Item G4 G4
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
April 17, 2024
Agenda Item Number: G4
2023-2279
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Land Authority Governing Board
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Christine Hurely
9:25 AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Monroe County Land Authority Executive Director Monthly Report
for April 2024 (through March 31, 2024).
ITEM BACKGROUND:
N/A
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Monthly Report.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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MEMORANDUM
Office of Monroe County Land Authority
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Christine Hurley, AICP
Executive Director
DATE: April 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) & County Monthly Acquisition/Disposition Report
ending—March 31, 2024
*Certain programs may not be reporting as of this date because of the way their revenues are
collected
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The MCLA receives recurring revenue for property acquisitions from two primary sources. Pursuant to section
380.0685, Florida Statutes, the Authority receives a park surcharge on admission and overnight occupancy at
state parks within the unincorporated area of Monroe County and pursuant to section 125.0108, Florida Statutes,
and sections 23-178 and 23-179, Monroe County Code, the Authority receives a 50% share of the 1% tourist
impact tax charged on lodging in the Keys.
In addition to these recurring revenues,the Authority has received land acquisition grants from the State of Florida
and the US Army Corps of Engineers in past.
Beginning in FY22, MCLA has successfully worked with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) to allow MCLA to pre-acquire lands within Florida Forever and then resell the parcels to the State of
Florida. The chart demonstrates the "revenue" MCLA is receiving as FDEP purchases the land from MCLA.
The goal is for MCLA to sell $5 Million of land per year to FDEP, based on the Stewardship Bill. This is
explained in more detail in the report.
The following chart demonstrates the previous 10 years of park surcharge and tourist impact tax revenue for the
MCLA with the addition of the FDEP resales.
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Monroe County Land Authority Revenue-lO Years of Historic Data
Year MM K.VW-,TIMP Florida Ke sTIMP Sales m QEP
2014 $2,165,785 $1,650,640 $0
2015 $2,393,704 $1,900,434 $0
2016 t2S&2,8TA2 $2,016,206 $0
2017 $2,482,374 $2,081,999 $0
2018 $2,419,457 $1,681,963 $0
2013 22,6$1757 $2,280,431 $0
2020 $1,333,068 $2,078,894 $0
2021 $3,278,733 $3,787,030 $0
2022 $4,142,368 $4,493,321 $676,996
2023 33,577,313 i $4,107,546 i $3,121,882
2024VTO $1,,,4,4a5 $1,251,778 $1,462,528
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The MCLA manages the following programs, of which,progress is being reported as follows:
• MCLA Acquisitions/Dispositions
o City of Marathon
o Village of Islamorada
• Density Reduction Acquisition Program
• Less Than Fee Acquisition Program
• Administrative Relief Program
• Code Compliance Foreclosure Properties Reuse
• Affordable Housing
• Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout
Program
• Florida Forever Program
• Density Reduction Resale Program
• Conservation Land Stewardship Program
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Acquisition and Demolition
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Elevation
• Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Elevation
• Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Acquisition and Demolition
• Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Mitigation Reconstruction
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MCLA Acquisitions /Dispositions Contact: Mark Rosch 305-295-5180
The following table summarizes all acquisition projects where MCLA has acquired or assisted in the acquisition
of real property interests since MCLA's first acquisition in Fiscal Year 1988 through Fiscal Year 2023.
All Projects By Type
FY 1988 - FY 2023
MCLA
Project Type Transactions Parcels Acres CJ 1k Expenditures
Conservation "1,727 4,705 4,083 0 $57,902,736
Density Redaction - FS 22 25 5 0 0
Density Reduction - LTF 67 83 11 0 0
Density Redaction - VHBP 10 18 4 0 0
Affordable HOUSing 78 67 111 1,31 b $57,623,286
Recreation 30 156 126 0 $7,276,697
Solid Waste 1 4 74 0 $2,212,500
Total 1,941 5,158 4,414 1,316 $125,015,219
The following budget outlook table demonstrates land the MCLA is currently working on acquiring or selling
March 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024:
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Budget Outlook as of 3/31/24
Inside Key West
FY 24 Budget for general acquisitions
Key West ACSC $15,850,058
FY 24 Expenditures to date $0
FY 24 Encumbered by MCLA Resol $0
$0
FY 24 Potential Encumbrances ($4,928,500)
Bahama Villiage Lofts Resol 22-290 ($4,028,500)
Bahama Villiage Lofts Resol 23-891 ($900,000)
FY 24 Potential Balance $10,921,558
Outside Key West-General Acquisitions Outside Key West-ROGO Reserve Fund
FY 24 Budget for general acquisitions FY 24 ROGO Reserve
FL Keys ACSC $14,082,194 FL Keys ACSC $3,293,248
FY 24 Expenditures to date ($3,783,504) FY 24 Expenditures to date ($123,525)
Ruiz Trust/Sugarloaf Key Acreage ($57,297) Rothdeutsch/Tropical Bay 3rd Addition ($123,525)
Lima/Cahill Pines and Palms ($91,490)
Luong/Palm Villa ($762,063) FY 24 Encumbered/Under contract ($1,900)
Velez/Eden Pines Colony 1st Addition ($76,220) Fried/Harris Ocean Park Estates ($1,900)
Sakowski/Ramrod Key Acreage ($130,181)
Clancy/Ramrod Shores First Addition ($448,273) FY 24 Potential Balance $3,167,823
Weinstein/Pine Key Acres ($68,559)
Yingst/Big Pine Key Acreage ($82,433) General Reserves
Boyd/Ramrod Shores First Addition ($20,155) FY 24 Contingency $500,000
Nelson/Little Knockemdown Key ($202,056) FY 24 End of Year Cash $500,000
Southernmost Homes/Cutthroat Harbor Estates 1 st Add ($71,638)
Tailored Homes,LLC/Port Pine Heights 1st Addition ($56,289)
Novacek/Summerland Estates Re-sub No.2 ($117,098)
Ansell/Southern Pines and Crains ($72,225)
L.J.Gators,LLC/Hibiscus Park ($538,898)
GillenHogan/Burton's Addition to Tavernier ($988,631)
FY 24 Encumbered/Under contract ($918,424)
HFHLK/Dorn Road-Rainbow Beach ($21,301)
Pass/Marion Park(2 lots) ($51,273)
Scorca/Summerland Estates Re-Subdivision No.2 ($219,286)
SingerTrust/Amended Plat of Flamingo Island Estates ($20,345)
Shrouder/Doctors Arm First Addition ($142,761)
Espinosa/Sunset Bay ($18,873)
FieldsEaster/Sands ($51,360)
Wright/Big Pine Key ($219,123)
MarshallJostock/Bay Haven Section 3 ($48,394)
Fernandez/Ocean Park Village ($125,711)
FY 24 Potential Balance $9,380,266
Outside Key West-MCLA Pre-Acquired to State of Florida State of Florida Acquisitions
FY 24 Revenue to date $1,462,524 FY 24 Revenues for acquisitions
Suarez/Big Pine Key,Inc. $99,496 Florida Forever/Stewardship Goal $5,000,000
Quincoses/Amended Plat of Key Largo Park $89,496
HFHLK Rocky Road/Sugarloaf Key $187,496 FY 24 Expenditures to date $0
Specht/Palm Villa $49,496
HFHLK/Cudjoe Acres $66,696
LopezRaymond/Thompsons $18,496
HFHLK Kings Row/Sugarloaf Townsite $24,496
GonzalezMY/N Sugarloaf Acres Sec 1 $66,696
McSwain/Piney Point $118,496
HFHLK Mad Bob Road/Sugarloaf Acres Section 2 $91,496
Nall/Bay Haven Section 2 $49,496
Page/Port Pine Heights 2nd Addition $49,496
GilBessonValdivia/Cudjoe Acres $66,696
Little/Eden Pines Colony $49,496 FY 24 Balance based on Revenue to date $3,537,477
Weiss/Bay Haven Section 1 $24,496
Albury/Rainbow Beach $56,496
Pass/Marion Park(36 lots) $299,496
Ruiz Trust/Sugarloaf Key Acreage $54,496
FY 24 Future Sales to DEP under Contract $320,000
HFHLK Biggar/Ramrod Key Acreage $320,000
FY 24 Est.Future Sales to DEP NOT under Contract $2,152,200
HFHLK Dorn Road/Rainbow Beach $19,000
Tropical Isles,Inc./Long Beach Estates $440,000
Atkinson/Sugarloaf Key Acreage $600,000
Yingst/Big Pine Key Acreage $80,000
Luong/Palm Villa $250,000
Sakowski/Ramrod Key Acreage $125,000
Weinstein/Pine Key Acres $67,200
Boyd/Ramrod Shores First Addition $19,000
Nelson/Little Knockemdown Key $200,000
Tailored Homes,LLC/Port Pine Heights 1st Addition $55,000
Ansell/Southern Pines and Crains $70,000
Novacek/Summerland Estates Re-sub No.2 $115,000
Espinosa/Sunset Bay $17,000
FieldsEaster/Sands $50,000 4 of 23
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Estimated Sale Price
MCLA Acquisitions —City of Marathon Contact: Mark Rosch 305-295-5180
The City of Marathon passed resolutions 2016-48 which requested the purchase of 432 parcels, mostly on the
Florida Forever list and they have agreed to maintain any purchase made by the MCLA within the City of
Marathon if MCLA purchases them and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection does not
purchase them after they are pre-acquired. They have also provided back up data and analysis of habitat, density,
and Transfer of Development Rights information for the 432 parcels. This is used for appraisals when pursuing
purchases. On 12/12/23, Marathon Council approved an Interlocal Agreement between Marathon and MCLA to
allow them to fund purchases over and above appraised value or outright purchases, with Land Authority staff
acting as agents. The MCLA Governing Board approved the agreement on 12/13/23.
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MCLA Acquisitions —Village of Islamorada Contact: Christine Hurley 305-295-5180
The Village of Islamorada passed Resolution 23-02-11 which requested the purchase of 68 parcels within the
Village of Islamorada,wholly within the Florida Forever list and they have agreed to maintain any purchase made
by the MCLA within the Village of Islamorada if MCLA purchases them and the State of Florida does not
purchase them after they are pre-acquired. The resolution also provides acreage, assessed values, zoning,
development rights, and habitat information useful to appraisers. Land Authority staff are working on several
purchases with Islamorada. Islamorada also passed Resolution 23-07-59 adding additional land to their
acquisition priorities. On 12/12/23, Islamorada Council will review a proposed Interlocal Agreement between
Islamorada and MCLA to allow them to fund purchases over and above appraised value or outright purchases,
with Land Authority staff acting as agents. The MCLA Governing Board approved the agreement on 12/13/23.
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Density Reduction Acquisition Program Contact: Neecie Scull 305-295-5180
The Density Reduction Program goal is to purchase lands that do not consist of significant habitat for the purpose
of retiring the associated density (Transferable Development Rights or TDRs).
Since 2016 through the end of FY 23,the BOCC purchased 24 density reduction properties at a cost of$1,633,565.
FY 24 Progress: As of March 31, 2024, the BOCC has purchased 2 density reduction properties at a cost of
$217,160.
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Less Than Fee Acquisition Program Contact: Neecie Scull 305-295-5180
The Less than Fee Program's goal is to purchase Development Rights from owners of lots zoned IS, IS-M and
URM adjacent to the seller's primary residence. Property owners can continue to use the land for accessory,non-
habitable space structures permitted by county land use regulations, such as a pool, open yard, or garage.
Since 2016 through March 31, 2024,the County acquired 96 Less than Fee Development Rights from 96 lots and
spent a total of$5,069,132.
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FY 2024 Progress: As of March 31, 2024, there have been:
• 13 contracts signed by Sellers,
• 12 contracts approved by the Board, and
• 12 contracts closed.
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Administrative Relief Program
Monroe County has an administrative relief program whereby they allow permit applicants to request
administrative relief after competing for a building permit for 4 years through the ROGO system. During FY24,
2 applicants applied for administrative relief, both of which the Board of County Commissioners recommended
a purchase offer. Purchases are funded from the ROGO Reserve fund in the MCLA budget. MCLA staff
appraised the sites and made full appraised value offers. To date, 1 of the 2 applicants have accepted the offer.
The applicants have the option of accepting the offer or remaining in the ROGO competition.
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Code Compliance Foreclosure Properties Reuse Contact: Christine Hurley 305-295-5180
The Monroe County Code Compliance Department forecloses on long term code liens through a process
designated by the County Commission. After foreclosure, the land may be suitable for multiple uses within
County Departments or may also be useful for conservation purposes or density reduction.It could also be eligible
for the resale program. Because the Land Authority manages several of these programs on behalf of the County,
recently the County Commission agreed through interlocal agreement to have the Land Authority coordinate the
review and use of these sites.
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Affordable Housing Contact: Christine Hurley 305-295-5180
Key West
Peary Court — MCLA assisted in this project by providing $12.5 million to maintain affordable housing.
Recently KWHA provided a report indicating that some of the units did not meet the MCLA affordability criteria.
In other words, the family income exceeds the maximum allowed income. MCLA staff, working with legal
counsel, wrote a memorandum to Key West staff explaining non-compliance issue and correspondingly wrote a
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letter to the owner notifying him of the 4 non-compliant units and explaining that the leases of those 4 units should
not be renewed unless the families occupying the units meet the income requirements found in the Statues.
MCLA staff met with Peary Court owners and their attorney, and they have proposed a revision to the deed
restriction that would allow them to use three new code provisions the City of Key West adopted into their most
recent Land Development Code, since the original deed restrictions were put in place in 2016. MCLA staff
requested the property owners seek a resolution of support from the City of Key West Commission related to this
request,prior to it being brought to the MCLA Governing Board. Key West staff have indicated they expect this
to be reviewed by the Key West Commission in February 2023. The three changes would allow Peary Court units
to be:
In summary, generally, these changes allow:
• Income to be qualified by counting individual income (in the case of roommates), with a caveat that the
grand total of all income must still be below the Land Authority maximum income of 160% of area median.
• Units to be rented to Monroe County residents (either already as residents or those moving into the County
for work) as evidenced by driver's license,voter registration, and an employer verification as opposed to proving
70% of income is earned through employment within Monroe County
• Units to be rented to income qualified workers within Monroe but allow them to remain tenants if they
retire or become disabled.
Monroe County
12 Scattered Sites —Monroe County partnered with MCLA and MCLA purchased 12 scattered sites, primarily
on Big Pine,with one site on Little Torch. These properties were submitted by Monroe County Housing Authority
(MCHA) for reimbursement of land acquisition funding through FHFC. MCHA also applied for $4,696,591 in
construction funding. The cost of construction has increased since the grant applications and therefore,the MCLA
approved a resolution to forgive the total amount($1,353,989) of the land acquisition grant so those funds can be
used for construction. Monroe County Land Authority staff requested an affordable ROGO allocation be reserved
for one of the scattered sites on Little Torch, so the market rate unit associated with the property can be turned
back into the County for administrative relief. That was approved on the September 2022 BOCC agenda. The
project was approved for funding by the FHFC Board in August 2022. The MCHA purchased the sites from the
MCLA March 31, 2023. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 27, 2023 and a Grand Opening was held
on November 1,2023,when the first three units were completed. As of today,four units have received certificates
of occupancy, and three of the four are occupied with tenants. MCHA expects to receive two more certificates
of occupancy this month,bringing the total complete to six,with all the remaining units(6)expected to be finished
during the first quarter of 2024. All units are 2 bedroom/1 bath single-family homes with rents ranging from $397
to $1,740 per month. All units are built to Florida Green Building standards.
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Howards Haven Trailer Park Redevelopment— 10 Units - Monroe County partnered with MCLA and MCLA
provided the funding for Monroe County to purchase the Howards Haven Trailer Park land on Big Pine Key.
This property was submitted by MCHA for reimbursement of land acquisition funding through FHFC. MCHA
also applied for construction funding (a total of $7,099,048 for both Howards Haven and Conch Key [outlined
below]). The cost of construction increased since the grant applications and therefore, the BOCC approved a
resolution to forgive the total amount ($856,154) of the Howards Haven Trailer Park land acquisition grant so
those funds can be used for construction. The project was approved for funding by the FHFC at the October 28,
2022 Board meeting in Tallahassee. MCHA closed on the grant funds in June. The site is currently under
construction and all ten modular homes are set on their foundations. All units are 1 bedroom/1 bath stand-alone
structures. Site work and finish work on the interiors of the units continues. The expected completion date for
this project is June 2024. Rents on these units will range from $300-$1700 per month, but we will wait until
completion to get the exact rental rates as rent limits and utility allowances will change prior to completion. All
units are built to Florida Green Building standards.
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Conch Key Trailer Park Redevelopment - 10 Units - Monroe County purchased the Conch Key Trailer Park
land on Conch Key. This property was submitted by MCHA for reimbursement of land acquisition funding
through FHFC. MCHA also applied for construction funding (a total of $7,099,048 for both Howards Haven
[outlined above] and Conch Key. The cost of construction has increased since the grant applications and
therefore,the BOCC approved a resolution to forgive the total amount($1,000,000)of the Howards Haven/Conch
Key Trailer Park land acquisition grant so those funds can be used for construction. The project was approved for
funding by FHFC at the October 28, 2022, Board meeting in Tallahassee. MCHA closed on the grant funds in
June 2023. This site contains eight(8) 1 bedroom/1 bath and two (2) 2 bedroom/1 bath units. The site is under
construction. Foundations are complete. Site work ongoing and we expect delivery of modular units at the end
of February 2024. Rents on these units will range from $300-$1700 per month,but we will wait until completion
to get the exact rental rates as rent limits and utility allowances will change prior to completion. All units are
built to Florida Green Building standards.
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Scattered Sites/MC Employee Housing —MCLA presented a chart demonstrating MCLA and County owned
parcels for use in the Monroe County Employee Housing Program. BOCC funded$1 Million for construction in
FY23 to build 4 housing units. On 1/18/23, MCLA Governing Board approved conveyance of 4 lots on Big Pine
Key: (RE# 00300180-000100, 190 Sands Road; RE# 00300180-000200, 180 Sands Road; RE# 00300180-
001700, 170 Sands Road; and RE# 00300180-001800, 160 Sands Road) to the County and 1 ROGO exemption
from Suarez property to Monroe County for use in this program. County planning staff submitted a minor
conditional use application to transfer the market rate ROGO exemptions from their current location to the 4 lots
on Big Pine referenced above. This application was heard by the Development Review Committee on March 28,
2023. The ROGO exemptions were transferred to the Sands Road lots and the lots have been conveyed to the
County.
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Habitat for Humanity (Lower Keys) —MCLA provided a $400,000 loan to Habitat for them to purchase a site
to construct 4 affordable housing units.
Habitat for Humanity (Lower Keys) (Conch Republic 4 sites) —MCLA purchased 4 sites for $468,000 with
ROGO exemptions to convey to the County. The County can then lease the land to Habitat for redevelopment.
Conveyance from Land Authority to County has occurred.
Habitat for Humanity (Lower Keys) requested 4 sites for affordable housing development. MCLA acquired
these sites and conveyed them to the Board of County Commissioners. These sites were approved on the 12/13/23
BOCC agenda to lease to Habitat:
• Site 6: RE 4 00308490-000000; 31530 Avenue D, (corner of 5th Street and Avenue D); bay side of Big
Pine Key near MM 31; Block 22, Lot 11, Big Pine Cove (PB 3-131)
• Site 7: RE 400300250-000000; 30936 Nathalie Street; bay side of Big Pine Key, MM 31; Block 3, Lot 5,
Sam-N-Joe Subdivision (PB 3-76)
• Site 9: RE 400222830-000000; 28269 Julia Avenue; MM 28, bay side of Little Torch Key; Block 1, Lot
8, Amended Plat of Ladies Acre.
• Site 10: RE 400222830-000100; Julia Avenue; MM 28, bay side of Little Torch Key; Block 1, Lot 9,
Amended Plat of Ladies Acre.
The following sites were also acquired by MCLA and then conveyed to BOCC for Habitat development. These
sites were on the 12/13/23 BOCC agenda to lease to Habitat
• RE# 00305070-000000, 31142 Avenue F, bay side of Big Pine Key near mile marker 31, Lot 13, Block
36, Sands Subd. (PB 1-65).
• RE#00305850-000000, 31371 Avenue F,bay side of Big Pine Key near mile marker 31, Lot 7, Block 41,
Sands Subdivision (PB 1-65).
• RE# 00305880-000000, 31372 Avenue G, bay side of Big Pine Key near mile marker 31, Lot 10, Block
41, Sands Subdivision (PB 1-65).
• RE# 00307000-000000; 31250 Avenue I;bay side of Big Pine Key near mile marker 31, Lot 9, Block 49,
Sands Subdivision (PB 1-65).
Habitat for Humanity (Middle Keys) requested MCLA purchase a duplex lot for future affordable housing
development.
Habitat for Humanity (Upper Keys) requested MCLA purchase 10 lots for future affordable housing
development. On the February 21, 2024 the Governing Board approved two purchases which will create an
opportunity for Upper Keys Habitat to lease, then redevelop with 8 affordable housing units, after the MCLA
closes on these purchases. MCLA will convey sites to BOCC and then BOCC will lease to Habitat.
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Community Development Block Grant/Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout
Program Contact: Cynthia Guerra 305-453-8756
The Voluntary Home Buyout Program (VHBP) goal is to purchase property damaged by Hurricane Irma using a
$15 million grant from the State of Florida after Hurricane Irma, to eliminate future flood risk and assist
vulnerable populations in low-moderate income areas.
In total, 87 VHBP applications were received by staff and the County's consultants, Tetra Tech. As of March 28,
2024, one VHBP application was actively being processed, 20 sold their parcels to the County through VHBP
closings, and the remaining 66 either voluntarily withdrew or were deemed ineligible. Based on current program
participation and data, and assuming remaining parcels in process are acquired by the County, staff has estimated
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the county will expend approximately $12.4 million of the $15 million grant on the parcels with the remaining
moneys being used for surveys, appraisals, demolition, environmental reviews, title reviews, closings and grant
administration. Staff have requested a 1 year extension to the grant agreement to assure there is time to close out
all necessary requirements. DEO is processing the requested extension with an expected new grant agreement
termination date of June 3, 2025.
Twenty-one VHBP purchase contracts have been approved by BOCC. The final purchase contract was approved
by the BOCC at the March 20, 2024 meeting. Twenty of these transactions have closed, expending a total of
$11,602,166.69 for VHBP acquisitions. The 20 transactions have retired 20 development rights (market rate
ROGO Exemptions). All of the market rate ROGO Exemptions available from the VHBP transactions are being
moved to the Administrative Relief Pool for market rate allocations.
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Florida Forever Program Contact: Mark Rosch 305-295-5180
The State of Florida has made substantial investments in the Florida Keys purchasing conservation land pursuant
to the Florida Forever Program. This program is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP). The State has established three Florida Forever projects in the Keys:
• North Key Largo Hammocks
• Coupon Bight/Key Deer
• Florida Keys Ecosystem
As the end of ROGO approaches, the State's long-standing acquisition efforts are essential to reduce future
liability. DEP should aggressively pursue land acquisition in the Keys because over 3,500 privately-owned
vacant, undeveloped parcels lie within the Florida Forever project boundaries.
The Land Authority is assisting in this effort by serving as a local partner with DEP, pursuant to a memorandum
of agreement between DEP and the County. In this role,the Land Authority helps locate suitable properties with
willing sellers for DEP, obtains due diligence products for DEP, and pre-acquires conservation land for resale to
the State. Since July 1,2016,with the passage of the Florida Keys Stewardship Bill,DEP has spent approximately
$10,509,339 and retired 154.7 development rights as of March 31, 2024.
The goal is for DEP to spend $5 million annually on acquisition in the Florida Forever boundary.
The table below demonstrates the annual expenditures by DEP, since passage of the Florida Keys Stewardship
Bill through March 31, 2024:
STATE FISCAL STATE PURCHASES STATE PURCHASES OF TOTAL STATE
YEAR FROM PRIVATE PRE-ACQUIRED LAND PURCHASES*
SELLERS* FROM MCLA*
2017 $0 $0 $0
2018 $709,246 $0 $709,246
2019 $2,037,381 $0 $2,037,381
2020 $1,177,841 $0 $1,177,841
2021 $695,492 $0 $695,492
2022 $89,732 $607,323 $697,055
2023 $210,828 $2,924,856 $3,135,684
2024 $0 $2,056,640 $2,056,640
TOTAL $4,920,520 $5,588,819 $10,509,339
*Includes soft costs such as Appraisals,surveying,etc.
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Since the goal of DEP spending $5 million annually under the Stewardship Bill has not been achieved by the
State making direct purchases from private sellers, Land Authority and DEP staff established a system during
2022 where MCLA pre-acquires land in Florida Forever projects for resale to the State. As of March 31, 2024,
this system has successfully resulted in the State purchasing $5,588,819 of pre-acquired property from MCLA
since July 1,2016 and$4,920,520 in direct purchases since July 1,2016 for a total of$10,509,339. The following
demonstrates the pre-acquisitions.
• MCLA/Radenhausen/Port Pine Heights 2nd Addition-Closed $ 46,123
• MCLA/Messera Selman/Cutthroat Harbor Estates -Closed $ 561,200
• MCLA/Carbonell/No Name Key -Closed $ 103,555
• MCLA/Epifano/Crains -Closed $ 38,686
• MCLA/Jattan/Sands -Closed $ 50,752
• MCLA/Koleda/Southern Pines, Kinercha, Sands - Closed $ 979,841
• MCLA/Vero Atlantic 2/Crains - Closed $ 215,891
• MCLA/Ackert- Closed $ 50,752
• MCLA/CarawanHacker-Closed $ 57,507
• MCLA/Coto -Closed $ 20,455
• MCLA/Adams -Closed $ 19,755
• MCLA/Wagner-Closed $ 40,697
• MCLA/Silva-Closed $ 76,747
• MCLA/PilafianHOPE-Closed $ 39,561
• MCLA/Morris -Closed $ 318,065
• MCLA/Alessandrini -Closed $ 129,681
• MCLA/McCullough-Closed $ 126,326
• MCLA/Garcia-Closed $ 97,172
• MCLA/Sea Air Holdings - Closed $ 19,755
• MCLA/DaCosta-Closed $ 233,122
• MCLA/Glidden-Closed $ 51,677
• MCLA/Klimeck-Closed $ 51,677
• MCLA/Knowles -Closed $ 79,322
• MCLA/Valle-Closed $ 20,505
• MCLA/Gerson-Closed $ 51,677
• MCLA/Barnes -Closed $ 51,677
• MCLA/Pilafian KLP-Closed $ 99,539
• MCLA/Murphy-Closed $ 51,677
• MCLA/HFHLK Hilda-Closed $ 16,953
• MCLA/GiIC-Closed $ 85,866
• MCLA/Dalsin-Closed $ 173,038
• MCLA/Suarez - Closed $ 113,052
• MCLA/QuincosesRuiz - Closed $ 101,147
• MCLA/HFH Rocky Rd - Closed $ 200,697
• MCLA/Specht- Closed $ 60,925
• MCLA/HFH Cudjoe Acres - Closed $ 81,255
• MCLA/LopezRaymond- Closed $ 20,505
• MCLA/HFH Kings Row - Closed $ 38,820
• MCLA/GonzalezMY - Closed $ 68,973
• MCLA/McSwain - Closed $ 121,697
• MCLA/HFH Mad Bob Rd - Closed $ 105,485
• MCLA/Nall - Closed $ 50,602
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• MCLA/Page - Closed $ 51,677
• MCLA/GilBessonValdivia- Closed $ 68,973
• MCLA/Little—Closed $ 67,162
• MCLA/Weiss - Closed $ 26,539
• MCLA/Albury—Closed $ 59,366
• MCLA/Pass —Closed $ 325,235
• MCLA/Ruiz Trust- Closed $ 55,630
$ 5,588,819
The pre-acquisition system is expected to result in considerably more State closings in the near future. As of
March 31, 2024, MCLA has either purchased or has a contract to purchase the following properties that are "in
the pipeline"for ultimate resale to the State:
• HFHLK/Biggar—Ramrod Key Acreage
• HFHLK Dorn Rd/Rainbow Beach
• Tropical Isles, Inc./Long Beach Estates
• Atkinson/Sugarloaf Key Acreage
• Yingst/Big Pine Key Acreage
• Luong/Palm Villa
• Sakowski/Ramrod Key Acreage
• Weinstein/Pine Key Acres
• Boyd/Ramrod Shores First Addition
• Nelson/Little Knockemdown Key
• Tailored Homes, LLC/Port Pine Heights
• Ansell/Southern Pines and Crains
• Novacek/Summerland Estates Re-sub No. 2
• Espinosa/Sunset Bay
• FieldsEaster/Sands
• Marshal lJostock/B ay Haven Section 3
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Density Reduction Resale Program Contact: Paunece Scull 305-295-5180
The Monroe County Land Authority manages the County's density reduction efforts. When buildable lots are
acquired under the Density Reduction Program, they may be resold to homeowners of contiguous properties or
to Property Owner Associations, without the ability of the purchaser to ask for a Rate of Growth Ordinance
(ROGO) allocation to build a residential unit with all density stripped from the land.
The County Commission adopted an ordinance establishing a"Resale Program" on January 21, 2022.
Duck Key
To date, 11 parcels have been resold on Duck Key. They were originally acquired for$927,000 with development
rights. The County successfully resold them without development rights for$425,494, an average of$38,681 per
Transferrable Development Right(TDR).
The BOCC approved a site on Jamaica for resale, not for a dog park; but for contiguous property owners and the
POA. MCLA staff issued written letters to contiguous property owners and the POA soliciting bids for the
property. Bids by contiguous property owners or the POA were due back by April 14,2023. One bid was received
from a contiguous property owner for $61,500. Approval to sell the site with a deed restriction was approved on
the May BOCC agenda. This transaction closed August 24, 2023.
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Tropical Bay Estates
Following the ordinance, the BOCC adopted a resolution authorizing resale of 9 lots in Tropical Bay Estates
under this program. Of the 9 lots, staff received 1 bid for one lot, 1 bid for a 2nd lot, and no bids for the remaining
7 lots. Both bids were approved by the BOCC on May 18, 2022, and closed in June and July 2022.
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Conservation Land Stewardship Program Contact: Beth Bergh 305-289-2511
The Monroe County Conservation Land Stewardship Program manages conservation properties owned by the
Monroe County Land Authority as well as those conservation properties owned by the Board of County
Commissioners (like lots dedicated to the County for conservation). Additionally, the program manages state-
owned conservation properties where the County is the designated land manager,via lease agreements. Currently,
the Land Stewardship staff manages approximately 3,929 County parcels (MCLA & BOCC combined) and 663
state-owned parcels.
Management activities on the conservation properties include invasive exotic plant removal, habitat restoration,
native planting projects, cleanup of solid waste, and hazard tree trimming.
The following table shows updated land management statistics for the month of November 2023.
BOCC Acreage MCLA Acreage of # of State-
MONTH YEAR parcels of BOCC parcels MCLA owned parcels
Parcels Parcels managed
Managed Managed
November 2023 1,187 648 2,742 1,170 663
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Elevation Contact: Mike Lalbachan 305-453-8796
The HMGP Elevation program goal is to apply for grants on behalf of eligible homeowners to fund elevation of
existing homes and bring the finished floor above the minimum flood elevation required,to eliminate future flood
risk.
After Hurricane Irma, the County submitted 23 applications for funding for home elevation.
As of August 24, 2022, there were 4 applicants with a total project cost of$756,147.00. The match amount of
$189,036.76 would be paid by the applicants.
On December 16, 2022, FEMA approved the grant in the amount of $720,140.00 with a federal share of
$540,105.00 and a homeowner share (non-federal cost) of $180,035.00. FEMA also allocated an additional
$18,000.00 for management cost for the implementation of the project within the first year. An additional
$18,000.00 is available for allocation if needed by the county as management cost for the implementation process
beyond the first year.
The grant agreement was presented Monroe County BOCC and was approved on April 19,2023. The grant
agreement was returned to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for execution. FDEM
executed the contract on May 2, 2023.
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Unfortunately, after working with each of the homeowners (Christopher Mallory, Lisa Bragan, Mark Peterson
and Yasser Ramos Hernandez) each applicant withdrew from the program, citing issues with the following as
reasons:
• Unable to elevate an older mobile home, due to structural issues
• Unable to fund match money for the grant
• Unable to find a elevation contractor(several contractors have left the Keys)
• Unable to find a general contractor willing to abide by the conditions in the contract developed by Monroe
County to meet the grant requirements as well as the conditional language related to insurance
requirements and bonding
• Upon working with Flood Insurance agents, it was discovered under Risk Rating 2.0, there would no
longer be substantial insurance savings upon elevation of the home
The homeowners have notified the County that they will not continue with the elevation of their homes and would
like to be removed from the grant process. Staff presented an agenda item (2023-1897: 179) on 1/31/2024 to the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to cancel the grant agreement developed and executed on May
2, 2023 between the County and the FDEM. The BOCC adopted the request.
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HMGP-Post Fire Grant: Elevation
FY22
On August 22, 2022,the Florida Division of Emergency Management(FDEM) informed the County that there is
funding available through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)Post-Fire, authorized by Section 20602
of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. The incident period includes those counties that have been declared for a
Fire Management Assistance (FMA) between the dates of March 4, 2022, through March 6, 2022. The State of
Florida received two FMA declarations during this time period: FM-5424 (1707 Adkins Ave), and FM-5426
(Chipola Fire Complex). The State of Florida was awarded a flat amount of HMGP funding per declaration
($1,048,736.00), which was then aggregated into one HMGP Post-Fire declaration, FM-5424-FL.
FDEM also informed Monroe county that funding not utilized by affected counties listed above can be reallocated
to other counties throughout the state. As a result, staff submitted an HMGP elevation application for funding.
Moreover, the County received residential elevation applications from homeowners in 2021 for the Flood
Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program; however, FEMA notified the County that there was not enough
funding to approve these elevation projects. As a result,the staff worked with these homeowners to resubmit their
application under this Post Fire Grant.
There is a total number of 6 applicants in this application of total project cost of $1,207,647.00 with a federal
share of $905,735.25. The difference of $301,911.75 will be paid by each property owner for their respective
share of the project costs. Finally, 3 of the applicants were from the City of Key West, 2 were from Big Pine Key
and 1 from Summerland Key.
On February 17, 2023,the FDEM notified the County that they are reviewing the application for consideration of
funding. Additional information was provided to FDEM to for their review.
On June 13'', 2023, the County posted a public notice on the Monroe County website about these projects while
FDEM was preparing to submit these projects to FEMA for funding consideration.
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HMGP -Hurricane Ian (FEMA 4673): Elevation and Mitigation Reconstruction
FY23
On February 21,2023, the Florida Division of Emergency Management(Division) announced the availability of
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian (FEMA
4673-DR-FL). Monroe County (both unincorporated and incorporated Monroe County) was allocated
$3,582,750.00 as Tier 1 funding (Tier 1 funding is allocated to counties included in the Declaration in proportion
to each county's share of federal disaster funding from the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA),
and Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program as of 120 days after a Disaster Declaration as
reported by FEMA).
The Division advised the County to submit additional HMGP applications in an amount greater than the tier 1
allocation, since typically tier 1 funds are not always spent and then the Division reallocates funds into tier 2 or
3.
Moreover,the County received residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications from homeowners
in the 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program, which have a very low possibility of getting
funded in FMA, since they are non-repetitive loss, which are prioritized by FEMA in the FMA program.
Finally, the HMGP program does not prioritize residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications
on flood damages; therefore, the County submitted the following applications for Hurricane Ian HMGP funding.
Hurricane Ian:Elevation
3 residential elevation applications with a total of 20 applicants for hurricane Ian in the amount of$5,639,081.00
with a federal share of$4,229,311.20. The difference of$1,409,769.80 will be paid by each property owner for
their respective share of the project costs. Finally, 13 of the applicants were from the City of Key West, 2 were
from Big Pine Key, 2 were from Sugarloaf Key, 2 were from Tavernier and 1 was from Long Key.
Hurricane Ian:Mitigation Reconstruction
2 residential mitigation reconstruction applications with a total of 8 applicants for hurricane Ian in the amount of
$3,828,261.00with a federal share of$2,871,195.70. The difference of$957,065.30 will be paid by each property
owner for their respective share of the project costs. Finally, 5 of the applicants were from the City of Key West,
1 was from Key Largo, 1 from Big Pine Key and 1 from Little Torch Key.
On October 23,2023,the Florida Division of Emergency Management notified the County that they are currently
reviewing all applications for completeness. As a result, staff is currently working with FDEM on the review
process.
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HMGP -Hurricane Nicole (FEMA 4680): Elevation and Mitigation Reconstruction
FY23
On May 19, 2023, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced the availability of
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Nicole
(FEMA 4680-DR-FL). Monroe County(both unincorporated and incorporated Monroe County)was not allocated
any funding in the tier 1 allocation(Tier 1 funding is allocated to counties included in the Declaration in proportion
to each county's share of federal disaster funding from the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA),
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and Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program as of 120 days after a Disaster Declaration as
reported by FEMA).
The Division advised the County to submit HMGP applications since typically tier 1 funds are not always spent
and then the Division reallocates funds into tier 2 or 3.
Moreover,the County received residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications from homeowners
in the 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program, which have a very low possibility of getting
funded in FMA, since they are non-repetitive loss, which are prioritized by FEMA in the FMA program.
Finally, the HMGP program does not prioritize residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications
on flood damages; therefore, the County submitted the following applications for Hurricane Nicole HMGP
funding.
Hurricane Nicole:Elevation
4 residential elevation applications with a total of 26 applicants for hurricane Nicole in the amount of
$6,846,526.60 with a federal share of $5,134,894.90. The difference of $1,711,631.70 will be paid by each
property owner for their respective share of the project costs. Finally, 16 of the applicants were from the City of
Key West, 4 were from Big Pine Key, 2 were from Sugarloaf Key, 2 were from Tavernier, 1 was from Long Key
and 1 was Summerland Key
Hurricane Nicole:Mitigation Reconstruction
2 residential mitigation reconstruction applications with a total of 8 applicants for hurricane Nicole in the amount
of $3,828,261.00 with a federal share of $2,871,195.70. The difference of $957,065.30 will be paid by each
property owner for their respective share of the project costs. Finally, 5 of the applicants were from the City of
Key West, 1 was from Key Largo, 1 from Big Pine Key and 1 from Little Torch Key.
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FY23 Swift Current
The FEMA has introduced a new residential mitigation program; "the Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current
(Swift Current) for Fiscal Year 2023. The goal of FMA Swift Current is to obligate flood mitigation dollars for
NFIP-insured Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL), Repetitive Loss (RL), and substantially damaged properties as
quickly and equitably as possible after a disaster event. The total funding available for FY2023 is $300 million,
which was made possible through an infusion of dollars by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (ILIA),
better known as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
The Florida Division of Emergency Management(FDEM) advised Monroe County that they will be participating
in the Swift Current program and applications can be submitted by the Monroe County until March 15, 2024.
Moreover, the County had received residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications from
homeowners in the FY2022 and FY2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program, and some of the
applications were repetitive flood damage structures. As a result, staff submitted the following applications for
consideration:
Swift Current: Elevation
9 properties with a total project cost of $2,318,070.50, federal share of $2,179,328.75 and local share of
$138,741.75. 8 of the properties are in the City of Key West and 1 property is in Key Largo.
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Swift Current: Mitigation Reconstruction
3 properties with a total project cost of $1,351,854.00, federal share of $653,774.00 and local share of
$698,080.00. 2 of the properties are in Key Largo and 1 property is in Key West.
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HMGP—Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (FEMA-4709-DR): Elevation and Mitigation
Reconstruction
FY23
On December 20, 2023, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced the availability
of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms,
Tornadoes, and Flooding(FEMA 4709-DR-FL). Monroe County (both unincorporated and incorporated Monroe
County)was not allocated any funding in the tier 1 allocation (Tier 1 funding is allocated to counties included in
the Declaration in proportion to each county's share of federal disaster funding from the Public Assistance (PA),
Individual Assistance(IA), and Small Business Administration(SBA)Disaster Loan Program as of 120 days after
a Disaster Declaration as reported by FEMA).
The Division advised the County to submit HMGP applications since typically tier 1 funds are not always spent
and then the Division reallocates funds into tier 2 or 3.
Moreover,the County received residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications from homeowners
in the FY2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program, which have a very low possibility of getting
funded in FMA, since they are non-repetitive loss, which are prioritized by FEMA in the FMA program.
Finally, the HMGP program does not prioritize residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications
on flood damages; therefore,the County submitted the following applications for Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and
Flooding for HMGP funding:
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding:Elevation
1 residential elevation application with 1 applicant/property. Total project cost is $235,714.00, federal share of
$176,785.50 and local share of$58,928.50. The property is in Marathon, FL.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding:Mitigation Reconstruction
1 residential mitigation reconstruction application with 1 applicant/property. Total project cost is $459,098.85,
federal share of 294,914.39 and local share of$164,184.46. The property is in Key West, FL.
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HMGP -Hurricane Idalia (FEMA 4734): Elevation and Mitigation Reconstruction
FY24
On January 29, 2024, the Florida Division of Emergency Management(Division) announced the availability of
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Idalia
(FEMA 4734-DR-FL). Monroe County (both unincorporated and incorporated Monroe County) was not
allocated any funding in the tier 1 allocation (Tier 1 funding is allocated to counties included in the Declaration
in proportion to each county's share of federal disaster funding from the Public Assistance (PA), Individual
Assistance(IA), and Small Business Administration(SBA)Disaster Loan Program as of 120 days after a Disaster
Declaration as reported by FEMA).
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The Division advised the County to submit additional HMGP applications in an amount greater than the tier 1
allocation, since typically tier 1 funds are not always spent and then the Division reallocates funds into tier 2 or
3.
Moreover,the County received residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications from homeowners
in the 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program, which have a very low possibility of getting
funded in FMA, since they are non-repetitive loss, which are prioritized by FEMA in the FMA program.
Finally, the HMGP program does not prioritize residential elevation and mitigation reconstruction applications
on flood damages; therefore, the County submitted the following applications for Hurricane Idalia HMGP
funding.
Hurricane Idalia:Elevation
1 residential elevation application with 6 applicants/properties. Total project cost is $1,968,375.11, federal share
of$1,563,851.33 and local share of$404,523.78. The properties are in 3-Key West, 1-Marathon, 1-Stock Island
and 1-Key Largo.
Hurricane Idalia:Mitigation Reconstruction
1 residential mitigation reconstruction application with 10 applicants/properties. Total project cost is
$5,592,815.55, federal share of $2,932,945.17 and local share of $2,225,428.45. The properties are in 2-Key
Largo, 2-Long Key, 1-Key West, 1- Tavernier, 1-Marathon, 1-Islamorda, 1-Sugarloaf Key and 1-Lower
Matecumbe Key.
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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Elevation Contact: Mike Lalbachan 305-453-8796
FY21
For the first time, Monroe County pursued elevations of private property through this program. After extensive
outreach within the County and cities, staff worked with private property owners and submitted the following
2021 Flood Mitigation Assistance(FMA)grant applications into the FDEM/FEMA system by the State of Florida
Department of Emergency Management(FDEM) deadline of 11/12/21. The FEMA deadline was 01/28/2022.
11 Elevation Projects were submitted, for a total funding request of$2,142,210.00 with $535,552.00 to be paid
by the private property owners. The applicants are located in the following geographic areas:
• 7 unincorporated Monroe
• 4 Key West
On August 2nd, 2022, the Florida Division of Emergency Management(FDEM) notified the County that FEMA
has reviewed the 11 projects, and they were not selected for funding consideration due the number of applications
received by FEMA for funding and the amount of funding that were allocated in the 2021 FMA application cycle.
Staff research indicated that FEMA prioritized Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) and Repetitive Loss (RL)properties
over other properties in the application cycle. Monroe County did not have any SRL or RL properties in the 2021
FMA elevation application cycle.
Staff worked with the applicants that were not funded to include them in the FY22 application if they so desired.
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FY22
For FY 2022, FEMA allocated $400 million for individual flood mitigation projects under the Flood Mitigation
Assistance grant program. Individual flood mitigation consists of home elevation, mitigation reconstruction and
acquisition and demolition. The most essential criteria to participate in this program is: the homeowners must
have an NFIP policy in effect at the application start date and must maintain it through completion of the flood
hazard mitigation activity and for the life of the structure.
As a result, staff assisted private homeowners throughout the Florida Keys to develop applications and then
submitted applications to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and FEMA. The FDEM
deadline for 2022 was November 14, 2022.
The applications submitted for residential elevation included forty-four(44)residents:
• City of Key West-32 residents
• Big Pine Key-5 residents
• Sugarloaf Key and Summerland Key-3 residents
• Long Key- 1 resident
• Tavernier-2 residents
• Key Largo-1 resident
The total project cost for these 44 properties is: $11,070,832.00 with a federal share of $8,695,372.04 and a
homeowner share of$2,375,459.96.
Federal cost share funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. However, FEMA may
contribute increased federal cost share for properties that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program
at the time of application and meet the definitions of Severe Repetitive Loss or Repetitive Loss. There were seven
(7) homeowners with either Severe Repetitive Loss or Repetitive Loss within these applications.
On August 28, 2023, FEMA published on their website that all applications in this submission were "identified
for further review"(Sub-applications identified for further review contain sufficient information for a preliminary
determination of cost-effectiveness and feasibility. In certain instances, FEMA may work with applicants to
confirm cost-effectiveness and feasibility. Identification for further review is not a notification of award).
FY23
For FY 2023, FEMA allocated $220 million for individual flood mitigation projects under the Flood Mitigation
Assistance grant program. Individual flood mitigation consists of home elevation, mitigation reconstruction and
acquisition and demolition. The most essential criteria to participate in this program is: the homeowners must
have an NFIP policy in effect at the application start date and must maintain it through completion of the flood
hazard mitigation activity and for the life of the structure.
As a result, staff assisted private homeowners throughout the Florida Keys to develop applications and then
submitted applications to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and FEMA. The FDEM
deadline for 2023 was December 1", 2023.
Staff submitted six (6) applications; however, after the FDEM reviews, five (5) applications were accepted and
will be forwarded to the FEMA. The applications submitted for residential elevation included five (5)residents:
• City of Key West- 3 residents
• Stock Island- 1 resident
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• Key Largo— 1 resident
The total project cost for these 5 properties is: $1,732,661.11 with a federal share of $1,387,065.84 and a
homeowner share of$345,595.29.
Federal cost share funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. However, FEMA may
contribute increased federal cost share for properties that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program
at the time of application and meet the definitions of Severe Repetitive Loss or Repetitive Loss. There was one
(1) homeowner with a Severe Repetitive Loss property.
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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)Acquisition and Demolition Contact: Mike Lalbachan 305-453-8796
FY21, FY22 and FY23
There were no applications received during the FY21, FY22 and FY23 grant cycles.
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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Mitigation Reconstruction Contact: Mike Lalbachan 305-453-8796
FY21
For the first time, Monroe County pursued mitigation reconstruction (demolition/reconstruction) of private
property through this program. After extensive outreach within the County and cities, staff worked with private
property owners and submitted the following 2021 FMA grant applications into the FDEM/FEMA system by the
State of Florida Department of Emergency Management(FDEM)deadline 11/21/2021. The FEMA deadline was
01/28/2022.
5 Mitigation Reconstruction projects were submitted for a total funding request of$1,094,175 with $406,295.00
to be paid by the private property owners. The applicants are located in the following geographic areas:
• 1 unincorporated Monroe
• 3 Marathon
• 1 Key West
On August 2nd, 2022, the Florida Division of Emergency Management(FDEM)notified the County that FEMA
has reviewed the projects and 4 of the 5 properties will be moving forward for further review. The four properties
that were selected for further review were grouped together during the application cycle by staff, and within this
group, one of the properties was considered an RL property.
The property that was not considered did not have any past flood losses to the NFIP and was submitted
individually because the mitigation value was greater than the others and needed a Cost-Benefit Analysis review
by FDEM.
Of those requests, 4 Mitigation Reconstruction projects for a total funding request of $785,160.00 with
$275,041.00 to be paid by the private property owners were recommended by FEMA for further review.
On May 28 h, 2023, FEMA asked if designs were available for these homes; however, the homeowners did not
start the design process. The County informed FEMA that the designs were unavailable.
Finally, for the entire State of Florida FY 2021 FMA grant cycle, 30 projects were submitted by various Florida
Communities and only 6 were Identified BY FDEM for Further Review by FEMA. The funding for those 6
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projects selected for further review is $3,899,974 in total project costs, with Monroe County being one of the 6,
that project includes 4 structures estimated to cost$785,160.00.
Staff worked with the applicant that was not funded to include them in the FY22 application.
FY22
For 2022, staff assisted thirteen (13)residents developed and submitted mitigation reconstruction applications to
the Florida Division of Emergency Management under the FMA program. The application submitted included
residents from:
• City of Key West-8 residents
• Big Pine Key-1 resident
• City of Marathon-1 resident
• Little Torch Key-1 resident
• Key Largo-2 residents
The total project cost for these 13 properties is: $5,555,148.00 with a federal share of $2,510,714.00 and a
homeowner share of$3,044,434.00.
Federal cost share funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. However, FEMA may
contribute increased federal cost share for properties that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program
at the time of application and meet the definitions of Severe Repetitive Loss or Repetitive Loss. There were two
(2) homeowners with either Severe Repetitive Loss or Repetitive Loss within these applications.
On August 28, 2023, FEMA published on their website that all applications in this submission were "identified
for further review"(Sub-applications identified for further review contain sufficient information for a preliminary
determination of cost-effectiveness and feasibility. In certain instances, FEMA may work with applicants to
confirm cost-effectiveness and feasibility. Identification for further review is not a notification of award).
FY23
For 2023, staff developed and submitted sixteen (16) mitigation reconstruction applications; however, after the
Florida Division of Emergency Management reviews, eight (8) application were accepted and will be part of a
final review and then forwarded to the FEMA. The applications submitted included residents from:
• Sugarloaf Key — 1 resident
• Long Key — 1 resident
• City of Marathon - 1 resident
• Islamorada— 1 resident
• Lower Matecumbe Key— 1 resident
• Tavernier— 1 resident
• Key Largo-2 residents
The total project cost for these 8 properties is: $4,789,684.20 with a federal share of $2,387,518.90 and a
homeowner share of$2,402,165.30.
Federal cost share funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. However, FEMA may
contribute increased federal cost share for properties that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program
at the time of application and meet the definitions of Severe Repetitive Loss or Repetitive Loss. There was one
(1) homeowner with a Severe Repetitive Loss structure within these applications.
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