Resolution 044-2024 RESOLUTION NO. 044 -2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AFFIRMING ITS ONGOING SUPPORT FOR
FULL FUNDING AND COMPLETION OF EVERGLADES RESTORATION
PROJECTS AND URGING THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE TO FULLY
FUND EVERGLADES RESTORATION FOR FY 2025, AND APPROVAL OF
THE $725 MILLION FUNDING FOR EVERGLADES RESTORATION IN THE
2025 FISCAL YEAR FEDERAL BUDGET.
WHEREAS,the Everglades is a crucial natural resource that significantly impacts the environment,
economy, and quality of life for the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS,the Everglades system provides drinking water for more than 9 million Floridians, protects
communities from hurricanes and floods, supports Florida's $1.2 billion fishing industry, and generates $150
million of direct spending annually in Everglades National Park; and
WHEREAS,Everglades restoration projects that restore natural freshwater flows through the park and into
the Florida Bay are critical to the long-term sustainability of the Florida Keys'fragile and irreplaceable
marine ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, human development for over a century has altered the geography,hydrology, and other
ecological aspects of the Everglades to the point where the health of the Everglades is critically at risk; and
WHEREAS,various initiatives have taken place at the federal, state, and local levels to protect and restore
the Everglades,perhaps the most significant of which is the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
(CERP), approved by the United States Congress in the year 2000,which includes 68 projects designed to
collectively restore and preserve the Everglades for future generations; and
WHEREAS, CERP is a 50150 partnership between the federal government and the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, although substantial progress has been made, significant work is required to bring CERP to
fruition; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County commends Governor DeSantis and the Florida legislature for approving$624.6
million for Everglades restoration during last year's legislative session; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County commends the Federal Government for consecutive years of record
investments in Everglades restoration; and
WHEREAS,this Board has long-supported initiatives to protect the Everglades and Florida Bay; and
WHEREAS, substantial resources are needed to restore the health of the Everglades, which is critical to
Monroe County's economy and general welfare; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, as follows:
Section 1. The Board reaffirms its strong support for full funding and the expedited completion of Everglades
Restoration projects, and urges the Florida Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration in the FY 2025
State budget and the U.S. Congress to approve$725 million for Everglades restoration in the federal FY 2025
budget.
Section 2.The Board directs the Clerk of the Board to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the U.S.
Senator Marco Rubio,U.S. Senator Rick Scott,Congressman Carlos Gimenez Governor,Florida Governor
Ron DeSantis,Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo,House Speaker Paul Renner,the Monroe
County State Legislative Delegation,and the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida at a regular
meeting of said board on the 31 st day of January,2024.
Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
Mayor Pro Tem James K. Scholl Yes
OU Commissioner Craig Cates Yes
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
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Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis
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400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-0001
Honorable Governor DeSantis,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 044-2024 affirming ongoing support for full
funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and urging the Florida State
Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration for FY2025, and approval of the $725 million
funding for Everglades Restoration in the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Budget.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting,held in formal session, on January 31, 2024. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305)292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court&Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
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February 5, 2024
Honorable Senate President Kathleen Passidomo
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 203
Naples FL 34112
Honorable Senate President Passidomo,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 044-2024 affirming ongoing support for full
funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and urging the Florida State
Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration for FY2025, and approval of the$725 million
funding for Everglades Restoration in the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Budget.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 31, 2024. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305)292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Honorable Senator Rick Scott
111 North Adams Street, Suite 208
Tallahassee FL 32301
Honorable Senator Scott,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 044-2024 affirming ongoing support for full
funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and urging the Florida State
Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration for FY2025, and approval of the$725 million
funding for Everglades Restoration in the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Budget.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting,held in formal session, on January 31, 2024. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Secretary Shawn Hamilton
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard M.S. 49
Tallahassee FL 32399
Secretary Hamilton,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 044-2024 affirming ongoing support for full
funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and urging the Florida State
Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration for FY2025, and approval of the $725 million
funding for Everglades Restoration in the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Budget.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting,held in formal session, on January 31,2024. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305)292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Kevin Madok, CPA
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February 5, 2024
House Speaker Paul Renner
4877 Palm Coast Parkway, Suite 1
Northwest Palm Coast FL 32137-3677
Speaker Renner,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 044-2024 affirming ongoing support for full
funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and urging the Florida State
Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration for FY2025, and approval of the $725 million
funding for Everglades Restoration in the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Budget.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting,held in formal session, on January 31, 2024. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305)292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court&Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
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Honorable Congressman Carlos Gimenez
448 Cannon House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
Honorable Congressman Gimenez,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 044-2024 affinning ongoing support for full
funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and urging the Florida State
Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration for FY2025, and approval of the$725 million
funding for Everglades Restoration in the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Budget.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting,held in formal session, on January 31, 2024. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305)292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Honorable Senator Marco Rubio
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510-0908
Honorable Senator Rubio,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 044-2024 affirming ongoing support for full
funding and completion of Everglades Restoration Projects and urging the Florida State
Legislature to fully fund Everglades Restoration for FY2025, and approval of the$725 million
funding for Everglades Restoration in the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Budget.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 31, 2024. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305)292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070