HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/2025 Agenda MEETING AGENDA
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
_ } March 25,2025
10:00 AM
The Board will convene at the Nelson Government Center
102050 Overseas Hwy,Key Largo
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Please note that all time approximate items are listed in bold.
10:00 A.M. Regular Meeting
10:25 A.M. Land Authority Governing Board
10:30 A.M. Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of Governors
TIME APPROXIMATE REGULAR MEETING
10:00 A.M.Call to Order
Salute to Flag
A. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
B. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1. Presentation of a Honorary Conch Certificate to Pastor Tony Hammon.
B2. Presentation of an Honorary Conch Certificate to Jimmy Anderson.
vB3. Recognition of Firefighter/Paramedic Harold Perez for 10 years of service with Monroe
County Fire Rescue.
\If B4. Recognition of Herbert Roundtree, Maintenance Worker 4 in the Upper Keys Road
Maintenance Department, for 10 years of service with Monroe County on March 23, 2025.
Nif B5. Recognition of James Callahan, retiring Monroe County Fire Chief, for his dedicated and
loyal leadership and service So our community and Board.
L.; lasf per (Ancluy\it B6. Recognition of Crystal Sebben, Permitting Administrator in the Building and Permitting
Department for 10 years of service with Monroe County.ADD-ON.
C. BULK APPROVALS -MAYOR SCROLL
C 1. Approval of the Eighth Amendment to Agreement with Beach Raker, LLC, for Beach
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Beautification at Higgs Beach for a CPI-U increase of 2.9%,
effective April 1, 2025. TDC is the funding source.
C2. Approval for issuance(renewal)of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
(COPCN)to the City of Marathon Fire Rescue for the operation of an advanced life support
(ALS) and basic life support (BLS) transport ambulance service for the period of April 15,
2025 through April 14, 2027.
C3.Approval of the Revised Budget Timetable for Fiscal Year 2026.REVISED BACK-UP.
C4. Approval of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP) Contract #H1044 Modification #1 that extends the Period of Performance
(POP) end date for the grant from January 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The agreement provides
federal funds in the amount of$10,315,823.41 to partially fund Phase I Engineering Design and
Permitting Services for Monroe County Roads Flood Control Projects in Big Coppitt, Winston
Waterways(Key Largo)and on Flagler Avenue(Key West).
C5. Approval of an Agreement with Kept Companies, Inc. in the amount of$79,158.68 for the
Historic Monroe County Courthouse Exterior Masonry Sealant project. This project is
partially funded by a State of Florida, Division of Historical Resources (DHR)Grant with a
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50%County match from Fund 304 (Infrastructure Sales Tax).
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Administrator/Assistant County Administrator.
C7. Approval by BOCC of a new agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC for Kronos
(Telestaff) software and technology support services used by Monroe County Fire Rescue
(MCFR)for personnel scheduling and timekeeping purposes. The total cost for the technology
and support services is $76,030.00. This value covers expenses for a three (3)-year period
commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2027, with a flat annual rate
invoiced and paid annually. The total cost indicated above also includes a one (1)-time fee for
migration services from a private to a public cloud platform.
C8. Ratification of a Memorandum of Understanding with International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF)Local 3909, Unit 1 and Unit 2, to provide administrative clarification
within Article 8 and Article 9.
C9. Approval of a Task Order with Bender & Associates Architects, P.A. in the amount of
$364,903.00 for architectural and engineering services for the Higgs Beach Hurricane Ian
Repairs. This project is part of the Hurricane Ian recovery effort.
C 10. Approval of a First Amendment to the Task Order with McFarland-Johnson, Inc. in the
amount of$9,070.94 for engineering design services in order to develop shoreside facilities
on a County-owned property on Stock Island for the Boca Chica Mooring Field project. This
First Amendment is for additional geotechnical services needed to support the offshore
mooring field design and is funded by the boating improvement fund (fund 157). The total
contract amount for the Task Order including this First Amendment is $367,061.94.
Cl 1. Approval of a resolution authorizing Noah Henderixson to act as an authorized agent of
Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter 828, Florida
Statutes,to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code,and/or attend Court.
C12. Ratification of a contract with General Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of$ 4,955,924.28
to complete the construction for the replacement of the Seaview Drive Bridge on Duck Key.
The project will be funded with infrastructure sales tax revenue in the amount of
$3,073,952.13 and the remaining amount of$1,881,972.15 should be paid from proceeds
from the surety bond for the original construction project.
C13. Approval of an annual Lease Agreement with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office to provide
320 sq. ft. of office space for five (5)years at the Murray E.Nelson Government and Cultural
Center, located at 102050 Overseas Hwy. in Key Largo. This no cost lease agreement
commences retroactively on March 17, 2025, and terminates on March 16, 2030.
C14.Approval of updates to the Monroe County Purchasing Policy,Attachment C:Purchasing Card
Policy & Procedures to allow Parks and Beaches staff to use the County Purchasing Card for
field trip expenses for campers attending the Monroe County School Break Camp. Updates
also include the allowance of SunPass transponders and toll replenishment purchases on the
Purchasing Card, new forms, policy revisions, and language corrections for clarity and
accuracy.
C15.Approval for issuance(renewal)of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
(COPCN) to Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Inc. for the operation of an advanced
life support(ALS) and basic life support (BLS)transport ambulance service for the period of
April 20, 2025, to April 19, 2027.
C16. Approval of various resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the receipt of
unanticipated revenue.
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C17. Approval of Amendment 1 to Agreement with FP Junk Tire Inc. The amendment corrects the
corporation legal name from FP Tire Removal, Inc. to FP Junk Tire Inc, adds a remittance
address for payments, and adds services and rates for the removal and disposal for "oversized
tires".
C18. Approval is requested to waive Purchasing Policy requirements and price quote/bid process
requirements and enter into a new Agreement with Gallagher Bassett Services,Inc.,Technical
Services Division, for"on call" air quality testing,analysis,and reporting services for various
public facilities within Monroe County when the need arises for such services. Funding
sources will vary.
C19. Approval of resolution establishing the annual wellness program;repealing prior resolution
440-2024 and providing for an effective date and establishing earning/reward structure.
(?) Rescinding and replacing Resolution 440-2024 approved at the November 19, 2024 board
meeting.
C20. Approval of a Lease Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Health, Monroe
County Health Department to provide continued office space at the Roth Building, 50 High
Point Road, Tavernier, FL. The County leases the space to the Health Dept. at no costs for the
year.
C21. Approval of a Lease Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Health, Monroe
County Health Department,to provide continued office space at the Ruth Ivins Center, 3333
Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. The County leases this space to the Health Dept. at no
charge for the year.
C22. Approval of a Lease Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Health, Monroe
County Health Department to provide continued office space at the Gato Building, 1100
Simonton Street, Key West, FL. The County leases the space to the Health Dept. at no costs
for the year.
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to end September 30, 2030 and to change the annual adjustment to 3% annually rather than
the current annual CPI based adjustments. The total contract amount from July 1, 2025
n,194.60 and the annual contract amount for FY26 is
$557,319.50. Funding is from ad valorem.DELETED.
C24. Renewal of Contract with BeeFree LLC, DBA Freebee for one year, from May 15, 2025 to
May 15, 2026. The total amount of the renewal is $852,000 of which 50%($426,000) is paid
for by FDOT and 50%match ($426,000) is paid for by Monroe County.
C25. Approval of a Resolution designating the County Administrator, or her designee, as the Plan
Administrator for the "Monroe County, Florida Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency
Medical Services Length of Service Award Plan," commonly referred as the LOSAP
program.
C26. Approval to award bid and enter into a Lease Agreement for a period of two (2) years,
renewable, at the County's discretion, for up to three (3) additional two (2)year terms for the
Mobile Beachfront Concession Services at Higgs Beach with Salute Watersports, LLC, to
commence on April 1, 2025.
D. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
l27, D1. Approval of minutes from the public Tourism Advocacy Workshop held on February 25,
2025, where more than one member of the BOCC appeared and spoke.
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not to exceed $50,000.DELETED.
D3. Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District III
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
D4. Approval of one appointment to the Tourist Development Council District IV Advisory
Committee for an "At Large" Appointment. The Applications are: Ms. Mary Beth Harris and
Ms. Krissy Carnahan. This is Commissioner Rice's Appointment.
D5. Approval of a Lease Agreement with Junghi C. Weiss and Edward H. Kim for 1213 Truman
Ave. Unit A Key West, FL 33040 in an amount not to exceed $3,700 plus utilities/per month
for use as an executive office for the Monroe County TDC Administrative Office.
D6. Report of Agreements for contracted good and services as previously approved by the TDC
and BOCC in 2024-2025 Marketing Plan.
D7. Approval of one appointment to the Tourist Development Council District III Advisory
Committee for an "At Large" Appointment. The Applications are: Ms. Kelly Vau
Williams and Ms. Stephanie Zajac. This is Commissioner Lincoln's Appointment.
D8. Approval to pay for expenditures incurred by 3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation d/b/a
Visit Florida Keys(VFK)for Amendment to Agreement with CFO by Design.
D9. Approval of an Agreement with Amadeus Hospitality, Inc. to provide forward looking
occupancy and average daily rate trends retroactively effective February 17, 2025 in an
amount not to exceed $21,321. Approval to waive the purchasing policy requirement to
obtain two price quotes is also requested as this is the only provider that offers this service.
D 10.Approval to enter into an Agreement with Overseas Media Group, LLC for professional
Social Media services commencing April 15, 2025, and terminating on September 30, 2028,
with an option to extend for an additional two (2)year period.
D 11.Approval to enter into an Agreement with Overseas Media Group, LLC for professional
I?? Webcam Services commencing April 15, 2025, and terminating on September 30, 2028, with
an option to extend for an additional two (2)year period.
STAFF REPORTS
E l. Director of Sustainability Rhonda Haag -Department Update.
E2. Director of Airports Richard Strickland -Department Update.
E3. Director of Emergency Management Shannon Weiner- Department Update.ADD-ON.
F. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
No items submitted.
ADJOURNMENT
LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING
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G l. Roll Call.
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G2. BULK APPROVALS - VICE CHAIRPERSON LINCOLN: I will read the agenda number of
those Monroe County Land Authority items proposed to be passed in bulk. If a commissioner,
staff member, or any member of the public wishes that item to be withheld, please indicate at
the time the Land Authority item is called and it will be held aside. I move the following items
be approved in bulk.
G3. Approval of the minutes for the February 19, 2025 meeting.
G4. Review of MCLA expenses for the time period of 2/1/25 through 2/28/25.
G5. Monroe County Land Authority Executive Director Monthly Report for March 2025 (through
February 28, 2025).
G6. Approval of the 2025 Land Authority Acquisition List.
G7. Approval of a contract to purchase Tier 2 property for conservation - Block 27, Lot 8, Eden
Pines Colony Third Addition on Big Pine Key, near mile marker 30 from H. Victor Pettit for
the price of$55,000.
G8. Approval of a contract to purchase Tier 3 property for conservation - Block 5, Lot 7, Cahill
Pines and Palms on Big Pine Key, near mile marker 30 from Linnie Seaburn for the price of
$100,000.
G9. Approval of a resolution approving an option agreement to sell pre-acquired Florida Forever
land described as Lot 7, Block 24, Sands on Big Pine Key to the Board of Trustees of the
Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida for the price of$40,000; authorizing
the Chairman to execute same; and authorizing the Chairman to execute the deed and
associated closing documents.
G 10.Approval of a resolution approving an option agreement to sell pre-acquired Florida Forever
land described by Parcel ID#00112330-000000, 00112340-000000,00317230-000000,and
Lots 27 through 50,Long Beach Estates- Section A on Big Pine Key to the Board of Trustees
of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida for the price of$277,000;
authorizing the Chairman to execute same; and authorizing the Chairman to execute the deed
and associated closing documents.
G 11.Approval of a resolution approving an option agreement to sell pre-acquired Florida Forever
land described as Lots 1 and 2 in Government Lot 3 on Sugarloaf Key (Parcel ID 00118090-
000000 and 00118070-000400) to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust
Fund of the State of Florida for the price of$156,000; Authorizing the Chairman to execute
same; and authorizing the Chairman to execute the deed and associated closing documents.
ADJOURNMENT
H. FIRE &AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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H l. Approval by BOG of a new agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC for Kronos (Telestaff)
software and technology support services used by Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR) for
personnel scheduling and timekeeping purposes. The total cost for the technology and support
services is $76,030.00. This value covers expenses for a three (3)-year period commencingon
October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2027, with a flat annual rate invoiced and paid
annually. The total cost indicated above also includes a one (1)-time fee for migration services
from a private to a public cloud platform.
H2. Report to BOG as required by BOG Resolution No. 494-2023; including all documentation of
purchases made utilizing Fire and Ambulance District 1 funds that were administratively
approved by the County Administrator, Assistant County Administrator, or Purchasing
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Director as authorized by the Monroe County Purchasing Policy, consistent with BOG
Resolution No. 494-2023. Please see attached report.
j H3. Approval of a BOG Resolution confirming and ratifying the designation of the County
Administrator, or designee, as the Plan Administrator for the "Monroe County, Florida
Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services Length of Service Award Plan,"
commonly referred as the LOSAP program.
ADJOURNMENT
I. AIRPORTS
I1. Approval to issue a bid solicitation for Airport Perimeter Fence Maintenance, Repair and
Modification Services at the Key West International Airport. Bid Notices and future contract
costs will be paid from Airport Operating Fund 404.
I2. Ratification of Use of Airport Property Agreement and approval to use the Airport Property
Agreement in lieu of a formal lease with the Florida Division of Emergency Management
0 (FDEM), as executed by the Executive Director of Airports, for use of 2600 sq. ft. of space at
the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(Airport)by the Florida National Guard while
conducting military flight operations.
-V? I3. Report of Airport change orders reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County
Administrator.
i; A A pproval of Change Order No. 6 with Air Mechanical&Service Corporation extending contract
140tA , time by 223 days from August 15, 2024 to March 27, 2025 for the contractor to submit final
a applications for the Chiller Replacement project at the Florida Keys Marathon
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ea F,4.410,fekInternational Airport. The project is funded byFDOT Grants G 1 P50 and/or G 1 P52(80%)and
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Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
I5. Approval to sponsor 4th of July Fireworks throughout Monroe County in accordance with
I?' Airport promotional sponsorship Resolution No. 123-2021.
I6. Approval of Change Order No. 6 with Charley Toppino& Sons, Inc., reducing the contract sum
by$1,591,493.50 for the Commercial Apron Extension and Mitigation project at the Key West
Ri International Airport. The project is funded byFAA Grant #37-72 (90%), FDOT Airfield
Improvements Grant G2E62 (5%) and Key West Airport Operating Fund 404 (5%).
I7. Approval of a Resolution promulgating an administrative directive for the purpose of setting
forth the terms under which Monroe County shall administratively transfer funds for a parcel
13 of land occupied by the Animal Control Department at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport, subject to FAA grant assurances.
I8. Approval of a Resolution promulgating an administrative directive for the purpose of setting
forth the terms under which Monroe County shall administratively transfer funds for a parcel
0 of land occupied by the Marathon Fleet Management Department at the Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport, subject to FAA grant assurances.
I9. Approval of a Resolution promulgating an administrative directive for the purpose of setting
forth the terms under which Monroe County shall administratively transfer funds for a parcel
0 of land occupied by the Marathon Facilities Maintenance Department at the Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport, subject to FAA grant assurances.
I10. Approval of an agreement with The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. for professional
lobbying services on behalf of the Key West International Airport in the amount of
$84,000.00 per year. The contract is funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
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Ill. Approval to waive minor bid irregularities and award bid to and execute contract with the
lowest conforming bidder, Pedro Falcon Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$ 517,385.00 for
the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Impact Windows and Doors Project. All
project costs will be funded with FDOT Grant G1P52(80%)and Marathon Airport Operating
Fund 403 (20%).
I12. Approval to advertise a public hearing for a budget amendment to Marathon Airport Fund
403 to utilize cash in Marathon Airport Fund 403 that was borrowed for the EOC project for
the Marathon Runway 7/25 Relocation project.
I13. Approval to utilize $10,000,000.00 of General Fund cash in Fund 403 to be used as working
(j capital to fund the construction of the Marathon Airport Runway 7/25 relocation project.
I14. Approval of the 1st Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West
regarding the Hawk Missile Site.
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I15. Approval of a Lease Agreement with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District FKMCD
13 granting rights of ingress and egress for access only from FKMCD's adjacent ramp and
hangar onto the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to conduct FKMCD flight
operations.
I16. Approval of Task Order PSO-MJ-MSA-2025-01 with McFarland Johnson, Inc. in the amount
of$971,700.00 for Phase 3 Conceptual Design and Partial Schematic Design of the future
Consolidated Rental Car Center(CONRAC)at the West International Air ort;to be aid
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from CFC funding.
I17. Approval to advertise a public hearing for a budget amendment to Fund 404, Key West
International Airport.
I18. Ratification and approval of Time Extension No. 1 to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1P52, as executed by the Executive
Director of Airports, providing a time extension to December 31, 2025, to complete the Impact
Windows and Doors project at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport.
I19.Approval of a Resolution setting forth the terms and conditions for creating fourteen(14)FTEs
and transferring 14 Airport Security Technicians currently employed by the Monroe County
Sheriffs Office to Monroe County employment at the Key West International Airport effective
May 1, 2025. The positions are be funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I20. Approval of the First Amendment to the Contract for Law Enforcement and Security Services
with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) reducing the estimated contract cost to
$2,211,710.00 for the period of May 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, for the transfer of
�j 14 FTEs and the individuals employed as Airport Security Technicians from MCSO to Monroe
County employment at the Key West International Airport. The contract is paid by Airport
Operating Fund 404.
I21. Approval of an agreement with Holland & Knight, LLP for professional lobbying services on
behalf of the Key West International Airport in the amount of $96,000.00 per year. The
contract is funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
J. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,BUILDING AND
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1. Permission to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to furnish temporary,
part-time "on-call" licensed professionals to conduct plan review, inspection services,
development and environmental review to support the day-to-day operations of the Building,
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Planning& Environmental Resources, and Fire Departments related to issuance of building
permits.
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J2. Discussion Regarding Food Trucks and How Restaurant Land Use is Currently Regulated
• through the Monroe County Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.
J3. Approval of a Contract Amendment Providing for a 2 -Year Extension to the Existing
Agreement ("Contract") with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., d.b.a. Applied Technology &
0 Management ("Geosyntec") to Perform Mooring Field Design and Permitting Services in
Monroe County and Clarifying Task 4 ("Environmental Permitting") of the Existing Scope of
Services to the Existing Contract with Geosyntec Without Changing Task 4's Existing Total
Not-to-Exceed Compensation Amount.
J4. A Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Waiving Approximately
$ 475,700 in Building Permit Fees for a Total of 56 Affordable Housing Units Consisting of
15 55 Low Income and One(1)Moderate Income, or Below;to be Constructed at Approximately
Mile Marker 16.5 Having Parcel ID Numbers 00166976-11300 and 0166976-11400 on
Sugarloaf Key. REVISED BACK-UP.
K. CLOSED SESSIONSs ti
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?.. K1. An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County, Florida v. Leonardo
Rodriguez and Pilar Franco, 16th Judicial.Circuit Case No. 22-CA-349-P.
_p ,, K2. An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County, Florida v. Mark
QY _e Schofield, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 18-CA-217-P.
)9 K3. An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the case of Roy's Trailer Park, Inc., dba Island Life
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Village, et al., v. Noel, Monroe County, et al., 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 19-CA-175-K.
K4. Approval to purchase subscription services and maintenance for three (3) years for firewalls
in the amount of$66,690.84 to support information technology critical infrastructure and
0 enhance the security features of the County's network systems. Section 119.0725(3), Fla.
Stat., provides that this portion of the meeting, where cybersecurity information may be
discussed, is exempt from open meetings requirements. Such exempt portion of the meeting
may not be off the record and must be recorded and transcribed.
L. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Li. MAYOR PRO TEM LINCOLN: Approval of a resolution authorizing the expenditure of
e funds topayfor 750 challenge coins and 350 tea towels, which promote
gc p omote Monroe County, to
help commemorate Mayor Pro Tem Lincoln's election as FAC President in June 2025.
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OMMISSIONER MERRILL RASCHEIN: Discussion and approval to rename Friendship
Park in Key Largo Florida after Mr. Enos Mitchell Sr. to Enos Mitchell Friendship Park.
M. COUNTY CLERK
ei. M l. Approval of the minutes from the November 19, 2024 regular meeting and November 20,
2024 special meeting.
e3 M2. Approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of February 2025.
(1 M3. Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of February 2025.
f:2 M4. Approval to negotiate with the top-ranked firm, Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP, as
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recommended by the Audit Selection Committee. A negotiating team consisting of a designee
from the County Attorneys Office and a representative from the Clerk will negotiate a fixed
fee contract with the top-ranked firm in accordance with Section 218.391(4)(a), Florida
Statutes; if for any reason the negotiations are unsuccessful with the top-ranked firm,
authorization to negotiate with the second-ranked firm and, if needed, authorization to
negotiate with the third-ranked firm until an agreement can be reached.
N. SHERIFFS
Ni. Ratification of the replacement of "Attachment A" within the 2024 PSAPs Funding
Agreement between the Department of Management Services (DMS) and Monroe County,
Florida, for receipt of$652,459.00 for Public Safety Upgrade Project DMS-P1-24-07-12.
N2.Approval of the Addendum Number 2 to the Region 6 Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)
regarding a Joint Regional Next Generation 911 Routing Project in order to add Manatee
County1%. and Sarasota Countyas parties, and to ensure interoperability for anycross-region
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disaster recovery or 911 call routing projects that require cross-region MOU addendums.
N3. Request for expenditure from the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Law Enforcement Trust
Fund in the amount of$500 for Key West High School's Operation Graduation.
O. SUSTAINABILITY
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Discussion and direction on the potential use of the uniform method of collecting non-ad
k :lc Ptie‘ valorem special assessment(s) levied within the County toward the cost of providing
operations and maintenance and capital funds for the Twin Lakes road adaptation project in
Key Largo. TIME APPROXIMATE 11:15 A.M.
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02. Approval of Amencifnent 1 to the Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation,
to fund the Non-Federal Sponsor's (Monroe County) 35% share of the projected $1,465,000
cost of the design and permitting of the U.S. 1 shoreline revetments as part of the Florida
Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Project developed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) and approved by the U.S. Congress for reducing coastal storm risk
vulnerability in the Florida Keys,to authorize a change in payment terms.
03.Approval of Amendment No.3 to the grant agreement#LPA0249 with the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection for restoration projects on canals 25,259,291,and 475 to extend
the grant termination date to June 30, 2026.
04. Approval of Modification#4 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) subgrant agreement H0856 with Florida Division of
Emergency Management to develop Watershed Management Plans for Monroe County,
Layton, Key Colony Beach and Marathon to provide a 6-month extension to September 30,
2025.
05. Approval of amendment #1 to the on-call contract for professional consulting services to
develop non-ad valorem special assessments with Anser Advisory for a name change from
Anser Advisory Consulting, LLC to Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects
Consulting, LLC; effective December 16, 2024.
06. Approval to apply for Watershed Planning Program Grant Funding through the Florida
Department of Emergency Management("FDEM") for$400,000, including a County match
of$100,000, to develop a Stormwater Master Plan. Monroe County's comprehensive plan
Policy 1001.1.3 states the County shall maintain, implement, review and update, as
necessary, the County's stormwater management regulations and Stormwater Master Plan.
All improvements for maintenance, replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of
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drainage facilities shall conform to the adopted level of service criteria pursuant to Policy
1001.1.1. [F.S.A§ 163.3177(3)(a)3.]
07. Approval of a $12,444,530.00 sub-recipient grant Agreement from'The Gulf Consortium
passed throughA from the federal granting agency of the Gulf Coast Restoration Council, for
0 Monroe County's share of the Gulf Consortium Pot 3 RESTORE funds,to be used for up to 6
canal restoration projects on Big Pine Key.
P. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
9 P1. County Administrator's Monthly Report for March 2025.
P2. Ratification of six(6)small contracts signed by the County Administrator.
4:35PCM P3. Status update on the 2025 State Legislative Session and the Board's priorities. TIME
APPROXIMATE 10:45 A.M.
P4. Approval to change the start time of the Board of County Commission Meetings from 10:00
A.M. back to 9:00 A.M.
2:00?eV �5. Discussion of the Grand Jury's report into the Investigation into the 2022 Trauma Star
�-�- `� Diversion of Controlled Substances and direction to staff on the recommendations contained
therein. TIME APPROXIMATE 10:35 A.M.
Confirmation of Emily Schemper, AICP, CFM, as Growth Management Director effective
kViA(A � April 6, 2025.
P7. Approval of 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for recruitment of a Contract Compliance
Administrator position to manage and assure County contracts and agreements, executed by
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the Board of County Commissioners are followed and to assure Departments are managing
each contract consistent with the terms which will be optimized by a corresponding request to
purchase a new electronic system for monitoring, tracking, and ensuring compliance, as
recommended by the Grand Jury Report for the 2022 Trauma Star Diversion of Controlled
Substances recommendation number 13: "The BOCC immediately hire an independent third-
party firm to conduct a review of all contracts of services and determine compliance with the
required contract terms before any contract is renewed."
0 P8. Approval of 2 Contracts for Contract Management Software - total this fiscal year of
$93,002.42.REVISED BACK-UP.
P9. Approval of appointment of Cali Roberts to the Health Council of South Florida for a 2-year
term in the category of Purchaser.
pP10. Approval of appointment of Dr. Daniel Brook to the Health Council of South Florida fora 2-
year term in the category of Consumer.
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6k V P11. Confirmation of Tina Boan, as Assistant County Administrator, effective April 6, 2025.
Q. COUNTY ATTORNEY
i ,C, CAY Report for March 2025.
Q2. Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement for Provision of Legal Services with Rissman,
Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A. (outside counsel for workers'compensation cases), to
amend the contract to reflect the proposed increase in rates.
0 Q3. Authorization to initiate litigation against WILLIANS MAQUEIRA GARCIA and his
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property, 20 Eagle Dr., Key Largo, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and
enforce the lien(s) arising from code compliance case number CE23050047.
(3 Q4. Authorization to initiate litigation against RICHARD A. KILBURY & TAMMI R.
KILBURY and their property, 190 Garden St., Tavernier, Florida,to enforce the lien(s)
arising from code compliance case number CE 16100106.
Q5. Approval of a resolution waiving the fine and costs and authorizing the County Attorney to
t ;4 execute a release of a lien arising from PROP -MAY24-0040 against JOAN
SCHAWAROCH-THOMAN REVOCABLE TRUST 2/18/2023 and the property, 31316
Avenue J, Big Pine Key, Florida 33043.
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(Q6. 'eq nest for closed session in the matter of 2014 Janice Vincent Trust, et al. v. Monroe
,, County, Case No. 24-CA-332-K.
Q7. Authorization to seek amicus curiae (friend of the court) status in support of the state
agencies in the appeal of the final judgment in Key Haven Associated Enterprises Inc vs.
Dept. of Economic Opportunity, 21-CA-1613, 2nd Circuit of Florida.
Q8. Approval to advertise a public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending
Monroe County Code Section 1-2 to Clarify the Definition of the term "Department Head",
amending Section 2- 211 to delete language requiring that the Veterans Affairs Director
directly report to the County Administrator as well as proscribing the process for amending
that section of the code, and amending Section 11-3 to delete language requiring that the
Emergency Management Director directly report to the County Administrator, requirement
on April 16, 2025 at 9 am or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
R. PUBLIC HEARINGS
R1. Public Hearing for a request from Reef Environmental Education Foundation for a temporary
road closure of a small portion of Bahama Road in Key Largo on April 27,2025,from 10:00am
- 5:00pm, for their annual Lionfish Derby and Festival.?WM.(t SI)etAkid
R2. A public hearing to consider approval of a resolution amending the fiscal year 2025 budget
for Fund 404, Key West International Airport.
R3.A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of an Application for a Temporary Construction Staging
Area Special Use Permit, More Specifically Seeking an Amendment to an Existing Approved
Temporary Construction Staging Area Special Use Permit, That Would Allow the Contractors
of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Engaging in Project Construction on Portions of U.S.
Highway 1 to (1) Load and Unload Tri-Axle Dump Trucks Importing and Exporting Fill, (2)
Store Heavy Equipment, (3)Store Traffic Devices and Barricades, (4)Place Conex Boxes,and
(5)Put and Use,on the Subject Property,a Mobile Crusher to Pulverize and Process Excavated
Material from Trench Excavation to Be Reused in Said Trench as Backfill Above the Pipe, at
92501 Overseas Highway, More Particularly Described as Parcels of Land in Section 27,
Township 62 South, Range 38 East, Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida, Currently Having
Parcel Identification Numbers 00490250-000000 & 00089490-000000.
R4. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 148-2023,
the Planning & Environmental Resources Department Fee Schedule, to Provide for Payment
of Recording Fees by Private Applicants to Record Development Approvals, Decisions
Arising from Applications and/or Requests for Development Approval, and Decisions Arising
from Administrative Appeals, and to Repeal Any Other Fee Schedules Inconsistent Herewith.
S. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
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T. ADD-ONS
Ti. PLANNING & ENVIROMENTAL RESOURCES: Authorization for the County
Administrator to sign an Amendment to the Scope of Services for Work Order No. 06 for the
2025 U.S. 1 Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study ("ATTDS"), to add up to an additional
week of data collection with additional fees of up to$24,000,for a total amount not to exceed
/0 $132,090.93,pursuant to the AECOM Transportation Planning Continuing Services contract
which is funded through a Joint Participation Agreement(JPA)from the Florida Department
of Transportation. Additional data collection may be necessary due to brush fires which
caused excessive traffic delays during the first week of data collection (March 16-22). The
County's share for the additional work is 12.5%,which would be no more than$3,000. ADD-
ON.
T2. COUNTY ATTORNEY: Authorization to initiate litigation against Sunset Garden Estate
Land Trust 2/10/2014, Simtrust Group LLC, and affiliated officers, fiduciaries, agents, and
other responsible parties, regarding violations of the Monroe County Codes and
Comprehensive Plan that have occurred and continue to occur at the property located at
93930 Overseas Highway in Tavernier.
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MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
March 25, 2025
Conducted via Communications Media Technology ("CMT")
TIME APPROXIMATES
10:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
10:25 A.M. (Gi-li)LAND AUTHORITY
10:30 A.M. (H1-3) BOARD OF GOVERNORS
10:35 A.M. (P5) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Discussion of the Grand Jury's report
into the Investigation into the 2022 Trauma Star Diversion of Controlled
Substances and direction to staff on the recommendations contained
therein.
10:35 A.M. (P3) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Status update on the 2025 State
Legislative Session and the Board's priorities.
10:45 A.M. (P3) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Status update on the 2025 State
Legislative Session and the Board's priorities.
11:15 A.M. (01) SUSTAINABILITY: Discussion and direction on the potential use of the
uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessment(s) levied
within the County toward the cost of providing operations and.
maintenance and capital funds for the Twin Lakes road adaptation project
in Key Largo.
2:00 P.M. (P5) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Discussion of the Grand Jury's report
into the Investigation into the 2022 Trauma Star Diversion of Controlled
Substances and direction to staff on the recommendations contained
therein.