Item N1 N1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
January 31, 2024
Agenda Item Number: N1
2023-2024
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Clerk
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Liz Yongue 305-292-3550
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the minutes from the September 6, 2023 special budget
meeting, September 20, 2023 regular meeting, and September 20, 2023 special budget meeting.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
10. September 6 Budget.pdf
11. September 20.pdf
12. September 20 Budget.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Budget Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Key West, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A special budget meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 5:05 p.m. at the Harvey Government Center in Key West and via Communication
Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln,
Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner Jim Scholl, and
Mayor Craig Cates. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator;
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press
and radio; and the general public.
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney and Tina Boan, Senior Director of Budget and Finance,
addressed the Board regarding the starting time of the September 20, 2023 Regular Meeting in
Key Largo. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by
Commissioner Scholl to start the meeting at 1:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
Al There were no Additions, Corrections or Deletions to the Agenda.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
B 1 Board granted approval to negotiate a contract with WSP USA, Inc., the highest ranked
respondent for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Harbour Drive Bridge
Replacement Project in Duck Key, and if successful negotiations cannot be reached, approval to
negotiate a contract with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are
reached.
B2 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 261-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 262-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 263-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 264-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 265-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 266-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 267-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 268-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
B3 Board granted approval to participate in the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculation (F-
ROC) Program, under the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and granted
authorization for the Senior Director of Budget and Finance to act as the authorized agent for the
County and execute the Participation Request Form and other documents subsequently provided
while participating in the program.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CI Board granted approval to ratify an Interchange Agreement with Village of Islamorada
(Village) to assign Bryan Cook, Director of Employee Services, to the Village to serve as Interim
Village Manager on a temporary basis; and granted authorization for the County Administrator
to sign additional future documents including extensions of the Agreement beyond the initial 60-
day term.
Motion carried unanimously.
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C2 Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer, gave a Power Point Presentation on
Fiscal Year 2023 Community Pride.
BUDGET
D1 Ms. Boan gave a Power Point Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Tentative Budget.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board.
D2 The following individual addressed the Board: Sheryl Schwab, Executive Director of the
Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys. Mr. Gastesi, and Brian Bradley, Risk and Public
Records Manager, addressed the Board.
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 Craig Cates, Commissioner Holly Raschein, and
Commissioner David Rice. Mayor Bruce Halle and Councilman Greg Lewis were absent from
the meeting.
Mr. Shillinger announced that in the absence of Mayor Halle, Mayor Cates would be the
acting Chair.
F 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2024. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 269-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F2 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 270-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
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BUDGET RESOLUTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
G1 Ms. Boan announced the tentative millage rates. Said rates are attached hereto.
G2 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the tentative millage rates for Fiscal Year 2024. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 271-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G3 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the tentative operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 272-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G4 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the tentative capital budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 273-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G5 Announcement of the final public budget hearing to be held at 5:05 p.m. on September
20, 2023 at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL
33037.
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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This is the reading of the rolled-back rate,the tentative millage rate, &the percent
above/below the rolled-back rate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners Rolled-back millage rate is 2.2529
Tentative millage.rate is 2.7191
Tentative millage rate.is 20.69%above the rolled-back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.1442
Tentative millage rate is 0.1765
Tentative millage rate is 22.4% above the rolled-back rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law.Enforcement District
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.2839
Tentative millage rate is 0.3118
Tentative millage rate is 9.83%above the rolled-back rate
Taxing Authority: Lower&Middle Keys Fire and.Ambulance
Rolled-back millage rate is 1.6302 .
Tentative millage rate is 1.6932
- Tentative:millage rate is 3.86% above the rolled-back rate
Taxing Authority: Middle Keys Health Care MSTU
Rolled-back millage.rate is 0.4464
Tentative millage rate is 0.5000
Tentative millage rate is 12.01% above the rolled-back rate
Aggregate
Rolled-back millage rate is 2.8966
Tentative millage rate is 3.4049
Tentative millage rate is 17.55% above the rolled-back rate
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
1:00 p.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,
Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner Jim Scholl, and
Mayor Craig Cates. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator;
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk; Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
Al Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval of the
Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of 10 years of service to Celso
Hernandez, with the Roads & Bridges Department.
B2 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of 10 years of service to Kevin
Cuomo, with the Facilities Department.
B3 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of 10 years of service to Giovanni
Martinez, with the Parks and Beaches Department.
B4 Presentation in recognition of Key West International Airport having been named the
Florida Department of Transportation, 2023 Commercial Service Airport of the Year.
B5 Proclamation declaring September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention & Action Month.
B6 Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of October 8th through 14th, 2023 as Fire
Prevention Week.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S1 Presentation and dedication of a memorial plaque to honor Mayor Emeritus Sylvia
Murphy, former District 5 Monroe County Commissioner, at the Murray Nelson Government
Center.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Cates and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Cl Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Contract
with Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for CPI-U adjustment of 6.5%, effective October 1,
2023. The CPI-U annual adjustment was approved in the July 15, 2020 Contract. Funding is Ad-
Valorem.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Contract
with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for Ballfield Maintenance—Multiple Locations, to
extend the Contract for the first of four additional one-year periods, to include a CPI-U increase
of 3%, inclusion of amounts for overseeing, and amending the purchasing power of the County
Administrator in the event of an emergency to match Monroe County's Purchasing Policy.
C3 Board granted approval of the Monroe County Length of Service Award Plan (LOSAP)
Actuarial Valuation Report for the Plan Year 2023, and $0 transfer of funds for Plan Year 2023
into the LOSAP Trust Fund.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a renewal of a Class A Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to Islamorada, Village of Islands - Fire Rescue for the
operation of Advanced Life Support Transport Ambulance Service for the period October 1,
2023 through September 30, 2025.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a renewal of a Class B Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to National Health Transport Inc., for the operation of a Non-
Emergency Medical Transportation Service in all geographical locations in Monroe County for
the period October 19, 2023 through October 18, 2025. National Health Transport Inc. is not
permitted to perform 911 emergency response work in Monroe County.
C6 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with McFarland Johnson, Inc., for the
Engineering Design and Permitting phase of the Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path (Upper
Sugarloaf Key)Project, and if an agreement cannot be reached with the highest ranked
respondent, granted approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent until an
agreement is reached. The project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration through a
Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement.
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C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Renewal to the Standby
Agreement with Nations Market LLC for Emergency Feeding Services, for one year.
C8 Board granted approval to reject the sole proposal received to the Request for Proposals
for the Key Largo Pickleball Court Installation, which was opened on July 20, 2023, and to re-
advertise in a phased project approach.
C9 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider approval of an
Ordinance modifying Monroe County Code 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.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Tower Pest Control, Inc. for Pest Control in the Lower Keys, to apply a CPI-U increase of
3%, effective October 1, 2023. Funding is Ad Valorem, Parks and Beaches Fund 147, and the
Tourist Development Council. The annual contract amount shall not exceed $43,340.00.
C11 Board granted approval to ratify the submission of a Grant Application to the U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Solicitation, in the amount of$16,588.00, and
granted approval of the funding to support the Monroe County Probation Services Case
Management Technology, and granted authorization for the Director of Budget and Finance to
execute acceptance of the award and related grant documents.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 8th Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with Salute Watersports, LLC, to renew the term for the fifth of five one-year periods
with the term to commence October 16, 2023 and terminate on October 15, 2024, and including
a 6.5% CPI-U increase in the rent. The monthly payment will increase from $565.52 to $602.28
plus 7.5% of gross sales.
C13 Board granted approval to waive a minor bidding irregularity and authorize execution of
an Agreement to Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., in the amount of$169,918.27, for the
Pine Channel Nature Park Landscaping Enhancements Project. This project is funded by a
Tourist Development Council Grant.
C14 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
American Empire Builders Inc., the lowest and only responsive bidder, for the Harbour Drive
Bridge (4904604) Replacement Project on Duck Key, in the amount of$5,780,000.00.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 14th Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with Upper Keys Community Swimming Pool, Inc., to extend the lease on a month-
to-month basis for a period of time,pending the advertising of a Request for Proposal and award
of a contract for Operation and Management Services of Jacobs Aquatic Center, with the new
term to commence on October 1, 2023.
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C16 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Stock Island/Key West
On-Demand Transit Service.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with WSP USA, Inc. for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services associated with the Harbour Drive Bridge
(4904604) Replacement Project on Duck Key in the, not to exceed, amount of$544,332.57.
C18 Board granted approval to utilize the remaining balance of District 2 Impact Fees for
purchase and installation of new MUSCO athletic field lighting at Big Pine Community Park
Multi-Use Field. Impact Fees for Parks has not been collected since 2020. The amount of Impact
Fee funding available as of October 1, 2023 is estimated to be in the amount of$304,812.00.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Task Order
with Kisinger Campo and Associates, Corporation for Engineering Design and Permitting
Services for Harbour Drive Bridge (4904604) Replacement Project, in the amount of
$147,522.00, for Engineering Services during construction.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Key West for the Joint Operation, Use and Maintenance of Bernstein Park's athletic
fields.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Middle Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service to add
and/or update a contract provision to allow for the option of equipment replacement and
installation by seeking a proposal only from the contractor in accordance with the current
Monroe County Purchasing Policy. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Upper Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service, to add
and/or update a contract provision to allow for the option of equipment replacement and
installation by seeking a proposal only from the contractor in accordance with the current
Monroe County Purchasing Policy. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to the Agreement
with Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for Chiller Maintenance and Service in Monroe County to
add and/or update a contract provision to allow for the option of equipment replacement and
installation by seeking a proposal only from the contractor in accordance with the current
Monroe County BOCC Purchasing Policy. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C24 Board adopted the following Resolution granting a one-time waiver of fee requirement
for Gavin Gonzalez to attend Monroe County's Fire Academy Minimum Standards Class,
sponsored by Islamorada Fire Rescue.
RESOLUTION NO. 279-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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C25 Board granted approval to renew software services for RescueNet Billing Pro, ePCR, and
FireRMS software from Zoll Data Systems, for one year, in the amount of$71,944.20; and
granted authorization for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. d/b/a GameTime, to add Harry Harris Park to the Additional
Parks, as defined in the 1 st Amendment to the Agreement, and to amend the composite Exhibit A
to add A-9, Harry Harris Park to the Agreement. The total estimated, not to exceed, amount of
$338,958.72, will apply to this Phase A-9 of the Project.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Contract
with Bender& Associates Architects, P.A., in the amount of$175,645.00, to provide
Architectural and Engineering Services for the Florida Department of Emergency Management
(FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Wind Retrofit Project. This Amendment
adds roof-replacement design to the scope of work for the Ellis Building and the Marathon
Government Center. Funding is provided by FDEM-HMGP grant(75%) and local match(25%).
The county portion will be paid by One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax.
C28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with Wharf SMI LLC, to amend the lease extending the current term for a period of
three years, reducing the rental space and price,providing for an additional three optional 1-year
renewals, change the Notice address, and adding other language requested by the Lessor for
office space located at 4695 Overseas Highway, known as Ocean View Marina, which houses
the Public Defender's Marathon Office.
C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with Siemens Industry, Inc., as a sole source provider for Testing, Certification, and Maintenance
of Environmental Building Management Systems, including fire alarm, smoke control, and
building automation systems in county facilities, adjusting the contract amount by a 5.5%
increase, effective on October 1, 2023. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Addendum to the Agreement
with Professional Emergency Services, Inc. for Medical Direction for Monroe County Fire
Rescue, extending the Agreement for one-year, with a 5% increase from $55,000.00 to
$57,750.00 for air ambulance medical direction, and an increase from $58,000.00 to $60,900.00
for ground ambulance medical direction. The total contract amount is $118,650.00.
C31 Board granted approval to ratify a 1st Amendment to Older American's Act Contract No.
AA-2329 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and Monroe County/Monroe County Social
Services to increase grant funding, in the amount of$84,591.65, bringing the original contract
amount of$741,663.26 to a new total of$826,254.91 for the contract period of January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023.
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C32 Board accepted the Report of monthly Change Orders for the months of July and August
2023, reviewed by the County Administrator and/or Assistant County Administrator. Said
reports are incorporated herein by reference.
C33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC as a sole source provider, in the amount of$327,500.00, for the installation of
new sports lighting to extend and add onto the existing lighting at Big Pine Community Park.
This project is funded by District 11 Impact Fees and the American Rescue Plan.
C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Contract for
Local Police Services with Islamorada, Village of Islands, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office
and Monroe County.
C36 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval to write-off a$45,000.00 State
Housing Initiatives Partnership Second Mortgage which was executed on July 29, 2005, recorded
on August 8, 2005, as Document# 1533654, Book 2140, Page 831 of the public records of
Monroe County, Florida, secured by the property located at Lot 45, Block 7, Sugarloaf Key,
Florida, 33042, due to a foreclosure.
RESOLUTION NO. 280-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C37 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval to write-off a$9,602.00 State
Housing Initiatives Partnership Second Mortgage which was executed on June 20, 2017,
recorded on April 16, 2018, as Document 4 2164419, Book 2901, Page 872 of the public records
of Monroe County, Florida, secured by the property located at 30418 Date Row, Big Pine Key,
Florida, 33043, due to a foreclosure.
RESOLUTION NO. 281-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C38 Board granted approval of a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
expressing the County's support and concurrence with the proposed plan to divert traffic to Card
Sound Road, a county-maintained road, for temporary detours during the upcoming FDOT Road
Project No. FM 446005-1 on US 1 from mile marker 108.4 to mile marker 112.8, on the 18-mile
stretch.
C39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Modification to the Grant
Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management(FDEM) for Local Emergency
Management and Mitigation Initiatives, Grant No. 4337-515-R (State Identification No. 309),
Contract No. H0703 for Ten County Facilities, Wind Retrofit-Phase I. This Modification is to
reinstate and extend the terms of the Agreement to December 31, 2023. Funding provided by
FDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant(75%) and local match(25%). The county
portion will be paid by One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax.
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C40 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with Architects Design Group/ADG, Inc., in the amount of$33,330.00, to add enhanced
commissioning for the construction of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Non-Aeronautical Use
Building. Funding is through the Florida Department of Emergency Management, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, and Florida Department of Transportation.
C41 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement No. G2M95 with
Florida Department of Transportation, for a Public Transit Service Development Program on
Stock Island and Key West. Year 1 of the Grant, in the amount of$426,000.00 includes a 50%
local match, which is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.
C42 Board granted approval to close obsolete funds: Fund 132, Library Impact Fees; Fund
308, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds Series 2007; Fund 314, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds Series
2014; and authorized the Clerk of Court to transfer any residual funds to Fund 304, One Cent
Infrastructure Sales Surtax.
C43 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the 2021-2024
Contract with City of Marathon, Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Monroe County for Local
Police Services.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Agreement
with Cooke Communications Florida, LLC d/b/a Two Oceans Digital, for Website and Digital
Provider Services, to continue inclusion of an online booking system, associated cost with said
service, and to update the name of online booking system from Root Reservation, LLC to Ripe,
Inc.
D2 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Monroe County Tourist Development
Council Marketing Plan. Said Marketing Plan is incorporated herein by reference.
D3 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District V
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase a Less Than
Fee Interest in Block 3, Lots 8 and 9, Eden Pines Colony on Big Pine Key near mile marker 29,
in the amount of$56,250.00, from David Cruz and Amy Cruz for density reduction purposes.
F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase a Less Than
Fee Interest in Block 5, Lots 21 and 22, Pine Channel Estates Section Two on Big Pine Key, near
mile marker 29, in the amount of$99,999.00, from Thomas M. Rodd as Trustee of the
Revocable Living Trust of Thomas M. Rodd dated 04/27/2000 and Patrick J. Gannon, Jr. for
density reduction purposes.
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F3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase a Less Than
Fee Interest in Lots 37 and 38, Doctors Arm Subdivision Third Addition Section A, on Big Pine
Key near mile marker 31, in the amount of$99,999.00, from Stephen R. Spaulding and Michele
L. Spaulding for density reduction purposes.
F4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase a Less Than
Fee Interest in Lots 5 and 6, Doctors Arm Subdivision Third Edition Section B on Big Pine Key,
near mile marker 31, in the amount of$99,999.00, from Janet Legraff Loveland for density
reduction purposes.
F6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment and Extension of
Agreement for Purchase of property, in the amount of$240,000.00, funded by the Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, Voluntary Home Buyout Program.
F7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment and Extension of
Agreement for Purchase of property, in the amount of$380,000.00, funded by the Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, Voluntary Home Buyout Program.
F8 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval and authorizing execution of
an Agreement for Purchase of property, in the amount of$1,115,000.00, funded by the
Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, Voluntary Home Buyout Program;
authorizing execution of a Restrictive Covenant running with the land; and moving one Market
Rate-Rate of Growth Ordinance Exemption from the acquired property to the Administrative
Relief pool for market rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
AIRPORTS
II Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
Gardens of Eden of the Florida Keys, Inc., for Landscaping Services at Key West International
Airport, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
12 Board granted approval to ratify a 1st Amendment for Time Extension to the State of
Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1237, as
executed by the Executive Director of Airports, modifying the grant expiration date from
December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024, in order to complete the Relocation of the Automated
Surface Observing System Equipment Project at the Florida Keys Marathon International
Airport.
I3 Board granted approval to ratify a 3rd Amendment to the Florida Department of
Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. GI Q05, as executed by the Director
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of Airports,providing additional funding, in the amount of$75,000.00, for Planning Studies at
the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. This Grant requires a 20% local match from
Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403.
I4 Board granted approval to ratify a 1st Amendment to the Coronavirus Response and
Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act Grant No. 3-12-0037-065-2021 from the United States of
America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration, increasing grant funding in the
amount of$718.00, from $3,536,873.00 to $3,537,591.00, for Key West International Airport.
The purpose of this grant is for the Airport to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus.
There is no match required for this grant.
I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for Law Enforcement and Security Services at Key
West International Airport, to set the annual compensation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The
Contract is paid by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I6 Board accepted the Report of Airport Change Orders for the month of July, reviewed by
the County Administrator and/or Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
I7 Board granted approval to enforce a Claim of Lien and proceed to auction the derelict
Antonov An-24 aircraft abandoned at Key West International Airport.
I8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with Tesla, Inc. f/k/a Tesla Motors, Inc., to increase the number of electric vehicle
charging stations at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport from four stations to twelve
stations, including adding an adjacent undeveloped parcel of land to install a new electrical
equipment platform; extending the Lease Agreement to December 31, 2034; and increasing
annual rent payments from $8,257.80 to $28,800.00.
I9 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Commercial Sponsorship Agreement with Race World Offshore, LLC for Key West
International Airport to sponsor the 42nd Annual World Championship Boat Races from
November 5th through 12th, 2023, in accordance with Resolution 123-2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 283-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1 Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 228-2022, the
Permitting Fee Schedule; increasing fees based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers for Fiscal Year 2023; adding fees for subsequent permit application extensions and
temporary certificates of occupancy/completion; and providing for an implementation date.
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RESOLUTION NO. 284-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J2 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing a Cost of Prosecution Schedule to
be imposed in Code Compliance cases; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 285-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J3 Board adopted the following Resolution reserving one Affordable Housing Rate of
Growth Ordinance (ROGO) Allocation consisting of one Moderate-Income Category ROGO
Allocation, for proposed affordable housing dwelling units, on Cudjoe Key on property legally
described as Part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Bay Point Amended Plat, Saddlebunch Key, Property
Identification No. 00160140-000000, until March 20, 2024, for Building Permit issuance.
RESOLUTION NO. 286-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
L4 Board granted approval of Commissioner Raschein's reappointment of Peg Laron for a
four-year term to the Tourist Development Council Board, with a term expiring September 20,
2027.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the April 6, 2023 special workshop meeting
and April 19, 2023 regular meeting. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
M2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the period of July
through August 2023, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $2,327,452.99
Bricks & Mortar Projects $512,921.62
Events $374,412.71
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $47,244.37
Personnel Services $251,519.14
Public Relations $267,856.21
Sales & Marketing $144,571.17
Telephone &Utilities $44,201.39
Travel $18,412.61
Visitor Information Services $167,408.66
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M3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10121892-10123016 (AP); 29557-29628
(WC); 50005406 (PR Checks); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the
month of July 2023, as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $6,044,324.87
101 Fine & Forfeiture $5,448,362.28
102 Road/Bridges $284,618.25
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $11,217.19
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny $502,216.56
116 TDC -Admin Promo 2 Cent $595,832.43
117 TDC -District 1 Third Cent $476,598.17
118 TDC -District 2 Third Cent $111,712.13
119 TDC -District 3 Third Cent $160,927.46
120 TDC -District 4 Third Cent $82,287.38
121 TDC -District 5 Third Cent $168,879.52
125 Grant Fund $2,443,935.31
141 Fire/Ambulance $1,135,094.53
147 Unincorporated Service $246,208.86
148 Planning Building $574,144.87
149 Municipal Policing $750,186.41
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $90,320.39
152 Duck Key Security $1,983.10
153 Local Housing Assistance $9,001.58
157 Boating Improvement Fund $82,131.13
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $180,588.22
160 Environmental Restoration $18,474.05
162 Law Enforcement Trust-600 $500.00
163 Court Facilities $56,103.61
164 Drug Facilities Fees $8,707.04
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $439.25
180 Building Funds $418,863.38
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $2,419,940.79
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $8,491.22
316 Land Acquisition $95,148.00
401 Card Sound Bridge $40,451.31
403 Marathon Airport $3,542,671.45
404 Key West Int'I Airport $1,012,298.31
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405 Key West International Airport Series 2022 $22,830.00
Revenue Bonds
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,763,803.73
501 Workers' Compensation $98,529.25
502 Group Insurance Fund $2,336,753.83
503 Risk Management Fund $166,944.93
504 Fleet Management Fund $265,485.54
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $2,805.00
M4 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10123017-10124457 (AP); 29629-29708
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of August 2023, as
follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $3,918,143.79
101 Fine & Forfeiture $5,539,255.37
102 Road/Bridges $379,440.28
115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny $270,854.33
116 TDC -Admin Promo 2 Cent $695,970.53
117 TDC -District 1 Third Cent $849,526.74
118 TDC -District 2 Third Cent $125,390.34
119 TDC -District 3 Third Cent $297,040.55
120 TDC -District 4 Third Cent $44,729.78
121 TDC -District 5 Third Cent $32,643.41
125 Grant Fund $3,438,437.27
141 Fire/Ambulance $1,037,614.76
147 Unincorporated Service $302,599.19
148 Planning Building $628,936.91
149 Municipal Policing $725,779.58
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $41,293.71
152 Duck Key Security $18,645.52
153 Local Housing Assistance $8,585.50
157 Boating Improvement Fund $63,775.25
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $101,695.66
160 Environmental Restoration $35,414.25
163 Court Facilities $26,906.39
164 Drug Facilities Fees $1,885.52
171 Stock Island WW MSTU $864.29
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175 Long Key & Layton WW MSTU $277.50
176 Duck Key WW MSTU $412.63
177 Canal 4266 MSBU $1,046.55
180 Building Funds $369,288.29
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $1,637,394.83
310 Big Coppitt Wastewater Project $4,494.40
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project $5,701.18
316 Land Acquisition $103,462.50
401 Card Sound Bridge $84,520.89
403 Marathon Airport $2,030,257.39
404 Key West Int'I Airport $1,097,208.17
405 Key West International Airport Series 2022 $4,153,692.41
Revenue Bonds
414 MSD Solid Waste $2,053,159.98
501 Workers' Compensation $125,226.16
502 Group Insurance Fund $2,061,480.69
503 Risk Management Fund $482,522.13
504 Fleet Management Fund $358,215.07
M5 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly Report for September 2023. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
N2 Board adopted the following Resolution approving a revised Monroe County
Organizational Chart,placing the Parks and Beaches Department under the supervision of the
Assistant County Administrator.
RESOLUTION NO. 287-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N3 Board granted approval to ratify a Grant of Easement with the Utility Board of the City of
Key West, Florida d/b/a Keys Energy, signed by the County Administrator, to provide power to
the Public Private Partnership Sheriffs Housing Project, located at 255 Trumbo Road in Key
West.
N4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Capitol Group,
Inc. (Robert Reyes) for continuing Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe County in the
legislative and executive branches of state government, effective October 1, 2023.
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N5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Capitol City
Consulting (Nick Iarossi/Andrew Ketchel) for continuing Lobbying Services on behalf of
Monroe County, including specifically in the executive branch of state government to advance
the County's pursuit of recurring funding for the implementation of the Florida Keys Stewardship
Act, resiliency funding and other issues as called upon, effective September 1, 2023.
N6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Gray Robinson,
P.A. (Ryan Matthews and Dean Cannon) for continuing Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe
County in the legislative and executive branches of state government, effective October 1, 2023.
N7 Board granted approval of a Grant Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC), in the amount of$10,000,000.00,to establish an Artificial
Reef Program to plan, construct, monitor, and maintain artificial reef habitat(s) in Monroe
County; and granted authorization for the Mayor to execute the Agreement once the final version
is received from FWC and reviewed as to form by the County Attorney.
N8 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement and confirmation of Sue Burke as
Executive Assistant to Commissioner James K. Scholl; and granted authorization for the County
Administrator or his designee to sign the Agreement.
N9 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval for Monroe County to host the
16th Annual Regional Climate Leadership Summit in Key West on December 16th through 18th,
2024; granting approval of the organizational procedures; granting authorization for the County
Administrator to sign necessary documents; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 288-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N10 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals to seek Conference
Planning Services in support of the 16th Annual Regional Climate Leadership Summit, to be
hosted by Monroe County in December 2024.
N11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Grant No. 22FRP131, in the amount of$900,000.00, with $0 local
match, for the Long Key Living Shoreline resilience work.
N12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Task Order with WSP USA
Environment& Infrastructure, Inc., not to exceed $17,616.96,under the Category C On-Call
Professional Resilience and Environmental Engineering Services Contract, to develop and
submit a grant application for the Federal Highway Administration Program for Promoting
Resilient Operations for Transformative Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation Discretionary
Program, retroactive to July 23, 2023.
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N13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Task Order with WSP USA
Environment& Infrastructure, Inc., in the amount of$59,226.00, to the On-Call Category B
Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services Contract, for Construction Engineering Inspection
Services, to oversee the installation of a demonstration injection well on Canal No. 58 in Key
Largo and Canal No. 278 in Big Pine Key, and to perform preconstruction and post construction
monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of both, funded by Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Grant No. LPA0428.
N14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment No. 5B with HDR,
Inc., at no cost, under the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Analysis and Planning for County
Maintained Roads Infrastructure Adaptation Contract, to extend the period of performance for
the preparation of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program Application package for six adaptation projects identified under the Roadway
Vulnerability Study, retroactive to October 1, 2022.
N15 Board granted approval of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant No.
22FRP132, in the amount of$3,327,266.00, with $0 local match, for the Duck Key Living
Shoreline resilience work; and granted authorization for the County Administrator to execute the
grant.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
03 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Wolfgang Noack and his property,
17140 Old State Road 4A, Sugarloaf Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and
enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE21070022.
04 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Steven Levin and his property, 506
Sound Dr., Key Largo, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s)
arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE20070051.
05 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with Interisk Corporation to provide Insurance Consulting Services for the County's Worker's
Compensation and Risk Management Programs.
06 Board granted approval of a proposal to renew the 2023-2024 Liability Insurance and
Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Program, from Florida League of Cities, for an annual
premium of$477,438.00; and granted authorization for the Risk Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
07 Board granted approval to renew National Union Fire Insurance Company through VFIS
agency with annual premium of$160,353.65 ($154,603.00 for Emergency Vehicle Physical
Damage, $5,705.00 for Portable Equipment and $45.65 for all taxes, surcharges and fees); and
granted authorization for the Risk Manager to sign all necessary forms.
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09 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Baker Donelson Bearman, Caldwell & Cerkowitz, P.C. for representation and consultation
on matters relating to Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal agencies.
010 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
for Consolidation and Management of Emergency Communications, for the purpose of
extending the term of the Agreement through February 21, 2032 and providing for the
disbursement of annual recurring revenues to MCSO by the Office of Clerk and Comptroller
(Clerk), on a monthly basis, within 30 days of receipt thereof, and providing for the distribution
of grant funds awarded by the state,pursuant to Subsection 365.172(6), Florida Statutes, directly
to MCSO by the Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity after receipt, with notification thereof
to the County Administrator and County Attorney.
Ol 1 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the 2023 version of the Risk
Management Policy and Procedures Contract Administration Manual, revising provisions
regarding Builder's Risk Insurance requirements for vertical construction projects, repealing
prior inconsistent resolutions, and providing for an effective date; and granted authorization for
the Risk Manager to make changes to the Builder's Risk requirement including waivers as
needed, in order to accomplish the primary interest of minimizing risk to the County while
keeping the cost of construction activities as minimal as possible.
RESOLUTION NO. 289-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
013 Board granted approval of an increased rate with the Division of Administrative Hearings
from $180.00 per hour to $200.00 per hour for Administrative Law Judge Services, effective
October 1, 2023, as provided by the contract and pursuant to Florida Statute 120.65.
014 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the
Agreement with Kaplan, Kirsch and Rockwell, LLP to provide Legal Services.
015 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Settlement Agreement by and
between Monroe County, Florida, and 17RM Investments, LLC.
SUSTAINABILITY
S2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Monroe County Tax Collector, to authorize collection of a special assessment within the Monroe
County Canals Municipal Services Benefit Unit to pay for ongoing operation and maintenance
costs for a new Canal Water Quality Restoration Project(Air Curtain) on Canal Nos. 82, 83 and
84 in Rock Harbor on Key Largo.
S3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Monroe County Tax Collector to authorize collection of a special assessment within the Monroe
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County Canals Municipal Services Benefit Unit to pay for ongoing operation and maintenance
costs for a new Canal Water Quality Restoration Project(Air Curtain) on Canal No. 105 in
Tavernier.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
S4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Assignment of Easement to the
State of Florida, Department of Management Services, for access to and operation of the
Communication Tower at Sigsbee Park, Naval Air Station Key West.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
L2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding a Resolution expressing opposition to
proposed consolidation of the 16th and 1 lth Judicial Circuits. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Holly Elomina, 16th Judicial Circuit Court Administrator; Robert
Lockwood, 16th Judicial Circuit Public Defender; Dennis Ward, Monroe County State Attorney;
and Albert Vigil. Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner
Raschein adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 290-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C44 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding granting purchasing authority to a designee
of the Board of Governors, Monroe County Fire and Ambulance District 1, amending Monroe
County Code of Ordinances to reflect granting of purchasing authority, and advertising the
Ordinance change.
C45 The following individual addressed the Board: Erin Woods, representing Affordable
Asphalt, Inc.,regarding approval of a 1st Amendment to the 1st Street and Bertha Street
Roadway Improvement Project Construction Contract with Zahlene Enterprises, Inc., waiving
the requirement for outstanding subcontractor releases to be submitted by the contractor in order
to allow for final payment so the County can obtain the final Florida Department of
Transportation Small County Outreach Program Grant reimbursement. Mr. Shillinger addressed
the Board. The Board continued the item to later in the meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
El Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation update on the
Concourse A and Terminal Improvement Program at Key West International Airport.
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COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
L1 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, gave a Power Point Presentation
regarding entering into a Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with Florida Department of
Transportation to maintain landscaping on U.S. 1 along a 4.5-mile section from mile marker
108.4 to mile marker 112.9, which includes the approximately 1-mile section at mile marker 109,
known as Bikini Beach. Judy Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges, addressed the
Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, advised the Board that Ed Koconis,
Administrative Director—Permitting, would be replacing Bryan Cook, Director of Employee
Services, as the Islamorada, Village of Island interim Village Manager and that a contract would
be presented to the Board at the October meeting. Mr. Koconis addressed the Board.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C45 Mr. Shillinger re-addressed the Board concerning approval of a 1 st Amendment to the 1 st
Street and Bertha Street Roadway Improvement Project Construction Contract with Zahlene
Enterprises, Inc., waiving the requirement for outstanding subcontractor releases to be submitted
by the contractor in order to allow for final payment so the County can obtain the final Florida
Department of Transportation Small County Outreach Program Grant reimbursement. Motion
was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval of
the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for September 2023,
gave an update on Shands v. City of Marathon, 3d DCA21-1987, and requested Board support in
the matter of Leon County v. Florida PACE Funding Agency, 2023-CA-0002050. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
L3 Cindy Lewis, Director of Florida Institute of Oceanography, Keys Marine Laboratory,
gave a Power Point Presentation on Keys Marine Lab's Multipurpose Academic & Research
Facility Concept Designs.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
02 Mr. Shillinger gave a Power Point Presentation titled Charter Government 101. The
following individual addressed the Board: Patrick Foley.
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SOUNDING BOARD ITEMS
Q1 Richard Ward addressed the Board regarding the flooding on Michael Drive in Key
Largo. Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Clarke addressed the Board. The following individual addressed
the Board: John Jochem.
Q2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Sandy Milhiser and David Hughes addressed the
Board regarding the Twin Lakes/Sands Neighborhood Sustainability Projects. The following
individuals addressed the Board: George Smyth, representing Stillwright Point Homeowners
Association (HOA); Emilie Stewart, representing Stillwright Point HOA; Claudia Mimbela,
Cindy Dresow, Mary Beth Fels, Bettye Chaplin, Dale Schumacher, Nancy K. Perez, Kim
Weatherly, Shane Marshall, Cynthia Hughes, and Patrick Foley. Ms. Clarke addressed the Board.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT I
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Mayor Craig Cates, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner
David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Mayor Cates granting
approval to renew software services for RescueNet Billing Pro, ePCR and FireRMS software
from Zoll Data Systems, for one year, in the amount of$71,944.20; and grant authorization for
the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents. Motion carried unanimously.
H2 Motion was made by Mayor Cates and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting
approval and authorizing execution of a 1 st Addendum to the Agreement with Professional
Emergency Services, Inc. for Medical Direction for Monroe County Fire Rescue, extending the
Agreement for one-year, with a 5% increase from $55,000.00 to $57,750.00 for air ambulance
medical direction, and an increase from $58,000.00 to $60,900.00 for ground ambulance medical
direction. The total contract amount is $118,650.00. Motion carried unanimously.
H3 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding granting purchasing authority to a designee
of the Board of Governors, Monroe County Fire and Ambulance District 1, and the Ordinance
change to delegate signature authority on smaller contracts to the County Administrator. Motion
was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Mayor Cates adopting the following
Resolution delegating signing authority to the County Administrator, for renewal of the
following contracts, set to expire on or before September 30, 2023: Kronos
Incorporated/Telestaff, Bound Tree Medical LLC, Motorola Solutions, Inc., ESO Solutions Inc,
and approving the Ordinance change. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 291-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
08 Kelly Dugan, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning a Settlement
Offer in the matter of Monroe County, Florida v. Elizabeth Delgado, Case No. 22-CA-203-P.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to reject the offer. Motion carried
unanimously.
012 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding whether the Board would support the use of
a legislative change allowing 1-cent Tourist Impact Tax, collected under Florida Statute
125.0108,to fund affordable housing projects and, if so, whether the Board desires to defer
accepting applications for use of surplus funds for other qualifying infrastructure projects until
after the 2024 legislative session. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln
and seconded by Commissioner Scholl approving the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
P1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 8-37
of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, regarding a statute of limitations defense against
Code Compliance prosecutions. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Anneliese Dietrick, representing Marathon and Lower Keys Association of
Realtors; Dottie Moses, Darren Smith, President of the Key West Association of Realtors; and
Van Fischer. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by
Commissioner Scholl to remove the language regarding the statute of limitations for Code
Compliance cases, to be consistent with the rest of the municipalities and the state. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Exact language: To remove the language regarding the statute of limitation making us like the
rest of the municipalities and the rest of the State of Florida.
Commissioner Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Raschein No
Commissioner Rice Yes
Commissioner Scholl Yes
Mayor Cates No
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 019-2023
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Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a request by Wesley House Family
Services, Inc., to waive the Nonresidential Inclusionary Workforce Housing requirement
applicable to redevelopment, with a 4,171 square-foot expansion, of an institutional use on
property located at 5 Homestead Avenue, approximate mile marker 99, Key Largo, Monroe
County, Florida, currently having Property Identification No. 00453410-000000. The total
required In-Lieu Fee for the project per Land Development Code, Section 139-1(f) is
$75,661.94. Emily Schemper, Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources, gave a
Power Point Presentation. The following individual addressed the Board: Aleida Jacobo,
representing Wesley House Family Services. Peter Morris, Assistant County Attorney, addressed
the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Resolution granting approval of the waiver, under
Land Development Code Section 139-1(f)(4)(b)(2), that due to the nature of the proposed
nonresidential development, the development furthers Comprehensive Plan policies and the
purpose and intent of this subsection through means other than strict compliance with the
requirements set forth herein. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution transmitting to the State
Land Planning Agency an Ordinance amending the Glossary of the 2030 Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan to amend the definition of Accessory Use or Accessory Structure to allow
limited additional uses and structures on vacant lots. Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point
Presentation. The following individual addressed the Board: Dottie Moses, President of the
Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner's Associations. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein tabling the item until
the Senior Director of Code Compliance could be present. Motion carried unanimously.
P4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance adopting Amendments
to Monroe County Land Development Code, Chapter 122 Floodplain Management, Section 122-
25(b)(1)(b)to allow for 299 square-feet or less of opaque breakaway construction for enclosed
space below elevated structures in VE and Coastal A Flood Zones;providing for severability;
providing for applicability; 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 Rice adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-2023
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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P5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution approving an inventory
of county-owned real property and Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority-owned
(a dependent Special District within its boundaries) Real Property that may be appropriate for
affordable housing,pursuant to Section 125.379, Florida Statutes, and directing staff to post both
lists on the County website. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of County Commissioners regular meeting adjourned for the Board of County
Commissioners Special Budget Hearing.
After the Special Budget Hearing, the Board of County Commissioners regular meeting
reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENT
Commissioner Rice addressed the need for protections for non-homesteaded privately-
owned properties, within the County, that rent within affordability guidelines.
Mayor Cates declared the open session of the meeting closed.
CLOSED SESSION
K1 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Sunset
Garden Estate Land Trust 211012014, by and through its successor Trustee, Simtrust Group LLC,
and Sunset Gardens Farm, LLC v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 19-CA-460-P, and read
the required language into the record pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. Mr.
Shillinger advised that the following individuals would be present at the meeting: County
Commissioners; County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger;
Assistant County Attorney Peter Morris and special outside council Andrew Mai; and a certified
court reporter.
After the closed session, the meeting was re-opened.
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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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Budget Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A special budget meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 6:45 p.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, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner Jim
Scholl, and Mayor Craig Cates. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County
Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk; Liz Yongue, Deputy
Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
Al There were no Additions, Corrections or Deletions to the Agenda. Motion was made by
Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln approving the agenda. Motion
carried unanimously.
BUDGET
B 1 Tina Boan, Senior Director of Budget and Finance gave a Power Point Presentation, on
the County Administrator's Fiscal Year 2024 Final Budget. Judy Clarke, Director of
Engineering/Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board.
B2 The following individuals addressed the Board: Troy Zinser, Cindy Dresow, Mary Beth
Fels, Patrick Foley, John Jochem, John Millhiser, Bettye Chaplin, Karen Wilkinson, Mark
Chandonnet, and Chris Cavallacci.
B3 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval and authorizing execution of the following Fiscal Year 2024 Contracts with
local non-profit human service organizations through recommendations of the Human Services
Advisory Board, totaling $1,850,725.00, as follows:
Applicant Amount Awarded
A Positive Step of Monroe County $55,000.00
A.H. of Monroe County $100,000.00
Anchors Aweigh Club $15,000.00
Autism Society of the Keys $45,000.00
Boys & Girls Club $89,000.00
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Burton Memorial United Methodist Church $15,000.00
Chapters Health Hospice Keys $39,175.00
Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys $90,000.00
Florida Keys Children's Shelter $150,000.00
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition $110,000.00
Good Health Clinic $105,600.00
Grace Jones Day Care Center $60,000.00
Heart of the Keys/Marathon Recreation Center $50,000.00
Independence Ca $35,000.00
Keys Area Interdenominational Resources $35,000.00
Keys to Be the Change $42,000.00
Kids Come First in the Florida Keys $31,250.00
Literacy Volunteers of America $50,000.00
Marathon New Life Assembly of God Kreative Kids $15,000.00
Mark Sorensen Youth Sailing Program $6,000.00
Monroe Association of ReMARCable Citizens, Inc. $205,000.00
Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center $2,500.00
Samuel's House $120,000.00
Special Olympics Florida $20,000.00
Star of the Sea Foundation $85,000.00
Wesley House Family Services $113,000.00
Womankind $167,200.00
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
B4 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with
Guidance/Care Center for The Heron, Assisted Living Facility Program, in the amount of
$45,000.00, funded by the County through recommendations of the Human Services Advisory
Board. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict.
B5 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with
Guidance/Care Center for the Community Transportation for Disadvantaged Program, in the
amount of$28,379.00; the Innovative Service Development Program, in the amount of
$10,668.00; and Baker Act Transportation Service Program, in the amount of$207,450.00. Roll
call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict.
B6 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with
Guidance/Care Center (G/CC) for Substance Abuse Mental Health (SAMH) Services, in the
amount of$527,507.00; and a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with G/CC for the Jail In-House
Program, in the amount of$382,432.00. The County funding for SAMH Services is the local
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match required by Florida Statute. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice
abstaining due to conflict.
B7 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval and authorizing execution of a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with Florida Keys Area
Health Education Center, in the amount of$198,000.00, funded by the County through
recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board. Roll call vote carried unanimously,
with Commissioner Lincoln abstaining due to conflict.
B8 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with Florida Keys
Healthy Start Coalition, in the amount of$109,500.00, funded by County through
recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board. Roll call vote carried unanimously,
with Commissioner Raschein abstaining due to conflict.
B9 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval and authorizing execution of a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with Monroe Council of
the Arts Corporation d/b/a Florida Keys Council of the Arts, in the amount of$87,800.00. Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Raschein abstaining due to conflict.
B10 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Fiscal Year 2024 Agreement with Historic
Florida Keys Foundation, Inc., to develop, coordinate, and promote historic preservation in
Monroe County, in the amount of$32,450.00. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Roll call vote
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 Craig Cates, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner
David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
D1 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Rice
adopting the following District I Board of Governors Resolution approving the final millage rate
for Fiscal Year 2024. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 274-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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D2 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Councilman Lewis
adopting the following District I Board of Governors Resolution approving the final budget for
Fiscal Year 2024. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 275-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
BUDGET RESOLUTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
El Ms. Boan announced the final millage rates. Said rates are attached hereto.
E2 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
adopting the following Resolution approving the final millage rates for Fiscal Year 2024. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 276-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E3 Motion was made Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
adopting the following Resolution approving the final operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 277-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E4 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
adopting the following Resolution approving the final capital budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 278-2023
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the special budget 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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This is the reading of the rolled-back rate,the final millage rate, & the percent
above/below the rolled-back rate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners Rolled-back millage rate is 2.2529
Final millage rate is 2.7191
Final millage rate is 20.69%above tlae rolled-back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.1442
Final millage rate is 0.1765
Final millage rate is 22.40% above the rolled-back mate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.2839
Final millage rate is 0.3118
Final millage rate is 9.83610 above the rolled-back mate
Taxing Authority: Lower& Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled-back millage rate is 1.6302
Final millage rate is 1.6932
Final millage rate is 3.86% above the rolled-back rate
Taxing Authority: Middle Keys Health Care MSTU
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.4464
Final millage rate is 0.5000
Final millage rate is 12.01% above the rolled-back rate
Aggregate
Rolled-back millage rate is 2.8966
Final millage rate is 3.4049
Final millage rate is 17.55% above the rolled-back mate
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