Ordinance 007-2023 ORDINANCE 007 -2023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 18-27(h) OF THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE TO CREATE A MONROE COUNTY
PARKS AND BEACHES SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM;
AND ALLOW FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR SUMMER
CAMP RECREATIONAL SERVICES; AND PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, under F.S. 125.01(1)(f), the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for
Monroe County is granted the authority, among others, to provide parks, playgrounds and
recreation areas; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that public parks and recreation areas provide sites where
the families and citizens of Monroe County can benefit from and engage in healthy recreational
activities; and
WHEREAS, BOCC finds that the creation of parks and recreation areas are in the best
interests of the citizens of Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, under F.S. 125.74(1)(g), the County Administrator has the authority to
supervise the care and custody of all County property; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the importance of providing safe and fun summer
activities for children and youth; and
WHEREAS, the County has identified a need for a summer camp program that offers a
variety of educational and recreational activities for children and youth in the community; and
WHEREAS, the County is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering
positive relationships among children and youth in the community:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
[Proposed text changes are presented with underline to indicate additions
and to indicate deletions]
SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2: ARTICLE L IN GENERAL shall be amended as follows by creating an
additional separate section titled "Monroe County Summer Camp Program" to include the
following language as Sec. 18-8:
Sec. 18-8. —Monroe County Summer Camp Program
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases,when used in this Section, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning:
"Summer Camp"referred to the Monroe County Summer Camp Program hosted by the
County that offers a variety of education and recreational activities for children and youth
during the summer months.
"Participant" refers to any child or youth enrolled in Summer Camp and, where
applicable,parent or guardian of the child or youth.
"Staff' refers to the individuals who are employed by the county to operate and/or
supervise the summer camp program.
(b) Establishment of Summer Camp. The County Administrator or his Designee shall
establish and operate a Summer Camp program for children and youth in the
community.
(1) The Summer Camp shall be open to children and youth between the ages of six
(6) and eleven (11) who reside within the unincorporated areas of Monroe
Coun .
(2) The Summer Camp shall operate during the months of June, July and August.
(3) The Summer Camp may be operated at more than one location. The location of
the summer camp location(s) shall be at the discretion of the County
Administrator or his Designee.
(4) The Summer Camp Program shall be designed to Provide Participants with a
variety of educational and recreational activities, including but not limited to
sports, arts and crafts,nature exploration, team building exercises, and cultural
experiences.
(c) Enrollment.
(1) Enrollment in the Summer Camp program shall be open to all eligible
participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
(2) The County shall reserve the right to limit the number of participants in the
summer camp program._
(3) Enrollment shall be conducted through an online registration system, and
participants shall be required to submit a completed registration form and
waiver to participate in the Summer Camp.
(4) The County may provide scholarship opportunities for eligible low-income
families who may not otherwise be able to afford the cost of Summer Camp.
(d) Fees and Expenses.
(1) The County shall establish fees for participation in the Summer Camp pro_rg am,
which shall be reasonable and shall cover the cost of materials, suplies, and
staffing.
(2) Weekly camp fee will be $100.00 per child.
i. Each additional sibling shall be $50.00 per child.
(3) Summer Camp fees are offered at a fifty percent reduced rate for children who
qualify for reduced school meals within the Monroe County School District.
(4) Summer Camp fees are offered at a fifty percent reduced rate for children of
Monroe County BOCC employees.
(5) The County shall establish a budget for the Summer Camp program,which shall
include the cost of materials, supplies, staffing and any other expenses
necessary for the operation of the program.
(e) Sta m .
(1) The County shall hire and train qualified staff to operate the Summer Camp
program.
(2) Staff shall be responsible for planning and implementing the educational and
recreational activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, and
communicating with parents and gwith parents and guardians.
(3) All Staff shall undergo a Level 2 background check as defined in 435.04,
Florida Statutes, prior to the start of employment with the Summer Camp
program.
(f) Health and SafLv.
(1) The County shall establish policies and procedures to ensure the health and
safety of participants in the Summer Camp program.
(2) Participants shall be required to submit a completed medical form prior to the
start of the Summer Camp program.
(3) The County shall establish protocols for emergencyincluding situations, including but
not limited to first aid, severe weather, and evacuation.
(g) Liability and Insurance.
(1) Participants and their parents or guardians shall be required to sign a waiver of
liabilily prior to the start of the Summer Camp program._
(2) Additional permissions from parents or guardians shall be required to transport
participants from primary site to secondary sites.
SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be
inapplicable to any person,property or circumstances,such holding shall not affect its applicability
to any other person,property or circumstances.
SECTION 4: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 5: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this
ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe,
Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform
to the uniform numbering system of the Code.
SECTION 6: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be
filed with the Department of State and shall be effective as provided in F.S. 125.66(2).
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 17th day of May 1 2023.
Mayor Craig Cates Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln Yes
ssioner James K. Scholl Yes
23 1 er David Rice Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY
N MADOK, Clerk COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLO DA
By By
As Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM & LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
Mor e aunty Attorney's Office
05/17/2023
N..tthalia MeHies Archer
Ass tant County Attorney
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF FLORIDA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE
COUNTY OF MONROE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT
MAY CONCERN that on May 17,2023,
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared at ma A.M. or as soon thereafter as
g y p y pp the matter may be heard, at the Har-
vey Government Center, 1200 Truman
Avenue, Key West, Florida,the Board
Melinda Prescott who on oath says that he or she is of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, intends to consider
adopting the following ordinance:
The legal advertising representative of the Key West Citizen,a five day news-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF
paper published in Key West, in Monroe County, Florida;that the attached copy COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MON-
ROEof advertisment, beinga legal notice in the matter of NOI Summer Cam was COUNTY, FLORIDA,T AMENDING
g p SECTION 1827(h) OF THE MONROE
published In said newspaper In the Issues Of: COUNTY CODE TO CREATE A MONROE
COUNTY PARKS AND BEACHES SUM-
MER CAMP PROGRAM; AND ALLOW
Wednesday,April 26,2023 FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR SUMMER
CAMP RECREATIONAL SERVICES;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PRO-
Affiant further says that the Key West Citizen is a newspaper published in Key VIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDI-
West, in said Monroe County, Florida and that the said newspapers has hereto- NANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
published in said Monroe County, Florida Tuesday thru PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO
fore been continuously p Y Y THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDI-
Saturday weekly,and has been entered as periodicals matter at the post office in NANCES;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF-
Key West, in said Monroe County, Florida,for a period of 1 year next preceding FECTIVE DATE.
the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement;and affiant further says The proposed ordinance may be in-
that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person,firm or corporation any spected by the public at the Monroe
County website by viewing the agenda
discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertise- packet for the May 17,2023 meeting,
ment for publication in the said newspaper. which will be posted beginning on May
5,2023 at:http://monroecountyfl.igm2.
com/citizens/default.aspx. The ordi-
nance may also be viewed at the Mon-
roe County Attorney's office at 1111 12
th St.Ste.408 Key West,FL 33040.
The public can participate in the May
17,2023 meeting of the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners of Monroe County,
e .„ FL by attending in person or via Zoom.
The Zoom link can be found in the
(Signature ofAffiant) agenda at http://monroecountyfl.igm2.
com/citizens/default.aspx.
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with a disability who needs special ac-
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prior to the scheduled meeting;if you
are hearing or voice-impaired, call
Laura M Robins "711". Live Closed-Captioning is avail-
(Notary Public Printed Name) able via our web portal @ http:Hmon-
roecountyfl.igm2.com/Citizens/Default.
aspx for meetings of the Monroe Coun-
My commission expires 9/26/2026 ty Board of County Commissioners.
Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21st
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To NN'lloill It N,IaN- Coiiceni,
Attaclic(l is a cop), of0r(Iiiiance No. 007-2023 aniendNig Sccuori 18-27(li) of the Nloilroe
Count}, Co(lc to create a Monroe Couiit)• Parks aii(I Ileaclies Sumnier Camp Program; and allow
lees to be cliarged for summer camp recreational services; pro%IfflHig for severabilit),; 1)ro%7(lliig for
repeal of all ()r(Iiiiaiices inconsistent lieremtli; providing f0r incorporation into the Nloirroc
CotintN• Co(le of0r(linances; aii(I providing for air effectWe (late.
'I'llis 01AHimicc `vas a(lol)tc(l b®° the Nilom-oc Count, Iloard of County Comirrissioriers at a
regmlar inecting, lield Fri lonrial session, on MaN, 17, 2023. Should ),ori lia%rc air}`questioris please
feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfull)° Submitte(l,
Ke%in Nfa(lok, CPA, Clerk of'
the Circuit Court & Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe Count`,
Iloar(I of Count`, Conniussioiiers
bY:I`xiicla G. I-Iaiicock, D.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of'STATE
RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD
Governor Secretary of State
May 19, 2023
Honorable Kevin Madok
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Monroe County
500 Whitehead Street, Suite 101
Key West, Florida 33040
Attention: Pamela G. Hancock
Dear Kevin Madok,
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Monroe County Ordinance No. 007-2023, which was filed in this office on May 19,
2023.
Sincerely,
Anya Owens
Administrative Code and Register Director
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R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270