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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
April 16, 2025
Agenda Item Number: D2
2023-3884
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Ms. Kate Koler(sole applicant) as an "At Large"
appointment to the TDC District III Advisory Committee. This is Commissioner Lincoln's appointment
and Approval of waiver of standard of conduct provisions of F.S. 112.313 (3) and (7), as allowed under
F.S. 112.313 (12) for advisory board members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC).
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This position as advertised due to the end of term of Ms. Kate Koler.
Ms. Koler was the sole applicant for this position.
In accordance with F.S. 112.313(12), as the appointing body, the BOCC may waive potential conflicts
under F.S. 112.313(3)(Doing Business with One's Agency) and (7) (Conflicting Employment or
Contractual Relationship) for advisory board members. The Florida Commission on Ethics has created
Form 4A- Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship or Interest, which is completed and
attached and is allowed to be approved by the BOCC. Form 4A only needs to be completed once for
the disclosing business transaction, relationship or interest. The advisory board member will abstain
from voting on such matters and will continue to abstain from voting on such matters even with waivers
granted by the BOCC.
A waiver for Kate Koler, a DAC III advisory board member, whose spouse who has a material interest
in the Overseas Media Group, LLC contract for social media and webcam services with the County, is
requested.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
DAC III At Large Appointment- Kate Koler.pdf
Kate Koler Waiver.pdf
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DATE: April 1, 2025
TO: Christine Hurley, County Administrator
FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant
RE: DAC III `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District III Advisory Committee "At Large" application
to the April 2025 BOCC meeting.
This position was advertised due to the end of term of DAC III Member Ms. Kate Koler.
DISTRICT III - From the West End of the Seven Mile Bridge to the Long Key Bridge
"At Large" representative —Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism
business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within
this description is directly. This word means someone who is not in business nor
whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
The applicant is:
• Ms. Kate Koler
Approval of one (1) applicant is requested.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at 305-296-1552.
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District Ili Advisory Commiftee Application 1,�.;,1
LODGING INDUSTRY — shall be an owner or operating/gene r `° " r�m� rriters
hotels, recreational vehicle arks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to
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bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be a person involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who has demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
hotels, recreational vehicle parks, and other tourist accommodations) and whose business
is in the tax collection business for which they are applying.
_ AT LARGE —Any resident who is not direct& involved in a tourism business and who
shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for
which they are applying. (The operative word within this description is directly. This means
no direct involvement by an applicant in a business or economic activity that is dependent
upon tourism).
Name: Katalin Koler
Business Name: Sweet Savannahs of The Florida Keys
Business Address: 8919 Overseas Hwy
Marathon fl 33050
Home Address: 10961 5th ave gulf
Marathon FI 33050
Business Phone: 305-743-3131
Cell Phone: 305-395-9844
*Email Address: Kate@sweetsavannahs.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
Current Employment:
Owner/Operator: Sweet Savannah's Bake Shop and Ice Cream Cafe
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t u ust 2006. Then purchased the Keys Weekly Newspapers and served as office managed
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Organizations/Membership Affiliation(s):
Domestic Abuse Shelter(former board member)
Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce (former board member and past Chair)
Stanley Switlik PTO (past Chair)
DAC III (Current)
Leadership Monroe County Class 30
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1 have worked in the service industry my entire career including the past 18 years in the
Florida Keys, so I feel like I have an understanding of the challenges facing our tourism
industry.As the co-owner of the Keys Weekly Newspapers I recognize the important role our
TDC and area DACs play in our community.
I have also served on numerous volunteer boards listed above and understand how these
boards operate. Other qualifications include holding a vested interest in Marathon and the
Middle Keys as the owner of multiple businesses. I feel like my connections in Marathon and
across Monroe County would also serve me well. j
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I would like to continue to serve on DAC Ill.
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Signature:
Date:
Application to be received no laterMarch , 2025.
Important:
Applicant ill be notified by nn°i l'l that the application has Ikon received by our office. If an
applicant lr not receive notification, it is fficir responsibility to contact the TDC office t
confirm receipt within 2 business of the deadline date 1
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FORM 4A DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST
LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-MIDDLE INITIAL OFFICE/POSITION HELD
katalin koler Member - At Large
MAILING ADDRESS AGENCY OR ADVISORY BOARD
8919 Overseas Highway District Advisory Committee - DAC III
CITY ZIP COUNTY ADDRESS OF AGENCY
Marathon 33050 Monroe 1201 White St. Suite 102 Key West, FL 33010
HOW TO COMPLETE AND FILE THIS FORM:
Parts A and B of this form serve two different purposes. Part A is for advisory board members who wish to use an exemption in the
ethics laws that is applicable only to advisory board members. Part B is for public officers and employees who wish to use a sepa-
rate exemption that is applicable when the business entity involved is the sole source of supply within the political subdivision. In
order to complete and file this form:
• Fill out Part A or Part B, as applicable.
• Sign and date the form on the reverse side.
• File Part A with the appointing body or person that will be waiving the restrictions of 112.313(3)or(7), Fla. Stat.,
prior to the waiver.
• File Part B with the governing body of the political subdivision in which the reporting person is serving, prior to the
transaction.
PART A - DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP CONCERNING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
WHO MUST COMPLETE THIS PART:
Sections 112.313(3)and 112.313(7), Florida Statutes, prohibit certain business relationships on the part of public officers
and employees, including persons serving on advisory boards. See Part III, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, and/or the
brochure entitled "A Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees"for more
details on these prohibitions. However, Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes, permits the appointing official or body to
waive these requirements in a particular instance provided: (a)waiver by the appointing body must be upon a two-thirds
affirmative vote of that body; or(b)waiver by the appointing person must be effected after a public hearing; and (c) in either
case the advisory board member must fully disclose the transaction or relationship which would otherwise be prohibited by
Subsections (3)of(7)of Section 112.313, Florida Statutes. This Part of Form 4A has been prescribed by the Commission
on Ethics for such disclosure,if and when applicable to an advisory board member.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1. The partnership, directorship, proprietorship, ownership of a material interest, position of officer, employment, or contractual
relationship which would otherwise violate Subsection (3)or(7)of Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, is held by [please
check applicable space(s)]:
( ) The reporting person;
( The spouse of the reporting person, whose name is Jason Koler ; or
( ) A child of the reporting person, whose name is
2. The particular transaction or relationship for which this waiver is sought involves [check applicable space]:
( Supplying the following realty, goods, and/or services: Social Media and Webcam Serycles
( ) Regulation of the business entity by the governmental agency served by the advisory board member.
3. The following business entity is doing business with or regulated by the governmental agency:
Overseas Media Group, LLC
4. The relationship of the undersigned advisory board member, or spouse or child of the advisory board member, to the busi-
ness entity transacting this business is [check applicable spaces]:
( )Officer; ( ) Partner; ( )Associate; ( )Sole proprietor; ( )Stockholder; ( ) Director; ( )Owner of in excess of 5%of
the assets of capital stock in such business entity; ( ) Employee; (X) Contractual relationship with the business entity;
( )Other, please describe:
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PART B - DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IN SOLE SOURCE OF SUPPLY
WHO MUST COMPLETE THIS PART:
Sections 112.313(3) and 112.313(7), Florida Statutes, prohibit certain employment and business relationships on the part of pub-
lic officers and employees. See Part III, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, and/or the brochure entitled "A Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees"for more details on these prohibitions. However, Section
112.313(12)(e), Florida Statutes, provides an exemption from the above-mentioned restrictions in the event that the business
entity involved is the only source of supply within the political subdivision of the officer or employee. In such cases the officer's
or employee's interest in the business entity must be fully disclosed to the governing body of the political subdivision. This Part
of Form 4A has been prescribed by the Commission on Ethics for such disclosure, if and when applicable.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1. The partnership, directorship, proprietorship, ownership of a material interest, position of officer, employment, or contractual
relationship which would otherwise violate Subsection (3)or(7)of Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, is held by [please
check applicable space(s)]:
( ) The reporting person;
( ) The spouse of the reporting person, whose name is ; or
( ) A child of the reporting person, whose name is
2. The following are the goods, realty, or services being supplied by a business entity with which the public officer or employee,
or spouse or child of such officer or employee, is involved is:
3. The business entity which is the only source of supply of the goods, realty, or services within the political subdivision is:
(NAME OF ENTITY) (ADDRESS OF ENTITY)
4. The relationship of the undersigned public officer or employee, or spouse or child of such officer or employee, to the busi-
ness entity named in Item 3 above is [check applicable spaces]:
( )Officer; ( ) Partner; ( )Associate; ( )Sole proprietor; ( )Stockholder; ( ) Director; ( )Owner of in excess of 5%of
the assets or capital stock in such business entity; ( ) Employee; ( ) Contractual relationship with the business entity;
( )Other, please describe:
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED DATE FILED
04/07/2025
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NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES s.112.317,A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND
MAYBE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT,DEMOTION,
REDUCTION IN SALARY REPRIMAND,OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED$10.000.
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