07/17/2024 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Marathon, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center, and via Communication Media Technology.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner David
Rice, Commissioner Jim Scholl, and Mayor Holly Raschein. Commissioner Craig Cates was
absent from the meeting. 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 Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD
B1 Badge Pinning and Oath Presentation of four new members of Monroe County Fire
Rescue, as follows: Firefighter/PM Jesus Acosta, Firefighter/EMT Evan Hernandez,
Firefighter/EMT Victor Pugliese, Firefighter/EMT Chad Rodriguez.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Power
and Light Company, for Radiological Emergency Preparedness for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and
Fiscal Year 2025/2026, in the amount of$379,197.00, fully funded with no county match; and
authorized the County Administrator to execute any additional required documentation in
relation to the agreement.
C2 Board granted approval to accept the donation of a refrigerator, small freezer, and display
board from the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County for public use at Bernstein Park
Community Center, with a total estimated value of$4,938.00.
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C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, LLC for a rent abatement for December 2023 and
January 2024, in a total amount of$15,000.00, due to the temporary atypical construction
impacts that may have impacted Salute Restaurant during the reconstruction of the restrooms at
Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park.
C4 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for artificial reef deployment
in federal waters offshore of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, funded by State of Florida, Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grant No. 23132.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Supplemental Agreement to State
of Florida, Department of Transportation, Small County Outreach Program Grant Agreement No.
G2P46, for the Key Largo III Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project, to add Construction
Engineering and Inspection Services, and revise the grant amount to $1,105,916.00 and County
match, in the amount of$368,639.00.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 8th Task Order to the Master
Agreement with Safeware, Inc., in the amount of$144,533.23, to install access control and video
systems at a County workplace, as part of the County's Building Security Plan, to be completed
by September 30, 2024.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the State of
Florida, Department of Management Services Grant Agreement No. s22-23-01-40, increasing the
grant amount from $726,393.00 to $771,568.00, to purchase necessary equipment which was not
included in the Scope of Work.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Master
Mechanical Services, Inc., for Lower Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service at Multiple
Locations in Monroe County, in an annual not to exceed amount of$169,000.00. Funding is Ad
Valorem.
C9 Board granted approval to ratify a 1 st Amendment to the State of Florida, Department of
Economic Opportunity, Grant Agreement No. 10157, for hardening of the Tavernier Fire Station,
which changes the Department name from State of Florida, Department of Economic
Opportunity to State of Florida, Department of Commerce.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Master
Mechanical Services, Inc., for Middle Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service at Multiple
Locations in Monroe County, in an annual amount not to exceed $158,000.00. Funding is Ad
Valorem.
C11 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Master Mechanical Services, Inc., for Upper Keys HVAC Maintenance and Service at Multiple
Locations in Monroe County, in an annual amount not to exceed $148,000.00. Funding is Ad
Valorem.
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C12 Board granted approval of a 1st Change Order to the Agreement with Sea Tech of the
Florida Keys, Inc. for the Big Pine Community Center Flood Panels Mitigation Project, in the
amount of$34,502.04, and extending the substantial completion date by 571 days, to February
20, 2025. This project is part of the Hurricane Irma recovery and mitigation.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Air Mechanical
& Service Corp., for Countywide Chiller Maintenance and Service at Multiple Locations in
Monroe County, in an annual amount not to exceed $319,000.00. Funding is Ad Valorem.
C14 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for installation, operation,
and management of snack and drink vending machines at various County owned locations.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Supplemental Agreement to the
State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Small County Outreach Program, Grant
Agreement No. G2T05, for the Key Largo III Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project, in
the amount of$731,707.00, with a local match amount of$243,902.00. This supplemental
agreement revises the grant and County match fund amounts.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with CW3 Engineering,
Inc. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Key Deer Boulevard(North of
Watson Boulevard) Roadway Project in Big Pine Key, in the amount of$862,539.38.
C18 Board granted approval to negotiate a contract with Bermello Ajamil & Partners, LLC,
the highest ranked respondent, for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Conch
Key Road Elevation and Stormwater System Project, and if successful negotiations cannot be
reached, granted approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent until successful
negotiations are reached.
C19 Board granted approval to increase the annual, not to exceed, amount for the purchase of
eContent lending materials from OverDrive, Inc., from $220,000.00 to $300,000.00, in Public
Library funds, for the remaining portion of Fiscal Year 2024, and the same amount for Fiscal
Year 2025; and authorized Michael Nelson and Kimberly Matthews to execute individual
invoices.
C20 Board granted approval to ratify an updated Mutual Aid Agreement with the
Commanding Officer Naval Air Station Key West, Florida for Firefighting Assistance, for a
period of five years, which commences upon contract signing.
C21 Board granted approval to ratify an Employment Agreement with Leah Fennessey, hired
to fill a vacancy as a Monroe County Fire Rescue, EMS Billing Specialist, with an annual salary
of$55,000.00, commencing on June 24, 2024 and expiring on June 23, 2026; and authorized the
County Administrator/Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents; and granted approval to
ratify an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Sandy Roussin, for an equity
adjustment in annual salary from $52,000.00 to $57,000.00, commencing on July 14, 2024 and
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expiring on June 23, 2026; and authorized the County Administrator/Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents.
C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to the Agreement
with Gary's Plumbing and Fire, Inc., for Full Maintenance Fire Protection Systems at county
facilities, to add Pigeon Key as an additional Marathon location, and to update and/or add current
revisions pursuant to County Ordinances and/or State and Federal required contract provisions.
Funding is Ad Valorem and Fines and Forfeitures.
C24 Board granted approval to ratify Purchase Agreements with Empire Office, Inc. and
Krueger International, Inc, for the Emergency Operations Center, in the amount of$543,646.71,
utilizing a Sourcewell contract, and is fully funded by State of Florida, Department of
Emergency Management(FDEM) Grant No. DA 19-SP-10-11-54-01-237 and FDEM Grant No.
DA F0121.
C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management, concerning the Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance Base Grant(EMPA), in the amount of$105,806.00, with no county
match required; and authorized the Emergency Management Director and/or Senior Planner to
execute all other necessary documents.
C26 Board adopted the following Resolution and authorized execution of a Release of
Mortgage or Lien, executed by Darren and Laura Argo, to write-off a SHIP Second Mortgage, in
the amount of$14,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C27 Board granted approval to award surplus units to the highest bidder(s), and granted
approval to award the surplus items to the next highest bidder(s) if necessary, until items are
disposed of.
C28 Board granted approval, acting as Plan Administrator of the Length of Service Award
Plan, to begin 10-year disbursement of funds to Dan Drury.
C29 Board granted approval of the Monroe County Length of Service Award Plan (LOSAP)
Actuarial Valuation Report for Plan Year 2024, and $0 transfer of funds for Plan Year 2024 into
the LOSAP Trust Fund.
C30 Board adopted the following Resolution revising the Monroe County Health Plan Design
for Active and Retired participants; lowering the maximum out-of-pocket threshold; lowering the
cost share (co-insurance)percentages; setting maximum specialist office visit co-pays for
physical, occupational, chiropractic therapies, and obstetric services; establishing an effective
date; and authorized the Employee Services Director and/or the County Administrator to
sign/execute any necessary document(s) with service providers to effect these changes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 189-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C31 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the months of May and June
2024, reviewed by the Acting County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report
is incorporated herein by reference.
C32 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with WSP USA Inc., the highest ranked
respondent, for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Big Coppitt Road Elevation,
Resiliency and Adaptation Project, and if successful negotiations cannot be reached, granted
approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are
reached.
C33 Board granted approval to negotiate a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., the highest
ranked respondent, for Engineering Design and Permitting Services, for the Winston Waterways
Road Elevation and Stormwater Design Project, and if successful negotiations cannot be reached,
granted approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent until successful
negotiations are reached.
C34 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. 190-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 179-2024 (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 191-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 192-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 116-2024 (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 193-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 194-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 195-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 196-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 197-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 198-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 199-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 200-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 201-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 202-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 203-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 204-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 205-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 206-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 207-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 208-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 209-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 210-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 211-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 212-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 213-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 214-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 215-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 216-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 217-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 218-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 219-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 220-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 221-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 222-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 223-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Renewal and Amendment to
the Agreement with All Power Generators Corp, for emergency generator inspections and
repairs, to renew the term and update and/or add certain provisions to the Agreement, funded by
Fund 504.
C36 Board granted approval of the revised Monroe County Purchasing Policy Manual, to
include the addition of new forms, updates to existing forms, changes and corrections to
language in the policy, and updates to the Attachment C, Purchasing Card Policy & Procedures.
C37 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
Program (ADI) Contract No. KZ-2497, between Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, Social Services/In-Home Services, for the Contract Year 2024-
2025, commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025, in the amount of$63,924.48.
C39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Agreement
between GA Food Services, LLC. and Monroe County Nutrition Program, for the provision of
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Congregate and Home Delivered Meals throughout Monroe County, to extend the contract for a
contract period commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025.
C40 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amended and Restated
Federally Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement No. E201211 with the State of Florida,
Department of Commerce, to extend the contract period by one additional year, commencing
July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025.
C41 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Agreements with Wastequip and
Container Pros, for the purchase and distribution of approximately 34,000 96-gallon garbage
carts with lids for Monroe County residential units, using competitively bid pricing under
Sourcewell Contract No. 0441521-TOT, for a total cost of$2,210,040.00. This Solid Waste
initiative will have a positive impact on the health and safety of the residents, wildlife, and
nearshore waters by reducing neighborhood pollution.
C42 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Quick Painting
Group Corp, who was the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder for the Monroe County
Detention Center Stock Island Stucco Repairs Project, in the amount of$240,000.00, funded by
the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund 304.
C43 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sea Tech of the
Florida Keys, Inc., who was the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder for the Gato Building
Spalling Repairs Project, in the amount of$824,715.00, funded by the Infrastructure Sales Tax
Fund 304.
C44 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a County-Owned Property
Residential Lease Agreement with a County employee, for county-owned property 41 Judy
Place, Key Largo, FL, commencing August 1, 2024 and expiring July 31, 2025. The monthly
rental amount is $2,184.40.
C45 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Special Category Grant Agreement No.
23.h.sc.100.044, extending the expiration date of the grant from June 30, 2024 to December 31,
2024. The grant amount and all other conditions of the grant remain the same.
C46 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Midcoast
Construction Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Midcoast Marine Group, LLC, for the Old Marathon Tax
Collector Building Seawall Construction Project,which is part of the Hurricane Irma mitigation
effort, in the amount of$1,272,000.00.
C47 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement No. TB-24-25
between Tranquility Bay Adult Day Care (Key Largo) and Monroe County/Monroe County
Social Services, to continue to provide Facility-Based Respite Services to elderly and disabled
citizens residing throughout Monroe County, for the contract period commencing July 1, 2024
and expiring June 30, 2025.
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C48 Board adopted the following Resolution approving an Amendment to the Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP)pursuant to the adoption of Senate Bill 1456, as required by the State
Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act, Subsections 420.907- 420.9079, Florida Statutes;
and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code; authorizing and directing the Mayor or
the Acting County Administrator to execute any necessary documents and certifications needed
by the State; authorizing the submission of the Amended LHAP for review and approval by the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 224-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C49 Board adopted the following Resolution revising premium rates for Monroe County
medical and prescription coverage for active and retired employees; establishing an effective
date; and amending Resolution No. 189-2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Unicomm, LLC
d/b/a Travel & Adventure Shows for Fiscal Year 2025 exhibits at numerous trade shows across
the country to promote tourism.
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with H2R Market
Research LLC, to conduct a 2024 Florida Keys Affluent Traveler Study to identify key
motivations and influences of visitors in selecting the Florida Keys and Key West destinations
for travel, in the amount of$16,900.00.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Key West Women's Club, Inc., for the Repair and Renovation of Hellings House Museum
Phase III Project, to revise Exhibit A outlining Scope of Services for the project.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the Restore and Improve Oldest House Project,
to revise Exhibit A outlining Scope of Services for the project.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with City of Marathon, for the Quay Restroom II Project, to extend the completion date of the
project from September 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with the Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., for the Pigeon Key ADA Ramp Installation Project, to
extend the completion date of the project from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
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D7 Board granted approval to update the Tourist Development Council Operations Manual
to allow for meetings to be advertised on the County's website.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Inc., to act as a countywide cultural umbrella to make
recommendations to the Tourist Development Council and County concerning funding for
tourism related cultural activities, to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional two-year
period, expiring September 30, 2026.
D9 Board granted approval to waive standard of conduct provisions of Florida Statute (F.S.)
112.313 (3) and(7), for District Advisory Committees member, Ms. Audra Hill Wallace, as
allowed under F.S. 112.313 (12), for Advisory Board Members appointed by the Board of
County Commissioners.
D10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The ETraining
Company B.V., to update and reprint 1,000 copies each of the Florida Keys & Key West
Magazine in Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish languages, in the amount of$8,800.00.
D11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Travel Show
Marketing Group LLC, for participation in the Travel Agency Owners Forum in November
2024, which is part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Marketing Plan.
D12 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District I
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Richard T. Collins
and Patricia Collins, to purchase a Less Than Fee Interest in Block 25, Lots 14 and 15, Eden
Pines Colony, 3rd Addition on Big Pine Key, near mile marker 30, for density reduction
purposes, in the amount of$54,000.00.
F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Nicholas J. Giamatti
and Deborah S. Giamatti, to purchase a Less Than Fee Interest in Block 18, Lots 15 and 16, Eden
Pines Colony on Big Pine Key near mile marker 29 for density reduction purposes, in the amount
of$60,410.00.
F3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd
Amendments to State Lands Management Lease No. 4549 with the State of Florida, for the
Management of Certain State-owned Conservation Lands.
F4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Assignment No. FK-184 with
the State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to receive funding in the
amount of$150,000.00, which will allow the County to hire a contracted crew of invasive exotic
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plant control technicians to treat invasive exotic plants on conservation lands that are owned or
managed by Monroe County.
F5 Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying the addition of certain properties to the
inventory of properties owned by the Board of County Commissioners to be designated and
managed as Monroe County Conservation Lands in accordance with Monroe County Ordinance
No. 008-2023, as codified in Sections 2-424 through 2-427.5 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 99-year Ground Lease with Habitat
for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. (Habitat) a Florida not for profit
corporation, for Block 1, Lots 4 and 5, Cudjoe Ocean Shores (PB 5-107), Property Identification
Nos. 00186920-000000 and 00186930- 000000; located at 22936 Overseas Highway, ocean side
of Cudjoe Key, at approximate mile marker 22, contingent upon Habitat's receipt of four
Certificates of Occupancy for four Affordable Housing Units to be occupied by households
whose income doesn't exceed 80% of area median income.
AIRPORTS
I1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Southern
Group of Florida, Inc., for Professional Lobbying Services on behalf of Key West International
Airport, in the amount of$84,000.00 per year, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Commercial Sponsorship
Agreement with Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department,
in support of the NAS Key West 2025 Southernmost Air Spectacular event to be held at the
Naval Air Station Boca Chica Field on March 29th and 30th, 2025, in the amount of$50,000.00,
funded by the Airport Operating Fund 404.
I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Letter of Agreement with AT&T to
relocate utility equipment away from Vehicle Gate No. 1 at Key West International Airport to
improve access to the airfield and the commercial apron, in the amount of$103,274.20. The
project is funded by State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Airfield Improvements
Contract No. G2E62 (50%) and Airport Operating Fund 404 (50%).
I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Lease with
L3Harris Technologies, Inc., for continued use of a parcel of land at Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport for ADS-B radio equipment.
I6 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Marino
Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of$5,102,839.10, (Base Bid and Bid Alternate 1) for the
Customs and Border Protection Facility Phase 3 Terminal Annex Construction Project at Key
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West International Airport. The project is funded by State of Florida, Department of
Transportation (FDOT), Customs Grant Contract No. G2A61, in the amount of$1,213,029.00,
with equal match from Airport Operating Fund 404; FDOT Buildings & Security Grant Contract
No. G1P33, in the amount of$498,940.00, with equal match from Airport Operating Fund 404;
Passenger Facility Charge Fund 406, in the amount of$1,179,951.00; and $498,950.10 from
Airport Operating Fund 404.
I7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 2023-MJ2-09 with
McFarland Johnson, Inc., for Construction Administration and Resident Project Representative
Services for the Customs and Border Protection Phase 3B Project Key West International
Airport, in the amount of$387,236.00, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. PSO-MJ-MSA-
2024-02 with McFarland Johnson, Inc. for Phase 2 Program Development, Data Collection, Site
Analysis and Development of Operational Models of the future Consolidated Rental Car Center
at Key West International Airport, in the amount of$220,000.00, funded by Customer Facility
Charge funding.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 10th Amendment to the Contract
with Lori Lehr, Inc., for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Floodplain Regulations, and
Community Rating System Professional Support Services related to projects necessary for
maintaining a Community Rating System Class 3, which yields a 35% discount in the NFIP,
proposing projects with compensation not to exceed an amount of$283,500.00, funded in the
amount of$84,750.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 and $198,750.00 for Fiscal Year 2026, from Fund
180.
L2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Inter-Local Agreement with the
City of Key Colony Beach (City), to reimburse the City for costs to be incurred by the City
during Fiscal Year 2025 for regulatory buoy and sign replacement, in an amount not to exceed
$2,993.00, from Boating Improvement Funds.
L3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Inter-Local Agreement with
Islamorada, Village of Islands (Village), to reimburse the Village for costs to be incurred by the
Village during Fiscal Year 2025 for regulatory buoy maintenance, in an amount not to exceed
$14,000.00, from Boating Improvement Funds.
L4 Board adopted the following Resolution approving a time extension of the waiver for
approximately $157,704.00 in building permit fees for a total of 20 moderate income affordable
employee housing dwelling units, or below, to be constructed on a parcel located at 101-504
Polish Thunder Lane, on Big Coppitt Key.
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RESOLUTION NO. 227-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L5 Board adopted the following Resolution extending an existing reservation of 20
affordable housing Rate of Growth Ordinance allocations in the moderate-income category, as
requested by Smith Hawks, P.L., acting as an authorized agent for the owner and developer
Dickerson Group Inc., to develop 20 affordable-employee housing dwelling units on property
located in Section 21, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Big Coppitt Key, approximate Mile
Marker 9.5 Gulf-Side, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00120940-000000 and
00120940-000301, until July 21, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L6 Board adopted the following Resolution reserving 10 low-income affordable housing
Rate of Growth Ordinance allocations to Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida
Keys, Inc., until July 2, 2029,pursuant to Monroe County Land Development Code, Section
138-24(b)(1), for the proposed construction of ten affordable-employee housing single family
dwelling units on sites to be determined within unincorporated Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L7 Board granted approval to submit the 18th Annual Monitoring Report to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, which provides an update on the implementation of the Incidental Take
Permit and associated Habitat Conservation Plan for Florida Key Deer and other protected
species located on Big Pine Key and No Name Key, with Cumulative H Impact at 0.6251 and H
Mitigation purchased at 99.3%.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N1 Board granted approval of Mayor Raschein's appointment of Eric Anderson as the
District V appointment to the Planning Commission, replacing David Ritz, with a term expiring
February 19, 2025.
N2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Lincoln's appointment of Robyn Still to the
Tourist Development Council, replacing Rita Irwin, with a term expiring August 16, 2028.
N3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Mary Schindler to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, replacing Catherine Felton, with a term expiring
November 17, 2024.
N4 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Ken Floyd to the Duck
Key Security District Advisory Board, replacing Rick Sherman, with a term expiring July 17,
2027.
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N5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Brandon Mullar to the
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board, replacing Bob Kelley, with a term expiring July 17,
2027.
COUNTY CLERK
01 Board granted approval of the minutes from the February 15, 2024 special meeting and
February 21, 2024 regular meeting. Said Minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10133948-10135274 (AP); 30358-30476
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of May 2024, as
follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $4,684,897.22
101 Fine & Forfeiture $6,058,521.11
102 Road/Bridges $417,648.19
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $140,120.54
115 TDC-Two Penn $700,049.92
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $3,695,385.17
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $340,061.71
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $25,758.35
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $75,636.54
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $17,480.36
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $49,691.19
125 Grant Fund $1,616,119.57
131 Impact Fees/Parks $229,034.50
141 Fire/Ambulance $1,382,730.42
147 Unincorporated Service $323,565.16
148 Planning Building $956,753.45
149 Municipal Policing $798,595.41
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $86,782.89
152 Duck Key Security 8,371.04 $8,371.04
153 Local Housing Assistance $147,442.03
157 Boating Improvement Fund $29,604.21
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $166,025.84
160 Environmental Restoration $83,641.83
162 Law Enforcement Trust-600 $14,402.50
163 Court Facilities $33,895.98
177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $435.09
180 Building Funds $706,448.17
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $737,323.83
316 Land Acquisition $104,997.00
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Fund Fund Title Amount
401 Card Sound Bride $134,157.26
403 Marathon Airport $1,124,957.03
404 Key West International Airport $1,624,632.38
405 KWIA Series 2022 Revenue Bonds $4,396,316.05
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $174,531.15
414 MSD Solid Waste $2,004,686.31
501 Workers' Compensation $191,455.78
502 Group Insurance Fund $1,622,842.23
503 Risk Management Fund $3,029,223.38
504 Fleet Management Fund $357,572.73
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $5,970.00
03 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the months of May
through June 2024, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $8,830,627.63
Bricks & Mortar Projects $839,214.92
Events $707,862.69
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $213,483.69
Personnel Services $248,140.35
Public Relations $249,674.82
Sales & Marketing $137,155.46
Telephone & Utilities $52,158.44
Travel $23,090.71
Visitor Information Services $167,408.66
04 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10135275-10136413 (AP); 30477-30579
(WC); 50005407 (PR CHECKS) for the month of June 2024, as follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $3,903,173.53
101 Fine & Forfeiture $5,911,304.90
102 Road/Bridges $973,494.59
115 TDC-Two Penny $1,256,377.53
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $5,005,852.64
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $263,615.44
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $27,954.48
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $261,183.33
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $15,014.58
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $48,315.98
125 Grant Fund $2,719,912.41
131 Impact Fees/Parks $214,234.80
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Fund Fund Title Amount
141 Fire/Ambulance $962,786.22
147 Unincorporated Service $358,081.61
148 Planning Building $706,100.80
149 Municipal Policing $798,595.41
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $129,838.07
152 Duck Key Security $9,383.25
153 Local Housing Assistance $17,672.66
157 Boating Improvement Fund $8,426.07
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $99,765.83
160 Environmental Restoration $14,922.68
162 Law Enforcement Trust-600 $15,357.96
163 Court Facilities $18,422.33
177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $450.46
180 Building Funds $360,129.94
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $803,858.81
316 Land Acquisition $153,733.00
401 Card Sound Bride $20,345.41
403 Marathon Airport $492,633.49
404 Key West International Airport $1,672,324.07
405 KWIA Series 2022 Revenue Bonds $223,192.14
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $90.00
414 MSD Solid Waste $1,948,028.93
501 Workers' Compensation $255,715.59
502 Group Insurance Fund $2,030,725.68
503 Risk Management Fund $2,579,965.07
504 Fleet Management Fund $253,111.99
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $150.00
05 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P1 Board accepted the Acting County Administrators monthly Report for the month of July
2024. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Ocean
Reef Volunteer Fire Department to provide funding for the purchase of one Mercury 25EH EFI
4S motor with associated equipment, one adjustable aluminum rocket trailer, one Freightliner
M2 standard cab with custom AEV Type I ambulance, Motorola ambulance two-way radio; and
adopted the following resolution transferring any ownership interest Monroe County has in any
of the foregoing.
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RESOLUTION NO. 230-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Task Order to the Category A
On-Call Contract with WSP USA Environment&Infrastructure, Inc., for five water quality
projects including 1)water quality sampling and monitoring; 2) technology effectiveness
evaluation and nearshore connection study evaluation; 3) gravity injection wells monitoring; 4)
public outreach; and 5) seagrass mitigation evaluation to help streamline the permitting process,
in the amount of$410,498.00, funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency,
Grant No. SF-03D09924-0, retroactive to May 4, 2024.
P7 Board granted approval of a 1 st Amendment to the Contract with Avis Plumbing and Air
Conditioning, Inc, in the amount of$15,000.00, to extend the contract for one year for the
operations and maintenance of the air curtain on Canal No. 266 on Big Pine Key, retroactive to
July 13, 2023; and authorized the Acting County Administrator to execute the amendment.
P8 Board granted approval to ratify a Grant Agreement No. SF-03DO9924-0 from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency, for five water quality projects including 1)water
quality sampling and monitoring; 2)technology effectiveness evaluation and nearshore
connection study evaluation; 3) gravity injection wells monitoring; 4)public outreach; and 5)
seagrass restoration within canals in the Keys, in the amount of$410,498.00, with no local
match, retroactive to April 1, 2024.
P9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Sovereignty Submerged Lands
Easement Agreement with the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the
State of Florida for a non-exclusive easement on, under and across the sovereignty lands for the
Tavernier Breakwater Repairs Project.
PH Board granted approval of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract with Avis Plumbing and Air
Conditioning, Inc., for the operations and maintenance of the air curtain on Canal No. 266 on Big
Pine Key, to extend the contract for one year, commencing July 13, 2024 and expiring July 12,
2025, in the amount of$15,000.00; and authorized the Acting County Administrator to execute
the amendment.
P12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 8th Task Order to the Contract
with WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure, Inc., for On-Call Category B Canal
Infrastructure Engineering Services, for field data collection and processing services for
Canal Nos. 470, 472, 474, 475 and 476 in Geiger Key, in the amount of$41,000.00, funded by
State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection Grant No. SED24, retroactive to June
3, 2024.
P14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 9th Task Order to the Contract
with WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure, Inc., for Category C On-Call Resilience and
Environmental Engineering Services, to develop and submit a Round Two Grant Application for
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an electric vehicle charging station corridor in the county and municipalities, in the amount of
$11,692.00.
P15 Board granted approval of a 1st Change Order to State of Florida, Department of
Environmental Protection Grant No. 22PLN67, for a 90-day time extension to the deliverable
schedule 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.
P16 Board granted approval of a 4th Amendment to the State of Florida, Department of
Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0241, to approve additional expenditures in
Keys Stewardship funds towards Monroe County's canal restoration of Canal No. 90 in
Tavernier, in the amount of$28,000.00, and providing for an effective date; and authorized the
Acting County Administrator to execute the amendment.
P17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Grant Agreement No. LPA0428, to extend the
agreement to December 31, 2026, due to delays in design.
P18 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for Professional
Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services for the Rock Harbor and Tavernier
Breakwater Repair Projects.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q3 Board granted approval to renew the Airport Public Officials Liability Insurance Policy,
for a policy term commencing July 27, 2024 and expiring July 27, 2025, with an increased
premium, in the amount of$19,744.00.
Q4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Renewal to the Agreement
with Clear Risk US Corp., for Certificates of Insurance and Claims Management Software, to
extend the contract for an additional three-year term, expiring July 17, 2027.
Q5 Board granted approval to allow the Lien to remain against property owners Vivian
Calzadilla and Alex Calzadilla and their property, 18 Pamela Street, Key Largo, Florida, the
subject property and any other property owned by the property owners, from Code Compliance
Case No. CE17020071.
Q6 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Floyd Boucher and Jennifer Boucher
and their property, 645 La Fitte Road, Little Torch Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the
County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE22110033.
Q7 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Ray W. Thompson, Jr. and his
property, 118 Buttonwood Avenue, Key Largo, Florida, to seek compliance with the County
Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Nos. CE21080041 and
CE21090009.
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Q9 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 186-2024 and
directing the Supervisor of Elections to place two questions on the November 2024 General
Election Ballot on behalf of the Monroe County School Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 231-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q10 Board granted approval to renew Airport Liability Insurance with ACE Property and
Casualty Insurance Company, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC,
with a total premium in the amount of$76,315.00; and authorized the Risk Manager to sign any
and all necessary documents to bind coverage.
Q11 Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing that the implementation of
Ordinance No. 026-2022 has been hampered by the lack of capacity of the Building Department
to conduct inspections required by Ordinance No. 026-2022 and/or Ordinance No. 010-2012, and
recognizing that for properties that closed before January 31, 2025 would have a defense of non-
availability of a condition precedent(County Flood Compliance Inspection) against any claim
asserted by a buyer for not having an inspection.
RESOLUTION NO. 232-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
AIRPORTS
T2 Board adopted the following Resolution for the receipt of unanticipated revenue relating
to Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 22313-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
T3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Governmental Contract with the
State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), for Derelict Vessel
Removal Services, funded by the FWC.
AIRPORTS
T4 Board granted approval to ratify a 24th Change Order to the Agreement with NV2A Gulf
Keystar, A Joint Venture, LLC, for the Concourse Terminal A Project at Key West International
Airport, in the amount of$5,114,928.50, to add Gate 8 Passenger Bridge and
Walkways/Connector.
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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
T5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with Rockland
Investment Corporation, Inc., for a building and ground space to be used as an interim Clerk of
Court facility on Rockland Key, in the amount of$255,595,92 per year, plus a pro rata share of
common area maintenance and property taxes, funded by the Clerk of Court budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS
C22 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Contract with Guidance/Care Center, Inc., the
Community Transportation Coordinator, for the contract period commencing July 1, 2024 and
expiring June 30, 2025. This is a non-monetary partnership/collaboration contract required by the
State of Florida, Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict.
C38 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval and authorizing execution of a License Agreement with Just Older Youth, Inc.
(JOY) for use of the Plantation Key Community Center, located at 53 High Point Road,
Plantation Key, for operation of a variety of community programs two days a week, on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Jim Scholl,
Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval to ratify an Employment Agreement with Leah Fennessey, hired to fill a
vacancy as a Monroe County Fire Rescue, EMS Billing Specialist, with an annual salary of
$55,000.00, commencing on June 24, 2024 and expiring on June 23, 2026; and granted approval
to ratify an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Sandy Roussin for an equity
adjustment in annual salary from $52,000.00 to $57,000.00, commencing on July 14, 2024 and
expiring on June 23, 2026; and authorized the County Administrator/Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents. Motion carried unanimously. Fire Chief Jim Callahan, Monroe County
Fire Rescue, addressed the Board.
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The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
AIRPORTS
I3 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to accept the monthly Report of
Airport Change Orders for the month of May 2024, reviewed by the Acting County
Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
SHERIFFS OFFICE
K1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and
seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval of a Request for Expenditure from Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, as follows: $500.00 for Marathon High School Operation Graduation
2024 to help cover expenses for the all-night event which provides a safe, drug and alcohol-free
celebration to recognize achievements of our graduating seniors. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L8 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl, to
adopt 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, P.L., as agent for The
Bestow Group, LLC and Charles and Kristen Currier, to the October 16, 2024 regular meeting in
Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 233-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P4 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
grant approval of an Employment Agreement and confirmation of Kacey Hunt as Executive
Assistant to Commissioner Michelle Lincoln; and authorized the Acting County Administrator or
his designee to sign the employment agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
P5 Natalia Archer, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding modified
terms with respect to a previously approved unexecuted Contract to purchase a parcel of land,
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with Property Identification No. 00484390-000000, in Key Largo, from South Cliff Holdings
LLC, in the amount of$11,950,000.00,plus $532,914.00, the cost of the construction bond, for
workforce housing and authorization. Kevin Wilson, Acting County Administrator, addressed
the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Frank J. Pla, representing South Cliff
Holdings LLC. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Scholl granting approval of the draft agreement, with changes to allow flexibility
in negotiating utilities, incorporation of as-built drawings, changing the term of agreement to
give the County the ability to terminate in 2030 instead of 2029, and to split insurance 50150,
with a structure to be negotiated and determined by staff. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD
T1 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of over 20 years of dedicated
service to John J. Wolfe, of the Monroe County Planning Commission.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P2 Kimberly Matthews, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Libraries, gave an update
on Future Potential Changes to the Rate of Growth Ordinance. Roman Gastesi, former County
Administrator, addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Ann Olsen,
representing Last Stand; Stuart Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners
Association; Dottie Moses, representing Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner
Associations; Diane Beruldsen representing Stock Island Association; and Melissa Ptomey. Mr.
Shillinger, Emily Schemper, Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources, and
Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management, addressed the Board.
TAX COLLECTOR
Jl Mr. Wilson addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and
seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval to extend the 2024 Tax Roll and mail the
bills prior to completion of the Value Adjustment Board Hearings.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P10 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, and Erin L. Deady, P.A., gave a Power Point
Presentation regarding potential project applications to be submitted under to the State of
Florida, Resilient Florida Grant Program for 2024. Mr. Wilson addressed the Board.
Commissioner Rice briefly excused himself from the meeting, and rejoined the meeting
during Item Q1.
P13 Ms. Haag addressed the Board. Motion as made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded
by Commissioner Scholl adopting the Resolution approving the list of Monroe County's capital
and planning grant applications for the Resilient Florida Grant Program in 2024, with revised
County match for the Sands Subdivision Sea Level Rise Roadway and Drainage Pilot Project, in
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Big Pine Key, in the amount of$12,225,289.00. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Rice not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 234-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q1 Board accepted the County Attorney monthly Report for the month of July 2024. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger introduced new members of the County Attorney's Office, as follows: Eve
Lewis, Assistant County Attorney; Olivia Perez, Summer Law Clerk; and Karla Armstrong,
Summer Law Clerk.
Commissioner Rice rejoined the meeting.
Q2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to nominate Commissioner Scholl as a substitute member of the
Canvassing Board for the August 2024 Primary Election. Motion carried unanimously.
Q8 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold Attorney-Client Closed Sessions in the unrelated matters
of 1) Cayo Hueso Investments, Inc. v. Monroe County, Florida, Division ofAdministrative
Hearings Case No. 24-2250; 2)Board of County Commissioners ofMonroe County, Florida v.
Robert Medford, in his capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate ofLily K. Marks,
Deceased, et al., 16th Circuit Court Case No. 19-CA-451-K, and 3)F.E.B. Corp. v.
Monroe County BOCC et al. In Re: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permit No.
44-0137939-029-EG, and read the required language into the record for each Closed Session.
Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval to hold the Cayo Hueso Investments, Inc. v. Monroe County, Florida, Division
ofAdministrative Hearings Case No. 24-2250 Closed Session at the August 21, 2024 regular
meeting in Key West, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
granting approval to hold the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida v.
Robert Medford, in his capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate ofLily K. Marks,
Deceased, et al., 16th Circuit Court Case No. 19-CA-451-K Closed Session at the August 21,
2024 regular meeting in Key West, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl granting
approval to hold the F.E.B. Corp. v. Monroe County BOCC et al. In Re: Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Permit No. 44-0137939-029-EG Closed Session at the August 21,
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2024 regular meeting in Key West, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution adopting the Final Duck
Key Security District Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025;
and for approval of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll Certificate to be provided to the
Monroe County Tax Collector by September 15, 2024. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln adopting the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 235-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance updating the Five-Year Schedule of
Capital Improvements Table for Fiscal Years 2024-2028, located within the Capital
Improvements Element of the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to
Florida Statutes Section 163.3177(3);providing for severability; providing for repeal of
inconsistent provisions; providing for filing with the Secretary of State;providing for inclusion
in the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and providing for an effective date.
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. 020-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Monroe
County Code to redefine certain terms to align with solid waste agreements, outlining the solid
waste services covered in the solid waste and recycling collection franchise agreements;
providing container and receptacle requirements; providing rules and requirements for garbage,
recycling, yard waste and bulk waste pick-up; providing for severability; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl continuing the Public Hearing to the
August 21, 2024 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
R4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution to continue the
assessments of wastewater service to properties in the Big Coppitt, Duck Key, Stock Island,
Cudjoe Regional Centralized Inner and Outer Island Service Areas, East/West Long Key, No
Name Key, and Middle/Big Torch Key, and expanded service parcels within the Cudjoe
Regional Service Area for the 2024 Tax Year. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 236-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation on the following two items, R5 and R6:
R5 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County
Future Land Use Map from Residential Medium to Commercial for properties located at 106309,
106319, 106329, and 106339 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Mile Marker 106, currently 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 Future Land Use Map; providing for an
effective date. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 021-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R6 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Land
Use District Map from Improved Subdivision to Commercial for properties located at 106309,
106319, 106329, and 106339 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, located at approximate Mile
Marker 106, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00538470-000000, 00538440-000000,
00538450-000000, and 00538460-000000, as proposed by Del Sol Point, LLC, a Florida-
registered Limited Liability Company; 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 Land Use District Map; 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. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 022-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R7 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of the Monroe
County Code to increase the Toll Rates for Card Sound Road Toll. The SunPass 2-axle rate will
increase from $1.00 to $1.04 per axle and the 3-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.28 to
$1.32 per axle. The Toll-by-Plate 2-axle rate will increase from $1.50 to $1.56 per axle and the
3-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.92 to $1.98 per axle. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 023-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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R8 A Public Hearing was held to consider an application for issuance of a Class A
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Southernmost Medical Transport,
LLC for the operation of an ALS and BLS Transport Service in Monroe County, Florida, except
for within the city limits of Marathon, for a period commencing July 18, 2024 and expiring July
17, 2026 for responding to requests for inter-facility transports. Southernmost Medical Transport
is not permitted to perform 911 emergency response work in Monroe County. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Paula Turner, representing Southernmost Medical Transport;
Dr. Bruce Guerdan, representing Southernmost Medical Transport; Michael Turner, representing
Southernmost Medical Transport; Eddy Bonilla, representing Florida Keys Ambulance; Alberto
Naranjo, representing ECare Ambulance; Isabel Rodriguez, representing Elite Medical
Response; Fred Angelo, Elite Medical Response; Steve Williams, representing City of Marathon;
Jim Caton, representing Southernmost Medical Transport; and Javier Garrido, representing
Southernmost Medical Transport. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board and read two Attestations
into the record provided by Ms. Turner. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval of the COPCN. Motion carried unanimously.
R9 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution relating to the Canal
Restoration Program; imposing annual maintenance assessments for properties located within the
Canal Restoration Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Canal Nos. 105, 82-83-84, and 266;
approving the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls; providing for collection of maintenance
assessments for the 2025 Tax Year; and providing an effective date. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 237-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R10 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Article V, Chapter 12,
Monroe County Code of Ordinances, to provide Lighting Standards consistent and in alignment
with guidelines outlined in Chapter 6213-55, Florida Administrative Code, to enhance marine
turtle protection;providing for severability;providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
and providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 024-2024
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R11 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution and receive comments
concerning the proposed issuance of funds, in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
$40,000,000.00, from the Public Finance Authority, a joint powers commission created under
Sections 66.0301, 66.0303 and 66.0304 of the Wisconsin Statutes, of its Special Facilities
Revenue Bonds (Million Air Three LLC General Aviation Facilities Project), Series 2024 in one
or more series, to be used to finance facilities at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport.
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Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 238-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R12 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution acknowledging receipt of
an unsolicited proposal, pursuant to 255.065, Florida Statutes, from Fortress Secured, LLC, to
design and construct a new Fire Station for Monroe County at the current location of the
Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department's Station 10; determining that the proposal meets the
criteria set forth in Subsection 255.065(3)(c)(I-5), Florida Statutes; concluding that the proposal
is in the public's interest, pursuant to Subsection 255.065(3)(f), Florida Statutes; and granting
approval and authorizing execution of the Public Private Partnership Comprehensive Agreement
with Fortress Secured, LLC, in accordance with Subsection 255.065(7), Florida Statutes. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by
Commissioner Rice adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 239-2024
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Lincoln will not be present at the August 21, 2024 regular meeting due to
a Florida Department of Transportation Steering Committee Meeting that she will need to attend.
Commissioner Lincoln asked that the Rate of Growth Ordinance Surveys going to the
public also be provided in Spanish and Creole.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the following Closed Session Items M1,
M2, and M3.
M1 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Rafael A. Bezanilla v. Monroe
County, Florida, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 24-CA-26-P.
M2 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of 2014 Janice Vincent Family Trust, et
al. v. Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 24-CA-332-K. The case involves access to
Bay Drive in the Sunset Point and Bay Harbor subdivisions in the Upper Keys.
M3 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of In re: Michael Joseph McMahon and
Sergei Nikoshchenkov, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District ofFlorida, Case No.
23-11154-RAM. The case involves $255,047.61 in unpaid tourist development taxes.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl
continuing Closed Sessions M1, M2 and M3 to the August 21, 2024 regular meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Rashein declared the open session of the meeting closed.
M4 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of 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 pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida
Statutes. Mr. Shillinger advised that the following individuals would be present at the meeting:
County Commissioners; Acting County Administrator Kevin Wilson, County Attorney Bob
Shillinger; Assistant County Attorney Kelly Dugan; and a certified court reporter.
After the closed session, the meeting was re-opened.
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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