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Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
April 19, 2023
Agenda Item Number: D.13
Agenda Item Summary #11967
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan (305) 296-1552
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Mr. Chris Fogarty (sole applicant) as a "At Large"
appointment to the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee
ITEM BACKGROUND: This position was advertised due to the resignation of Ms. Rosi Ware.
Mr. Chris Fogarty was the sole applicant for the position.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On September 8, 1999, the Board of County
Commissioners passed Ordinance No. 038-1999 providing for the appointment of"At Large"
members to the TDC District Advisory committees by the Board of County Commissioners.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
District At Large Approval Memo and Application
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
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Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Maxine Pacini Completed 04/03/2023 11:12 AM
Christine Limbert Completed 04/03/2023 1:36 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 04/03/2023 4:12 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/19/2023 9:00 AM
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TO: Mr. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant
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RE: DAC I `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District I Advisory Committee "At Large" application to
the April 2023 BOCC meeting.
This position was advertised due to resignation of DAC I Member, Ms. Rosi Ware.
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DISTRICT I - Encompasses the City Limits of Key West
"At Large" representative —Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism
business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within
this description is directly. This word means someone who is not in business nor
whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
The sole applicant was: 2
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Approval of one (1) applicant is requested.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at (305) 296-1552.
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LODGING INDUSTRY — shall be owners or operating/general manager of motels, hotels,
recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
hotels, recreational vehicle parks, and other tourist accommodations) and whose business
is in the tax collection business for which they are applying.
X AT LARGE — shall be any resident who is not directly involved in the lodging industry or
tourism related business, who shall represent the general public, and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within this
description is directly. This means no direct involvement by an applicant in a business or
economic activity that is dependent upon tourism).
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Business Name: Fogarty Builders of the Keys, Inc.
Business Address: P.O. Box 1488
Key West, FL 33041
Home Address: 1405 12t" St.
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Business Phone:
Cell Phone: (305) 3 041- 113
*Email Address: chris@fogartybuilders.com
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Florida Building Contractor— Fogarty Builders of the Keys, Inc.
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Employment History:
1 worked in the restaurant industry in California and for family in Key West throughout high E
school, college, and upon moving to Key West permanently in 1993.
1991-1993: University of California, Santa Cruz
1995 -2000: began carpentry apprenticeship with Erickson Builders, Key West
2000 — 2005 : carpenter and foreman for Bird Construction, Key West
2005 — today: formed Fogarty Builders and started taking on my own projects. Residential
and Small Commercial Construction Company — remodeling, historic renovations, and new
construction.
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As of right now, I am not active in any organization. I recently completed the construction of '0
a vacation property in Central America which took a great deal of my time. I'm done with that
project now and Ihopiing to concentrate my attention back in Key West, fill some time and do
something constructively for our community.
Years ago, when the Green Building Movement was taking off, I sat on, the Monroe County U
Gireen Committee or Initiative?? and a Key West "greens" board, I think with Alison Higgins.
Then I think GLEE. I can't remember everyone inivolved or what we were doing. T
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Brief Summary as to you r...q yalifications to serve on this cornmittee:
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As a 30-year resident of Key West,, and someone who partially grew up here on the island, I E
have seen Key West and the Florida Keys develop in many both positive and negative ways
over the years. My family migrated from California to the Keys in the early '70's, eventually >
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openings a restaurant on Duval St. I not only had the unique experience of'getting to spend
summers in Key West with my cousins playing on, what once were, the empty streets of Key
West, days of exploring islands in the back country, snorkeling on the vibrant coral reef, and
slow lazy evenings with my family, but I also was transplanted each year back to a busy and
growing, California booming economy. II witnessed a growing tourist economy and eventual
tech boom and real estate skyrocketing in Santa Cruz. There became a time where I
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eventually did not want to work in food and beverage or really have anything to do with the,
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tourist industry, however we all know that what drives our Key West economy is people. We a
too, like everyone that lives here, have friends and family that visit regularly and who love to
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I've been now working in the Key West residential and light commercial construction
industry for 30 years. Throughout that time, and even prior to forming Fogarty Builders, I
have been responsible for planning and laying out large construction projects, reading
plans and proposals, organizing and leading large teams of people, managing large sums of
other people's money, and completing jobs on schedule and within budget.
I believe with my education, family background, and previous work experience along with,
my 30-year residency give me incredible insight into, our community needs. My experience
as a Licensed Building Contractor and business owner for almost 18 years, gives me
tremendous insight into planning and how to use funds available.
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I look forward to the opportunity to work with this board.
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Signature: Chris Fogarty._ .............. Date: 3.22.2023
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Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on March 31, 2023.
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