Resolution 143-2023RESOLUTION NO. 143 - 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING THE BOARD'S SUPPORT FOR THE KEY
LARGO FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT BY CALLING ON THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO RESPECT THE WILL OF KEY LARGO
VOTERS BY LEAVING THE DISTRICT INTACT AS AN
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, Monroe County, Florida is the southernmost county in the State of Florida and
the continental United States and includes the unincorporated area of Key Largo, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Key Largo Fire Rescue & Emergency Medical Services District (hereinafter
"KLFEMS") was created on June 8, 2005 when Governor Bush approved Chapter 2005-329, Laws
of Florida, that created the 68th Special Fire Taxing District in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the KLFEMS provides fire protection, firefighting services, rescue services and
emergency medical services for all of Cross Key and that part of Key Largo from South Bay
Harbor Drive and Lobster Lane to the southern boundary of the right-of-way County Roads 905
and 905A; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022 the voters of the KLFEMS District approved a
referendum allowing additional tax capacity with 63.14% of vote, attesting to the support of local
residents for the KLFEMS District's continued existence; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Commission respects the will of the voters of the KLFEMS
District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA:
1. The Board urges the Florida Legislature to respect the will of the voters of Key Largo by
leaving the fire protection, firefighting services, rescue services and emergency medical
services for all of Cross Key and that part of Key Largo from South Bay Harbor Drive and
Lobster Lane to the southern boundary of the right-of-way County Roads 905 and 905A in
the hands of the Key Largo Fire Rescue & Emergency Medical Services District; and
2. The Clerk is directed to send this resolution to:
Governor Ron DeSantis The Honorable Kathleen Passidomo
The Capitol Florida Senate President
400 S. Monroe Street 404 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez
314 Senate Building
404 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
The Honorable Paul Renner
Florida House Speaker
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
The Honorable Jim Mooney
212 The Capitol
402 S. Monroe Street `
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
PK Jameson, Coordinator
Office of Program Policy Analysis
)& Government Accountability
I I I West Madison Street, Room 312
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475
3. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 19th day of April, 2023.
MADOK, CLERK
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Mayor Craig Cates Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln Yes
Commissioner James Scholl Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
April 28, 2023
Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis
The Capitol
400 Soudi Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-0001
Governor DeSantis,
Attaclied is a copy ol' Resolution No. 143-2023 of die Board of County Commissioners
expressing The Board's support for die Key Largo Fire & Emergency Medical Services District. by
calling on the Florida Legislature to respect. the will of Key Largo voters by leaving die District
intact as an independent .Special District.
This Resolution was adopted by die Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, lield in formal session, on April 19, 2023. Should you leave any questions please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
die Circuit Court & Comptroller &
ex-officio to die Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by. Pamela C. Hancock, D.C.
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
File
KEY WEST
MARATHON
PLANTATION KEY
PK/ROTH BUILDING_
500 Whitehead Street
3117 Overseas Highway
88820 Overseas Highway
50 High Point Road
Key West, Florida 33040
Marathon, Florida 33050
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-294-4641
305-289-6027
305-852-7145
305-852-7145
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Honorable Katlileen Passidomo
Florida Senate President
404 Soudi Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
Senator Passidomo,
Attaclied is a copy ol' Resolution No. 143-2023 ol' die Board of County Commissioners
expressing The Board's support for the Key Largo Fire & Emergency Medical Services District by
calling on the Florida Legislature to respect die will ol' Key Largo voters by leaving die District
intact as an independent Special District.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, -on April 19, 2023. Should you have any questions please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 38040
305-294-4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305-289-6027
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
die Circuit Court & Comptroller &
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by. Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway .
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-852-7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-852-7145
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Honorable Paul Renner
Florida House Speaker
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1300
Representative Renner,
Attaclied is a copy of Resolution No. 143-2023 of* the Board of County Commissioners
expressing The Board's support for the Key Largo Fire & Emergency Medical Services District. by
calling on the Florida Legislature to respect the will ol' Key Largo voters by leaving the District
intact as an independent Special District.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on April 19, 2023. Should you have any questions please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305-294-4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305-289-6027
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court & Comptroller &
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-852-7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-852-7145
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
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April 28, 2023
Honorable Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez
314 Senate Building
404 Soudi Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
Senator Rodriguez,
Attaclied is a copy of'Resolution No. 143-2023 of the Board of County Commissioners
expressing rllie Board's support for the Key Largo Fire & Emergency Medical Services District by
calling on the Florida Legislature to respect the will of Key Largo voters by leaving the District
intact as an independent Special District.
This Resolution was adopted by die Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on April 19, 2023. Sliould you have any questions please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
die Circuit Court & Comptroller &
ex-officio to die Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by.Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-852-7145
Kevin Madok, .cPA
bD,,Qo....... Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
April 28, 2023
P.K. Jameson, Coordinator
Office of Program Policy Analysis
& Government Accountability
111 W Madison Street, Room 312
Tallahassee FL 32399-1475
Coordinator Jameson,
Attaclied is a copy of Resolution No. 143-2023 of the Board of County Commissioners
expressing The Board's support for the Key Largo Fire & Emergency Medical Services District by
calling on the Florida Legislature to respect. the will of Key Largo voters by leaving die District
intact as an independent Special District.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, field in formal session, on April 19, 2023. Sliould you have any questions please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
die Circuit Court & Comptroller &
ex-officio to die Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-852-7145
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Kevin Madok, CPA
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April 28, 2023
Honorable Representative James Mooney
212 Tlie Capital
402 Soudi Monroe Street
Tallaliassee FL 32399-1300
Representative Mooney,
Attached is a copy of'Resolution No. 143-2023 of die Board of'County Commissioners
expressing The Board's support for die Key Largo Fire & Emergency Medical Services District by
calling' on the Florida Legislature to respect die will ol' Key Largo voters by leaving the District
intact as an independent. Special District.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on April 19, 2023. Sliould you leave any questions please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court & Comptroller &
ex-ollicio to die Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305-852-7145