator's Monthly Report for January 2023. Said report
is incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Granicus, LLC for
software, system configuration, implementation and training to develop, implement and maintain
an electronic, fully integrated BOCC agenda process.
03 Board granted approval of the reappointment of Mr. Rudy Krause to the Career Service
Council for a 2-year term, with a term expiring October 20, 2024.
04 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Planning Grant No. 22PLN66, in the
amount of$139,350.00, from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the
Resilient Florida Grant Program to update the Monroe County Vulnerability Assessment,
pursuant to Section 380.093, Florida Statutes.
05 Board granted approval to solicit for Consulting Services to update the Vulnerability
Assessments and Watershed Management Plans for Monroe County, Layton and Key Colony
Beach, funded by grants from Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida
Division of Emergency Management, and potentially for other sustainability projects for the
County contained in the GreenKeys Plan.
06 Board granted approval of a Public Private Partnership Interim Agreement with Fortress
Secured, LLC to design and construct a new Sugarloaf Fire Station; and granted approval for the
County Administrator to execute the contract.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
P2 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Scott Mayerberger and his properties,
60 Bay Drive and 45A Bay Drive, Saddlebunch Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the
County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Nos. CE09080179 and
CE10090079.
P3 Board granted approval to ratify a three-year Agreement with Thomson Reuters for
Government Plan West Proflex online legal research; and granted approval for the County
Attorney to execute the agreement and any additional documents pertaining to the agreement.
P5 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Kenneth W. and Patricia A. Rech and
their property, 1037 Picard Lane, Cudjoe Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code
and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE20010065.
P6 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Lynn M. Berman Revocable Trust
9/15/2010 and the property, 1131 Ocean Drive, Summerland Key, Florida, to seek compliance
with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No.
CE20090030.
P7 Board granted approval of a Settlement Agreement in the case of Monroe County v.
Buirley and Jay Archbell, P.A., Case No. 19-CA-565-K; and granted approval for the County
Attorney to execute the settlement agreement and other necessary documents.
P8 Board granted approval of a Settlement Agreement in the matter of Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County v. Villalobos, 16th Jud. Cir. case 21-CA-257-P; and granted
approval for County Attorney to sign all necessary documents.
P9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the
Agreement for Legal Services with Bryant, Miller& Olive, P.A., dated July 29, 2020,
eliminating the $49,999.99 limitation on expenditures; and granted approval to ratify the County
Attorney's assignment of public private partnership proposal by Fortress Secured, LLC to build a
replacement Fire Station 410 to the firm.
P10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Agreement
for Professional Legal Services with Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A., the County's outside counsel
for labor and employment matters, to increase maximum annual spending cap to $25,000.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
T1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of one Oshkosh
Stinger, Rapid Intervention Suppression Vehicle (fire truck) and the following equipment:
Digital Recording System for 911 Communication Center; AVTEC Scout 800 Advanced
Console Package; and Motorola Handheld APX80000 Radios and Accessories.
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LIBRARIES
T2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to a Contract with
Clarivate d/b/a Innovative Interfaces, Inc.,previously known as Polaris, to license hardware and
Vega Discover+ and Vega Promote third-parry software, in the amount of$40,449.05.
FACILITIES
T3 Board granted approval for the addition of two full-time equivalent positions for the
Facilities Maintenance Department, each classified as Maintenance Worker 2, reporting to the
Upper Keys. Facilities Maintenance demands have experienced substantial growth as new
buildings have come online and older buildings are being renovated, thereby necessitating the
need for additional staff.
LIBRARIES
T4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with R. George and
Associates, Inc., in the amount of$220,269.48, to furnish Monroe County's Big Pine Key Branch
Library, utilizing funding from Library Impact Fees and the Golan Trust.
Motion carried unanimously.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
L1 Bob Eadie, JD, Administrator& Health Officer for the Monroe County Health
Department and Carla Fry addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice adopting the following Resolution
supporting the appointment of Carla Fry as the Administrator of the Monroe County Health
Department by the Surgeon General of the State of Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 044-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEM
C1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
adopting the following Resolution designating Commissioner Raschein, Commissioner Rice and
Mayor Cates to represent Monroe County on the Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance
District 1 for 2023, as required by Ordinance No. 045-1988. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 045-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
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FIRE &AMBURLANCE 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 and Mayor Bruce Halle. Councilman Greg Lewis was absent from the meeting.
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
adopting the following Resolution electing Mayor Bruce Halle as Chairperson and Councilman
Greg Lewis as Vice-Chairperson to the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of Governors for
2023, as required by Ordinance No. 045-1988. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 046-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS
C22 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval and authorizing the execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement with the
Guidance/Care Center(G/CC) for Transportation for Disadvantaged Services. G/CC was
awarded an additional Innovative Service Development Grant No. G213 17 from the State of
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, increasing the project costs and thus
increasing the required local match by $10,430.00. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict.
C35 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the submission of three grant applications, in the
amount of$238,163.40 with a 25% match requirement of$59,540.85, to the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement for Federal Fiscal Year 2021 for funding under the Residential Substance
Abuse Treatment Jail-Based and Aftercare Treatment Programs; granting approval for the
County to serve as the coordinating unit of government in the preparation of the grant proposals;
granting approval to distribute the grant awards to Guidance/Care Center for the implementation
of the Men's Jail In-House Drug Abuse Treatment Program, in the amount of$156,550.00, and
Aftercare Program (Men), in the amount of$42,605.00, and to the Samuel's House for the
implementation of the Aftercare Program (Women), in the amount of$39,008.40; granted
approval to ratify the applications submitted on December 9, 2022; and granted approval for the
Director of Finance and Budget to execute acceptance of the award and related documents. Roll
call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict.
RESOLUTION NO. 047-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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C38 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval and authorizing execution of the 2nd Amendment to the Disaster Response
and Recovery Agreement with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for debris removal at the same
terms and conditions and extending the terms of the agreement to October 30, 2024. Roll call
vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Raschein abstaining due to conflict.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 The following individual addressed the Board regarding approval to advertise a Request
for Applications for Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Project Funding Applications: Patricia McGrath.
Mr. Shillinger and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services with William P. Horn Architect, P.A.,pursuant to
Florida Statute Sec. 287.055 (2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in
which construction costs do not exceed $4,000,000.00, or for study activity if the fee for
professional services for each individual study under the contract does not exceed $500,000.00.
This Agreement is in the form of a continuing services contract effective for four years.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services with McFarland-Johnson, Inc.,pursuant to Florida
Statute Sec. 287.055 (2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which
construction costs do not exceed $4,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional
services for each individual study under the contract does not exceed $500,000.00. This
Agreement is in the form of a continuing services contract effective for four years.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services with Bender& Associates Architects, P.A.,pursuant to
Florida Statute Sec. 287.055 (2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in
which construction costs do not exceed $4,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for
professional services for each individual study under the contract does not exceed $500,000.00.
This Agreement is in the form of a continuing services contract effective for four years.
C28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services with CPH, LLC,pursuant to Florida Statute Sec. 287.055
(2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction costs do
not exceed $4,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for each
individual study under the contract does not exceed $500,000.00. This Agreement is in the form
of a continuing services contract effective for four years.
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C32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services with K2M Design, Inc.,pursuant to Florida Statute Sec.
287.055 (2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction
costs do not exceed $4,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for
each individual study under the contract does not exceed $500,000.00. This Agreement is in the
form of a continuing services contract effective for four years.
COUNTY CLERK
N1 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for November through
December 2022, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $3,592,165.85
Bricks & Mortar Projects $224,856.08
Events $252,928.36
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $50,028.51
Personnel Services $175,087.13
Public Relations $189,636.38
Sales & Marketing $175,016.94
Telephone &Utilities $38,206.48
Travel $36,175.00
Visitor Information Services $185,613.75
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval to advertise a Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Project
Funding Applications. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
El Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation on updates to
Key West International Airport.
E2 Alan MacEachern, Director of Information Technology (IT), gave a Power Point
Presentation department update.
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
M3 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Resolution calling on the Federal Government to provide the necessary
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Federal resources to address the influx of migrant arrivals in the Florida Keys. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 048-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
07 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, gave a Power Point Presentation
regarding a draft resolution detailing parameters of the Employee Housing Rental Program. Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. The Board took no action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for January 2023. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Florida Supreme Court denied jurisdiction and
ended the two ROGO challenge cases for the City of Marathon(COM) and Islamorada, Village of
Islands (VOI). The COM and VOI are drafting a legislative fix. The Board directed Mr. Shillinger
to monitor the situation.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. Coher& Coher Invest Co Ltd, Case No. 2018-CA-674-P, and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Lincoln granting approval to hold the closed session at the February 15, 2023
BOCC regular meeting in Key West, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
P4 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
Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl granting approval to hold the closed session at
the February 15, 2023 BOCC regular meeting in Key West, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Raschein abstaining due to conflict.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q2 A Public Hearing was held to review a developer's request and consider approval of a
Resolution to waive the Inclusionary Workforce Housing Requirement applicable to
redevelopment and a change of use increasing workforce housing demand from a property within
an existing commercial shopping center located at 91200 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, at
approximate mile marker 91, and currently having property identification number 00089910-
000100. Emily Schemper, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources, gave a Power
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Point Presentation. The following individual addressed the Board: Ty Harris, P.A.; representing
the applicant. Peter Morris, Assistant County Attorney, and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner
Lincoln to adopt the following Resolution waiving the Inclusionary Workforce Housing
Requirement on the project, concluding that the applicant meets the requirements for waiver
under Monroe County Land Development Code Section 139-1(e)(3)(b)(3), as "the applicant
demonstrates an absence of any reasonable relationship between the impact of the proposed
nonresidential development and requirements of this subsection (f),". Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 049-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution to transmit to the State
Land Planning Agency a draft Ordinance to adopt amendments to Monroe County 2030
Comprehensive Plan Policy 501.1.1, Policy 501.1.2, Policy 501.2.2, Policy 501.2.3, Policy
501.3.1, and Policy 501.3.3, to allow airport improvements, which may impact hammock areas,
when there is no other viable alternative available, at Key West International Airport and Florida
Keys Marathon International Airport, consistent with the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout
Plan for each public airport and consistent with all applicable federal and state
permit/authorization requirements, including mitigation for environmental impacts. 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 Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 050-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution to approve a special
permit to allow a temporary construction staging area at property located at 2080 Coral Way, Big
Pine Key, currently having property identification number 00312020-000000,relating to the
Canal No. 259 Canal Restoration Project. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 051-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q5 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance to amend Monroe County Code of
Ordinances Chapter 3 (Alcoholic Beverages)to create a definition section, amend reference(s)to
license classification types, and address potential outdoor on-premise consumption. Ms.
Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. The following individual addressed the Board:
Stephani Prendes, of Tradewinds Liquors. Mr. Morris and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 001-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Q6 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for Budget amendments
for Fiscal Year 2023 for the One Cent Infrastructure Surtax, Fund 304; Infrastructure Revenue
Bonds Series 2007, Fund 308; Infrastructure Revenue Bonds Series 2014, Fund 314; Long Key
Wastewater, Fund 315; and Land Acquisition, Fund 316. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 052-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q7 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for Budget amendment
for Fiscal Year 2023 for Key West International Airport, Fund 404. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 053-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
S Commissioner Raschein addressed the Board regarding the Key Largo Wastewater
Treatment District.
The Board thanked staff for all their hard work and recognized the employee of the
quarter and employee of the year.
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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