03/20/2024 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
1:30 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, and via Communication
Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates,
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner Jim Scholl, and
Mayor Holly Raschein. Also present at the meeting were Kevin Wilson, Acting County
Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Liz Yongue and Pamela Hancock, Deputy
Clerks; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. Clerk Kevin Madok
was absent from the meeting.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
Al Kevin Wilson, Acting County Administrator, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval of the Additions,
Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B1 Presentation of Employee of the Year for 2023 to Janet Gunderson, Senior Coordinator,
Grants Office of Sustainability.
B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation designating April 2024 as Dark Sky Month in
Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Agreement
with Beach Raker, LLC, for Professional Beach Cleaning, Maintenance, and Beautification at
Higgs Beach, for a CPI-U increase of 3.4%, in an annual amount not to exceed $223,664.52,
with an effective date of April 1, 2024, funded by Tourist Development Council Fiscal Year
2024 funds.
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C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Agreement
with Sub-Zero, Inc., for Lower Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service, to extend the term of the
Agreement on a month-to-month basis for a period not to exceed six months, pending the
advertising of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract, and to add/update other
provisions for consistency with county, state, or federal required contract provisions. Funding is
Ad Valorem.
C3 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with Kisinger Campo & Associates,
Corp., the highest ranked respondent to a Request for Qualifications for Professional
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Key Largo III Roadway and Drainage
Project, and if successful negotiations cannot be reached, granted approval to negotiate with the
next highest ranked respondent until an agreement is reached.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Task Order
with CPH, Inc., in the amount of$137,000.00, for Professional Architectural and Engineering
Services for New Storage Buildings at Monroe County Transfer Stations, Phase II, which
includes full construction design and engineering services through construction administration.
This project is funded by the Solid Waste Department Fund 414.
C5 Board adopted the following Resolution prohibiting the parking, standing or stopping of
vehicles along the west side of the county right-of-way of Front Street, beginning approximately
240 feet south of the intersection of 4th Avenue and Front Street and continuing approximately
720 feet, Maloney Subdivision, Stock Island, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 095-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C6 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with CW3 Engineering, Inc., the highest
ranked respondent for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Key Deer Boulevard
(North of Watson Boulevard) Roadway Project, and if successful negotiations cannot be reached,
granted approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent until an agreement is
reached.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Task Order
with WSP USA, Inc. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for Key Largo III
Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project(Burton Drive and specified roads in the Harris
Ocean subdivisions), for the post design services task, in the amount of$25,000.00. The project
is in construction bid phase.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with CPH, LLC, for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the Rockland Key
Public Works Master Plan Project, in the amount of$627,125.00, for complete design through
close-out services for the construction of a new Fleet Department Garage and office building,
Lower Keys fuel point, vehicle wash, material storage, and parking, funded by the Infrastructure
Sales Tax, Fund 304.
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C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pedro Falcon
Electrical Contractors, Inc., who was the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder to the Request
for Proposals for the construction of the Big Pine Community Park Amphitheater Project. This
project is funded by a TDC Grant.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Quick Painting
Group Corp., who was the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder for the Fire Stations Bay Floor
Resurfacing Project, in the amount of$151,819.00, and to waive the Purchasing Policy
requirement that a Request for Proposals be advertised in the newspaper. This project is funded
by the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.
C11 Board accepted the Report of monthly Change Orders for the month of February 2024,
reviewed by the Acting County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Upper Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service, to
extend the term of the Agreement on a month-to-month basis for a period not to exceed six
months, pending the advertisement of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract. This
Amendment will add/update other provisions for consistency with certain county, state, or
federal required contract provisions. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Middle Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service, to
extend the term of the Agreement on a month-to-month basis, for a period not to exceed six
months, pending the advertisement of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract, with the
term commencing April 1, 2024. This Amendment will add/update other provisions for
consistency with certain county, state, or federal required contract provisions. Funding is Ad
Valorem.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the
Administrative Agreement with the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, to utilize 10% of the 1%
Art in Public Places allocation for capital projects to pay for administrative expenses, to update
certain contract provisions, update listed personnel, and hourly rates.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Agreement
with Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for Chiller Maintenance and Service in Monroe County to
extend the term of the Agreement, on a month-to-month basis pending the advertising of a
Request for Proposals and award of a contract, with a period beginning April 1, 2024. This
Amendment will add/update other provisions for consistency with certain county, state, or
federal required contract provisions. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C16 Board adopted the following Resolution and authorized execution of the corresponding
Letter of Support approving and supporting the County's application for a Florida Boating
Improvement Program Grant through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
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Division of Law Enforcement, for the creation of a kayak launch at the end of the 2nd Avenue
public right-of-way on the oceanside of Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 096-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C17 Board granted approval to terminate the Agreement with The Young Men's Christian
Association of South Florida, Inc., to manage Key Largo Community Park, in the amount of
$85,500.00 per year, on a reimbursement basis equal to $7,125.00 per month.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Termination and Release Agreement
with Synovia Solutions, LLC, to provide fleet vehicle tracking and monitoring services, in the
amount of$293,054.00.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the first 5-year Contract Extension
with Brownie Companies, LLC for Yard Waste Processing Services, for the period beginning
October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2029.
C20 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 097-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 098-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 099-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 100-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 101-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 103-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 106-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 107-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 108-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 059-2024 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 109-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 110-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 111-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 112-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 113-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 114-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 115-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 116-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 117-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 026-2024 (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 118-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 119-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 120-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 122-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT)to allow temporary suspension of toll collection
at Card Sound Road during nighttime closures of U.S. 1, along the 18-mile stretch, and detour of
traffic to Card Sound Road to allow the FDOT contractor to perform repairs from mile marker
108.4 to mile marker 112.8 under FDOT Project No. FM 446005-1, and to provide for
reimbursement of lost toll revenue by FDOT to the County while the toll is suspended during the
proj ect.
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C22 Board granted approval of ranking and to negotiate a Contract with HDR Construction
Control Corporation, the highest ranked respondent to a Request for Qualifications for
Professional Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Twin Lakes (Key Largo)
Flood Mitigation Project, and if an agreement cannot be reached, granted approval to negotiate
with the next highest ranked respondent until an agreement is reached.
C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement No. 22CPR01
with the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Resilient Florida
Grant Program, in the amount of$2,500,000.00, with no match requirement, to provide funding
for the Monroe County Coral Resilience Project, for development of infrastructure support for
corals in the event that evacuation and holding is necessary due to a coral bleaching event;
authorized the Grant Manager to execute all other grant related documents; and authorized the
Acting County Administrator to sign three Subaward Agreements as finalized by the County
Attorney's Office. The County will subaward with University of South Florida as host institute
for Florida Institute of Oceanography, a/k/a Keys Marine Laboratory, Mote Marine Laboratory,
and University of Miami.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Underwood Martell, Inc. d/b/a Tinsley Advertising & Marketing, Inc., to add a provision
for Task Orders to be issued for special projects as assigned.
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to the Agreement
with Cooke Communications Florida, LLC d/b/a Two Oceans Digital, to add a provision for
Task Orders to be issued for special projects as assigned.
D3 Board announced one vacant At Large position on the Tourist Development Council
District III Advisory Committee.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of Additional Terms and Conditions for
State Grant Agreement No. S25-24-01-14 with the State of Florida, Department of Management
Services, for GIS data support.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Additional Terms and Conditions for
State Grant Agreement No. S25-24-01-15 with the State of Florida, Department of Management
Services, to purchase a new 911 voice recording system for all Public Safety Answering Points
in Monroe County.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F1 Board granted approval of a reservation of Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO)
Exemption, as evidenced by ROGO Exemption Request File No. 2017-RI79 with Monroe
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County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority (MCLA), allowing MCLA to retain the ROGO
Exemption for future use on another site in accordance with the applicable Monroe County
Code, and authorized the Mayor to sign the instrument.
F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Charley Toppino and Sons, Inc., for Demolition, Removal and Disposal Services, extending
the end date of the term to December 14, 2025 for the Voluntary Home Buyout Program, funded
through Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery Funds.
F3 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 041-2023, including
an Agreement for Purchase and Restrictive Covenant executed on January 18, 2023; rescinding
an associated Purchase Agreement Amendment executed on April 19, 2023; and replacing said
Resolution with a Resolution granting approval of a Purchase Agreement of Property funded by
the Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery, Voluntary Home Buyout
Program, in the amount of$825,000.00, approving execution of a Restrictive Covenant running
with the land, and approving the movement of one market rate Rate of Growth Ordinance
Exemption from the property to the Administrative Relief Pool for market rate allocations.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I1 Board granted approval for the Planning and Environmental Resources Department, in
coordination with the City of Key West, to submit a Grant Application to the United States
Department of Defense, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation for a Housing Needs
Assessment identifying the current and emerging housing needs in the Lower Keys from Stock
Island to Big Pine Key.
I3 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the reservation extension of one
affordable housing Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) allocation consisting of one moderate-
income category ROGO allocation for proposed affordable housing dwelling units(s) on Cudjoe
Key, on property legally described as Part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Bay Point Amended Plat,
Saddlebunch Keys, Monroe County, Florida, currently having Property Identification No.
00160140-000000, until September 20, 2024, for Building Permit issuance, as requested by the
developer, J Jade Development, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER ITEM
Jl Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Laurie Oestreicher to
the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board, with a term expiring February 17, 2027.
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COUNTY CLERK
K1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the November 6, 2023 special meeting, and
the November 8, 2023 regular meeting. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
K2 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10130343-10131610 (AP); 30078-30132
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of February 2024,
as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $4,240,314.34
101 Fine & Forfeiture $2,268,153.94
102 Road/Bridges $299,185.31
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $498,714.08
115 Tourist Development Council-Two $994,120.10
Penn
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $2,550,652.71
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $2,231,665.61
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $447,022.05
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $504,802.65
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $254,447.27
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $514,333.48
125 Grant Fund $1,827,512.24
131 Impact Fees/Parks $1,032.00
141 Fire/Ambulance $983,887.33
147 Unincorporated Service $262,390.47
148 Planning Building $618,789.17
152 Duck Key Security $8,206.37
153 Local Housing Assistance $17,653.03
157 Boating Improvement Fund $16,073.07
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $78,896.24
160 Environmental Restoration $33,768.86
163 Court Facilities $13,434.26
177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $437.90
180 Building Funds $438,990.00
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $1,692,223.73
316 Land Acquisition $606,010.50
401 Card Sound Bride $135,623.00
403 Marathon Airport $2,308,798.06
404 Key West International Airport $7,337,447.82
405 Key West International Airport Series $2,539,287.58
2022 Revenue Bonds
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $105,499.31
414 MSD Solid Waste $2,015,181.31
501 Workers' Compensation $86,617.27
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Fund Fund Title Amount
502 Group Insurance Fund $2,266,865.46
503 Risk Management Fund $258,662.42
504 Fleet Management Fund $194,583.93
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $6,270.00
K3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
February 2024, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $5,926,090.70
Bricks & Mortar Projects $372,901.48
Events $139,135.88
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $86,705.33
Personnel Services $137,197.51
Public Relations $271,017.29
Sales & Marketing $228,589.63
Telephone & Utilities $34,162.56
Travel $22,249.55
Visitor Information Services $83,704.33
K4 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
L1 Board accepted the Acting County Administrator's Report for the month of March 2024.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
L2 Board granted approval of a 4th Amendment to the Employee Interchange Agreement
with Islamorada, Village of Islands (Village), to revise the Agreement to modify the job title and
description of the County employee assigned to assist the Village, and to terminate the
Interchange Agreement as of April 5, 2024; and authorized the Acting County Administrator to
sign necessary documents.
L3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. IA to the Contract
with WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., for Professional Services for
Top Ten Canal Projects Under the Canal Restoration Work Plan, to substitute two canals for
design, permitting, and assistance with procurement of a general contractor, funded by State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection Stewardship Grant No. LPA0428, as amended
by Amendment No. LPA0428-A1, and retroactive to November 15, 2023.
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L5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Blooming Design
and Events d/b/a Agency BE, in the amount of$48,750.00, for Conference Planning Services for
the 16th Annual Climate Summit, to be hosted by the County in December 2024.
L6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Grant
Agreement No. 22FRP64 with the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection for
a resilient redesign of Harry Harris Park, to update attachments and exhibits as required by the
State.
L7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 8th Task Order to the Contract
with WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., for Category C On-Call Resilience
and Environmental Engineering Services, in the amount of$21,519.00, for the preparation of a
Federal Transit Administrations Fiscal Year 2024 Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant
Program Application, in the amount of$12,500,000.00 with no local match, to purchase 20
electric transit vehicles and commensurate infrastructure, retroactive to February 28, 2024.
L8 Board adopted the following Resolution delegating authority to the Acting County
Administrator and/or County Administrator to act as the certifying officer in connection with
Grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including but
not limited to Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), including CDBG Mitigation
Program Grant Nos. IR036 and IR045; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 2A to the Contract
with WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., for Category C On-Call Resilience
and Environmental Engineering Services, for a 90-day extension, at no-cost, to develop a Natural
Resources Adaptation Plan as authorized under State of Florida, Department of Environmental
Protection Grant No. 22PLN67-A2.
L10 Board granted approval of a 2nd Amendment to Agreement No. 22PLN67 with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, for a 90-day time extension, at no-cost, to
develop a Natural Resources Adaptation Plan and update the County's Vulnerability Assessment;
and authorized the Acting County Administrator to sign all necessary documents.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
M1 Board accepted the County Attorney's Report for the month of March 2024. Said report
is incorporated herein by reference.
M2 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against George S. Doster and his property,
19567 Caloosa Street, Sugarloaf Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and
enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE22040040.
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M3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Insurance Consulting
Services for the County's Workers' Compensation and Risk Management Programs.
M4 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Upper Keys Holdings LLC and their
property, 24 Sexton Cove Road, Key Largo, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code
and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE20060039.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
P1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Revocable License Agreement
with Isaac P. Bixler and Dolores Jamie for temporary access through County property located at
45 Riviera Drive, Key West, Florida, for the purpose of repairing the dock and/or seawall at 43
Riviera Drive, in accordance with required permits.
Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I2 Emily Schemper, Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources gave a
Power Point Presentation,Dormitory Style Housing How Regulated for Institutional Uses and
Employee Housing through the Adopted Monroe County Land Development Code and
Comprehensive Plan.
I4 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board regarding the 3rd Work Order with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. to complete additional data collection runs for the 2023 U.S. 1 Arterial
Travel Time and Delay Study in Segments 13-24, which was approved by the Board at the
February 21, 2024 regular meeting. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to delay the collection until we can anticipate an
improvement contingent upon the retiming of signals. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
N1 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 18, Parks and
Recreation of the Monroe County Code to include park hours of operation for Harry Harris Park,
Blue Heron Park and Pine Channel Park; modification to the hours at Bay Point Park, Big
Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department Park, Friendship Park, Key Largo Community Park, Big Pine
Key Park and Murray E. Nelson Government Center Park; and codifying the creation of, and
rules for, Pine Channel Nature Park and Blue Heron Park in the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded
by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 005-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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N2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from residential medium to mixed use/commercial for property
located at 103965, 103955, 103945, 103935 and 103925 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, at
approximately mile marker 104, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00475240-
000000; 00475250-000000; 00475260-000000; 00475270-000000 and 00475280-000000; as
proposed by Abit Holdings, LLC; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting
provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of
State; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and for amendment to
the FLUM; providing for an effective date. Devin Tolpin, Planning and Development Review
Manager, gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Ordinance.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates No
Commissioner Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Commissioner Scholl Yes
Mayor Raschein Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 006-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
N3 A Public Hearing was held to Consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Land
Use District(LUD) Map from improved subdivision to suburban commercial, for property
located at 103965, 103955, 103945, 103935 and 103925 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, at
approximately mile marker 103.9, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00475240-
000000; 00475250-000000; 00475260-000000; 00475270-000000 and 00475280-000000; as
proposed by Island Construction Management, Inc., on behalf of Abit Holdings, LLC; providing
for severability;providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the
State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for amendment to the LUD
Map; and providing for an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Ordinance.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates No
Commissioner Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Commissioner Scholl Yes
Mayor Raschein Yes
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 007-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
N4 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the State Land
Planning Agency an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
from residential medium to commercial for properties located at 106309, 106319, 106329, and
106339 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, at mile marker 106, having Property Identification Nos.
00538470-000000, 00538460-000000, 00538450-000000, and 00538440-000000; as proposed
by Del Sol Point, LLC; providing for severability;providing for repeal of conflicting provisions;
providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State;providing
for amendment to the FLUM; and providing for an effective date (File No. 2023-086). The
following individual addressed the Board: Joshua Morris. Ms. Tolpin gave a Power Point
Presentation. Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 126-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N5 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from residential medium to mixed use/commercial for property
located at 103301 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, mile marker 103, currently having Property
Identification No. 00472810-000000; as proposed by Irwin Holdings 103301, LLC; providing
for severability;providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the
State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for amendment to the FLUM;
and providing for an effective date. Ms. Tolpin gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 008-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
N6 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Land
Use District(LUD) Map from improved subdivision-masonry to mixed use for property located
at 103301 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, mile marker 103, currently having Property
Identification No. 00472810-000000; as proposed by Irwin Holdings 103301, LLC; providing
for severability;providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the
State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for amendment to the LUD
Map; and providing for an effective date. Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 009-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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N7 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right
of the County and the public in and to portions of the right-of-way of Magnolia Street, Hibiscus
Street, Oleander Street, Poinsetta Avenue, Bougainvilla Avenue and an unnamed right-of-way,
Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, as shown on the plat of Ocean Acres, Plat Book 1,
Page 188. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded
by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N8 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution approving the issuance of a Special
Permit allowing a temporary construction staging area for a Canal Restoration/Water Quality
Improvement Project at 132 Hilson Court, Tavernier, more particularly described as Lot 244
Hammer Point Park, Plat Book 6, Page 35, of the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida,
and currently having Property Identification No. 00480111-024400. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N9 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution, requested by Island Construction
Management, Inc. as agent for Magnolia 101 LLC, renouncing and disclaiming the right of the
County and public to a portion of right-of-way located on a portion of the Hibiscus Street right-
of-way, bounded on the west by a portion of the Hibiscus Street right-of-way already abandoned
in favor of and to the County as owner of Square 19 of the recorded Ocean Acres Plat, and State
of Florida as Owner of Square 22 of the recorded Ocean Acres Plat, bounded on the south by
Square 23 of the recorded Ocean Acres Plat, bounded on the east by Hibiscus Street right-of-
way, and bounded on the north by Square 20 of the recorded Ocean Acres Plat, as shown on the
Key Largo Plat of Ocean Acres, Plat Book 1, Page 188, Official Records of Monroe County,
Florida. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by
Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 129-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N10 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Section 5-22 of the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances amending where aircraft runups can be conducted at Key
West International Airport. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 010-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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N11 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Section 5-21 of the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances amending where aircraft can be legally parked at Key West
International Airport, regulating the use of airport aprons, and requiring unattended aircraft be
properly secured. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
N12 A Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance establishing Section 4-82, to Chapter 4 of the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances implementing regulations for animals at Key West
International Airport. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and
seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Lincoln recognized Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer, for
her presentation for the recent CareerSource Southwest meeting in Fort Myers, and asked that
two people be nominated for their Board of Directors at the next Board of Commissioners
regular meeting.
Commissioner Scholl thanked Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs and Grants Acquisition
Director, for her efforts in the recent Legislative Session in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mayor Raschein requested direction on the Tourist Development Council Marketing
Director position. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
Commissioner Lincoln addressed the Key Deer Boulevard road closure which will take
place April 1st through 15th, and Watson Boulevard closure, which will follow through the end
of the month, on Big Pine Key.
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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