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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
January 15, 2025
Agenda Item Number: C 11
2023-3504
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Parks and Beaches
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Erika Nodal
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an amendment to
chapter 18-27 of the Monroe County code of ordinances regarding the Monroe County Parks and
Beaches School Break Camp Program. This amendment is to modify the fees to include field trips, in
accordance with the recent audit findings. The Public Hearing shall be held at the Board of County
Commissioners'regular meeting on February 19, 2025.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
An ordinance amending section 18-7 of the Monroe County Ordinances to modify the fees for school
break camps to include the cost of field trips with the fees. The modifications are as follows: Weekly
camp fee will be $150.00 per child instead of$100.00 per child. Each additional sibling will be $75.00
instead of$50.00. Daily camp fees will be $30.00 instead of$20.00. Each additional sibling will be
$15.00 per day instead of$10.00 per day. The daily fees are limited to holiday weeks and half days
only. This amendment simplifies the process for parents and staff while ensuring the fees remain
affordable for the community.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
05/15/24: MC BOCC held A Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 007-2023
Monroe County Parks and Beaches School Break Camp Program, to include all children and youth
between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17)who reside in Monroe County; removing conflicting
provisions with respect to fees; and removing the medical form requirement, retroactive to July 1,
2023.
5/17/23: MC BOCC held a public hearing and approved the ordinance amending Chapter 18, Parks and
Recreation, of the Monroe County Code, to create a Monroe County Summer Camp program; and allow
fees to be charged for summer camp recreational services.
4/19/23: MC BOCC granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance regarding Monroe County Parks and Beaches Summer Camp Program.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Proposed Ordinance Amendment 12.30.24.pdf
Business Impact Estimate 12.30.24.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expiration Date: N/A Total Dollar
Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: Cost to advertise
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted: N/A
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: Insurance is not required to advertise but will be required for the actual programming.
Additional Details:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-7 OF THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES,
ENTITLED MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL BREAK
CAMP PROGRAM; AND MODIFY THE FEES TO
INCLUDE ALL FIELD TRIPS; AND 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.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) finds
that it is necessary to amend Sec. 18-7 Monroe County School Break Program; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that public parks and recreation areas provide sites
where the families and citizens of Monroe County can benefit from and engage in healthy
recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to section 18-7 of the Code of Ordinances will benefit
the community by providing simplicity in camp registration fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Sectionl8-7of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as
follows*:
SECTION 2: ARTICLE IL CONDUCT IN SPECIFIC PARKS. Shall be
amended as follows by creating an additional separate section titled "Monroe County
School Break Camp Program"to include the following language as Sec. 18-7:
Sec. 18-7. Monroe County School Break Camp Program.
(d) Fees and expenses.
(1) The county shall establish fees for participation in the school break camp
program, which shall be reasonable and shall be used to help offset the cost of
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materials, supplies, field trips and staffing.
(2) Weekly camp fee will be $100.00 150.00 per child.
i. Each additional sibling shall be $--54.4)O 5.00 per child per week.
ii. Daily camp fees will be $20.0030.00 per child. Limited to holiday weeks and half
days only. Each additional sibling shall be $15.00 per day.
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Eaeh additional sibling shall be $10.00-per-da�-
(3) School break camp weekly fees are offered at a 50 percent reduced rate for
children who qualify for reduced school meals within the Monroe County School
District.
(4) School break camp weekly fees are offered at a 50 percent reduced rate for
child(ren) of Monroe County BOCC employees.
(5) The county shall establish a budget for the school break camp program, which
shall include the cost of materials, supplies, staffing, field trips and any other
expenses necessary for the operation of the program.
SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not
affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof
shall be held to be inapplicable to any person,property or circumstances,such holding shall
not affect its applicability to any other person,property or circumstances.
SECTION 4: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said
conflict.
SECTION 5: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of
this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County
of Monroe, Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately
renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the Code.
SECTION 6: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be
filed with the Department of State and shall be effective as provided in section 125.66(2),
Florida Statutes.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of
, 2024.
Mayor James K. Scholl
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
As Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
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BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE!
Meeting Date: January 15,2025
Proposed Ordinance Title/Reference: Modifying the fees for Monroe County School Break
Camp Program to include field trips in the cost.
The Proposed Ordinance ❑ does ® does not fall under one of the following enumerated
exceptions:?
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments,
including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including,but not limited to,any Federal,State,local,or private grant or other financial
assistance accepted by the county government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement;or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and
municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning,
development orders,development agreements and development permits,-
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
c. Section 553.73,Florida Statutes,relating to the Florida Building Code;or
d. Section 633.202,Florida Statutes,relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Summary of Proposed Ordinance and Statement of Public Purpose to be Served:An ordinance
amending section 18-7 of the Monroe County Ordinances to modify the fees for school break
camps to include the cost of field trips with the fees. The modifications are as follows:
Weekly camp fee will be$150.00 per child instead of$100.00 per child.Each additional sibling
will be$75.00 instead of$50.00.
Daily camp fees will be$30.00 instead of$20.00.Each additional sibling will be$15.00 per day
instead of$10.00 per day. The daily fees are limited to holiday weeks and half days only.
Estimate of Direct Economic Impact on Private/For Profit Businesses:
a. Estimate of Direct Business Compliance Costs:This amendment to section 18-7 of Monroe
County code for school break camps is not intended to impact any businesses in Monroe
County
b. New Charges/Fees on Businesses Impacted:No change
c. Estimate of Regulatory Costs:No change
Good Faith Estimate of Number of Businesses Likely Impacted:None
Any Additional Information:
Business impact statement must be posted on the county's website no later than the date the notice of proposed
enactment is published.
2 F.S.125.66(3)(c)(2023)
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