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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
August 21, 2024
Agenda Item Number: D6
2023-2798
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan - 305-296-1552
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Ms. Julia Jovanie Vazquez (sole applicant) as a Tourist
Development Council District I At Large Representative and approval of waiver of standard of conduct
provisions of F.S. 112.313 (3) and(7), as allowed under F.S. 112.313 (12) for advisory board members
appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for Ms. Vazquez. This is Commissioner
Scholl's appointment.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This position was advertised due to the resignation of Mr. Chris Fogarty.
Ms. Vazquez was the sole applicant for the position.
While there are no facts present that indicate a conflict under 112.313(3) or 112.313(7) exist, in an
abundance of caution, due to the appearance issues that a conflict may exist because of the potential
regulatory nexus between the BOCC and the DAC, it is recommended that the BOCC grant a waiver of
the Standards of Conducts, as allowed under F.S. 112.313(12) for advisory board members
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
DAC I At Large Appointment- Jovanie Vazquez Applicaton and Waiver.pdf
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DATE: August 6, 2024
TO: Mr. Kevin Wilson, County Administrator
FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
RE: DAC I `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District I Advisory Committee "At Large" application to
the August 2024 BOCC meeting.
This position was advertised due to the resignation of DAC I Member Mr. Chris Fogarty.
DISTRICT I - Encompasses the City Limits of Key West
"At Large" representative —Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism
business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within
this description is directly. This word means someone who is not in business nor
whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
The sole applicant was:
• Ms. Julia Jovanie Vazquez
Approval of one (1) applicant is requested.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at 305-296-1552.
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LODGING INDUSTRY—shall be an owner or operating/general m tl`dFfhb �" holeii,
recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be a person involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who has demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
hotels, recreational vehicle parks, and other tourist accommodations) and whose business
is in the tax collection business for which they are applying.
X AT LARGE—Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and who shall
represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying. (The operative word within this description is directly. This means no
direct involvement by an applicant in a business or economic activity that is dependent upon
tourism).
Name: Julia Jovanie Vazquez
Business Name: N/A
Business Address: N/A
Home Address: 828 Fleming Street
Key West, FL 33040
Business Phone:
Cell Phone: 708-937-4081
*Email Address: jovanievazquez@gmaii.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
Current Employment:
Monroe County BOCC
Employment History:
TV/Multimedia Technician
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Key West,Florida
FEBRUARY 2022-PRESENT
Studio Manager
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago,Illinois
FEBRUARY 2020-JANUARY 2022
Media Specialist
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago,Illinois
FEBRUARY 2018-FEBRUARY 2020
TV/Muftimecha Technician
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Key West,Florida
JULY 2016-JANUARY 2018
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Organ izations/Mem bersh i Affiliations :
Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee:
As a past and current resident of Key West,Florida, I have had the joy of working and living in
paradise. I offer a fresh and optimistic perspective, as well as a listening ear in the community that
balances the workforce, investors, retirees and everyone in-between without losing touch with the
unique connections that make the Florida Keys one of the most desirable places to visit.
Julia Jovanie Vazquez Digitallyned by Julia:22- 4' Vazquez 07-25-2024
Signature: q Date:2024.07.25 19:32:22-oa'00' Date: G L
Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. August 2, 2024.
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Apl ll')l icouirits WII be :m tifi d by nuu•nsii tlhat the appflcatu oin has been received by our office. If an
applicant does not :ocel s notit°iui ; tioiur , it is their i-oslll oiiiimiiiisillll !lit to coiii' tact the Illl Doi office to
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FORM 4A DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST
LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-MIDDLE INITIAL OFFICE/POSITION HELD
Vazques,Julia Jovanie Member-At Large Representaive
MAILING ADDRESS AGENCY OR ADVISORY BOARD
828 Flemming St District Advisory Committee-DAC I
CITY ZIP COUNTY ADDRESS OF AGENCY
Key West 33040 Monroe 1201 White St.Suite 102 Key West FI,33040
HOW TO COMPLETE AND FILE THIS FORM:
Parts A and B of this form serve two different purposes. Part A is for advisory board members who wish to use an exemption in the
ethics laws that is applicable only to advisory board members. Part B is for public officers and employees who wish to use a sepa-
rate exemption that is applicable when the business entity involved is the sole source of supply within the political subdivision. In
order to complete and file this form:
• Fill out Part A or Part B, as applicable.
• Sign and date the form on the reverse side.
• File Part A with the appointing body or person that will be waiving the restrictions of 112.313(3)or(7), Fla. Stat.,
prior to the waiver.
• File Part B with the governing body of the political subdivision in which the reporting person is serving, prior to the
transaction.
PART A - DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP CONCERNING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
WHO MUST COMPLETE THIS PART:
Sections 112.313(3)and 112.313(7), Florida Statutes, prohibit certain business relationships on the part of public officers
and employees, including persons serving on advisory boards. See Part III, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, and/or the
brochure entitled "A Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees"for more
details on these prohibitions. However, Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes, permits the appointing official or body to
waive these requirements in a particular instance provided: (a)waiver by the appointing body must be upon a two-thirds
affirmative vote of that body; or(b)waiver by the appointing person must be effected after a public hearing; and (c) in either
case the advisory board member must fully disclose the transaction or relationship which would otherwise be prohibited by
Subsections (3)of(7)of Section 112.313, Florida Statutes. This Part of Form 4A has been prescribed by the Commission
on Ethics for such disclosure,if and when applicable to an advisory board member.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1. The partnership, directorship, proprietorship, ownership of a material interest, position of officer, employment, or contractual
relationship which would otherwise violate Subsection (3)or(7)of Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, is held by [please
check applicable space(s)]:
(x) The reporting person;
( ) The spouse of the reporting person, whose name is ; or
( ) A child of the reporting person, whose name is
2. The particular transaction or relationship for which this waiver is sought involves [check applicable space]:
( ) Supplying the following realty, goods, and/or services:
(x) Regulation of the business entity by the governmental agency served by the advisory board member.
3. The following business entity is doing business with or regulated by the governmental agency:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
4. The relationship of the undersigned advisory board member, or spouse or child of the advisory board member, to the busi-
ness entity transacting this business is [check applicable spaces]:
( )Officer; ( ) Partner; ( )Associate; ( )Sole proprietor; ( )Stockholder; ( ) Director; ( )Owner of in excess of 5%of
the assets of capital stock in such business entity; ( x) Employee; ( ) Contractual relationship with the business entity;
( )Other, please describe:
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PART B - DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IN SOLE SOURCE OF SUPPLY
WHO MUST COMPLETE THIS PART:
Sections 112.313(3) and 112.313(7), Florida Statutes, prohibit certain employment and business relationships on the part of pub-
lic officers and employees. See Part III, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, and/or the brochure entitled "A Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees"for more details on these prohibitions. However, Section
112.313(12)(e), Florida Statutes, provides an exemption from the above-mentioned restrictions in the event that the business
entity involved is the only source of supply within the political subdivision of the officer or employee. In such cases the officer's
or employee's interest in the business entity must be fully disclosed to the governing body of the political subdivision. This Part
of Form 4A has been prescribed by the Commission on Ethics for such disclosure, if and when applicable.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1. The partnership, directorship, proprietorship, ownership of a material interest, position of officer, employment, or contractual
relationship which would otherwise violate Subsection (3)or(7)of Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, is held by [please
check applicable space(s)]:
( ) The reporting person;
( ) The spouse of the reporting person, whose name is ; or
( ) A child of the reporting person, whose name is
2. The following are the goods, realty, or services being supplied by a business entity with which the public officer or employee,
or spouse or child of such officer or employee, is involved is:
3. The business entity which is the only source of supply of the goods, realty, or services within the political subdivision is:
(NAME OF ENTITY) (ADDRESS OF ENTITY)
4. The relationship of the undersigned public officer or employee, or spouse or child of such officer or employee, to the busi-
ness entity named in Item 3 above is [check applicable spaces]:
( ) Officer; ( ) Partner; ( )Associate; ( ) Sole proprietor; ( ) Stockholder; ( ) Director; ( ) Owner of in excess of 5% of
the assets or capital stock in such business entity; ( ) Employee; ( ) Contractual relationship with the business entity;
( )Other, please describe:
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED DATE FILED
August 5th, 2024 August 5th, 2024
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES s.112.317,A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND
MAYBE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT,DEMOTION,
REDUCTION IN SALARY REPRIMAND,OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED$10.000.
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