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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
June 18, 2025
Agenda Item Number: C 15
2023-4110
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: R.L. Colina
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of the attached Resolution of the BOCC authorizing the transfer of any ownership interest that
Monroe County has in the 2024 Ford F250, and its associated accessories, received by Ocean Reef
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Approval of a Resolution authorizing the transfer of any ownership interest from Monroe County to
Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (ORVFD) in the 2024 Ford F250, and its associated
accessories, consistent with the County's obligations per the 1 st Amendment to the 2024
Reimbursement Agreement. ORVFD has requested the purchase of an incident command vehicle,
namely a 2024 Ford F250, and its associated accessories, under the terms of the 1st Amendment to the
2024 Reimbursement Agreement between Monroe County and ORVFD.
Through this Resolution, the BOCC resolves to transfer any of its ownership interest in the said incident
command vehicle from Monroe County to ORVFD.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
2024 Reimbursement Agreement:
On July 17, 2024, BOCC approved agenda item P3 - 2024 Reimbursement Agreement with Ocean Reef
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and the companion Resolution transferring any ownership interest held
by Monroe County in the reimbursed personal property to ORVFD.
2023 Reimbursement Agreement:
On December 13, 2023, BOCC approved agenda item N6 - 2023 Agreement with Ocean Reef
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Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
On February 19, 2025, BOCC approved agenda item C25 -Amendment No. I to the 2023 Agreement.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
GPJ 6/3/25 -vehicle has not previously been included on BOCC Auto Policies. no update to schedule
of insured autos required
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
DOCUMENTATION:
BOCC Reso Transferring Ownership Interest of Ford F250 to ORVFD(Lgl Appd5.29.25).pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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RESOLUTION NO. -2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF ANY OWNERSHIP
INTERESTS THAT MONROE COUNTY HAS IN THE 2024
FORD F250 AND ITS ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES
RECEIVED BY OCEAN REEF VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as
"Fire Department") is a Florida 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation; and
WHEREAS,the Fire Department provides emergency medical,rescue, and fire protection
services for the community located in unincorporated Monroe County commonly known as Ocean
Reef Club in conjunction with Monroe County Fire Rescue; and
WHEREAS,the Fire Department was in need of a new incident command vehicle and its
associated accessories, to wit: 2024 Ford F250; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has requested the assistance of Monroe County in
paying for the purchase of the above listed personal property to facilitate the delivery of life
safety services as described herein; and
WHEREAS,Monroe County has entered into various reimbursement agreements with the
Fire Department whereby Monroe County has agreed, upon receipt of proper documentation, to
reimburse the Fire Department for the purchase of such personal property and equipment in order
to meet the needs of Monroe County in that region; and
WHEREAS,the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners finds that the purchase
of the incident command vehicle and its associated accessories, to wit: 2024 Ford F250, serves a
public purpose and is in the best interests of the residents,business owners, and visitors of Monroe
County, Florida.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS"clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution.
Section 2: That the Monroe County Commission hereby donates all rights, title and
interest that it may have in the incident command vehicle and its associated accessories,to wit: the
2024 Ford F250, to the Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Section 3: That the County Administrator, or designee, is hereby authorized to take all
necessary action(s)to divest Monroe County of any legal interest(s)to the personal property herein
described that was purchased by the Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and such
purchase was reimbursed by Monroe County through a separate reimbursement agreement duly
approved and executed on behalf of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
Section 4: That if any clause, section, other part or application of this resolution is held
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or in application, it
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this resolution.
Section 5: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a meeting of said Board held on the this day of , 2025.
Mayor James K. Scholl
Mayor pro tem Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein
(Seal)
Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
Deputy Clerk James K. Scholl, Mayor
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
By:
Eve M. Lewis, Asst. County Attorney
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