Item C09 C9
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
m' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 20, 2023
Agenda Item Number: C9
2023-1394
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Parks and Beaches
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Suzi Rubio
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Request Approval to Advertise a public hearing to consider approval
of an Ordinance modifying Monroe County Codes Section 18-27(h) to amend the boat ramp and
admission fees for non-county residents on weekends, holidays, and during the annual two-day lobster
mini-season.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
At its regular April 2021 meeting, the BOCC approved to increase the boat ramp and entrance fees at
Harry Harris Park for non-residents on weekends, holidays*, and the annual two-day mini lobster
season.
The current fee structure has proven to be tedious to enforce which has caused significant back-ups in
traffic entering the park. These back-ups have impacted the residents of the neighborhood as well as
park patrons. Staff recommends a simplified fee structure of the following:
Regular weekends
Car: $15.00
Boat Ramp fee: $40.00
Holidays and Mini Season
Car: $15.00
Boat Ramp fee: $60.00
The remaining language regarding fee waivers for military personnel, first responders, etc. shall remain
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the same.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
At its regular April 2021 meeting, the BOCC approved to increase the boat ramp and entrance fees at
Harry Harris Park for non-residents on weekends, holidays*, and the annual two-day mini lobster
season as follows:
Fee for use of the boat ramp increased from $30 to $40
Entrance fees for weekends for non-county residents increased as follows:
Admission fee for adults (ages 18-64) from $5/person to $8/person
Admission fee for youth(ages 3-17) and seniors (65 and over) no change from current $5/person
Admission fees waived for active duty military and disabled veterans and immediate family(with
proper ID)
Entrance fees for holidays* and the July two-day lobster mini-season for non-county residents
increased as follows:
Admission fee for adults (ages 18-64) from $5/person to $15/person
Admission fee for youth(ages 3-17) and seniors (65 and over) from $5/person to $10/person
Admission fees waived for active duty military and disabled veterans and immediate family(with
proper ID)
*Holidays that fall on a Friday or a Monday will extend the holiday fee throughout the entire weekend.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
Update per person fees to instead reflect vehicle entry fees for non-county residents and increase boat
ramp fees on holidays and mini season from $40.00 to $60.00 for non-county residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
DOCUMENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Negligible change to revenue.
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