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05/15/2024 Regular MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Key West, Florida& Via Communication Media Technology A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center in Key West, 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; Kevin Madok, County Clerk; Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS B 1 Presentation of Friends of the Key West Library Proclamation. B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 19th through 25th, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Monroe County, Florida. B3 Presentation of Proclamation declaring the month of June 2024 as Men's Health Awareness Month. B4 Presentation of Proclamation declaring May 22, 2024, as Guidance Care Center Day. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent: C1 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for a Mobile Beachfront Retail Merchandise or Service Concession at Higgs Beach in Key West. Page 11 5/15/2024 C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Kisinger Campo& Associates, Corp., for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Key Largo III Roadway and Drainage Project, in the maximum amount not to exceed $393,582.87, partially funded by State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Small County Outreach Program, Grant Agreement No. G2P46. C3 Board granted approval to reject all bids received to the Request for Proposals for the construction of employee housing on Big Pine Key, and cancel the project. C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Agreement with Gary's Plumbing and Fire, Inc., for Full Maintenance Fire Protection Systems at County facilities, to increase the annual agreement, in the amount of$250,000.00, to an annual total in the amount of$393,775.00. Funding is Ad Valorem and Fines and Forfeitures Fund. C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of the Monroe County Public Library in Key West, Florida, Inc. (Friends) and the Key West Library (Library)for the purpose of creating a mutually beneficial and clear operational understanding. The Friends mission is to raise funding and public awareness in the community to support the services and programs of the Library. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, however, it is a legally distinct entity and is not a part of the Library. C6 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution of a Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, in the amount of $2,781,865.00, for partial federal funding, for construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for replacement of Tubby's Creek Bridge (Structure No. 904982) on Card Sound Road. RESOLUTION NO. 159-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C8 Board granted approval to advertise for construction bids to replace the navigational lights and tidal gauge on the Garrison Bight Bridge (Structure No. 904025) in Key West. C9 Board granted approval to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding with the Monroe County Sheriff s Office to transfer ownership of equipment described herein, valued in the amount of$327,984.00, received at no cost from the Florida Division of Emergency Management; and authorized the Director of Emergency Management and/or her designee to execute any and all necessary additional forms in order to effect the transfer of the assets. C10 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution of a Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, in the amount of $2,782,230.00, for partial federal funding, for construction and Construction Engineering Inspection Services for replacement of Mosquito Creek Bridge (Structure No. 904984) on Card Sound Road. Page 12 5/15/2024 RESOLUTION NO. 160-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C11 Board granted approval of the updated Policy for Use of Public Facilities, Parks, Beaches, Roads, Bridges, County Meeting Rooms, and Theater, incorporating updated contacts for reservations; policies for use; fees for use of meeting rooms, parks, beaches, library rooms, and theater; updating and clarifying the fee waiver process; and authorizing the Acting County Administrator or his designee to execute and implement these changes. C12 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to be held at the July 17, 2024 regular meeting to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of the Monroe County Code to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Toll; and authorized the Director of Engineering Services/Roads & Bridges to inform the State of Florida, Department of Transportation of the changes to the toll rates in accordance with the agreement for SunPass and Toll-by-Plate Electronic Toll Collection at the Card Sound Toll Facility. The SunPass rate for two-axle vehicles will increase from $1.00 to $1.04 per axle and the three-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.28 to $1.32 per axle. The Toll-by-Plate rate for two-axle vehicles will increase from $1.50 to $1.56 per axle and the three-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.92 to $1.98 per axle. C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a County-Owned Property Residential Lease Agreement, with a County employee, for the monthly rental amount of $2,093.66, for 382 Caribbean Drive, Unit 1, in Key Largo, commencing June 1, 2024, and extending through May 31, 2025. C14 Board granted approval of an Urban Area Security Initiative, Fiscal Year 2023 Memorandum of Agreement(MOA)with the City of Miami, concerning a United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training Grant, through State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Sub-Grant Agreement No. R0924, in the amount of $264,836.00, with no county match required, and authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute any additional documentation related to this MOA. C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement with Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. for Fire Alarm, Panic Alarm and Security System Annual Certification, Maintenance, Repair, and Monitoring Services, to update service locations, update provisions for consistency with county, state, or federal contract provisions, and to increase the total annual compensation from $126,522.00 to $140,000.00, funded by Funds 001, 101, and 147. C16 Board granted approval to close obsolete Capital Project Fund 306, Clerk's Revenue Note, and request that the Monroe County Clerk of Court and Comptroller transfer any residual funds to Fund 304, One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax. Page 13 5/15/2024 C17 Board granted approval to add one full-time equivalent Logistics Assistant position in the Fiscal Year 2024 Monroe County Fire Rescue operating budget, by converting an existing temporary position. C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office, to provide funding for their Child Advocate Manager I position, commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025, State Fiscal Year 2024-2025. C19 Board accepted the Report of monthly Change Orders for the month of April 2024, reviewed by the Acting County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office, to provide funding for their Administrative Assistant 3 position, a State OPS position, commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025, State Fiscal Year 2024-2025. C21 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Beefree LLC d/b/a Freebee for Micro-Transit Service in Stock Island and Key West. This contract is partially funded by State of Florida, Department of Transportation Grant Agreement No. G2M95, in the amount of$426,000.00, with a 50% match from the County for $426,000.00, for a total contract amount of$852,000.00. C22 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with H&R Paving, Inc., for construction of the Key Largo III Roadway and Drainage Project(Burton Drive, Harris Ocean Park Estates), in the amount of$2,056,580.59. The project is partially funded by a State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Small County Outreach Program Grant(75%) with a local match (25%). C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Revocable License and Drop In Office Agreement with the United States, Department of Veterans Affairs, to utilize office space to provide no cost Readjustment Counseling Services and Case Management Support for eligible war veterans and their families in Monroe County. C24 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue: Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1). RESOLUTION NO. 161-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2). RESOLUTION NO. 162-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 14 5/15/2024 Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3). RESOLUTION NO. 163-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4). RESOLUTION NO. 164-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5). RESOLUTION NO. 165-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6). RESOLUTION NO. 166-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7). RESOLUTION NO. 167-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8). RESOLUTION NO. 168-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9). RESOLUTION NO. 169-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10). RESOLUTION NO. 170-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11). RESOLUTION NO. 171-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12). RESOLUTION NO. 172-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13). RESOLUTION NO. 173-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14). Page 5 5/15/2024 RESOLUTION NO. 174-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15). RESOLUTION NO. 175-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16). RESOLUTION NO. 176-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17). RESOLUTION NO. 177-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18). RESOLUTION NO. 178-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19). RESOLUTION NO. 179-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20). RESOLUTION NO. 180-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C25 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the tentative Duck Key Security District Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Special Assessment Rates remain as $292.00 for improved lots and $28.00 for unimproved lots. RESOLUTION NO. 181-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C27 Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying a Preservation Covenant Agreement, executed by the former County Administrator, relative to the repair and renovation of the Pigeon Key Commissary and Honeymoon Cottage, through funding provided by the United States, Federal Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma& Maria Recovery, and authorizing the recording of the Preservation Covenant in the property records of the Pigeon Key Historic District. RESOLUTION NO. 182-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 16 5/15/2024 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL D1 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to be held at the July 17, 2024 regular meeting to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 23-199, of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, to add language to clarify that members of the Tourist Development Council serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and may be removed by affirmative vote of the BOCC. D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with the City of Key West, for the Pavilions at Smathers Beach Project, to extend the completion date of the proj ect to March 31, 2025. D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with the City of Key West, for the Southernmost Plaza(Public Facilities)Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2025. D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of Marathon, for the City of Marathon Oceanfront Park Events Tiki Project, in an amount not to exceed $201,495.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Resources. D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Advertising Agency Agreement with Underwood Martell, Inc. d/b/a Tinsley Advertising & Marketing, Inc., to extend the agreement for an additional two-year period to September 30, 2026. D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Dive Umbrella Agreement with Keys Association of Dive Operators, Inc. to oversee the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Dive Umbrella, an advisory committee to make marketing recommendations to the TDC and the Board concerning dive/snorkel related marketing activities, commencing October 1, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2027, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional two-year period. D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement with Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the Restore and Improve Oldest House Project, to amend language requiring three written quotes for work expected to be under $50,000.00. D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Cooke Communications Florida, LLC d/b/a Two Oceans Digital for Webcam Services. D9 Board granted approval to revise the Tourist Development Council Operations Manual, Section II, Policies and Procedures, to add provisions as needed in anticipation of Senate Bill 1456 becoming law, effective July 1, 2024, and to revise provisions relating to the Special Public Facilities Projects policy. D10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Addendum to the Agreement with C.B. Schmitt Real Estate Co., Inc. to provide office and parking space, for the Tourist Page 17 5/15/2024 Development Council administrative office for an additional five-year period, in the amount of $10,880.00 per month, commencing October 1, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2029, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional five-year period, with rent to be renegotiated at fair market rate. This amendment also includes additional office and parking spaces at no additional monthly cost. D11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce, Inc., to provide Visitor Information Services, to extend the agreement for an additional two-year period to September 30, 2026. D12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, Inc., to provide Visitor Information Services, to extend the agreement for an additional two-year period to September 30, 2026. D13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc., to provide Visitor Information Services, to extend the agreement for an additional two-year period to September 30, 2026. D14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to provide Visitor Information Services, to extend the agreement for an additional two-year period to September 30, 2026. D15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc., to provide Visitor Information Services, to extend the agreement for an additional two-year period to September 30, 2026. D16 Board granted approval of Commissioner Cates' reappointment of Ms. Colleen Quirk, the sole applicant, to the Tourist Development Council, District II Advisory Committee, as an At Large representative, with a term expiring May 18, 2027. D17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with Reef Renewal USA, Inc. for the Reef Renewal - Coral Restoration -Islamorada 2024 Project, to extend the completion date of the project to March 31, 2025. D18 Board granted approval an authorized execution of a Task Order with Underwood Martell, Inc., d/b/a Tinsley Advertising & Marketing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $655,000.00, for Video Shoot and Video Concept Services. D19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Underwood Martell, Inc., d/b/a Tinsley Advertising & Marketing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $102,000.00, for the creation and production of a Dive Destination Guide Brochure. Page 18 5/15/2024 COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Sub- Recipient Agreement No. I0092 with the State of Florida, Department of Commerce (formerly known as the Department of Economic Opportunity), for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Voluntary Home Buyout Program funded through CDBG-DR funds, to extend the term of the agreement to June 3, 2025, with no local match requirement. F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase a Less Than Fee Interest in Block 19, Lots 4, 5, 6, 19, 20, and 21, Palm Villa on Big Pine Key, near mile marker 30, from Robert C. D'Antonio and Susann D'Antonio for density reduction purposes, retiring five Transferrable Development Rights from Lots 5, 6, 19, 20, and 21, in the amount of $150,000.00. AIRPORTS HI Board granted approval to sponsor a Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation Rehabilitative Adaptive Event, in accordance with Airport Promotional Sponsorship Resolution No. 123-2021. H2 Board granted approval to submit Passenger Facility Charge Application No. 21 to the United States, Federal Aviation Administration, for funding of Key West International Airport Concourse A Passenger Seating and Specialty Furniture Project and Passenger Facility Charge administrative costs, and to accept public comment on the County's application for 30-days upon the posting of the required Public Notice. H3 Board granted approval to advertise a competitive solicitation for specialty furniture for the Key West International Airport Concourse A Terminal. The cost of advertising the bid notices, in the approximate amount of$500.00, will be paid from Key West Airport Operating Fund 404. H4 Board accepted the Report of monthly Airport Change Orders for the month of April 2024, reviewed by the Acting County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. H5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with G&S Mechanical USA, Inc., a sole source vendor, in the amount of$2,229,320.00, to upgrade the Outbound Baggage Handling System at Key West International Airport, and to waive Chapter 3 of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy. The agreement is funded by State of Florida Department of Transportation Grant Contract No. G1V31 (50%) and Airport Operating Funds (50%). H6 Board granted approval to reject the bid received from Florida Keys Contractors, LLC and readvertise the competitive solicitation for the Key West Noise Insulation Program (NIP) Page 19 5/15/2024 Construction Project, Group 1, consisting of up to 14 homes; granted approval to waive the 30- day bid advertisement requirement of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy, Chapter 3, paragraph A.3.b., and advertise on a date that is less than 30 days before the established bid opening date due to the grant application deadline. The United States, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant application deadline is June 1, 2024, however, staff has confirmed that the FAA will accept a late submission from the County if the bid opening is held on May 31, 2024 and the application is filed immediately afterwards. H7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Month-To-Month Renewal Agreement with Republic Parking System, LLC (Republic); and granted approval of Republic's six-month budget, in the amount of$177,023.00, for Parking Lot Management Services at Key West International Airport, commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2024, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS I1 Board adopted the following Resolution setting the time, date, and place for a Public Hearing to consider approval of a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming the right of Monroe County and the public to a portion of Right-of-Way located on a portion of Melaleuca Street, which is bounded on the West by a portion of the East Seaview Drive Right-of-Way, bounded on the South by Lots 77-79, Block 1, bounded on the East by Lots 76 and 77, Block 1, and bounded on the North by Lots 74-76, Block 1, situated within the Duck Key Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 82, Official Records of Monroe County, Florida, as requested by Smith Hawks, PL, as agent for The Bestow Group, LLC and Charles and Kristen Currier. RESOLUTION NO. 183-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. I2 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article V, Sea Turtle Protection, in order to update sea turtle protections for consistency and alignment with the guidelines outlined in Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 6213-55, Model Lighting Ordinance for Marine Turtle Protection. I3 Board granted approval of staff s selection of boating and waterway projects to be performed in Fiscal Year 2025, funded by State Boating Improvement Fund Grant funding, as follows: Regulatory Buoy Maintenance for Islamorada, Village of Islands, in the amount of $14,000.00; and Regulatory Buoy Replacement for the City of Key Colony Beach, in the amount of $2,993.00, for a total amount of$16,993.00; and granted approval for staff to prepare corresponding Interlocal Agreements with each respective municipality. I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Kearns Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of$155,000.00, for the removal and disposal of a Page 110 5/15/2024 derelict sailboat, funded by a grant from the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Derelict Vessel Grant Program. I5 Board adopted the following Resolution extending the reservation of 13 affordable housing Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) allocations, consisting of four low-income, four median-income, and five moderate-income affordable housing ROGO allocations, previously authorized by Resolution No. 084-2023, pursuant to Monroe County Land Development Code, Section 138-24(b)(2), as requested by Bart Smith for Mobile Homes Holdings Coco LLC, for 13 additional affordable housing units located at 21585 Old State Road, Lot 30, Sacarma, a Subdivision of Government Lots 3 and 4 in Section 29, Township 66 South, Range 28 East, Cudj oe Key (approximate mile marker 21.5), currently having Property Identification No. 00174960-000000, for one additional year, expiring February 15, 2025. RESOLUTION NO. 184-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. I7 Board adopted the following Resolution waiving building permit fees, in the approximate amount of$90,446.00, for eight low-income affordable housing units, or below, to be constructed on parcels located at 31372 Avenue G, 31371 Avenue F, 31142 Avenue F, 31530 Avenue D, 31250 Avenue I, and 30936 Nathalie Street, on Big Pine Key, and 28269 Julia Avenue and 28249 Julia Avenue on Little Torch Key. RESOLUTION NO. 185-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY CLERK M1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the January 31, 2024 regular meeting. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference. M2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of April 2024, as follows: Vendor Amount Advertising $7,716,660.61 Bricks & Mortar Projects $573,700.14 Events $521,118.86 Office Supplies& Operating Costs $207,570.44 Personnel Services $153,495.75 Public Relations $115,717.68 Sales & Marketing $129,050.22 Telephone& Utilities $28,620.51 Travel 1 $3,3 88.57 Visitor Information Services $79,110.58 Page 11 5/15/2024 M3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10132719-10133947 (AP); 30257-30357 (WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of April 2024, as follows: Fund Fund Title Amount 001 General Fund $7,632,579.66 001 Fine& Forfeiture $5,890,978.80 102 Road/Bridges $452,643.36 104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $11,364.59 115 Tourist Development Council (TDC)- $1,414,920.81 Two Penn 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $7,876,615.72 117 TDC -District 1 Third Cent $478,476.48 118 TDC -District 2 Third Cent $18,311.83 119 TDC -District 3 Third Cent $302,479.50 120 TDC -District 4 Third Cent $45,433.29 121 TDC -District 5 Third Cent $168,275.64 125 Grant Fund $1,542,365.63 141 Fire/Ambulance $1,010,789.21 147 Unincorporated Service $304,120.41 148 Planning Building $732,688.23 149 Municipal Policing $822,396.45 150 E911 Enhancement Fund $46,292.90 152 Duck Key Security $9,422.43 153 Local Housing Assistance $245,124.81 157 Boating Improvement Fund $8,426.07 158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $54,949.91 160 Environmental Restoration $68,066.53 162 Law Enforcement Trust-600 $8,583.78 163 Court Facilities $23,752.26 177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $434.29 180 Building Funds $377,012.95 304 1 Cent Infrastructure $1,477,056.26 316 Land Acquisition $5,850.00 401 Card Sound Bride $310,791.06 403 Marathon Airport $2,617,419.82 404 Key West International Airport $1,744,332.89 405 Key West International Airport Series $3,374,953.17 2022 Revenue Bonds 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $74,410.05 414 MSD Solid Waste $1,887,243.30 501 Workers' Compensation $175,178.57 502 1 Group Insurance Fund $3,295,500.52 503 Risk Management Fund $192,786.67 Page 12 5/15/2024 Fund Fund Title Amount 504 Fleet Management Fund $221,280.29 610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $3,015.00 M4 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR N2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County, to govern the implementation of an Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Pollution Reduction Grant(CPRG) Application, in the amount of$268,648,142.00, for five years, which includes a $46,814,070.00 sub-award to Monroe County to fund energy-efficiency housing retrofits, solar photovoltaic rebates, electric vehicle charger rebates, and nine staff positions, to be requested upon award of the grant and eliminated when grant funding is discontinued; and authorized the Acting County Administrator, or designee, to act as the signatory authority on additional forms, certifications, contracts, agreements and amendments thereto, and any other necessary documents related to the CPRG implementation grant application that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement. N3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LLC (Greg Burns), for Federal Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe County. N4 Board granted approval to ratify the adoption of Resolution 152-2024, approving the revised table of organization recognizing the creation of the Artificial Reef Department and the appointment of Dr. Hanna Koch as the Department's Director, to included Exhibit A, the updated Monroe County Organizational Chart, which was inadvertently omitted from the version of the resolution that was presented to and approved by the Board on April 17, 2024. N5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract with AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation, increasing the purchase amount by $149,100.00, to purchase three helicopters, to provide tracking equipment paid for by the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, and increasing the total purchase price to the amount of$53,149,100.00. N6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, to provide funding in the amount of$149,100.00, to equip three purchased helicopters with Iridium Skytrac ISAT 200A with fleet tracking and email system, authorized by the 1 st Amendment to the contract with AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation. N9 Board granted approval of a 1 st Change Order to the Contract with Adventure Environmental, Inc., for the Canal No. 90 Tavernier Backfill Restoration Project, funded by State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Stewardship Grant No. LPA0241-A3; and authorized the Acting County Administrator to sign the change order. Page 113 5/15/2024 N10 Board granted approval of a 3rd Amendment to State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida Grant Program, Planning Grant No. 22PLN65, to complete a Vulnerability Assessment for the City of Marathon, to memorialize the 1 st Amendment to the Grant, with a six-month no cost time extension; effective November 27, 2023; and authorized the Acting County Administrator to execute the Amendment. N11 Board granted approval of a 3rd Amendment to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Grant Agreement No. LPA0241, to approve additional expenditures in Keys Stewardship Funds, in the amount of$277,500.00, for the County's Canal No. 90 Tavernier Backfill Restoration Project, and extend the expiration of the agreement to December 31, 2025, provide for an effective date; and authorized the Acting County Administrator to execute the Amendment. COUNTY ATTORNEY 02 Board granted approval to renew the County's Primary Windstorm Insurance Policy with Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, with a premium in the amount of$1,387,478.00, and authorized the Risk Manager to sign all necessary forms. 03 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract with Goodman-Gable Gould Company d/b/a Adjusters International, to provide Insurance Adjusting Claim Services, to extend the contract for an additional year, expiring May 31, 2025. 04 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Justin J. Annarino and his property, 1 Riviera Drive, Big Coppitt Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Nos. CE22070045 and CE23020016. 05 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against 5730 Fourth Avenue LLC and their property, 6440 Maloney Avenue, Stock Island, Florida, to enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE13060146. 07 Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the Supervisor of Elections place two questions on the November 2024 General Election ballot, requested by the Monroe County School Board (School Board), as follows: 1)Determine whether the School Board shall be authorized to renew the Operational Millage Levy for an additional four years beginning on January 1, 2027 for expenditure on lawful purposes as provided for in Florida Statutes 1011.71 (9); and 2)Determine whether the Half Cent School Capital Outlay Surtax shall be renewed and levied for an additional ten years, beginning on January 1, 2026, for expenditure on lawful purposes as provided for in Florida Statutes 212.055(6). RESOLUTION NO. 186-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 114 5/15/2024 EMPLOYEE SERVICES R1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year Residential Lease with a County employee, in the monthly rental amount of$2,706.47, for a County-owned property at 701 Sands Road, Big Pine Key, Florida commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025. ENGINEERING R2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with HDR Construction Control Corporation, for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Twin Lakes Subdivision (Key Largo)Flood Mitigation Project, in the maximum not to exceed amount of $1,422,618.68, partially funded by a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Interlocal Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR N7 Nathalia Archer, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding a Contract with South Cliff Holdings LLC, in the amount of$11,950,000.00 plus the cost of the construction bond and payment of the outstanding utilities' fees, to purchase a property in Key Largo, having Property Identification No. 00484390-000000, for workforce housing, and direction on the two open, unresolved items; and authorization for the Acting County Administrator to execute the contract and all documents required for the closing subject to approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney. The contract includes a lease of the property back to the current owner for construction and management of the housing complex until the County assumes ownership upon payment in full. Kevin Wilson, Acting County Administrator, addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Russell Yagel, representing South Cliff Holdings, LLC. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Cates to approve staff recommendation approving the contract. Roll call vote carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS C7 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the request to advertise a Public Hearing to be held at the July 17, 2024 regular meeting, to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 19-5 of the Monroe County Code; prohibiting fishing from Shore Drive Bridge (Structure No. 904152), in Sugarloaf After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Cates to table the item to a future meeting. Motion carried unanimously. C26 Judy Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads and Bridges, addressed the Board regarding a Contract with Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of$21,734,258.71, for construction of the Twin Lakes (Key Largo)Flood Mitigation Project, partially funded by State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, Grant Agreement No. B0200 and State of Florida Page 115 5/15/2024 Department of Environmental Protection, Grant Agreement No. 22SRP57. The following individual addressed the Board: Stephanie Russo. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval and authorizing execution of the contract. Motion carried unanimously. C28 Cheryl Sullivan, Director of Solid Waste, addressed the Board regarding a Resolution to adopt the Tentative Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment for Residential Solid Waste Collection, Distribution and Recycling Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The following individual addressed the Board: Greg Sullivan, representing Waste Management, Inc. Mr. Wilson addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates to go forward with a 20%increase for TRIM Notice purposes. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 187-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS L2 Dr. Carly Fry, Administrator and Health Officer, Monroe County Department of Health (DOH), addressed the Board. Jennifer Lefelar, DOH Principal Investigator and Public Information Officer, gave a Power Point Presentation on the Stock Island Community Health Survey Report. L1 Isabel Cosio Carballo, Executive Director of South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) addressed the Board. Christina Maskis, SFRPC Principal Planner, gave a Power Point Presentation on the South Florida Military Installation Resilience Review. The following individual addressed the Board: Rick Miller, representing the South Florida Defense Alliance. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR N8 Erin L. Deady, P.A., gave a Power Point Presentation on the updated County-wide Vulnerability Assessment for Monroe County, funded by State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida Grant No. 22PLN66. Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, addressed the Board. STAFF REPORT E1 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation, Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program Update. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS I6 Kimberly Matthews, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Libraries, directed the Board to the Future of Growth and Updates to ROGOBPAS Survey#1 on the County's web site. Page 116 5/15/2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS Emily Schemper, Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources, gave a Power Point Presentation regarding the following two items, P 1 and P2: P1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Future Land Use Map from residential high to mixed use/commercial for two parcels of land, more particularly described as Lots 3 and 4, Waters Edge, Plat Book 1, Page 184, Official Records of Monroe County, Florida, located on Maloney Avenue, Stock Island, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00132370-000000 and 00132380-000000. P2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Land Use District Map from urban residential mobile home to suburban commercial for two parcels of land, more particularly described as Lots 3 and 4, Waters Edge, Plat Book 1, Page 184, Official Records of Monroe County, Florida, located on Maloney Avenue, Stock Island, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00132370-000000 and 00132380-000000. The following individual addressed the Board, regarding both items: Bart Smith, representing Cayo Hueso Investments, Inc. Peter Morris, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Ordinance: PI An Ordinance amending the Monroe County Future Land Use Map from residential high to mixed use/commercial for two parcels of land, more particularly described as Lots 3 and 4, Waters Edge, Plat Book 1, Page 184, Official Records of Monroe County, Florida, located on Maloney Avenue, Stock Island, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00 13 23 70-000000 and 00132380-000000. ORDINANCE NO. 015-2024 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Ordinance: P2 An Ordinance amending the Monroe County Land Use District Map from urban residential mobile home to suburban commercial for two parcels of land, more particularly described as Lots 3 and 4, Waters Edge, Plat Book 1, Page 184, Official Records of Monroe County, Florida, located on Maloney Avenue, Stock Island, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00132370-000000 and 00132380-000000. ORDINANCE NO. 016-2024 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. Page 117 5/15/2024 Motion carried unanimously. P3 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Amendment to Ordinance No. 007-2023, Monroe County Parks and Beaches School Break Camp Program, to include all children and youth, between the ages of six and 17, who reside in Monroe County; removing conflicting provisions with respect to fees; and removing the medical form requirement, retroactive to July 1, 2023. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 017-2024 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. P4 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance authorizing the use of accumulated surplus Tourist Development Tax and Tourist Impact Tax revenues collected through September 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000.00, for the purpose of providing housing that is affordable and available to employees of private sector tourism-related businesses in the County, in accordance with CS/CS/SB 1456; providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; and providing for an effective date. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Thaddeus Cohen. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 018-2024 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. P5 A Public Hearing was held regarding a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for the operation of an ALS Non-Transport Service, provided through their fire engine firefighters, commencing May 16, 2024 and expiring May 15, 2026. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the COPCN. Motion carried unanimously. P6 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance revising Section 2-232 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, to add provisions relating the County's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund (Trust Fund), pursuant to Florida Statute 893.165, retroactive to March 1, 2009, and ratifying all actions taken by the Monroe County Clerk of Court and Comptroller relating to the Trust Fund since March 1, 2009; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 019-2024 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. Page 118 5/15/2024 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR N1 Board accepted the Acting County Administrators monthly Report for the month of May 2024. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Wilson reminded the Board to attend the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Project Development and Environment Study meetings for public comment on the new Seven Mile Bridge Project. COUNTY ATTORNEY 01 Board accepted the County Attorney monthly Report for the month of May 2024. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger introduced new members of the County Attorney's Office, as follows: Assistant County Attorney Anjelica Harden-Ivanoski; and Law Clerk Karla Armstrong. Mr. Shillinger asked the Board to elect the Chairperson (Chair) of the Value Adjustment Board, pursuant to State of Florida, Department of Revenue, General Counsel. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to nominate Mayor Pro 1'em Scholl as the Value Adjustment Board Chair, Commissioner Cates as the alternate and Commissioner Rice as the member. Motion carried unanimously. 06 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the unrelated matters of 1) 2014 Janice Vincent Family Trust, et al., v. Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 24-CA-332-K; 2) In re: Michael Joseph McMahon and Sergei Nikoshchenkov, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida Case No.: 23-11154-RAM, and 3)Monroe County, Florida v. Richard Beckman and Diane Beckman, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 23- CA-19-P, and read the required language into the record for each Closed Session. Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval to hold the Closed Sessions at the July 17, 2024 BOCC regular meeting in Marathon, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard. Motion carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION J1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Rafael A. Bezanilla v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 24-CA-26 P. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Rice to continue the Closed Session to the July 17, 2024 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. SHERIFFS OFFICE Kl Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates to grant approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Page 119 5/15/2024 recommendations of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board, as follows: Fund Title Amount Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. $5,814.29 Easter Seals Florida, Inc. $3,285.71 Keys to Be the Change, Inc. $3,571.43 Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc. $1,914.29 The Zonta Club of Marathon Foundation, Inc. $2,285.71 Samuel's House, Inc. $7,000.00 Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. $4,685.71 Voices of Florida Keys Children, Inc. $0.00 Grace Jones Community Center Inc. $5,428.57 Metropolitan Community Church of Key West $5,785.71 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. $3,214.29 Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc. $5,028.57 Educational Coalition for Monroe County, Inc. $2,357.14 Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens $7,357.14 South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America $2,714.29 Kids Come First in the Florida Keys, Inc. $5,228.57 Good Health Clinic Inc. $5,142.86 A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. $6,642.85 Womankind, Inc. $7,500.00 Key West Botanical Garden Society, Inc. $1,071.43 Marathon Middle/High School Football $1,000.00 Keys Area Interdenominational Resources $5,214.29 Independence Ca , Inc. $5,071.43 Heart of the Keys Recreation Association, Inc. (a/k/a $3,900.00 Marathon Recreation Center Wesley House Family Services, Inc. $5,714.29 Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln, to grant approval of the following Fiscal Year 2024 recommendation of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board: Fund Title Amount Guidance/Care Center, Inc. $5 928.57 Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a conflict. Page 120 5/15/2024 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln, to grant approval of the following Fiscal Year 2024 recommendation of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board: Fund Title Amount Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. $6 214.29 Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor Raschein abstaining due to a conflict. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates, to grant approval of the following Fiscal Year 2024 recommendation of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board: Fund Title Amount Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. $5 928.57 Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Lincoln abstaining due to a conflict. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Scholl acknowledged the passing of late County Commissioner Shirley Freeman. There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was adj ourned. Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Monroe County, Florida Liz Yongue, D.C. Page 121 5/15/2024