06/21/2023 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo and via Communication Media
Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Mayor
Pro Tem Holly Raschein, and Commissioner Jim Scholl. Commissioner David Rice and Mayor
Craig Cates were absent from the meeting. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi,
County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, County Clerk; Liz
Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
Jorge Abreu, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Regional Director,
addressed the Board.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to postpone the following Public
Hearings to the September regular meeting:
P7 An Ordinance amending the Monroe County Land Development Code to establish
Section 130-143, creating the Tavernier Key Commercial Overlay District, including the purpose
and intent, boundary, applicability, and NROGO allocation standards, as proposed by
Smith/Hawks, P.L. on behalf of Cemex Construction Materials Florida, LLC.
P8 An Ordinance amending the Monroe County Land Use District(Zoning) Map to apply
the Tavernier Key Commercial Overlay District to property located at 92501 Overseas Highway,
Key Largo, at approximately mile marker 92.5, having Parcel Identification Numbers 00089490-
000000 and 00490250-000000; as proposed by Cemex Construction Materials Florida, LLC f/k/a
Singletary Concrete Products, Inc.
Motion carried unanimously.
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
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A2 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
adopting the following Resolution reclaiming the title of creating the world's largest Key Lime
Pie, on July 3rd, 2023, at the Bicentennial Celebration at the Big Pine Key Community Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B1 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of 25 years of service to Tiffany
Stankiewicsz, Development Administrator with the Planning and Environmental Resources
Department.
B2 Presentation by Ruth Coleman, Special Olympics of South Florida Sports Training &
Competition Manager, to thank the Parks and Beaches Department for their continued support.
B3 Presentation of support for July to be designated as Parks and Recreation month.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Glennis Walters to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C2 Board adopted the following Resolution of a Florida Department of Transportation Small
County Outreach Program Grant Agreement, in the amount of$2,787,598.00, which is 75% of
the construction estimate, to partially fund construction of the Key Largo III Roadway and
Drainage Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C3 Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows: $500.00 for Marathon High School Operation Graduation 2023 to help cover
expenses for the all-night event which provides a safe, drug and alcohol free celebration to
recognize the achievements of our graduating seniors.
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C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 10th Amendment to the Amended
and Restated Agreement with Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. for
operation of the Key West Animal Shelter,providing for a 6.5% CPI adjustment of$54,204.81,
retroactive to May 1, 2023. The annual contract amount, in the amount of$888,124.93, is funded
by Ad Valorem revenues.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Additional Terms and Conditions for
Rural and State Grant Agreement No. S22-23-01-40, a State of Florida e911 Board Grant for 911
Call Handling System Replacement for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, which was
approved at the October 19, 2022 regular meeting.
C6 Board granted approval of a waiver of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy to allow
Maverick United Elevator, LLC, (Maverick) to perform under its current Agreement to complete
deferred maintenance elevator upgrades for two elevators at the Monroe County Detention
Center facility, on Stock Island; and granted approval of payment, in the amount of$307,770.00,
submitted by Maverick. American Rescue Plan Act funding will be utilized for these upgrades.
C7 Board adopted the following Resolution amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures
Manual, revising and updating section 2.16 (B), Years of Service Program, section 4.10
Temporary Higher Classification, and Section 5.02 (A)(4) Calculation of Overtime.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Contract
with Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. for operation of the
Marathon Animal Shelter, providing for a 6.5% CPI adjustment of$31,938.18, effective July 1,
2023. The annual contract amount, in the amount of$523,294.86, is funded by Ad Valorem
revenues.
C9 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
Horsepower Electric Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of$97,069.00, for the
Card Sound Bridge Navigational Lighting Replacement Project.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a County-Owned Property
Residential Lease Agreement, with a County employee as Lessee, for a unit in a County-owned
duplex to commence July 1, 2023, and extend through June 30, 2024. The monthly rental amount
is $2,468.51.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Samsara, Inc., in the
amount of$241,251.00, and with a term of 40 months, for GPS Services for all County vehicles
and equipment, funded by the Fleet Maintenance budget. Annual payments of$81,675.00,
$79,788.00, and $79,788.00 are due in October 2023, October 2024, and October 2025,
respectively.
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C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Matern
Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of$661,400.00 for Engineering Design Services of
Generators for Critical Facilities. This project is funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
and Fund 304 Infrastructure Sales Tax.
C13 Board granted approval to negotiate an Agreement with CPH, LLC, the highest ranked
respondent to the Request for Qualifications, for Professional Architectural and Engineering
Services for the Rockland Key Public Works Master Plan. If negotiations cannot be reached with
the highest ranked respondent, granted approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked
respondent until successful negotiations are completed.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Modification to the Florida
Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Sub-Grant Agreement No. PDMC-PJ-04-FL-
2018-014, extending the period of performance to April 1, 2024, to allow for completion of the
proj ect.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Statewide
Guardian Ad Litem Office for reimbursement of Child Advocate Manager Services to provide
funding for a Child Advocate Manager position, commencing July 1, 2023 and extending
through June 30, 2024, State Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to the Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Middle Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service, to
update certain contract provisions, and specifically to include American Rescue Plan Act
provisions. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to the Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Upper Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service, to
update certain contract provisions and specifically to include American Rescue Plan Act
provisions. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and the Community Transportation Coordinator, Guidance Care Center Inc., for the contract
period of July 1, 2023 through June 3, 2024. This is a non-monetary partnership/collaboration
contract required by the State of Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.
C19 Board accepted the Report of monthly Change Orders for the month of May 2023,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to Agreement No.
CAC2018-0189 with Sarasota County, in the amount of$30,714.89, for continued use of
GovMax Budgeting Software.
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C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Addendum to the Employment
Agreement with Dixie "Sandy" Roussin for Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist position with an
increase in salary from $48,000.00 to $52,000.00, to commence on July 12, 2023 and terminate
on July 11, 2025.
C22 Board granted approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Monroe County
Sheriff's Office to transfer title to security assets purchased with Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Area
Security Initiative Grant funds; and authorized the Emergency Management Director or designee
to execute all necessary documents to effect the transfer.
C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Additional Terms and Conditions for
Rural and State Grant Agreement No. S22-23-01-41, with the Florida Department of
Management Services. This agreement is a post-approval Grant Agreement required by the
Florida e911 Board.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Change Order to the
Agreement with Gary's Plumbing and Fire, Inc., in the amount of$16,712.65, for the Pigeon
Key Fire Suppression System Installation Project, to extend the project's completion date an
additional 288 days. This project is funded by a Tourist Development Council Grant.
C25 Board granted approval to purchase Network Infrastructure for Monroe County
Emergency Operations Center, in the amount of$267,708.90. This purchase utilizes
competitively bid pricing under State of Florida Contract NASPO No. 4322000-19-ACS and
General Services Administration Contract No. GS-35F-303DA.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management, concerning an Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance Base Grant, in the amount of$105,806.00, which requires no
county match.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Change Order to the Contract
with D. L. Porter Constructors, Inc. for the Public Defender 16th Judicial Circuit Key West
Offices Project, increasing the contract amount, in the amount of$254,710.25, and extending the
substantial completion date by 30 days.
C28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement extending the Data
Center Lease with Quality Technology Services for five years, in the amount of$125,693.30 per
year. This Agreement provides continued uninterrupted data center space for Monroe County
and several County constitutional offices.
C29 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 194-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 195-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 196-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 197-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 198-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 164-2023 (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 199-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 200-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 201-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 202-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 203-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 204-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 205-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 206-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 207-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 208-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 209-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 210-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 211-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 212-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 213-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 214-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 215-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 216-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 217-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 218-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 219-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 220-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 221-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 222-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Intergovernmental Support
Agreement between the following entities: Commander, Navy Region Southeast; Naval Air
Station Key West; United States Fleet Forces Command; Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona
Division; United States Coast Guard; Monroe County Sheriffs Office; and Monroe County for
the use of Stock Island and Truman Annex Radio Sites.
C31 Board granted approval to ratify a Land Use Restriction Agreement, Development
Agreement, and Mortgage Subordination Agreement for a forgivable loan, in an amount, not to
exceed, $440,000.00, to the Monroe County Housing Authority from the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program for the purpose of guaranteeing a 15-year affordability period for
the Big Pine Key and Conch Key Monroe County Housing Authority- Scattered Sites, otherwise
known as Conch Key and Howard's Haven.
C32 Board granted approval to ratify an Assignment and Assumption Agreement with
Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc., which has acquired Dion Fuels, LLC, to provide Fuel
Services to Monroe County.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Key West Art and Historical Society, Inc. for the Custom House Archive Repair and
Improvements Project, to revise Exhibit A outlining Scope of Services for the project.
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, Inc. for the Pelican Pond Reconstruction Phase II Project, to
revise Exhibit A outlining Scope of Services for the project.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Islamorada, Village of Islands for the Library Beach Inclusive Playground Project, to revise
Exhibit A outlining Scope of Services for the project.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc. for the Mel Fisher Exhibit, HVAC and
Waterproofing Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2024.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Agreement
with the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc. for the Mel Fisher 2nd Round Repairs and
Improvements Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2024.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Key West Woman's Club, Inc. for the Repair and Renovation of Hellings House Museum
Phase II Project, to revise Exhibit A outlining Scope of Services for the project.
D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Key West Wildlife Center, Inc. for the Key West Wildlife Center Clinic/Welcome Center
Project, to extend the completion date of the project to December 31, 2024.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with Cooke Communications Florida, LLC d/b/a Two Oceans Digital, to extend the Agreement
to September 30, 2025 and adjust the cost of bandwidth services to $35,000.00 per year.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Sa-Ngeeum
Barkman and the Estate of William Franklin Barkman, to purchase Lot 21, Block 32-A, Big Pine
Cove on Big Pine Key near mile marker 31, Tier 3 property, for density reduction purposes, in
the amount of$90,000.00. The site may be used for staging for canal restoration if the County
decides to move forward with that type of project. It may also be sold without development
rights through the resale program.
F2 Board granted approval to rescind a Partial Release of Lease Number 4549 from the
Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, for the release
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of management of certain state-owned conservation lands, which was approved by the Board at
the June 15, 2022 regular meeting.
AIRPORTS
II Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport
Infrastructure Grant, Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-075-2023, as executed by the Director of
Airports, providing $7,702,813.00 in funding for Key West International Airport, Expand
Terminal Building—Construction Phase 1, (approximately 5,850 SF). All project costs will be
funded with FAA Grant No. 37-75 (90%), Florida Department of Transportation Grant No.
G2090 and/or Airport Bond Proceeds.
I2 Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport
Terminal Program Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-076-2023, as executed by the Director of
Airports, providing funding, in the amount of$13,300,000.00, for Key West International
Airport, Expand Terminal Building—Construction Phase 2 (approximately 10,000 SF). All
project costs will be funded with FAA Grant No. 37-76 (95%), Florida Department of
Transportation Grant No. G2090 and/or Airport Bond Proceeds.
I3 Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport
Improvement Program, Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0044-041-2023, as executed by the Director
of Airports, providing funding, in the amount of$742,092.00, for Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport, Shift Runway 7/25 —Design Phase. All project costs will be funded with
FAA Grant No. 44-41 (90%), Florida Department of Transportation Grant No. GI V30 (8%) and
Airport Operating Fund 403 (2%).
I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Common
Use Airport Service Facility Lease Agreement with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida,
LLC (Enterprise) at Key West International Airport to revise the start date from April 1, 2023 to
May 3, 2023, to reflect the actual move-in date by Enterprise into the facility. The contract end
date remains December 31, 2027.
I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the On-Airport
Rental Car Concession Agreement with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, to reflect
the relocation of Lessee's ticket counter/office space from Room No. 101 to Room No. 103 due
to Room No. 101 being impacted by the Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Project at
Key West International Airport.
I6 Board accepted the Report of Airport Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
I7 Board granted approval of Task Order No. TIP 2023-OIA with McFarland-Johnson, Inc.,
in the amount of$1,186,900.00, for Construction Administration and Resident Project
Representative Services during Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal
Improvements Program construction, included in GMP 3 and GMP 4. The Task Order will be
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funded with Florida Department of Transportation Grant No. G2090, Federal Aviation
Administration Grants, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond
Proceeds.
I8 Board granted approval to ratify a 1 st Amendment to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G2E62, as executed by the Director
of Airports, providing additional funding, in the amount of$951,000.00, for Planning,
Design, Permitting and Construction of Airfield Improvement Projects at Key West
International Airport. This grant requires a 50% match from Airport Operating Fund 404.
I9 Board granted approval to ratify a 3rd Amendment to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G2090, as executed by the Director
of Airports, providing additional funding, in the amount of$450,000.00, for the Concourse A
Terminal Expansion Program at Key West International Airport. This grant requires a 50%
match from the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds.
I10 Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport
Improvement Program, Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-077-2023, as executed by the Director
of Airports, providing funding, in the amount of$1,392,701.00, for Key West International
Airport Noise Insulation Program Phase 1 (Final Design Sound Insulation of 17 Single Family
Homes and Eligibility Noise Testing and Preliminary Design of 43 Single Family Homes). All
project costs will be funded with FAA Grant No. 37-77 (90%) and Airport Operating Fund 404
(10%).
III Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement
Program, Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0044-042-2023, as executed by the Director of Airports,
providing funding, in the amount of$160,079.00, for Florida Keys Marathon International
Airport Update Master Layout Plan (ALP Update with Narrative). All project costs will be
funded with FAA Grant 44-42 (90%), FDOT Grant GIQ05 (8%) and Airport Operating Fund
403 (2%).
I12 Board granted approval of Republic Parking System's Year Five Budget, in the amount
of$390,568.00, for Parking Lot Management Services at Key West International Airport, funded
from Airport Operating Fund 404.
I13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with local
contractor, Last Chance Gifts, LLC, for a term of five years, for operation of two existing gift
shop leaseholds (one in the main terminal and one in the passenger hold room), and for new
retail space in Key West International Airport Terminal Concourse A, upon completion of the
proj ect.
I14 Board granted approval to ratify a 3rd Amendment to State of Florida Department of
Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. GI V31, as executed by the Director
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of Airports, providing additional funding, in the amount of$500,000.00, for Key West
International Airport Essential Airport Equipment. This grant requires a 50% match from Airport
Operating Fund 404.
I15 Board granted approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price 4th Amendment with NV2A Gulf
Keystar, A Joint Venture, LLC, in the amount of$8,625,890.43 for Key West International
Airport Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program, to be funded by Florida Department
of Transportation Grant No. G2090, Federal Aviation Administration Grants, Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Jl Board granted approval of the selection of four contractors for the Installation and
Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and Regulatory Markers in the Florida Keys Waters within
Monroe County, and granted approval to negotiate contracts with American Underwater
Contractor's Inc., ASAP, Inc., Coffin Marine Services, Inc., and Live Flyer, Inc.
J3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Geosyntec
Consultants, Inc. d/b/a Applied Technology and Management, in the amount of$398,000.00, to
perform Consulting Services for Mooring Field Design and Permitting Services in Monroe
County. The contract is to be funded entirely by State of Florida Legislative Allocation Fiscal
Year 2024 and/or through County Boating Improvement Funds until legislative allocation
becomes available.
J5 Board adopted the following Resolution for the extension of a reservation of 20
Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations in the Moderate Income Category,pursuant to Monroe
County Code Section 138-24(B)(2), for the development of 20 Affordable/Employee Housing
Dwelling Units on property located in Section 21, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Big
Coppitt Key, approximate mile marker 9.5 gulf-side, currently having Property Identification
Numbers 00120940-000000 and 00120940-000301 until July 21, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 223-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J6 Board adopted the following Resolution reserving 10 Low-Income Affordable Housing
ROGO Allocations, pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 138-24(b)(1), for Habitat for
Humanity of the Upper Keys, Inc.'s proposed construction of 10 Affordable-Employee Housing
Single Family Dwelling Units on sites to be determined within unincorporated Monroe County,
until June 21, 2027.
RESOLUTION NO. 224-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Ll Board adopted a Resolution approving the Florida Department of Health for Monroe
County Environmental Health Fee Schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the February 15, 2023 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
M2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of May
2023, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $3,416,722.43
Bricks & Mortar Projects $356,421.52
Events $323,879.67
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $30,870.16
Personnel Services $388,262.10
Public Relations $159,346.97
Sales & Marketing $134,082.52
Telephone & Utilities $22,179.34
Travel $11,174.86
Visitor Information Services $83,704.33
M3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10119211-10120539 (AP); 29366-29454
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of May 2023, as
follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $4,804,247.52
101 Fine & Forfeiture $5,605,682.27
102 Road/Bridges $578,909.10
115 Tourist Development Council-Two $671,338.02
Penn
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $382,619.02
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $439,667.49
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $35,992.13
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $36,727.70
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $26,645.72
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $50,640.49
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Fund Fund Title Amount
125 Grant Fund 1,522,220.13 $1,522,220.13
141 Fire/Ambulance 1,319,132.51 $1,319,132.51
147 Unincorporated Service $315,516.88
148 Planning Building $929,692.50
149 Municipal Policing $725,779.49
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $40,713.30
152 Duck Key Security $9,228.91
153 Local Housing Assistance $105,681.40
157 Boating Improvement Fund $102,981.87
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $103,025.65
160 Environmental Restoration $45,864.24
163 Court Facilities $12,327.97
164 Drug Facilities Fees $2,885.52
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $393.25
180 Building Funds $527,398.29
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $1,099,522.04
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $12,563.41
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds $380,732.35
316 Land Acquisition $14,675.00
401 Card Sound Bride $35,942.24
403 Marathon Airport $1,728,620.05
404 Key West Int'I Airport $2,743,510.81
405 Key West International Airport Series $25,569.60
2022 Revenue Bonds
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $2,083.20
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,856,011.71
501 Workers' Compensation $128,601.92
502 Group Insurance Fund $1,731,029.06
503 Risk Management Fund $1,264,599.94
504 Fleet Management Fund $372,291.61
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $5,610.00
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly Report for June 2023. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
N5 Board granted approval of the Monroe County 2023-2024 Federal Legislative Agenda.
N6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Thorn Run
Partners (Greg Burns), in the amount of$80,000.00, for Federal Lobbying Services on behalf of
Monroe County.
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N7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Contract
with Tetra Tech, Inc., a no cost one-year renewal for On-Call Professional Engineering Services
for Category B Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services, retroactive to April 12, 2022 and
extending to April 11, 2023.
N8 Board granted approval to issue a Request for Proposals to solicit for Consulting Services
to create a Vulnerability Assessment for the City of Marathon, funded by Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Grant No. 22PLN65.
N9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Contract
with HDR, Inc., in the amount of$48,394.76, for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Analysis and
Planning for County-Maintained Roads Infrastructure Adaptation, to finalize the policy
recommendations and prepare Comprehensive Plan changes; and to extend the contract for two
years to June 25, 2025.
N11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida Grant Program, Planning Grant Agreement No.
23PLN97, in the amount of$137,875.00, to complete a Comprehensive Vulnerability
Assessment for Key Colony Beach and Layton, pursuant to Section 380.093, Florida Statutes,
with no match requirement.
N12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Contract
with Erin L. Deady, P.A., in the amount of$137,875.00, for Consulting Services to conduct
Vulnerability Assessment Modeling and Watershed Management Plan Development for Layton
and Key Colony Beach as funded by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant No.
23PLN97.
N13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure, Inc. for Mobile LiDAR Data Elevation in the
Municipalities, to extend the contract date from June 15, 2023 to January 31, 2024.
N14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of No. 5A Amendment to the Contract
with HDR, Engineering, Inc., for Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Analysis and Planning for
County-Maintained Roads Infrastructure Adaptation, in the amount of$25,940.74, for the
preparation of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Hurricane Michael Grant
Program Application Package, for six adaptation projects identified under the Roadway
Vulnerability Study, retroactive to May 1, 2023.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
02 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against NHC-FL 13 LP c/o B and D Equity
Property Tax Group and their property, 38801 Overseas Highway, Ohio Key, Florida,
to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code
Compliance Case No. CE20020020.
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04 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to and Partial
Termination of the Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the School Board of
Miami-Dade County, removing one location for the School Board communication equipment,
reducing the monthly rental amount to $1,200.00, and replacing the reference to a location on
Islamorada with a location on Plantation Key.
05 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Bill of Sale for the transfer of the
Sigsbee communication tower from Monroe County to the State of Florida, Department of
Management Services.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Mayor Pro Tem Holly Raschein, Councilman Greg Lewis and Mayor
Bruce Halle. Mayor Cates and Commissioner Rice were absent from the meeting.
H1 Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Raschein and seconded by Councilman Lewis
granting approval and authorizing execution of the 1 st Addendum to Employment Agreement
with Dixie "Sandy" Roussin for Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist position with an increase in
salary from $48,000.00 to $52,000.00 to commence on July 12, 2023 and terminate on July 11,
2025. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with the Commissioners present.
STAFF REPORT
El Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation update on the
Engineered Material Arresting System at Key West International Airport.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J2 Michael Roberts, Assistant Director of Environmental Resources, gave a Power Point
Presentation on the 17th Annual Big Pine/No Name Key Mitigation Report, which provides an
update on the implementation of the Incidental Take Permit and associated Habitat Conservation
Plan for the Florida Key Deer and other protected species located on Big Pine Key and No Name
Key with cumulative H Impact at 0.6203 and H Mitigation purchased at 99.9%; and provided the
Annual Monitoring Report's submission to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
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STAFF REPORT
E2 John Allen, Director of Parks and Beaches, and Dr. Tana Carson, of Florida Keys Kids,
gave a Power Point Presentation on the Keys Kids Swim Program 2023 Pilot Results.
SUSTAINABILITY
N10 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, and Erin L. Deady, P.A., gave Power Point
Presentation on the proposed Capital Projects Applications to be submitted to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection under the Resilient Florida Program for 2023. The
following individuals addressed the Board: John Millhiser; Sandy Millhiser; Kim Weatherly; and
Shane Marshall. Judy Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board.
The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N4 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave an update on the
2023 State Legislative Session Priorities and Outcomes. Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and
Representative Jim Mooney addressed the Board.
N2 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding a proposal
to share the purchase of the South Cliff Estates development with the Monroe County School
Board. The Board took no official action.
N3 Board discussed the rescheduling of the July 19, 2023 County Commission meeting to
August. The Board took no action. The Board took no official action.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J4 Reynaldo Ortiz, Assistant Building Official, gave a Power Point Presentation on updates
to the Building Safety Inspection Program. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for June 2023. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. Miguel Angel Reyes and Dulce Milagro Morlas, 16th Judicial Circuit Case
No. 22-CA-285-P, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl granting approval to hold the
closed session at the July 19, 2023 regular meeting in Marathon, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon
thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. William Soileau, Case No. 22-CA-399-K, and read the required language into
the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval to hold the closed session at the July 19, 2023 regular meeting in Marathon, at
9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
03 Mr. Shillinger gave a Charter County update. The following individual addressed the
Board: John Millhiser.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
P1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Final Assessment Resolution for
Monroe County to collect Special Assessments within the Monroe County Canals Municipal
Services Benefit Unit to pay for ongoing Operation and Maintenance costs for a Canal Water
Quality Improvement Project(Air Curtain) serving Canal 105 in Tavernier; stating a need for
such levy; and providing for an effective date. Ms. Haag addressed the Board. There was no
public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by
Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Final Assessment Resolution for
Monroe County to collect Special Assessments within the Monroe County Canals Municipal
Services Benefit Unit to pay for ongoing Operation and Maintenance costs for an existing Canal
Water Quality Restoration Project(Air Curtain) on Canals 82, 83 and 84 in Rock Harbor on Key
Largo; stating a need for such levy; and providing for an effective date. Ms. Haag addressed the
Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Patricia Saltzman. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 23-
200 Tourist Development Plan of the Monroe County Code to add public facilities as a
permissible use of Tourist Development Tax revenues, to make revisions to the code to coincide
with the provision as set forth in 125.0104, Florida Statutes and providing for revisions and
clarifications to the Monroe County Tourist Development Plan; providing for severability;
providing for repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith and providing for an effective
date. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: John
Millhiser. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by
Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 011-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Annual Rate Resolution for Canal
266 on Big Pine Key as part of the Canal Restoration Program, imposing an Annual Assessment
for the cost of Canal 266 Operations and Maintenance for Fiscal Year 2024. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 6-240
of the Monroe County Code in order to extend to July 1, 2024 the expiration date of certain
Specialty Contractor Licenses that were active as of June 30, 2021. Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl
and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to approve the proper option and adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P6 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution waiving the Inclusionary
Workforce Housing Requirement for the change of use of a 600 square-feet of floor area from
Restaurant/Commercial Retail Use to Office Use, located at 24437 Overseas Highway, mile
marker 24.5, Summerland Key, Monroe County, Florida, currently having Property
Identification No. 00194390-000000. Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning and
Environmental Resources, gave a Power Point Presentation. The following individual addressed
the Board: Sandra Tuttle, owner of the property. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to waive the fee and adopt the
following Resolution, citing Land Development Code, Section 139-1(f)(4)b, that:
3. The applicant demonstrates an absence of any reasonable relationship between the impact
of the proposed nonresidential development and requirements of this subsection (f).
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P9 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution transmitting to the
Department of Economic Opportunity a proposed Ordinance amending the Introduction and
Background, and Glossary of the 2030 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to clarify the
continuing application of the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan to development, to
clarify the General and Defined Terms sections, and to clarify construction of conflicts with the
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Monroe County Code(s). There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl
and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 230-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P10 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution transmitting to the State
Land Planning Agency an Ordinance adopting amendments to the Monroe County Year 2030
Comprehensive Plan to create Goal 112, Objectives 112.1 and 112.2, and Policies 112.1.1 and
112.2.1, establishing Site-Specific Development Standards and Deviations as well as Exemptions
from Adopted Land Use and Development Standards for Ocean Reef as proposed by Ocean Reef
Club, Inc. and Ocean Reef Community Association. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 231-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Pl 1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for Budget Amendment
for Fiscal Year 2023 for the General Fund, Fund 001. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 232-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P12 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 18-8
of Chapter 18, Parks and Recreation, of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, to expand the
age requirement for the Summer Camp Program. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P13 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of
the Monroe County Code to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Toll. The Sunpass 2-axle
rate will increase from $0.87 to $1.00 per axle and the 3-axle or greater rate will increase from
$1.14 to $1.28 per axle. The Toll-by-Plate 2-axle rate will increase from $1.31 to $1.50 per
axle and the 3-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.71 to $1.92 per axle. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 014-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P14 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance adopting Amendments
to Monroe County Land Development Code Section 134-2 amending the Home Occupation
Special Use Permit requirements to be consistent with Chapter 2021- 202, Laws of Florida,
Sections 102-54-56, to clarify the continuing Purpose, Registration, and Requirements of
Nonconforming Uses/Structures, Sections 101-1-2, to clarify continuing Definitions, Rules of
Construction, Purpose, and Applicability, Section 102-185, to clarify Appeals, Section 114-1, to
clarify the continuing Application of Development Standards to Development, Section 118-4, to
clarify the continuing Application of Environmental Protection Regulations to Development,
Section 130-1, to clarify the continuing Application of Land Use District Requirements to
Development; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions;
providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State;providing
for amendment to and incorporation in the Monroe County Land Development Code; providing
for an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln
and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 015-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P15 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance abolishing the Library
Advisory Board created under Ordinance 6-1981 and codified under Section 15-67 through 15-
72; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith;
and providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 016-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P16 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance to amend Section 19-
1(b) of the County Code to insert an exception to the prohibition against the abandonment of
platted public roads that terminate in water in the limited circumstance where ownership would
ultimately reside in a Homeowners Association that would assume access control and
maintenance obligations. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Nancy Diersing; NJ Marinaro; Matthew Matteliano; Allison Mahaffy;
Barbara Overton; Sue Heim; and Ty Harris, P.A., representing Bay Harbor Homeowners
Association and Sunset Point Homeowners Association. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to table the item to the next
meeting in Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
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CLOSED SESSION
K1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the
matter of Galleon Bay v. Monroe County, et al., Case No. 02-CA-595-K, Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl continuing the Closed Session to
the July regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Lincoln acknowledged the upcoming Florida Association of Counties
Annual Conference in Orlando, which will be attended by County staff and Commissioners.
Commissioner Scholl acknowledged Memorial Day, Juneteenth and Bicentennial
Celebrations that have been held countywide.
Mayor Pro Tem Raschein requested an update on the County's float for the Bicentennial
Celebration. Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer, and Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Raschein requested an update on the discussion with FEMA regarding
the Compliance Inspection Program. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Raschein addressed the Board with a request to consider renaming Old
Settler's Park in Tavernier after late Mayor Emeritus Sylvia Murphy.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
Liz Yongue, D.C.
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