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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
December 11, 2024
Agenda Item Number: 02
2023-3414
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Administration
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Lisa Tennyson
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation and approval of the Monroe County 2025 State
Legislative Agenda. TIME APPROXIMATE 11:00 A.M.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Staff is seeking Board approval of the issues presented in the attached draft Monroe County 2025 State Legislative
Program.
Monroe County's state legislative efforts are both incremental and responsive,targeting longstanding issues such as
funding for water quality infrastructure, land acquisition, the affordability of Citizens wind insurance, and state
preemptions of local authority, as well as new challenges arising from recent legislation and evolving needs.
The County's 2025 legislative priorities are outlined below:
• Future Development in the Florida Keys/ROGO: Monroe County is currently evaluating a request for
additional permit allocations. This draft document includes a discussion of the issue but does not currently
include any direction. The Board is anticipated to give direction next week at its Dec 19th meeting,wherein
that direction,if given,will be added to the Board's legislative priorities, and incorporated into this
document.
• Secure Stewardship Act appropriation and include in the State's Land Acquisition Trust Fund.
• Secure Stewardship Act land acquisition funding via Florida Forever set-aside and extend authorization.
• Insurance affordability (pursue 10% cap on annual increases, support cost savings and pro-consumer
efforts.)
• Marine protections (secure appropriations for shore side facility and pump out program, and address
migrant vessels).
• Workforce/affordable housing (seek exemption for the purchase of construction performance bonds for
Habitat for Humanity and pursue local authority to grant ad valorem tax reductions for renting affordably).
• Repeal the local occupancy licensing preemption and clarifying language for Monroe's exemption.
• Support robust funding for the State's Resilient Florida Grant program, and specifically funding for
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Monroe's road elevation projects from that grant program.
Upon Board approval,the County's legislative team will pursue all of the legislative issues approved by the Board,
in close collaboration with our state legislators, Representative Jim Mooney and Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez.
During each session Monroe County's legislative team focuses on its specific priorities, and also works through the
Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and the Small County Coalition(SCC) to achieve more broadly shared
legislative goals.
2025 Legislative Session Dates:
• December 11: Approval of Monroe County's Legislative Agenda
• December/January TBD: Local Delegation Meeting
• January 13-17, 21-24,Feb 3-7, 10-14, 17-21: Committee Weeks for both House and Senate
• March 4: First Day of Regular Session and Bill Filing Deadline
• March 13: Keys Day
• March 19: FAC Legislative Day
• April 22: Last day for scheduled committee meetings
• May 2: Last Day of Regular Session
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Approval of the 2024 State Legislative Agenda.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
2025 State Legislative Agenda(Draft).pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor James K. Scholl, District 3
Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Commissioner Craig Cates, District 1
Commissioner David Rice, District 4
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DECEMBER 2024
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Mayor Jim Scholl, District 3
Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Commissioner Craig Cates, District 1
Commissioner David Rice, District 4
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
County Administrator Christine Hurley
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Process,Summary of Priorities, Lobbying Team, Key Dates): .................... 3
STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES(Discussion and Background):
Stewardship, LATF,Water Quality........................................................................................... 6
LandAcquisition...................................................................................................................... 7
AffordableHousing................................................................................................................. 8
Resilience................................................................................................................................ 8
Wind and Flood Insurance....................................................................................................... 9
Workforce/Affordable Housing................................................................................................ 10
VacationRentals...................................................................................................................... 12
Comprehensive Plan/ROGO Protections.................................................................................. 13
MarineProtection .................................................................................... ................................ 13
OccupationalLicensing............................................................................................................. 16
Transportation........................................................................................................................... 17
Preemption and Home Rule ............................................................................................. 18
GENERAL STATE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES:
Growth Management/Environment........................................................................................... 19
Emergency Management............................................................................................................ 20
Health, Mental Health, and Social Services................................................................................ 20
Veterans..................................................................................................................................... 21
Clerks' Funding/Judgeships........................................................................................................ 21
Florida Retirement System.......................................................................................................... 21
Libraries...................................................................................................................................... 21
County Jails,Juvenile Justice....................................................................................................... 22
Homelessness ............................................................................................................................. 22
CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 23
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Staff requests Board approval of the proposed items to be included in the County's 2025 State Legislative
Program. Once approved, staff and the County's contract lobbying teams will pursue all Board-approved
legislative items, prioritizing those that the Board designates as high-priority for 202S.
Each year, the Board reviews and approves key legislative priorities to guide the County's lobbying efforts
at both the state and federal levels. Generally, the County focuses on its most urgent issues while
supporting the broader initiatives of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and the SnnuK County
Coalition (SCC). As a member of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact, Monroe County also
collaborates on the Compact's annual legislative agenda.
The BOCC and staff assess current trends and issues impacting County programs and services to identify
both policyand legislative needs. Included here arethe specific priorities and general issuesto be pursued
and supported in the 202S State Legislative session.
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MonroeCounty'n legislative efforts are both incremental and responsive, targeting longstanding issues
such as funding for water quality infrastructure, land acquisition, and the affordability of Citizens wind
insurance,aswellas newchallenges arisingfrom recent legislation and evolving needs.The County's 2025
legislative priorities are outlined below:
° Future Development in the Florida Keys/ROGO: Monroe County is currently evaluating a request for
additional permit allocations. Given the Florida Keys'designation anan Area of Critical State Concern
(ACSC), Monroe County will continue to partner closely with Florida Commerce(formerly Department
of Economic Opportunity),the State's ACSC oversight agency on these matters.
o Administrative Request: Monroe is currently seeking 200 additional permits remaining within the
24-hremuouutiunvvinduvv. This requestwill be addressed administratively with Florida Commerce.
o Potential Legislation: Direction to request additional permits beyond those 220 will require
legislation to change to the statutory 24-hr evacuation timeframe. The Board will decide and give
direction un additional allocations inDecember.
° Water Quality Project Funding: Secure u $20 million appropriation under the Florida Keys
Stewardship Act to fund critical water quality initiatives, including the County'n canal restoration
program. Starting this year,the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)will oversee the
distribution uf these funds through u merit-based process. Luoui Keys governments can submit
applications through a dedicated DEP portal for water quality project funding.
° Land Acquisition Funding:
o Support u $S million set-aside in Florida Forever funding, authorized under the Florida Keys
Stewardship Act, to enable the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to acquire
land in the Florida Keys, helping to protect sensitive lands and private property rights.
o Pursue legislation to extend the authorization of this set-aside,which is due to expire in 2026.
° Inclusion in the Land Acquisition Trust Fund: Advocate for the inclusion of the Florida Keys
Stewardship Actwithin the State's Land Acquisition Trust Fund (LATF). Funded by documentary stamp
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taxes via Amendment 1,the LATF supports critical state environmental priorities, such as Everglades
and springs restoration.Addingthe Stewardship Act to the LATF would elevate its importance and help
secure annual funding.
• Affordable Wind Insurance: Work to keep wind insurance affordable for County residents, most of
whom rely on Citizens Property Insurance Company, the state's "insurer of last resort." We will
advocate with Citizens, state legislators, and the Office of Insurance Regulation to reinstate the 10%
cap on annual premium increases, prevent the transfer of policies to higher-cost private companies,
and ensure broad policyholder eligibility. In response to recent state mandates requiring Citizens'
policyholders to carry flood insurance, even for low-risk homes, we will also address the rising costs
linked to FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0,which is increasing flood insurance premiums.
• Marine Safety: Continue efforts to reduce vessel dereliction and enhance boater safety:
o New moorings: Secure state funding for new mooring fields. Last year's legislative appropriation
supported the design and engineering of 140 moorings near Wisteria Island and Boca Chica;this
year,we will seek state funding to build a shore-side facility for Boca Chica's mooring field. (These
new moorings are a requirement to enact the 90-day anchoring regulation.)
o Migrant vessel removals: Secure legislation to clearly define and classify migrant vessels,
allowing for their immediate removal and destruction to prevent further environmental damage.
• Affordable Housing Initiatives: Support measures to expand local affordable housing options,
including:
o Construction performance bonds exemption: Secure legislation to enable Habitat for Humanity
to forgo construction performance bonds for new affordable housing development on 99-year
leased County properties,to lower affordable housing construction costs.
o Ad Valorem Tax Relief: Secure legislation to authorize local governments to grant ad valorem tax
relief on privately owned residential properties that are voluntarily rented at affordable rates, to
incentivize long-term rentals over short-term or vacant properties.
• Local Occupational Licensing:Continue to advocate for repeal of the State's 2021 local occupational
licensing preemption, which limits local licensing for contractors and tradespeople. During the 2023
session, Monroe County achieved a partial exemption. We will seek a full exemption for Monroe
County and work with FAC and other counties to press for either repeal or significant amendment of
the preemption.
• Fundingfor Road Elevation Projects:Continueto advocateforthe fundingof Monroe's road elevation
projects submitted to the State's Resilient Florida Grant Program and support robust funding of this
program for future projects. With the program's 50% match requirement posing a challenge, we will
workto secure grant funding and advocate fora reduced match.
• Home Rule and LocalAuthority:Oppose state preemptions that limit local government authority.The
County will monitor and resist efforts that could override its comprehensive plan and preemptions
affecting land development and environmental protection. Monroe supports efforts to roll back
current preemptions such as those on vacation rentals, contractor licensing, business operations,
single use plastic bags, and local referenda requirements.
These priorities reflect Monroe County's commitment to sustaining local growth responsibly, protecting
natural resources, supporting affordable living, and safeguarding home rule authority.
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The County uses contract tobbyingservices at the State level to advance Monroe County's legislative goals
and secure critical appropriations. Currently, Monroe County contracts with:
• Robert Reyes of Capital Group
• Frank Bernardino and Edgar Fernandez of Anfield Consulting
• Dean Cannon, Ryan Matthews, and Angela Drzewiecki of Gray Robinson
• Nick larossi and Andrew Ketchal of Capital City Consulting
• Noah Valenstein of Brightwater Strategies Group
These firms maintain a daily presence in Tallahassee and actively advocate for the County's legislative
priorities. County staff works closely with the State lobbying team, communicating regularly on session
activities, legislation, policy, regulatory, and budget matters. During the session, the team conducts
weekly conference calls and tracks key issues and assignments, provides monthly reports and formally
reports to the Board of County Commissioners post-session.
KEY LEI .LT�\/ `a ►TE
202S Legislative Session Dates:
• November: Swearing in of new legislative leadership, incoming House Speaker Danny Perez, and
incoming Senate President Albritton.
• December 2: First committee week for House
• December 9: First committee week for Senate
• December 11:Approval of Monroe County's Legislative Agenda
• December/JanuaryTBD: Local Delegation Meeting
• January 13-17,21-24, Feb 3-7, 10-14, 17-21: Committee Weeks for both House and Senate
• March 4: First Day of Regular Session and Bill Filing Deadline
• March 13: Keys Day
• March 19: FAC Legislative Day
• April 22: Last day for scheduled committee meetings
• May 2: Last Day of Regular Session
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CHALLENGES/BACKGROUND:
➢ Area of Critical State Concern: The State of Florida designated the Florida Keys an Area of Critical
State Concern, in recognition of its unique and significant environmental resources, and through the
Administration Commission, the State maintains oversight of the growth and development issues in
the Florida Keys.
➢ Hurricane Evacuation and Development Permits: To date,state law has limited residential housing
growth in the Keys so that permanent residents can be safely evacuated within 24 hours. The State
accomplishes this through a limit and annual rationing of building permits.The number of allocations
available, as determined by the State, is adopted in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan as well
as the comprehensive plans of cities of Key West, Marathon Islamorada,and Layton.
➢ State Modeling: Every 10 years,the State's land planning agency conducts new hurricane evacuation
modeling. The hurricane evacuation modeling is based on a Florida Statute requiring that Monroe
County residents be able to evacuate the Florida Keys within 24 hours before a storm.
The Florida Department of Commerce (formerly Department of Economic Opportunity) issued its
December 2023 Florida Keys Hurricane Evacuation Modeling Report which outlined the results of
various allocation scenarios ranging from no new permits to a release of 7,9S4 new permits, and the
impacts of those scenarios to the 24-hr evacuation time frame. The upper limit of 7,9S4 permits is
based on the report's identification of 7,9S4 total privately owned vacant properties throughout
unincorporated and municipal Monroe County that may theoretically require permits to fend off a
takings cases.
➢ County consideration of new allocations:The County determined it was necessary to take a closer
look at those 7,9S4 parcels to determine the extent of the potential liability. To arrive at a more
accurate number of parcels for which there might be liability if not assigned a permit, the Monroe
County Planning Department conducted extensive analysis of those 7,9S4 parcels to estimate the
number of parcels where development is already restricted by the presence of protected habitat
and/or current zoning density requirements.
Monroe County hosted many workshops, meetings, town halls, and S public surveys throughout the
past year to solicit constituent input and gauge public opinion on the number of new allocations
Monroe County would ask from the State of Florida and an issuance rate over the next 10 or 20 years
that does not lead to unbalanced growth or additional takings liability.
Monroe County is also workingwith the municipalities to arrive at a consensus position on the number
and issuance rate of any new allocations.
Public discussion will culminate with two special County Commission meetings, in November and
again in December. The November meeting will include final reports on the town hall meetings and
final surveys.
REQUESTED ACTION:
This is still to be determined. County commission direction as to the number of additional allocations
is expected at its December 19, 2024 meeting. Any request over 220 new allocations will require a
legislative change to the statutory 24-hour evacuation timeframe requirement in current law. The
direction,when/if given, will be added to the County Commission's legislative priorities.
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CHALLENGES:
� Unique Ecosystem:The Florida Keys are within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, home to
one of the vvorid'n most unique marine ecosystems. This area hosts the only living coral reef in the
continental U.S. (the third-largest barrier reef globally), the hemisphere's largest seagrass meadow,
and over 6,000 species of marine life. However, cesspits, runoff, and degraded canal waters threaten
this fragile ecosystem by polluting the Sanctuary's nearnhonewaters.
� Economic Impact: The Florida Keys' marine ecosystem in essential tothe neQion'ntourinnn and
fisheries eoununny' AenenatinA $7B billion in gross ouieo and uver $383 million in state sales tax
revenue (FY2023).This robust economy relies on the continued protection of its unmatched marine
environment.
� Water Quality Mandates:The Florida Keys are governed by strict water quality standards through the
Federal Water Quality Protection Program. Established when CunAneoo designated the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary in 1990' this program mandates advanced vvuotevvuter treatment,
stormwater management,and canal restoration to protect surrounding waters.
� Wastewater Infrastructure: As part of the Critical Concern designation, Florida mandated that the
Keys implement u centralized wastewater treatment system per FS 381 and 403 standards. This
nnuooive project, spanning over 100 nniieo of ioiundo' ouot iuoui governments $900 nniKiun' with
approximately$100 million contributed by the State.Wastewater improvements are complete.
� Florida Keys Stewardship Act: Enacted in 2016,the Act recognizes the importance of protecting the
Florida Keys' marine environment, including the coral reef and surrounding waters. It authorizes State
funding for ongoing water quality restoration initiatives, namely canal restoration, with $100 million
secured to date for Keys' restoration efforts. Including the Stewardship /\ot in the State'n Land
Acquisition Trust Fund would secure ongoing funding for local water quality restoration projects.
� Canal Restoration Program: Canal water quality restoration is essential to preserve the marine
ecosystem, as runoff and poor-quality canal waters seep into the Sanctuary.Testing shows that most
canals in the Keys have substandard water quality; Monroe County identified 96 poor water canals.
Recognizing the importance of ounui restoration, the State included it as u requirement in Monroe
County's annua[ACSC work plan.With total restoration costs estimated in the hundreds of millions of
dollars,State Stewardship Act funding io critical tu this effort.
o Progress and local commitment to date: The County has restored or is currently reoturinA2S
ounuio' thanks in large part to state funding per the Florida Keys Stewardship Act. The Monroe
County Board of County Cunnnniooiunero also uKuouted $7 million in local funds to develop the
Canal Restoration Master Plan and to conduct u Pilot PruArunn testing various restoration
technologies.The County dedicated its full$20 million in RESTORE Act funds to canal restoration.
In 2018,the County secured a $4S million federal grant from the Natural Resources Conservation
Service tu clear hurricane debris from nearly 200canals.
ACTIONS:REQUESTED
wr SUPPORT a$20 million appropriation for projects under the Florida Keys Stewardship Act.
SUPPORT the inclusion of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act in the State's Land and WaterTrust Fund
tu ensure reliable annual funding.
wr SUPPORTthe creation of a recurringfive-yearwater-related work plan(modeled afterthe FDOT's five-
year work plan) to guide State funding for local water infrastructure projects and increase available
State funding for these initiatives.
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CHALLENGES:
➢ The Need for Land Acquisition: The State of Florida designated the Florida Keys an Area of Critical
State Concern, in recognition of its unique and significant environmental resources, and through the
Administration Commission, the State maintains oversight of the growth and development issues in
the Florida Keys. The State of Florida and Monroe County must be mindful about the impacts and
consequences of protecting both environmentally sensitive lands while balancing private property
rights.
Although potential changes are being considered to both evacuation and development limits, current
state law limits residential housing growth in the Keys so that permanent residents can be safely
evacuated within 24 hours. The State limits development through an annual rationing of building
permits, but full allocation of permits will not be enough for all the undeveloped privately owned
parcels to secure permits. The deficit of permits potentially triggers property rights lawsuits against
the local governments and the State from owners who may have been denied the ability to build a
home on their property. The County and the State have been named as co-defendants in property
rights suits filed because of ACSC regulations, and jointly defended those suits.
Acquisition of these parcels mitigates future potential liability and promotes conservation.To this end,
the Monroe County commission secured state support, which is complemented with local funds, to
implement an ongoing aggressive land acquisition program.
➢ Keys' Florida Forever Set-Aside:The State's Florida Forever program provides a programmatic funding
source through which the State can acquire land to protect environmentally sensitive lands that are within
the Florida Forever project boundaries. Because many of the County's current privately-owned,
undeveloped properties lie within the Florida Forever project boundaries, Florida Forever-funded
acquisitions can address the mission of land conservation while also retiring development rights.
The Florida Keys Stewardship Act authorized, and the Legislature annually provides a $SM set-aside
of Florida Forever funding, dedicated specifically to enabling FDEP to maintain an aggressive land
acquisition program in the Florida Keys. This set-aside expires in 2026-2027.
o Progress and local commitment to date: Since July 1, 2016, through September 30, 2024,
Monroe County(the Board of County Commissioners and the Land Authority) has expended a total
of$40.6 M in local funds to reduce potential liability by acquiring land and retiringthe development
rights. The County has an additional $20.1 M budgeted for fiscal year 2025. DEP has expended
$11.4 M and Florida Commerce f/k/a DEO has expended $12.4 M. During this period, SS6
development rights have been retired(372 bythe County,162 by DEP,and 22 by Florida Commerce
f/k/a DEO).
Also, beginning in 2022, the Land Authority worked with the FDEP to allow the Land Authority to
pre-acquire lands within Florida Forever and then resell the parcels to the State of Florida. Since
this effort began, pre-acquired lands valued at$6.2M have been resold to the State. The goal is for
the Land Authority to annually sell land valued at$SM to FDEP.
➢ Non-conservation and military base buffering lands: In 2018, the County secured legislative
changes that authorize the State to acquire non-conservation lands in ACSC for the purposes of
retiring development rights. However, this type of acquisition requires a state funding source.
Additionally,there are hundreds of privately-owned, undeveloped parcels that lie within the military buffer
areas of the Naval Air Station Key West. In 2018, we secured legislative changes that prioritized NASKW
within the State's military buffer lands program, but the program requires greater State funding to acquire
more base buffer land.
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➢ Voluntary Home Buyout Program (VHBP): This is another program that assists in land acquisition.
Run by Florida Commerce (f/k/a Department of Economic Opportunity), this program is designed to
help reducethe impact of future disasters in high-riskflood areas. Monroe Countywas allocated$15M
which it is using to purchase the property and home of voluntary sellers who were impacted by
Hurricane Irma. After buyout, the homes are demolished and the land is preserved in perpetuity for
open space (or, when deemed necessary the land may be used for recreational or stormwater
purposes).
o Progress to date: In total, 87 VHBP applications were received and 21 of those were eligible
applicants who sold their parcels to the County through VHBP closings. The acquisitions
expended just over$12.4 million of the $15 million grant with the remaining monies being used
for surveys, appraisals, demolition, environmental reviews, title reviews, and grant
administration. The 21 transactions have retired 22 development rights (21 market rate ROGO
Exemptions and 1 Transferrable Development Right).
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT appropriation of$5M within Florida Forever as authorized in The Florida Keys Stewardship
Act for land acquisition within the Florida Keys that will both conserve environmentally sensitive land
and retire development rights to mitigate future takings liability.
SUPPORT legislation to extend the authorization of this set-aside,which is due to expire in 2026.
SUPPORT continued partnership with FDEP and Florida Commerce to fund and implement an
aggressive, long-term land acquisition strategy aimed at reducing the total inventory of privately
owned vacant land to curtail the threat of significant future takings liability.
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CHALLENGES:
➢ Severe and persistent road flooding is impacting many communities affecting public safety,
commerce, property values and quality of life.
➢ Estimated Costs: In 2018, Monroe County embarked on a comprehensive study to examine the
impacts of sea level rise, King Tides, and storm inundation on the County's Road system.This study,
completed in 2021, produced initial cost estimates of $1.8B to elevate roads and otherwise
mitigate flooding impacts. (This estimate does not include roadways within the Keys'
municipalities.)
➢ Funding: The County continues to pursue all available funding streams to assist with this
comprehensive effort, including federal and state grants, Congressional appropriations, special
assessments, and local funding.
➢ State Resilient Florida Grant Program:The County has already secured significant funding thru the
new Resilient Florida ("RF") Grant Program, created by the Legislature in 2020 to allow local
governments to apply for grants to address resilience needs. However,the 50% required match will
limit the County's ability to continue to secure funds through this program if we cannot also secure
match sources.
➢ Army Corp of Engineers Coastal Resilience Program: Monroe County's residential communities
and privately owned housing stock also require resilience investment. In partnership with Monroe
County,the Army Corp of Engineers conducted a study of the Florida Keys and within unincorporated
Monroe County alone there are over 1,800 residential structures at risk for flooding and
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recommended for elevation. This $1.813 Florida Keys Coastal Resilience program was
Congressionally authorized in 2022. The authorization allows for future Congressional appropriations
to the Army Corp for flood mitigation to homes, businesses, and US 1 in the Florida Keys. Monroe also
secured a$5M federal appropriation for resilience.
➢ Hazard Mitigation Grant Program:The County secured $180M in funding through the federal-state
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP),enabling us to fund and to match state fundingfor our road
elevation projects. Programs like this are vital to the changing climate and risks associated with
flooding related to storms and sea level rise;they also require significant staff expertise and time.
➢ In 2022,the County secured an expansion of powers and responsibilities of the Monroe County Land
Authority to enable it to assist the County in activities related to enhancing residential resiliency
to flooding and sea level rise, including seeking and administering grants to the County to
elevate/rebuild/buyout flood-vulnerable homes.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT funding for projects submitted to DEP through the Resilient Florida grant program for road
elevation/flood mitigation projects.
SUPPORT continued robust State investment in local resilience efforts, including full funding for the
Statewide Resilient Florida Grant program.
SUPPORT an elimination or reduction in the match requirement.
SUPPORT funding for projects submitted to DEM through FEMA-funded HMGP and FMA grant
programs for residential home elevations, buyouts and demolition/rebuild.
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CHALLENGES:
➢ Importance of wind insurance and Citizens Property Insurance Company("Citizens"): Most wind
policies in Monroe are with state-backed Citizens, the "insurer of last resort" due to the limited
availability of coverage options in our high-risk area. To preserve affordable wind insurance, it is
essential to advocate to Citizens,the Office of Insurance Regulation,and legislators to oppose efforts
to increase premiums, remove the cap on annual rate increases, reduce coverage, or eliminate
eligibility.
➢ Statewide Issues: As the "insurer of last resort," Citizens Property Insurance has been increasingly
taking on policies statewide,as private insurance companies have either dropped coverage,exited the
state, or gone insolvent. Many policyholders have also turned to Citizens due to skyrocketing private
insurance costs. As the number of policies in Citizens grows, the Legislature has pressured the
company to raise its rates and reduce its policy count. Citizens is often criticized for being unfair
competition to private insurers because its rates are more affordable.Recent legislation has increased
the cap on allowable annual rate hikes for Citizens and allowed private insurers to"take out" policies
from Citizens by selectively choosing policyholders, often at higher, uncapped rates.Additionally,the
Legislature has provided substantial financial support to private insurers to strengthen the private
market,without requiring them to control their rates.
➢ Monroe County Specific Concerns:
• Wind insurance rates: Monroe's residential and commercial Citizens' wind insurance rates are
the highest in the State. Monroe's premium rate 175% higher than the median coastal rate. High
costs and limited coverage negatively affect our citizens, our workforce, our property values, and
our economy.
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• Monroe's building standards: Monroe County's building standards are among the most rigorous
in the State,yet this is not reflected in Citizens' rate calculations for Monroe.
• Premiums vs. Claims: Premiums charged by Citizens are not commensurate with actual risk.
From 2004-present Monroe paid in total more than a half billion dollars in premiums over claims.
• Affordability and Annual Glide path: Monroe's already high rates are compounded with annual
increases allowed even with the cap. These costs exacerbate the County's housing cost crisis.
Property insurance affordability is a key component in preserving the Keys'strong local economy.
The legislature recognized the importance of affordable property insurance, but Citizens has failed
to apply an "affordability" definition or standard.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation statute reads: "The absence of affordable property
insurance threatens the public health, safety, and welfare and likewise threatens the
economic health of the State. The State therefore has a compelling public interest and a
public purpose to assist in assuring that property in the State is insured and that it is insured at
affordable rates so as to facilitate the remediation, reconstruction, and replacement of
damaged or destroyed property in order to reduce or avoid the negative effects otherwise
resulting to the public health, safety, and welfare, to the economy of the State, and to the
revenues of the State and local governments which are needed to provide for the public
welfare."
• During the 2021 Legislative session, lawmakers increased the long standing 10% annual rate
cap in Citizens' premiums by 1%each year for the next 5 years. Citizens and lawmakers continue
to discuss raising Citizens' rates and eliminating the rate cap altogether.
• During the 2023 Special Session, the Legislature implemented new flood insurance
requirements for Citizens' policyholders, namely that they carry flood insurance(even if they are
not at risk off lood),and that the new flood insurance policies be identical to their Citizens'policies.
• These new mandates exacerbate the effects of FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0, which has significantly
raised flood insurance premiums. As a result, Citizens policyholders are now facing record-high
costs for both wind and flood insurance. During the 2024 legislative session, Monroe County
worked to reduce these requirements and achieved partial success:we were able to eliminate the
mandate that policy coverage must be identical.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT legislation that restores the 10% rate cap for Monroe County, recognizing Monroe's unique
housing affordability issues and strong building codes.
SUPPORT legislation that increases Citizens'coverage cap to$1.5M.
SUPPORT legislation that rolls back requirement for flood insurance for Citizens' insureds that are not
in the flood zone.
SUPPORT legislation to help lower premiums and annual rate increases by requiring Citizens to:
o Apply mitigation credits that account for Monroe's rigorous building standards.
o Apply an affordability definition or standard, per the statutory language mandating affordability.
OPPOSE legislation that limits the availability of Citizens' coverage (particularly in areas such as
Monroe,where there is no reasonable degree of competition forwindstorm insurance.)
SUPPORT the legislative efforts of Fair Insurance Rates for Monroe (FIRM) related to both wind and
flood insurance affordability and availability for Monroe County.
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CHALLENGE: In the Florida Keys, our unique development restrictions, lack of available land, and the
expense of construction significantly add to the cost of workforce housing development.
Affordable housing is a complex issue that impacts most coastal communities in the state of Florida. It is
a particularly acute challenge in Monroe County due to high land values combined with land that is limited
by significant environmental protections and supplythat is limited by our Rate of Growth Ordinance permit
restrictions. Dramatically higher purchase and rental costs make it increasingly more difficult for private
and public sector employers to recruit and retain employees.
Meeting the affordable housing challenge requires myriad strategies: funding sources, incentives, and
policies. Statewide, broader state policies that control property insurance costs and limit the
proliferation of short-term rentals are strongly supported by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners. State policies that include creative strategies like steering affordable housing
development to commercial areas and robust state funding are encouraging
State funding is critical to local efforts. The State's Florida Housing Finance Corporation's awards of Tax
Credits and SAIL funding, as well other State funding and incentives for preserving and developing new
workforce/affordable housing are critical to local affordable housing development efforts. The County
also receives approximately $800,000 per year in SHIP funding, which we use to help income eligible
families move into homeownership.
Locally, Monroe County and the Monroe County Land Authority purchase land, provide funding, and
continue to develop new incentives to promote the development of affordable housing.
Monroe has identified several additional measures that will help local efforts that require legislative
authorization:
o Construction performance bonds exemption:Secure legislation to enable Habitat for Humanity
to forgo construction performance bonds for new affordable housing development on 99-year
leased County properties,to lower affordable housing construction costs.
o Ad Valorem tax relief:To incentivize long-term rental housing over short-term/vacation rental, or
vacancy, we would seek authority to grant ad valorem tax relief to privately-owned residential
properties that voluntarily rent affordably.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT an exemption for Habitat for Humanity to purchase construction performance bonds for
new affordable housingthat is constructed on county-owned properties that are leased in perpetuity
to Habitat for Humanity.
SUPPORT legislation that would authorize local governments to adopt ordinances to grant ad
valorem tax relief to residential properties voluntarily used for the public purpose of providing
affordable/workforce rental housing.
SUPPORT statewide policies that control property insurance costs and limitthe proliferation of short-
term rentals to bolster housing affordability.
SUPPORT award of Tax Credits to Monroe County,and protection of the Florida Keys set-aside.
SUPPORT award of SAIL funding to Monroe County.
MONITOR state legislation related to affordable housing development to ensure that Monroe
County's comprehensive plan regulations, including our Rate of Growth Ordinance regulations are
not superseded.
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CHALLENGE: Vacation rentals exacerbate Monroe County's affordable housing crisis by depleting
the County's already limited rental housing stock for its workforce and driving up rental prices.
In the Florida Keys neoidentiuidemeiupnnent — buth market rate and uffundubie — io severely restricted.
With only a single transportation egress, and to ensure a 24-hour evacuation time prior to a major storm
event,the number of building permits allowed for Monroe County is limited by the State.
As we cannot build new housing units in numbers sufficient to meet our needs,the proliferation of short-
term vacation rentals has u particularly severe impact. With each new vacation rental, we iuoe an
existing, irreplaceable housing unit once available for long-term workforce rental housing.
To maintain our workforce, which is critical to our tourism-based local economy, Monroe County must
be able to protect its rental housing stock and limit its conversion/loss to vacation rentals.
Monroe County has some regulatory authority that has been "Qrandfathened"' but it is not sufficient to
contain the conversion of housing units tu short-term rentals.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
*p SUPPORT legislation that provides a "carve out"for Monroe County from preemptive vacation rental
regulations via the County'n status an an Area of Critical State Concern to enable the County to
amend/update ourvacation rental regulations to preserve/increase supply of workforce housing.
*p SUPPORT legislation that protects Monroe County'nQrandfatheredvacation rental ordinance and
that would allow local governments with Arundfuthered ordinances to amend and update their
regulations without losing their Arundfutheredstatus.
w, SUPPORT legislation that enhances Monroe County'n ability to enforce local vacation rental
regulations, including uKuvvinAfur higher penalties furviuiutiuno.
w, SUPPORT legislation that restores authority to iuoui communities for the regulation of vacation
rentals, as necessary for quality of life, public safety and preservation of u traditional residential
communities and accessible and affordable permanent and long-term rental housing stock.
Challenge: Recent State legislation seeks to advance agricultural development and affordable housing
development via preemptions and incentives. Monroe County seeks to ensure that these types of
legislative efforts do notoverride our local comprehensive plan and Rate of Growth Ordinance regulations.
Recent uAriouitu re-related legislation preempts iuoui governments from adopting any ordinance,
regulation, rule, or policy to prohibit, restrict, regulate, or otherwise limit an activity ufu bona fide farm
operation ur limits un uArituurionn activity on land classified uo agricultural land where such activity is
regulated through implemented best nnunuAennent practices or interim measures developed by the
Department of Environmental Protection,the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,orwater
management districts as part ufu statewide or regional program.
As such, this law allows for u property that is classified as agricultural to be exempted from building
regulations, allowing for the construction of structures/uses if they are non-residential, and further
allowing for the clearing protected hammock;for example,erecting barns to be used as weddingvenues.
Additionally, new State iuvvo seek to aggressively inoentivize the development of affordable housing.
While vve support such efforts, itio critical that these efforts du not override local comprehensive plan
regulations, including specifically, Monroe's Rate of Growth Ordinance regulations.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
SUPPORT legislation to exempt Areas of Critical State Concern from legislative development
preemptions, or to clarify that the use/structure on any private property is not exempt from state and
federal environmental regulations.
SUPPORT legislation that ensures that legislative efforts to incentivize the development of affordable
housing do not override Monroe County's ROGO ordinance requirements.
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CHALLENGE: Balancing Marine Conservation with a thriving boating community.
Preserving the health of Monroe County's marine environment is critical not only to the region's economy
but also to its cultural heritage.As home to a vibrant boating community—including recreational boaters,
commercial and charter fishing operations, and live-aboard residents — Monroe County faces the
challenge of managing the impact that high levels of boat traffic have on its waters.
Unfortunately, the large number of boaters that visit and live on our waters has contributed to a rise in
derelict vessels. Monroe County has the highest number of derelict vessels in the State. The Florida
Legislature and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have both recognized the
threat these abandoned boats pose to navigation and the environment, as well as the unnecessary
financial burden their removal places on taxpayers.
Monroe County supports regulations such as anchoring limits and the development of mooring fields to
reduce vessel dereliction and abandonment. Additionally, ensuring compliance with No Discharge Zone
regulations is an ongoing priority,supported by the provision of a free vessel pump out service to maintain
water quality.
1) Mooring Fields:A Key Strategy for Promoting Responsible Anchoring and Preventing Derelict
Vessels
Mooring fields play a crucial role in encouraging responsible anchoring practices and reducing the
risks associated with abandoned vessels, which can be dangerous and costly to manage. To
promote responsible anchoring, Monroe County has initiated the development of additional
mooring fields.
Derelict vessels often result from long-term anchorage, where boats left in one spot deteriorate,
becoming "at-risk" or ultimately "derelict." By establishing anchoring limits, which restrict the
number of days a vessel can remain anchored in the same location,vessel owners are encouraged
to maintain their boats in operable condition, reducing dereliction.
Many long-term anchored vessels near Key West and throughoutthe Keys are stored vessels,often
left to avoid high dock fees or disposal costs. These stored boats contribute significantly to the
derelict vessel problem.
In 2021,the Florida Legislature introduced a 90-day anchoring limit in Monroe County waters, but
also required 300 new mooring balls near Key West before enforcement could begin,which proved
challenging. In 2022,the requirementwas reduced to 100,allowing Monroe County to proceed.
With a feasibility study completed and a$1.6 million legislative appropriation, Monroe County has
begun the design, permitting, and installation of a 100-mooring field near Wisteria Island (Man of
War Harbor Mooring Field) and a 40-mooring field near Stock Island (Boca Chica Mooring Field).
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However, an additional $3.9 million is needed to complete shoreside facilities required by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Boca Chica Mooring Field. A designated
waterfront property on Maloney Avenue,Stock Island is reserved for this facility,and an engineering
firm is now developing plans.
REQUESTED ACTION:
SUPPORT further legislative appropriation to fund the development of shoreside facility for
Boca Chica Mooring Field, as required by state regulations.
2) Environmental Impact of Migrant Vessels
Monroe County experiences the highest number of migrant vessel landings in Florida.State
assistance with removal of migrant vessels has been critical.
Migrants often use unregistered, undocumented, and often rudimentary homemade vessels in
attempts to enter the United States through Monroe County waters. These vessels pose serious
threats to navigational safety and the environment, frequently containing debris, human waste,
and hazardous fuel or oil containers. Streamlining the removal process for these vessels is a
pressing need to mitigate their environmental impact.
Before the issuance of Mass Migration Executive Order 23-03, Monroe County's Marine Resources
Office collaborated with FWC and other law enforcement agencies to manage migrant vessels.As
these vessels are currently legally classified as such in Florida Statute 823.11,they are subject to
the standard derelict vessel investigation process, which required a 21-day posting period under
F.S.70S.103(2)(b), before the county could take action. However,these vessels-often homemade
and structurally weak - deteriorate rapidly, breaking down into small fragments that pollute the
marine environment before that 21-day period. Many also carry hazardous materials, such as fuel
and oil,stored in leaking, unsafe containers.
In response, Monroe County is advocating for legislative amendments to F.S.70S.103 and 823.11
to clearly define and classify migrant vessels, allowing for their immediate removal and
destruction to prevent further environmental damage.
REQUESTED ACTION:
N SUPPORT legislative changes to F.S.70S.103 and 823.11 as recommended by staff to expedite
the removal of migrant vessels.
3) Funding and Management of Monroe County Vessel Pump-out Program
The pristine waters of the Florida Keys, within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, attract
high numbers of boaters from across the State and country.These waters are designated as a No
Discharge Zone (NDZ) by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the
Sanctuary, prohibiting the discharge of sewage from vessels. To help boaters comply with this
regulation, Monroe County implemented a large-scale Mobile Vessel Pump-out Program in 2013.
Monroe County is now expanding its efforts with a marina pump out initiative, aimed at increasing
the number of available shoreside pump-out facilities throughout the Keys.
Monroe County requires all occupied vessels to provide a "proof of pump-out" and offers a free
weekly mobile pump-out service. These measures have ensured nearly 100% compliance with
NDZ regulations.
To date,the Mobile Vessel Pump-out Program has conducted over 200,000 pump outs, capturing
over 2.7 million gallons of vessel sewage. Monroe County has traditionally funded this essential
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service through Boater Improvement Funds, Clean Vessel Act grants, and direct legislative
appropriations. By offering this service at no charge, the county effectively incentivizes boaters to
utilize the pump-outs, safeguarding water quality and protecting public health and the marine
environment.
In 2021, the Legislature transferred management of the Pump-out Program to the DEP. However,
contract and funding issues at FDEP in late 2022 prompted the temporary return of the program's
administration and funding to Monroe County for the remainder of the fiscal year. Despite these
challenges, Monroe County and FDEP staff worked together to ensure seamless program
operations during the transition.
At Monroe's request, FDEP included funding and management of the pump-out program in its
legislative budget request,and this support is expected to continue.
REQUESTED ACTION:
V SUPPORT continued FDEP funding and management of the pump-out program in Monroe
County to ensure continued compliance with NDZ regulations.
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CHALLENGE: In 2021,the Legislature passed,and the Governor signed into law HB 735, enacting Chapter
2021-214, Laws of Florida preempting local governments' ability to issue new local contractors' licenses.
Current licenses expire on July 1, 2023, after which time only State-licensed general contractors and
homeowners will be able to obtain work permits.Without a local license,small specialty contractors may
not obtain work permits, preventing them from being able to perform work in their trade.
Monroe County has over 300 local contractors many of whom have spent years working only under their
local specialty license, who may no longer pull permits as they have been doing their entire careers. The
loss of this licensing threatens their livelihoods and businesses,and they are urging Monroe County to help
them by asking state lawmakers to repeal this law.
Local licenses enable local contractors the ability to pull permits and perform work without having to
obtain a state license that may require knowledge or skills that exceed the scope of specialty contractors.
Some local contractors have been unable to qualify to test for a state specialty license because their
experience is only local and not under a licensed state contractor, even if that experience is several
decades.
Local licenses provide small contractors with a valuable marketing tool because they serve as an official,
scrutinized demonstration of their backgrounds and qualifications, enabling them to differentiate
themselves from contractors without that vetted experience.
Local licensing benefits small contractors' ability to be hired by licensed general contractors as sub-
contractors. Because general contractors are required to carry insurance for themselves and subs, they
prefer to hire sub-contractors that are already licensed and insured, to save them the cost of having to
carry additional insurance.
Local licensing also exists to protect consumers by giving consumers a tool for differentiating between
contractors with experience and qualifications from those without and ensuring qualified workmanship by
contractors with sufficient insurance to protect homeowners and workers. Additionally, insured
contractors protect homeowners who often are not properly informed that they are at risk of liability for
any harm that befalls unlicensed, uninsured contractors working on their property.
Finally,the local licensing ensures compliance with federal regulations by requiring that contractors have
knowledge of unique local environmental regulations, like federal floodplain or Endangered Species Act
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requirements. For example, fence installations in Key Deer habitat are a violation of federal law. An
unlicensed contractor may not be aware of such regulations banning fences. Violations of federal laws
leave the homeowner and the County liable.
In the 2023 session, the County secured a partial exemption, and now seeks a full exemption for Monroe
County. The County will also work with the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and other counties to
pursue the repeal or significant amendment of this preemption.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT clarifying the language that fully exempts Monroe County as an Area of Critical State
Concern.
SUPPORT legislation repealing Chapter 2021-214, Laws of Florida, including all the created or
amended statutory provisions presently in effect, such as s. 163.211, F.S.,to allow counties to retain
the authority to operate programs requiring the licensure, certification, or registration of local
contractors, and other occupations as determined by each county's governing body by ordinance or
resolution.
SUPPORT amending the lawto remove the expiration date of local government occupational licensing
requirements and programs existing on or before the effective date of Chapter 2021-214, Laws of
Florida,to ensure the health,safety and welfare of county residents and businesses.
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CHALLENGE: The Florida Keys is dependent upon safe, resilient, sustainable, and efficient access and
travel along US 1.Traffic congestion and safety issues along this singular highway that connects the 112-
mile-long chain of islands affects the health, safety, welfare, economic sustainability, and quality of life
of residents, businesses,and visitors.
➢ Congestion-Reduction Projects on US 1: In 2020,the Commission approved a set of projects along
US 1, developed by a Keys-wide intergovernmental committee (Florida Keys Transportation
Coordination Committee). The goal of this ranked list of projects (such as bus stops, intersection
improvements,turn lanes, signage, and increased public transit) is to improve traffic flow and safety
on US 1. A project of particular importance is the intersection of US 1, near MM 106,a significant and
costly project. The project list was transmitted that list to FDOT for inclusion in the County's work
plan. Continued coordination with FDOT District 6 to program these into the District 6 Work Program
is a priority.
Additionally, the County has requested FDOT to expedite the programming of the proposed projects
listed within the FDOT District 6 Monroe County Freight Mobility Improvement Study into the District 6
Work Program.
➢ Army Corp Projects on US 1:Continued coordination with FDOT and the Army Corp regarding the six
revetments projects along US 1. Staff successfully negotiated with FDOT to program$O.S6 million for
design to meet the match requirement for federal funding secured through the Army Corps of
Engineers Keys Coastal Resilience Program.
➢ Card Sound Bridge Replacement Project: This is our most significant local bridge replacement
project to date (size, evacuation route, new alignment expected). Staff continues to collaborate with
District 6 staff regarding the imminent start of the PDE phase. We also need to continue coordinating
with FDOT regarding the funding necessary for the next phases(design and construction.)
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➢ Public Transit: In 2022,in a local effort to reduce congestion on US 1,the County embarked on a new
countywide transit initiative.
➢ Bicycle Safety: Monroe supports safer bike paths and fewer distracted drivers, to improve safety on
our roads for drivers,cyclists, and pedestrians.
o More shared use paths: Monroe supports continued efforts that extend, maintain, and improve
shared use paths for bicycles and pedestrians on US 1, including the historic bridges and the
Overseas Heritage Trail, and on local roads where feasible.
o Reducing driver distraction: Drivers distracted by their phones account for 34% of crashes in
Florida (representing 86,760 crashes, 732 deaths, and 55,247 injuries) and the problem is only
growing. In Florida, screen interaction time increased by 5 seconds per hour from 2021 to 2022.
This seemingly minor increase caused an estimated 3,500 additional crashes which cost an
additional $84 million and many lives. In Monroe County from 2020-2023, there were 3,631
crashes from distracted driving, including 17 fatal crashes,571 injury crashes and 2,911 property
damage crashes.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT continued coordination with FDOT regarding the inclusion of the Commission's prioritized
projects in five-year work plan, and to expedite projects identified in FDOT's freight study.
SUPPORT continued coordination with FDOT and FDEP for the Florida Keys' Coastal Resilience
Project regarding the flood mitigation revetments on US 1.
SUPPORT robust state funding for the Small County Outreach Program (SCOP). This funding is for
maintaining and improving existing local bridges and local roads.
SUPPORT continued efforts to advance County requests for funding from the local bridge set-aside
program (federal funds)for local bridge replacements.
SUPPORT efforts to improve bicycle safety, including more robust laws addressing phone use during
driving and support for improved and expanded shared use paths along US 1 and local roads.
SUPPORT robust funding for TAP program, and advocate for an increase to the program's funding
limit.
SUPPORT funding for all modes of the state and local transportation infrastructure network.
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CHALLENGE: The State Legislature frequently and consistently pursues local government preemption
legislation that violates local home rule powers. Home rule, conferred to Florida counties by Article VI II,
section 1(f) and 1(g) of the Florida Constitution (1968), and by section 125.01, Florida Statutes, is the
principle that the government closest to the people is the appropriate authority to serve the needs and
requirements of the community.The preservation of this concept is essential to the operation of county
governments in Florida,which allows counties to develop and implement county-based solutions to local
problems.
➢ Preemptions: Commonly recognized preemptions include vacation rentals, local occupational
licensing, single-use plastic bags, sunblock use, home-based businesses, seaports/cruise ships,
tree-trimming. But they also include a wider range relating to agricultural, utilities infrastructure,
environmental,fees/taxation, and land use. Anticipated preemption legislation for 2025 includes
term limits for local elected officials and sovereign immunity.
➢ Unfunded Mandates: The State Legislature frequently passes legislation that compels local
governments to provide a service, program, or benefit without providing the appropriate funding.
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Local governments face the burden of using local tax dollars to finance functions that they have little
control over and compromise local governments' ability to provide services requested by our local
communities.
➢ Cost shifts: The State Legislature frequently passes legislation that passes along the costs or
increases local share requirements for services traditionally funded by the State, such as but not
limited to County Health Departments, Courts, Clerks' offices, Juvenile Justice, and mental health
services.
➢ Restrictions of County Revenue Sources: At the same time the State Legislation imposes more
mandates and costs, it often pursues legislation reducing, restricting, or eliminating sources of
revenue for county services, such as the Local Business Tax, Communication Services Tax, impact
fees,transportation concurrency fees, State Park admission fees, and sales taxes.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
OPPOSE legislation thatwould revise current law in a mannerthat reduces or eliminates current local
government-related revenues or preempts home rule authority.
OPPOSE efforts to shift costs of services, implement unfunded mandates, reduce State funding for
infrastructure, programs and services, or other legislation that is costly and limits Monroe County's
ability to serve the needs of its citizens.
OPPOSE legislation that preempts the legislative and policy-making powers of counties used to
regulate land use and implement local zoning controls.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT legislation and funding to support continued implementation of the Comprehensive
Everglades Restoration Plan.
SUPPORT legislation and funding that protects and preserves Florida's coral reef tract.
SUPPORT the continued designation of the Florida Keys as an Area of Critical State Concern.
OPPOSE legislation that prevents counties from having local environmental protection programs that
are stricter in nature than State or federal regulatory programs.
OPPOSE any legislation that restricts State, county, and city government purchases of conservation
land,and which would effectively eliminate land conservation efforts in the Florida Keys.
SUPPORT legislative efforts that strengthen the existing roles and home rule powers of local
governments to implement comprehensive planning programs that guide future development and
encourage the most appropriate use of land and natural resources.
SUPPORT robust funding for the Florida Forever Grant Program and Florida Communities Trust that
provides for land acquisition, recreational opportunities for parks, open space, greenways trails and
conservation to help meet growth challenges and protect natural resources.
OPPOSE legislation that preempts local communities from banning single use plastic bags,
particularly coastal communities where plastic bags are not only an environmental pollutant but also
pose a danger to ocean and coastal wildlife.
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SUPPORT county home rule authority,and current statutory provisions,which allow counties to retain
their current transportation concurrency systems, and impact fees, as adopted by local to
SUPPORT state legislation to prohibit new well stimulation activities, including hydraulic fracturing.
OPPOSE efforts to increase offshore drilling activities.
SUPPORT streamlining the permitting and regulatory processes for solar product manufacturers,
installers, and consumers, and further supports reducing burdensome regulations that hinder solar
market penetration.
SUPPORT policies that provide appropriate resources and incentives to local governments to achieve
statewide recycling goals, and further supports comprehensive recycling initiatives that encourage
increased participation of the residential,commercial,and industrial sectors.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT measures that support the operations and functions of local emergency management.
SUPPORT assistance for building/identifying an Out of County Shelter for residents of Monroe County
in cases of mandatory evacuation during storm-related events and other emergencies.
SUPPORT increased funding to county base grant funding.
SUPPORT polices that bolster funding of the Emergency Management Preparation and Assistance
Trust Fund (EMPA),which is to serve as a funding source for State and local emergency management,
preparedness, communication, and training, and opposing legislative sweeps of these trust fund
monies.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT increased state general revenue fundingforCounty Health Departments(CHDs),any State
reductions to the County Health Department Trust Funds,and policies that preserve and strengthen
the ability of CHDs to provide primary care and direct patient care services, particularly in
communities without adequate substitutes or alternative providers for these services and maintain a
coordinated system of county health departments (CHDs) that is centrally housed within the
Department of Health (DOH).
SUPPORT increased funding for core and crisis mental health and substance abuse services.
SUPPORT efforts to increase supportive housing, employment, and education initiatives for people
with behavioral health issues and/or disabilities.
SUPPORT state funding for the provision of Baker Act juvenile services and facilities in the
communities in which the juvenile and his/her family lives.
SUPPORT funding for the Florida Healthy Start and Healthy Families program.
SUPPORT increased state funding and policies that reduce food insecurity, to 1) increase the health
and productivity of those currently without consistent access to healthy food,2)consequently reduce
the demand for public health and human services,3) improve the financial security of those in need.
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SUPPORT the continuation of a coordinated Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) system, and
appropriate and dedicated State funding for the TD program; protect the TD trust fund.
OPPOSE policies that further shift state Medicaid costs to counties, and the continued evaluation of
the county-state cost share arrangement.
SUPPORT legislation drawing down federal funds made available to Florida under the PPACA to
expand health care coverage to certain individuals who earn up to 138 percent of the federal poverty
level, if such a program does not further shift Medicaid costs to counties.
SUPPORT policies that protect the ability of counties to provide coordinated, countywide systems of
emergency medical services, and not limit the ability of county EMS transportation providers to be
reimbursed for their services.
SUPPORT maintaining a countywide regulatory system for EMS through the current Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity(COPCN) process.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT policies that allocate state funds to hire County Veterans Offices in counties to increase
services and federal benefits for Florida veterans.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT continued attention to the adequate funding for the functions of the clerks of court,
including an allocation process that results in a fair and sufficient distribution of court generated
revenue.
OPPOSE the decertification of any Monroe County Court judgeships and any reductions to the local
judiciary.
OPPOSE consolidation of judicial circuits.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
OPPOSE any benefit changes that result in an increase in the FRS county and county employee
contribution rates.
SUPPORT requiring all legislation that potentially results in an increase in the FRS contribution rate or
the closing of the traditional pension plan to new employees to be analyzed and evaluated to
determine the direct fiscal impact of proposed changes to all local and State government to be eligible
for consideration.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT recurring and non-recurring funding of State Aid to Public Libraries Grant Program, Library
Cooperative Grant Program, Public Library Construction Grant, and Career Online High School
program.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT policies that provide Medicaid eligibility for persons incarcerated in county jails while
waiting disposition of their cases and to ensure that existing Medicaid benefits are not terminated
during incarceration.
SUPPORT policies and initiatives which reduce juvenile detention through prevention, civil citation,
treatment,and rehabilitation services.
SUPPORT policies that ensure adequate safety supervision and facility maintenance at juvenile
residential assessment centers and secure detention facilities.
SUPPORT state investments in juvenile facilities to improve the conditions of secure confinement for
detained youth without such costs being shifted to the counties.
OPPOSE sentencing of State inmates to countyjails, but support counties'ability to contract with the
Department of Corrections for housing State inmates.
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REQUESTED ACTIONS:
SUPPORT legislation that creates a dedicated State funding source for homelessness programs and
services.
SUPPORT continued coordination with the State's homeless planning council, specifically as it
recommends policies in support of the Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness.
SUPPORT the development of policies that would allow local governments to work with the State
and federal government to serve target populations: the chronically homeless, Veterans and
Families and children,with particular emphasis on children aging out of the foster care system.
SUPPORT a process that would waive the fees related to obtaining personal identification from the
State for persons identified as homeless.
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Mayor Jim Scholl, District
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f> Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln, District
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f> Craig Cates, District 1
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Commissioner Holly Merrill Raaohein, District
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