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The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
y Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
March 22, 2023
Agenda Item Number: M.8
Agenda Item Summary #11855
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Michelle Lincoln (305) 292-4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners supporting the continued National Security Operations at the Homestead Air
Reserve Base and securing the next generation of F-35 Fighter Jets after the F-16's are phased out.
ITEM BACKGROUND: A Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
supporting the continued National Security Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base and
securing the next generation of F-35 Fighter Jets after the F-16's are phased out.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Lincoln Resolution on F35 at Homestead ARB revised 3.10.23
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expiration Date: N/A
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
Bob Shillinger Completed 03/07/2023 11:51 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 03/07/2023 12:47 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/22/2023 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION -2023
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY 0
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED NATIONAL
SECURITY OPERATIONS AT THE HOMESTEAD
AIR RESERVE BASE AND SECURING THE NEXT 0
GENERATION OF F-35 FIGHTER JETS AFTER THE
F-16'S ARE PHASED OUT.
WHEREAS the 482nd Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, maintains and operates 0
Homestead Air Reserve Base; and
WHEREAS the Homestead Air Reserve Base is a fully combat-ready unit capable of providing
F-16 C multipurpose fighter aircraft, for short notice worldwide deployment; and
Whereas the aging F-16C are scheduled to phase out and be replaced by the next generation of
Fighter Jets; and
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Whereas Congressman Gimenez is advocating to ensure Homestead Air Reserve Base receives 2
the next generation of F-35 Fighter Jets; and
Whereas the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners in the interests of protecting the CU
National Security of the Country, supports the efforts to secure the next generation of F- 35 Fighter Jets U)
at the Homestead Air Reserve Base; and
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY �
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA: _
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Section 1. The Monroe Board of County Commissioners supports the important role and mission of 29=
the Homestead Air Reserve Base in our national defense and its continued maintenance
and operation as a hub for fighter jets, including being a recipient for the next generation U)
of F-35 Fighter Jets.
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Section 2. The Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of the Resolution to:
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Rep. Mike Rogers Rep. Adam Smith
Chair, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services
2216 Rayburn House Office Building 2216 Rayburn House Office Building CU
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 0
Senator Marco Rubio Senator Rick Scott
284 Russell Senate Office Building 502 Hart Senate Office
Washington DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 74
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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Representative Carlos Gimenez U)
Miami-Dade County 448 Cannon House Office Building E
111 NW Is' Street, 291' Floor Washington DC 20515
Miami, FL 33128
Colonel Joshua Padgett, U.S.A.F.
Commanding Officer, 482nd Fighter Wing C,
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Homestead Air Reserve Base
29050 Coral Sea Blvd.
Homestead, FL 33039
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Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida at a
regular meeting held on 22nd day of March, 2023.
Mayor Craig Cates
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner James K. Scholl 2
Commissioner David Rice
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(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA E
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As Deputy Clerk Mayor Craig Cates 0
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
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Robert Shillinger, Monroe County Attorney
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