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09/11/2024 Regular MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Key Largo, Florida& Via Communication Media Technology A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, and via Communication Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner Jim Scholl, and Mayor Holly Raschein. Also present at the meeting were Kevin Wilson, Acting County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. Clerk Kevin Madok was absent from the meeting. A moment of silence was held in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS Al Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS B 1 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Eduardo "Eddie" Capote, of Monroe County Parks and Beaches. B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 2024 as Hunger Action Month. B3 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 23rd through 29th, 2024 as National Diaper Awareness Week. B4 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring October 6th through 12th, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week. B5 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 21st as International Day of Peace. Page 11 9/11/2024 B6 Presentation of Honorary Conch Certificate to Rob Stober. B7 Presentation of Honorary Conch Certificate to Karen Ciampa. B8 Presentation of Honorary Conch Certificate to Terry Abel. B 10 Presentation of Honorary Conch Certificate to Sammy Sparks. B9 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Senior Center Month. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent: C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District(District), to allow continued placement of the District's Remote Telemetry Unit at its current location at Rowell's Waterfront Park. C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Extension and 5th Amendment to the Amended and Restated Solid Waste Haul Out and Operation Agreement with Waste Management of Florida, Inc., for Solid Waste Haul Out, Disposal and Operation Services, for an additional 5-year period, for a term commencing October 1, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2029; and granted approval to exercise the exemption from competitive bidding provisions for Haul Out, Disposal and Operation Services. C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Extension and 1st Amendment to the Amended and Restated Recycling Haul Out Agreement with Waste Management of Florida, Inc., for Recycling Process Services, for an additional 5-year period, for a term commencing October 1, 2024, and expiring September 30, 2029; and granted approval to exercise the exemption from competitive bidding provisions for Recycling Haul Out Services. C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender& Associates Architects, P.A., for Architectural and Engineering Services, for the West Martello Tower Hurricane Ian Repairs, in the amount of$100,712.00. This project is part of the Hurricane Ian recovery effort. C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to Contract No. AA-2429 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Social Services/In-Home Services, to increase available funding by $190,864.12, increasing the total funding award for the contract period commencing January 1, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2024, from $813,106.76 to $1,003,970.88, retractive to August 20, 2024. Page 12 9/11/2024 C6 Board granted approval of a 1 st Amendment to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida Grant Agreement No. 23FRP3 9, to update the funding source from federal to state funds, extend the agreement end date, allow for quarterly reimbursements; and authorized the Acting County Administrator to execute all grant documents to partially fund engineering design and construction of the Conch Key Road Elevation and Stormwater System Project. C7 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider renaming a portion of Coral Drive, in the subdivision of Bay Point Trailer Park, Plat Book 4, Page 9, in Saddlebunch Keys, to Beach Drive, to conform to the address(es) assigned in the GIS database and the United States Postal Service. C8 Board granted approval of the Report of monthly Change Orders for the month of August 2024, reviewed by the Acting County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. C9 Board adopted the following Resolution granting approval of a State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Small County Outreach Program, Grant Agreement, to partially fund construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Tom's Harbor Bridge (904600)Rehabilitation Project. The grant includes $1,839,506.00 of state funds and a local match of$613,169.00. RESOLUTION NO. 270-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C10 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue: Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1). RESOLUTION NO. 271-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2). RESOLUTION NO. 272-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3). RESOLUTION NO. 273-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4). RESOLUTION NO. 274-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 13 9/11/2024 Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5). RESOLUTION NO. 275-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6). RESOLUTION NO. 276-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7). RESOLUTION NO. 277-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8). RESOLUTION NO. 278-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9). RESOLUTION NO. 279-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10). RESOLUTION NO. 280-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C11 Board granted approval to reject the single bid for the Garrison Bight Navigational Lighting Replacement. C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management, for Small County Consolidated Solid Waste Grant No. SC523, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in the amount of $93,750.00. C13 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with Graef-USA Inc., the highest ranked respondent, for Engineering Design Permitting Services for the Flagler Avenue (Key West)Road Resiliency Project, and if successful negotiations cannot be reached, granted approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are reached. C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to the Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., as a sole source provider for Testing, Certification, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm, Smoke Control, and Building Automation Systems in Monroe County Facilities, to renew the Agreement for the first of three optional renewals, for a term expiring September 30, 2025; to increase the contract amount by the CPI-U of 3.4%; to increase the not to exceed amount for additional repairs and services, for a total annual amount of$329,160.31; and revise certain other county, state or federal provisions. Funding is Ad Valorem and Fines and Forfeitures Fund. Page 14 9/11/2024 C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year Contract Renewal with Relation Insurance Services of Florida, Inc., for Workers' Compensation Third-Party Claims Administration, per renewal clause in current contract. All other terms and provisions of the Contract not modified by this renewal, and any other amendments or addenda shall remain unchanged. C16 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing a one-year Supplemental 2024 Wellness Incentive Option, which consists of a $150.00 health insurance premium discount, or Health Savings Account(HSA) contribution of$150.00. To earn the premium discount or HSA contribution, members must complete an online Health Assessment Survey, which will be published with instructions by the Group Benefits Office. Employees must complete the online health assessment between September 12, 2024, and October 31, 2024. The premium discount or HSA contribution shall apply for a period commencing January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2025. All discounts or HSA contributions shall be divided into per-payday amounts. RESOLUTION NO. 281-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Layton, to continue to allow the County's contracted Disaster Response and Recovery Services, which includes Hurricane Debris Removal Services, to provide services to the City of Layton, as needed. Costs not reimbursed by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or State of Florida, Department of Emergency Management, will be paid by the City of Layton. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Cultural Event Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $664,623.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Key West Art Center, Inc. Key West Art&Craft Festival February 2025 $13,300.00 Old Island Restoration Conch Shell Blowing Contest March 2025 $4,609.00 Foundation, Inc. Friends of the Monroe County Friends of the Key West Public Library in Key West, Library Speaker Series January-March 2025 $9,457.00 Florida, Inc. Old Island Restoration Key West Home Tours December 2024- $15,370.00 Foundation, Inc. March 2025 Key West Impromptu Classical Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts,Inc. Concerts 2025 January-March 2025 $16,273.00 Season February-March Key West Orchid Society, Inc. Key West Orchid Festival 2025 $3,631.00 Page J 5 9/11/2024 Organization Event Date Amount Daily Plan-it Key West Artisan Market October 2024 -April $23,276.00 2025 Key West Garden Club Inc. Key West Garden Club November 2024- $18 187.00 April 2025 Florida Keys Community Pops in the Park November 2024- $22 375.00 Concert Band, Inc. Aril 2025 The Fishguy Stage Light and Key West Outdoor Movies, October 2024 -May $3 527.00 Sound "Films at the Fort" 2025 Red Barn Actor's Studio, Inc. Red Barn Theatre November 2024-May $23,396.00 2025 Walk on White Key West,Inc. Walk on White October 2024 -May $6,602.00 2025 Key West Players, Inc. Waterfront Playhouse 86th October 2024 -May $21,401.00 Season 2025 I Love Stock Island Inc. I Love Stock Island December 2024-June $22 667.00 2025 Key West Cultural Preservation Summer Solstice Celebration June 2025 $20,797.00 Society,Inc. Lower Keys Chamber of 41st Annual Underwater Music July 2025 $21,375.00 Commerce,Inc. Festival Fringe Theater of Key West, Inc. Fringe Theater Key West November 2024-July $22 852.00 2025 South Florida Symphony South Florida Symphony January-July 2025 $18,993.00 Orchestra,Inc. Orchestra The Studios of Key West,Inc. The Studios of Key West December 2024-July $25,297.00 2025 Keys Hotel Operator, LLC Fins in Paradise August 2025 $19,625.00 Reef Environmental Education REEF December 2024- $27 525.00 Foundation, Inc. August 2025 The Key West Harry S. Truman Tru-ly Amazing Art February-August $15,970.00 Foundation, Inc. 2025 Lower Keys Chamber of 39th Annual Island Fair November 2025 $12,375.00 Commerce,Inc. Aquaplex Key West,LLC Aquanettes Past Present and October 2024- $24,968.00 Future September 2025 Community Arts and Cultural Community Arts &Cultural October 2024 - $22,375.00 Inc. Presents November 2025 Florida Keys History of Diving History of Diving Museum January- September $33,863.00 Museum, Inc. 2025 Key West Art&Historical Key West Art and Historical Society Cultural October 2024- $27 225.00 Society,Inc. Heritage Series September 2025 Key West Burlesque Key West Burlesque October 2024- $20,918.00 September 2025 Key West Botanical Garden Key West Tropical Forest& October 2024- $25,815.00 ,Society, Inc. Botanical Garden November 2025 Page 16 9/11/2024 Organization Event Date Amount The Marathon Community Marathon Community Theatre October 2024 - $27,900.00 Theatre Inc. September 2025 The Mel Fisher Maritime Mel Fisher Maritime Museum October 2024 - $26,943.00 Heritage Society, Inc. September 2025 Jumping Joe Productions Inc. Randy Roberts LIVE! October 2024- $25 603.00 September 2025 The Birdcage Cabaret The Birdcage Cabaret Starring October 2024- $26,591.00 Christopher Peterson September 2025 Key West Film Society,Inc. Tropic Cinema October 2024 - $13,542.00 September 2025 D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Fishing Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $611,077.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Habitat For Humanity of The 19th Annual Mother's Day May 2025 $20,000.00 Middle Keys, Inc. Dolphin Tournament Loren Rea Cuda Bowl Fishing February 2025 $7,000.00 Tournament Father's Day Dolphin Derby Father's Day Dolphin Derby June 2025 $20,000.00 LLC Holly Given Fund, Inc. Fish For Holly Sailfish January 2025 $20,000.00 Tournament Love Fund, Inc. Florida Key PBA Dolphin June 2025 $8,000.00 Tournament Islamorada Charterboat Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish December 2024- $8,000.00 Association, Inc. Championship January 2025 Islamorada Charterboat Islamorada Sailfish December 2024 $20,000.00 Association, Inc. Tournament Metro Media Marketing, Inc. Islamorada Woman's Sailfish January-February $4,000.00 d/b/a Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Tournament IWST 2025 Inc. University of Florida Alumni Key West Gator Club Dolphin June 2025 $20,000.00 Association, Inc. Derby Meat Mayhem Inc Key West Kingfish Mayhem January 2025 $50,000.00 Key West Marlin Tournament, Key West Marlin Tournament July 2025 $49,999.00 Inc. Key West Sailfish Tournament, Key West Sailfish Tournament April 2025 $48,000.00 Inc. Florida Keys Elks Lodge 4 18 72, Ladies Dolphin Tournament of June 2025 $8,000.00 Inc. the Florida Keys Metro Media Marketing, Inc. LLGF Fishing Fever a/k/a October 2024 $4,000.00 d/b/a Ladies, Lets Go Fishing! Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Fishing Fever Page 17 9/11/2024 Organization Event Date Amount Metro Media Marketing, Inc. LLGF Screamin' Reels a/k/a May 2025 $4,000.00 d/b/a Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Screamin' Reels Lower Keys Chamber of Lower Keys Chamber of June 2025 $20,000.00 Commerce, Inc. Commerce 32nd Annual Dolphin Tournament Marathon Offshore Bull &Cow Marathon Offshore Bull &Cow May 2025 $50,000.00 Dolphin Tournament, Inc. Dolphin Tournament Marathon Offshore Swordfish Marathon Offshore Swordfish October 2024 $20,000.00 Tournament LLC Tournament Marathon Premier Sailfish Marathon Premier Sailfish April 2025 $30,000.00 Tournament Inc Tournament Key West and Lower Keys March Merkin March 2025 $20,000.00 Fishing Guides Association, Inc. Nick Sheahan Scholarship Fund, Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo May 2025 $22,578.00 Inc. Metro Media Marketing, Inc. LLGF Fishing Fever a/k/a October 2025 $4,000.00 d/b/a Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Fishing Fever Skipper's Dolphin LLC Skippers Dolphin Tournament May -June 2025 $25,000.00 Jose Wejebe-Spanish Fly Spanish Fly Shark Tournament April 2025 $20,000.00 Memorial Foundation, Inc. Key West and Lower Keys Sugarloaf Showdown November 2024 $12,500.00 Fishing Guides Association, Inc. Florida Keys Fishing Guides Swamp Guides Ball February 2025 $10,000.00 Association Inc. Rotary Club of Key Largo Take Stock In Children September 2025 $25,000.00 Charitable Events,Inc. Backcountry Challenge David Breznicky Tarponian Tournament April -May 2025 $12,000.00 Southernmost Post No. June 2025 $49,000.00 3911Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Fishing Tournament of the United States, Inc. D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District I Destination Event Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $309,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Monroe County Commercial 19th Annual Florida Keys February 2025 $25,000.00 Fishermen, Inc. Seafood Festival Key West Art and Historical 2025 Tennessee Williams Key February-March $10,000.00 Society, Inc. West Festival 2025 Hemingway Sunset Run& 36th Hemingway 5K Sunset July 2025 $17,000.00 Paddleboard Race LLC Run&Beer Mile The College of the Florida Keys CFK Swim Around Key June -August 2025 $10,000.00 &the letters CFK West and Swim Meets Page 18 9/11/2024 Organization Event Date Amount Sloppy Joe's Enterprises, Inc. Hemingway Look-Alike July 2025 $50,000.00 Contest Key West Woman's Club, Inc. Historic Days Celebration April 2025 $17,000.00 Key West Business Guild, Inc. Key West Pride 2025 June 2025 $75,000.00 Key West Business Guild, Inc. Key West Womenfest 2025 September 2025 $35,000.00 The Key West--Harry S. Truman Presidential Families Weekend February 2025 $10,000.00 Foundation,Inc. Run Conch Integrity Multisport Inc. Republic/Southernmost Half October 2025 $25,000.00 Marathon Key West Business Guild, Inc. Tropical Heat Key West 2025 August 2025 $25,000.00 Daily Plan-It Truman Waterfront Farmers October 2024 - $10,000.00 Market September 2025 D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District I Turnkey Event Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $525,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Just a Few Friends Key West Just a Few Friends, Key West August- September $75,000.00 LLC 2025 Key West Literary Seminar Inc. Key West Literary Seminar January 2025 $75,000.00 KW Songwriters LLC Key West Songwriters Festival April -May 2025 $150,000.00 We've Got the Keys The Key Lime Festival July 2025 $75,000.00 Blue Agua Productions, LLC The Southernmost Regatta January -February $75,000.00 2025 We Cycle, Inc. jZombie Bike Ride jOctober 2024 1 $75,000.00 D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District II Destination Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $30,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Lower Keys Chamber of 21st Annual Nautical Expo January 2025 $15,000.00 Commerce, Inc. Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Annual Spanish Fly Music February 2025 $10,000.00 Memorial Foundation, Inc. I Festival Seacamp Association,Inc. I Seacamp 60th Reunion I September 2025 1 $5,000.00 D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District II Turnkey Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $20,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Sloppy Joe's Enterprises, Inc. Hemingway Look-Alike my 2025 $20,000.00 Contest Page 19 9/11/2024 D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District III Destination Event Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $100,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Key West Half Marathon LLC 7th Key West Half Marathon January 2025 $20,000.00 &Runfest Keys Hotel Operator, LLC Heroes Salute Tribute Weekend August 2025 $30,000.00 Greater Marathon Chamber of Original Marathon Seafood March 2025 $40,000.00 Commerce, Inc. Festival Keys Area Interdenominational Sombrero Beach Run February 2025 $10,000.00 Resources, Inc. D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District IV Destination Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $35,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Islamorada Community 12th Annual Baygrass January 2025 $15,000.00 Entertainment, Inc. Bluegrass Festival San Pedro Catholic Parsh in Art Under the Oaks January 2025 $10,000.00 Tavernier, Inc. Reef Environmental Education Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & September 2025 $10,000.00 Foundation Incorporated Festival D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District IV Turnkey Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $80,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Islamorada Chamber of 33rd Annual Florida Keys Apnl 2025 $20,000.00 Commerce,Inc. Island Fest Island Community Church,Inc. Island Boat Show January 2025 $20,000.00 Islamorada Running Company St. Paddy's Island 5K/IOK March 2025 $20,000.00 Hall of Fame Committee of UM, UM Sports Hall of Fame & June 2025 $20,000.00 Inc. Museum Fan Fest&Fishing D10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District V Destination Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $65,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount W B Events, LLC Key Largo Triathlon August 2025 $15,000.00 Reef Environmental Education REEF Fest October 2025 $20,000.00 Foundation Incorporated Key Largo Chamber of Taste the Keys October 2025 $30,000.00 Commerce, Inc. Page 110 9/11/2024 D11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District V Turnkey Event Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $30,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Key Largo Chamber of Celebrating Freedom 4th of July 2025 $30,000.00 Commerce, Inc. July Parade &Fireworks D 12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Multiple District Destination Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $264,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount IWFFA Inc. Kelly McGillis Classic January 2025 $22,000.00 LCARE Corporation LCARE Trash Derby May 2025 $47,000.00 Morale Welfare and Recreation NAS Key West Southernmost March 2025 $130,000.00 NAS Key West Air Spectacular Monroe Association of Retarded Tour de Keys November 2025 $25,000.00 Citizens, Inc. $95,000.00 Key West Tourist Development Fantasy Fest October 2025 $40,000.00 Association, Inc D13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Multiple District Turnkey Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $445,000.00, as follows: Organization Event Date Amount Upper Keys Rotary Foundation, Gigantic Nautical Market February 2025 $30,000.00 Inc. LCARE Corporation I.CARE Trash Derby May 2025 $50,000.00 Friends of the Pool, Inc. Swim for Alligator Lighthouse September 2025 $60,000.00 Key West Half Marathon LLC 27th Key West Half Marathon January 2025 $95,000.00 &Runfest OHWOOK! Productions, Inc. Mile 0 Fest January 2025 $140,000.00 Race World Offshore, LLC 17 Mile Offshore Grand Prix kpril 2025 1 $70,000.00 D14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of Key West, for the City of Key West Southernmost Plaza Phase II Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,501,302.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Art and Historical Society, Inc., for the Custom House Archive Fire Suppression Upgrade Project, in an amount not to exceed $282,500.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Art and Historical Society, Inc., for the Custom House Site Work and Parking Lot Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $242,880.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. Page 111 9/11/2024 D17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Literary Seminar, Inc., for the Elizabeth Bishop Garden Project, in an amount not to exceed $762,336.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Players, Inc., for the Waterfront Playhouse Repairs Project, in an amount not to exceed $247,820.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Women's Club, Inc., for the Repair and Renovation of Hellings House Museum Phase IV Project, in an amount not to exceed $191,000.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the Oldest House Repairs and Catering Kitchen Project, in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with College of the Florida Keys, for The College of the Florida Keys Aquatic Center Geo Thermal Project, in an amount not to exceed $142,000.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the CRF - Coral Restoration-Key West 2025 Project, in an amount not to exceed $106,650.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc., for the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum 2024-2025 Repairs and Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, funded by District I Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the CRF - Coral Restoration—Lower Keys Project, in an amount not to exceed $55,800.00, funded by District II Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of Key Colony Beach, for the Key Colony Beach Pickleball Court Project(Public Facility), in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, funded by District III Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, Inc., for the Crane Point Interactive Museum and Tower Feature Project, in an amount not to exceed $305,240.00, funded by District III Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Marine Preservation Society of the Florida Keys, Inc., for the Marine Preservation Society Anchor Page 112 9/11/2024 Buoys Project, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00, funded by District III Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., for the Pigeon Key Electrical Upgrades & Event Lighting Project, in amount not to exceed $44,000.00, funded by District III Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., for the Pigeon Key Solar Array Project, in an amount not to exceed $57,500.00, funded by District III Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the CRF - Coral Restoration -Marathon 2025 Project, in an amount not to exceed $80,700.00, funded by District III Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, Inc., for the History and Discovery Water and Energy in the Keys Exhibit Project, in an amount not to exceed $192,000.00, funded by District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc., for the Wild Bird Sanctuary Plumbing Upgrades Project, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, funded by District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Friends of the Pool, Inc., for the Alligator Reef Light Station Phase II Project, in an amount not to exceed $207,000.00, funded by District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Islamorada, Village of Islands, for the Founders Park Beach Inclusive Playground Project, in an amount not to exceed $497,771.00, funded by District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef Environmental Education Foundation Incorporated, for the REEF Ocean Exploration Center: AV and Lighting Project, in an amount not to exceed $201,042.00, funded by District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D36 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, Inc., for the Dive Museum Entryway and Ticket Counter Project, in an amount not to exceed $42,212.00, funded by District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D37 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the CRF - Coral Restoration -Islamorada 2025 Project, in an amount not to exceed $39,375.00, funded by District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. Page 113 9/11/2024 D38 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc., for Marine Lab Lagoon Seawall Improvement, in an amount not to exceed $245,000.00, funded by District V Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc., for CRF - Coral Restoration-Key Largo 2025, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, funded by District V Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D40 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef Environmental Education Foundation, Inc. for REEF Ocean Exploration Center, in an amount not to exceed $473,893.00, funded by the District V Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources. D41 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc., for the repair of boardwalks, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, funded by District V Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources ($9,000.00) and District IV Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources ($11,000.00). D43 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District III Advisory Committee, for one "At Large" appointment. D44 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District IV Advisory Committee, for one "At Large" appointment. D45 Board granted approval of Commissioner Scholl's appointment of Danise "Dee Dee" Henriquez to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, replacing former Mayor Teri Johnston, as the current Mayor of the City of Key West, with a term expiring September 17, 2027. D46 Board granted approval of Commissioner Scholl's reappointment of Jodie Gross, as an "At Large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee, with a term expiring September 14, 2027. D47 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Robert Stober, the sole applicant, as an "At Large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council District IV Advisory Committee, with a term expiring September 17, 2027. D48 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Addendum to the Agreement with C.B. Schmitt Real Estate Co., Inc., to remove additional office and parking space from previous addendum, approved May 15, 2024. The lease for the original office and parking space for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council Administrative Office will continue. D49 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement with San Carlos Patriotic and Educational Institute, Inc., for San Carlos Institute Structural Repairs Project, to extend the completion date to September 30, 2025. Page 114 9/11/2024 D50 Board granted approval of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement with Searchwide Global, Inc., to assist with a search to hire a new Chief Financial Officer for the Tourist Development Council Administrative Office, and authorized the Acting County Administrator to execute the Amendment. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Grant Management Services for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, Voluntary Home Buyout Program, and extending the Agreement for one additional year, for a term expiring October 20, 2025. F2 Board granted approval for the Land Steward to make a one-time purchase of heavily discounted native plant material from a single source, Plantation Tree Nursery, LLC, not to exceed $25,000.00, and granted approval to waive the requirements of the County Purchasing Policy to obtain quotes from other nurseries. F3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase Tier 3 property, described as Lot 16, Stillwright Point Plat No. 1, near mile marker 105, in Key Largo, from G& E 99 Properties, LLC, for density reduction purposes, in the amount of$400,000.00. AIRPORTS I1 Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-079-2024, as executed by the Executive Director of Airports, providing $3,651,449.00 in funding for Key West International Airport Concourse A Terminal Building Construction Phase 5. Project costs will be funded with FAA Grant 37-79 (90%), State of Florida, Department of Transportation Grant No. 02090 (5%), and Airport Bond Proceeds and/or PNC Line of Credit Proceeds (5%). I2 Board accepted the Report of monthly Airport Change Orders for the month of August 2024, reviewed by the Acting County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. I3 Board granted approval of the Airline Rates and Charges for Key West International Airport for Fiscal Year 2025, effective October 1, 2024. Terminal Rental Rates are based on Date of Beneficial Occupancy (DBO) and pre-DBO, due to the anticipated opening of the new Concourse A Terminal in April 2025. The Terminal Rental Rates are as follows: Pre-DBO (October to March) $91.93 per square foot($13.19 increase over the Fiscal Year 2024 mid-year terminal rental rate), and; DBO (April to September) $70.80 per square foot($7.94 decrease from the Fiscal Year 2024 midyear terminal rental rate); the Landing Fee Rate is $3.83 ($0.23 decrease from the Fiscal Year 2024 midyear landing fee rate); and the Checkpoint Security Charge is $2.36 per enplaned passenger($0.19 increase over the Fiscal Year 2024 mid-year Page 115 9/11/2024 checkpoint security charge). The average Airline Cost per Enplaned Passenger(CPEP)will be $12.94 ($0.93 increase over the Fiscal Year 2024 mid-year CPEP). I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, for a three-year term, for Law Enforcement and Security Services at Key West International Airport, and setting the annual compensation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The contract is paid by Airport Operating Fund 404. I6 Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the financing proposal of Leasing 2, Inc., for the lease purchase of an Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Truck under Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. 23-VEF17.0 for Key West International Airport; and authorizing the execution of an Equipment Proposal, a Finance Proposal, a Lease Purchase Agreement, an Addendum to the Lease Contract, and an Escrow Agreement; and authorized certain county officials to execute the aforementioned documents as well as any associated documents upon County Attorney approval. RESOLUTION NO. 282-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS J1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Work Order under the Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Transportation Planning Services, to develop a Bus Stop Improvement Plan, in the amount of$206,811.02. The County share for this Work Order is $25,851.38. 72 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West to provide Shoreside Facility Services for the Man of War Harbor Mooring Field. SHERIFF'S OFFICE L1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with the City of Marathon and the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, for Local Police Services, for 2024-2027, commencing October 1, 2024, and expiring September 30, 2027. L2 Board granted approval Monroe County Sheriff s Office (MCSO)request for expenditure of Federal Equitable Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 2024, in the amount of$42,621.00, to purchase gym equipment in multiple MCSO facilities for the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program. L3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, to transfer 50% of the grant funds awarded through the Page 116 9/11/2024 Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, in the amount of$132,418.00, to purchase law enforcement equipment, approved by the granting agency. COUNTY CLERK N1 Board granted approval of a records disposition for records that have met the required retention period (GSl-SL). Said records disposition is incorporated herein by reference. N2 Board granted approval of the minutes from the April 17, 2024, regular meeting. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference. N3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10137615-10138632 (AP); 30706-30781 (WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of August 2024, as follows: Fund Fund Title Amount 001 General Fund $3,247,271.39 101 Fine &Forfeiture $5,786,126.60 102 Road/Bridges $359,734.45 115 TDC -Two Penn $613,200.14 116 TDC -Admin Promo 2 Cent $2,768,685.52 117 TDC-District 1 Third Cent $138,926.95 118 TDC-District 2 Third Cent $18,561.59 119 TDC-District 3 Third Cent $14,806.44 120 TDC -District 4 Third Cent $348,975.26 121 TDC -District 5 Third Cent $50,670.03 125 Grant Fund $2,320,262.38 141 Fire/Ambulance $916,122.44 147 Unincorporated Service $464,167.42 148 Planning Building $638,246.08 149 Municipal Policing $798,595.47 150 E911 Enhancement Fund $44,300.88 152 Duck Key Security $10,191.40 153 Local Housing Assistance $106,843.33 157 Boating Improvement Fund $25,790.25 158 Miscellaneous Special $88,174.20 160 Environmental Restoration $38,943.13 163 Court Facilities $31,743.76 177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $427.48 180 Building Funds $399,107.84 304 1 Cent Infrastructure $547,398.04 316 Land Acquisition $12,340.00 401 Card Sound Bride $13,627.04 403 Marathon Airport $293,897.18 404 Key West International Airport $1,283,931.23 405 Key West International Airport Series 2022 Revenue Bonds $830,020.37 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $233,932.18 Page 117 9/11/2024 Fund Fund Title Amount 414 MSD Solid Waste $2,091,166.55 501 Workers' Compensation $111,966.50 502 Group Insurance Fund $627,642.20 503 Risk Management Fund $262,740.47 504 Fleet Management Fund $159,094.93 610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $2,805.00 N4 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of August 2024, as follows: Vendor Amount Advertising $2,681,377.78 Bricks &Mortar Projects $422,217.50 Events $209,377.47 Office Supplies &Operating Costs $36,480.95 Personnel Services $107,610.97 Public Relations $93,722.54 Sales &Marketing $108,860.50 Telephone &Utilities $8,869.46 Travel $292.56 Visitor Information Services $96,750.58 N5 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or advertise for bid. Said inventory list is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 01 Board accepted the Acting County Administrator's monthly Report for the month of September 2024. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. 03 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Plan for Utilization of Opioid Settlement Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 283-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. 06 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Modification to U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Subgrant Agreement No. H0856, with State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, to develop Watershed Management Plans for Monroe County, Layton, Key Colony Beach and Marathon, to provide a six-month extension to March 31, 2025. Page 118 9/11/2024 COUNTY ATTORNEY PI Board granted approval of the County Attorney monthly Report for the month of September 2024. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. P2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Kaplan, Kirsch and Rockwell LLP, to reflect the firm's new name, Kaplan, Kirsch LLP. P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Interisk Corporation, to provide Consultant Services for the County's Worker's Compensation and Risk Management Programs. P4 Board granted approval of a proposal from Florida League of Cities to renew the 2024- 2025 Liability Insurance and Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Program, for an annual premium in the amount of$558,576.00, and authorized the Risk Manager to sign all necessary documents. P5 Board granted approval of a renewal with National Union Fire Insurance Company through Volunteer Fireman's Insurance Services (VFIS) Agency, for an Emergency Vehicle Physical Damage Policy, in the amount of$144,238.00; Portable Equipment, in the amount of $5,974.00, and taxes, surcharges and fees in the amount of$65.71, with a total annual premium in the amount of$150,212.00; and authorized the Risk Manager to sign all necessary forms. P7 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Peter Larochelle, Linda Larochelle and David Larochelle and their property, 6 Egret Lane, Geiger Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE2203 0073. P8 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Elizabeth Diaz-Veliz and Victor Veliz and their property, 373 Bahia Avenue, Key Largo, Florida, to enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE20110034. P9 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Adelaide Farrell and her property, 1591 Bayview Drive, Little Torch Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Nos. CE22030049 and CE23010017. PH Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amended Interlocal Agreement(ILA)with the City of Marathon to allow two of the eighteen 18 affordable allocations, previously transferred from Monroe County to the City of Marathon through an ILA, to be used on alternate sites within the City of Marathon. P12 Board adopted the following Resolution in support of the City of Marathon's request for up to ten additional Building Permit Allocations, out of the 220 allocations which the State of Page 119 9/11/2024 Florida, Department of Commerce, Florida Commerce Model indicates are available to be issued before the 24-hour evacuation cap is reached. RESOLUTION NO. 284-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. P 14 Board granted approval of an increased rate with the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings, from $200.00 per hour to $207.00 per hour for Administrative Law Judge Services, effective October 1, 2024, as provided by the contract and pursuant to Chapter 120.65, Florida Statutes. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT S 1 Board granted approval of the Rescission of 99-year Ground Lease between Monroe County and Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. a Florida not for profit corporation (Habitat), for Block 1, Lots 4 and 5, Cudjoe Ocean Shores (PB 5-107), Property Identification Nos. 00186920-000000 and 00186930-000000; 22936 Overseas Highway, ocean side of Cudjoe Key, 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, approved on July 17, 2024; and granted approval and authorized execution of a revised 99-year Ground Lease between Monroe County and Habitat, for Block 1, Lots 4 and 5, Cudjoe Ocean Shores (PB 5-107), Property Identification Nos. 00186920-000000 and 00186930-000000; 22936 Overseas Highway, ocean side of Cudjoe Key, 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 120% of area median income. COUNTY ATTORNEY S2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Employment Agreement with Christine Hurley for the position of County Administrator; granted approval of a waiver of Section 7.08 of the Monroe County Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual (PPPM), in order to allow Ms. Hurley to import accrued leave balances from the Land Authority; and granted approval of a waiver of Section 4.08(F)(4) of the PPPM, in order to allow Ms. Hurley to be eligible to receive a/an merit increase(s)prior to end of her one-year probation period. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT S3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with the Monroe County Land Authority regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs. Page 120 9/11/2024 EMPLOYEE SERVICES S4 Board adopted the following Resolution thanking Kevin G. Wilson for his service as Acting County Administrator and rescinding prior Monroe County Resolutions 092-2024 and 150-2024. RESOLUTION NO. 285-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ATTORNEY S5 Board adopted the following Resolution agreeing to hold the County position of permanent Acquisition Manager open, for a period of six-months, while Cynthia Guerra serves as Acting Executive Director of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION NO. 286-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT F4 Christine Hurley, Executive Director of the Land Authority, addressed the Board regarding a Contract to purchase Tier 3 property, described as Lot 15, Stillwright Point, Plat No. 1, near mile marker 105, from Domm Investments, LLC, in the amount of$400,000.00, for density reduction purposes. The following individuals addressed the Board: Bobby Shockey, Emilie Stewart, and George Smyth. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously. AIRPORTS I5 Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports, addressed the Board regarding a request to advertise a competitive bid solicitation for hangar development on a parcel of land at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 05 Rhonda Hagg, Chief Resilience Officer, and Greg Corning, Project Manager for WSP USA Environment& Infrastructure, Inc., gave a Power Point Presentation on the Natural Resources Adaptation Plan under the Category C On-Call Resilience and Environmental Page 121 9/11/2024 Engineering Services Contract, funded by State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection Grant No. 22PLN67. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL D42 Kara Franker, Chief Executive Officer of the Tourist Development Council (TDC), addressed the Board regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Marketing Plan for the TDC. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Cates continuing the item to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 04 Richard Clark, Executive Director of Transit, and Jack Schnettler, representing State of Florida, Department of Transportation District 6, gave a Power Point Presentation on the Monroe County Freight Plan. COUNTY ATTORNEY P 13 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the Grand Jury's report into the investigation of the 2022 Trauma Star Diversion of Controlled Substances, and staff recommendations. Bryan Cook, Director of Employee Services, and Fire Chief Jim Callahan, Monroe County Fire Rescue, addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Kendall Coffey, representing Andrea Thompson; Chris Massicotte, Gary Boswell and Melissa Ptomey. PUBLIC HEARINGS Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Section 18-26 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, entitled "Higgs Beach County Park," to amend Higgs Beach Restroom Hours from closing at 11:00 p.m. to closing at Sunset, with the exception of county approved events; providing for severability; providing for 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 Cates and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 026-2024 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. Q2 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution adopting the final per month Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Service Rates for Commercial Property in the various Solid Waste Collection Franchise areas for Fiscal Year 2025. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Page 122 9/11/2024 RESOLUTION NO. 287-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Q3 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the State Land Planning Agency an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to newly create Goal 113, Objective 113.1, and Site Specific Sub-Area 1 (Tavernier Workforce Housing Subarea 1), applicable to a portion of property located at 92501 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, approximate mile marker 92.5, currently having Property Identification No. 00089490-000000, which includes text changes to the adopted policies of Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan which limit disposition of Early Evacuation Unit Allocations to a 1-for-1 exchange program for banking into the County's Administrative Relief Pool for takings and Bert Harris Act liability reduction countywide, upon a request from Cemex Construction Materials, Florida, LLC f/k/a Singletary Concrete Products, Inc.; 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 Comprehensive Plan; and providing for an effective date. Devin Tolpin, Planning and Development Review Manager, gave a Power Point Presentation. The following individuals addressed the Board: Van Cadenhead, Sue Miller; Dottie Moses, representing the Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations; Jerald O'Cathey; Barry Wray, representing Florida Keys Environmental Coalition; Stuart Shaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners Association; and Melissa Ptomey. Bart Smith, representing the applicant, gave a Power Point Presentation. Peter Morris, Assistant County Attorney; Emily Schemper, Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the Resolution with staff recommended edits. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Cates No Commissioner Lincoln Yes Commissioner Rice Yes Commissioner Scholl Yes Mayor Raschein Yes Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 288-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Q4 A Public Hearing was held to consider a request for an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Tier Overlay District Map from Tier I to Tier III, submitted by David DeHaas Grosseck for Donna J. Wilson, Brian C. Wilson, Shelley W. Avirett, and Richard T. Wilson, concerning vacant property located at North Ocean Drive in North Key Largo, within Section 29, Township 60 South, Range 40 East, Key Largo, Florida, having Property Identification No. 00083200- 000000. Michael Roberts, Assistant Director of Environmental Resources, gave a Power Point Presentation. David DeHaas Grosseck, representing the property owners, gave a Power Point Page 123 9/11/2024 Presentation. Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Dottie Moses, representing Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations; Nancy Diersing; and Edie Primavera, representing Last Stand. Mr. Morris addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln denying the request and adopting as a basis for denial, the analysis, findings and conclusions contained in the professional staff report accompanying the item, and the professional staff presentations furnished by Ms. Schemper and Mr. Roberts, including the determinations of fact and law reflecting fatal waiver of the right to appeal the Letter of Understanding mentioned in the professional staff report, in addition to the factual and legal determinations concerning the inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code and Principles for Guiding Development in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern. Motion carried unanimously. Q5 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution considering a request for Administrative Relief by BCD of the Keys LLC, for Block 3, Lot 12 & Part Lot 11, Anglers Park, Key Largo, Plat Book 1, Page 159, having Property Identification No. 00551410-000000, in the form of a purchase offer from the Monroe County Land Authority, or referral to the State of Florida, Division of State Lands for potential purchase through the Florida Forever Program. Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. The following individuals addressed the Board: Dottie Moses, representing Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations; and John Donnelly. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Cates adopting the following Resolution, stating the property has met the criteria and qualifies for Administrative Relief in the form of the purchase of the property. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 289-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Q6 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution considering a request for Administrative Relief by BCD of the Keys LLC, for Block 3, Part Lot 10 & Part Lot 11, Anglers Park, Key Largo, Plat Book 1, Page 159 having Property Identification No. 00551400-000000, in the form of a purchase offer from the Monroe County Land Authority, or referral to the State of Florida, Division of State Lands for potential purchase through the Florida Forever Program. Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln adopting the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 290-2024 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. STAFF REPORTS The following Staff Reports, E1 and E2, were continued to the October regular meeting: E1 Presentation by Michael Nelson, Acting Director of Libraries. Page 124 9/11/2024 E2 Presentation by John Allen, Director of Parks and Beaches. SHERIFFS OFFICE L4 Sheriff Rick Ramsey addressed the Board regarding a request for expenditure of Federal Equitable Sharing Funds, in the amount of$1,870,037.22, to purchase a Super King Air 200 Airplane. The following individual addressed the Board: Dottie Moses. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl granting approval of the expenditure. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 02 Kimberly Matthews, Senior Director of Strategic Planning, addressed the Board and gave an update on the Future Potential Changes to Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO). The following individuals addressed the Board: Dottie Moses, representing Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations; Stuart Shaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners Association; and Ann Olsen, representing Last Stand. Ms. Schemper, Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management, and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. COUNTY ATTORNEY P6 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the use of accumulated surplus Tourist Development Tax and Tourist Impact Tax revenues collected through September 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $3 5,000,000.00, 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 Chapter 2024-219, Laws of Florida. Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. The Board took no official action. P10 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County v. Kenneth and Patricia Rech, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 23-CA-485-K, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl granting approval to hold the closed session at the October 16, 2024 regular meeting in Marathon, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Lincoln addressed the need to update the Livable CommuniKeys Plan. CLOSED SESSIONS K2 Mr. Shillinger requested to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of In re:Michael Joseph McMahon and Sergei Nikoshchenkov, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 23-11154 RAM, to the October 16, 2024 regular meeting Page 125 9/11/2024 in Marathon, Florida at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The case involves $255,047.61 in unpaid tourist development taxes. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. K1 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Stephen D. Martin as trustee, of the Colin Russell Martin Revocable Trust v.Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 24-CA-517 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 Attorneys Kelly Dugan and Anjelica Harden- Ivanoski; and a certified court reporter. Mayor Raschein declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the meeting was re-opened. K3 Mr. Shillinger announced the 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, and read the required language into the record pursuant to Section 286.011(8),Florida Statutes. The case involves access to Bay Drive in the Sunset Point and Bay Harbor subdivisions in the Upper Keys. 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 Anjelica Harden-Ivanoski; and a certified court reporter. Mayor Raschein declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the meeting was re-opened. K4 Mr. Shillinger requested to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Roy's Trailer Park, Inc., d/b/a Island Life Village, et al., v. Noel, Monroe County, et al. Case No. 19-CA-175K, to the October 16, 2024 regular meeting in Marathon, Florida at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously. 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 126 9/11/2024