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r,�� Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
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.10
Agenda Item Summary #11864
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution to authorize the expenditure of up to
$49,999.99 in Tourist Development Tax Revenues to fund the commissioning of the Lenah Sutcliffe
Higbee DDG 123 event on May 13th, 2023, on the Mole Pier in Key West, FL.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Navy is celebrating the commissioning of a Destroyer named the USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
DDG123 on May 13th, 2023. There will be a series of events prior to the actual date of
commissioning held in Key West the week before the commissioning. One such event will be a local
concert performed by many local musicians including, but not limited to, Howard Livingston. This
also coincides with the 200th anniversary of Monroe County and the Navy in the Keys.
The event will include a ceremony in which the ship will be officially commissioned into the Navy's
active fleet. The official speakers will include senior US government, military, contractor and local
government officials. Guests from all over the United States will be invited to attend. This event is
designed to bring not only senior government and military personnel, but also tourists to the
community to help celebrate this major event. Key West is honored to be chosen out of a long list of
competing event locations. Therefore, we would like to make sure this event is a huge success.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The Board approved the expenditure of$49,999.99 in TDC Funds for the Monroe County 200th
Anniversary Celebration event on July 3rd, 2023 at Big Pine Community Park.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution to the agenda item for TDC expenditure funds
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $49,999.99
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds: 117-77030 (TDC)
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details: The resolution authorizes up to $49,999.99. Actual contracts will be separate
items that fall within the County Administrator's contracting authority.
REVIEWED BY:
Bob Shillinger Completed 03/07/2023 12:36 PM
Purchasing Completed 03/07/2023 12:53 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 03/07/2023 3:05 PM
Brian Bradley Completed 03/07/2023 3:25 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 03/07/2023 3:40 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/22/2023 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. -2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $49,999.99 IN TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX
REVENUES TO FUND THE COMMISSIONING OF DDG123 LENAH SUTCLIFFE HIGBEE EVENT ON
MAY 13T",2023,ON THE MOLE PIER IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS,The Commissioning of USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee DDG 123 will take place in Key West
on May 131" 2023 at the US Navy Truman Annex mole pier. This event fits perfectly with the Monroe
County 2001"anniversary celebration in showcasing the Navy's long history in the Keys. This is a national
level event that is open to the public and is expected to draw more than 5000 guests. The local host
organization is the Navy League Key West Council; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby finds that the
Event has one of its main purposes the attraction of tourist in accordance with the F.S. 125.0104(5) and U
will enhance the 2001" anniversary celebration therefore authorizes that tourist development tax
revenues be allocated for the promotion of the Commissioning of DDG123 Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee(Event). U'
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, as follows:
1. The BOCC hereby authorizes the allocation of up to $49,999.99 in tourist development tax
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revenues for the Commissioning of DDG123 Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee Event to take place on May
131", 2023, on the Mole Pier in Key West, Florida. U
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a meeting 0
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of said Board held on the 22nd day of March 2023.
Mayor Craig Cates
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln
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Commissioner James K. Scholl
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Commissioner David Rice
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(Seal) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: BY:
As Deputy Clerk Mayor Craig Cates
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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