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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
July 16, 2025
Agenda Item Number: S3
2023-4170
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Engineering Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Judy Clarke
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of the Monroe County
Code to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Tolls. The SunPass 2-axle rates will increase from
$1.04 to $1.06, and the 3-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.32 to $1.35 per axle. The Toll-by-
Plate 2-axle rates will increase from $1.56 to $1.59 per axle, and the 3-axle or greater rate will increase
from $1.98 to $2.03 per axle.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
When the Board approved the revised rates for the All-electronic Tolling (AET) System at its March 21,
2018 meeting, it also directed for the rates to be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer
Price Index (CPI). This public hearing is being held to consider adoption of an ordinance to increase
the rates. The SunPass 2-axle rate will increase from $1.04 to $1.06 per axle and the 3-axle or greater
rate will increase from $1.32 to $1.35 per axle, and each additional axle will increase from $1.32 to
$1.35. The Toll-by-Plate rate will increase from $1.56 to $1.59 per axle for two axle vehicles, and the
per axle rate for 3-axle or greater will increase from $1.98 to $2.03, and each additional axle rate will
increase from $1.98 to $2.03.
The ordinance provides for the increase toll rates to become effective October 1, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
This Public Hearing was continued from the June 18, 2025 BOCC meeting.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The Board at its June 18, 2025 meeting continued the Public Hearing to July 16th, 2025.
The Board at its May 21, 2025 meeting approved advertising a public hearing to be held at its June 18,
2025 meeting.
The Board at its June 17, 2024 meeting adopted Ordinance No. setting the rates at $1.04 for 2 -axle
$1.32 for 3-axle or greater rate. The Toll-by-Plate rates were established at $1.56 per axle for 2-axle and
$1.98 per axle for 3-axle or greater.
The Board at its May 15, 2024 meeting approved advertising a public hearing to be held at its June 17,
2024 meeting.
The Board at its June 21, 2023 meeting adopted Ordinance No. setting the rates at $1.00for 2-axle $1.28
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for 3-axle or greater rate. The Toll-by-Plate rates were established at $1.50 per axle for 2-axle and $1.92
per axle for 3-axle or greater
The Board at its May 17, 2023 meeting approved advertising a public hearing to be held at its June 21,
2023 meeting.
The Board at its June 15, 2022 meeting adopted Ordinance No. 015-2021 setting the rates at $0.87 for 2-
axle $1.14 for 3-axle or greater rate. The Toll-by-Plate rates were established at $1.31 per axle for 2-
axle and $1.71 per axle for 3-axle or greater.
The Board at its May 18, 2022 meeting approved advertising a public hearing to be held at its June 15,
2022 meeting.
The Board at its June 16, 2021 meeting adopted Ordinance No. 015-2021 setting the rates at $0.80 for 2-
axle and $1.05 for 3 axle or greater.
The Board at its May 19, 2021 meeting approved advertising a public hearing to be held at its June 16,
2021 meeting.
The Board at its August 19, 2020 meeting adopted Ordinance No. 28-2020 setting the rates at $0.78 for
2-axle and $1.03 for 3 axle or greater.
The Board at its July 27, 2020 meeting scheduled a public hearing for 8/19/20 in Key West, FL at 1:30
P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
The Board is its September 5th, 2019 Budget meeting adopted Ordinance No. 032-2019, which
increased the toll rates by 2.1% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price
Index for all items less food and energy and set the rates for 2-axle vehicle at $.077 per axle and for
Vehicles of 3 axle or greater at $1.02 per axle.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 008-2018 setting the revised rates and discount rebate program at its
May 16, 2018 meeting.
The Board approved the revised rates for the all-electronic tolling (AET) system and discounted rebate
program at its March 21, 2018 meeting held in Key Largo.
The Board approved the Agreement with FDOT for SunPass and Toll-By-Plate Electronic Toll
Collection at the Card Sound Road Toll Facility at its April 12, 2017 meeting
Ordinance No. 002-2004 was approved by the BOCC at its February 18, 2004 meeting.
Ordinance No. 009-1995 was approved by the BOCC at its February 21, 1995 meeting.
Ordinance No. 028-1992 was approved by the BOCC at its September 15, 1992 meeting.
Ordinance No. 034-1989 was approved by the BOCC at its November 1, 1989 meeting.
Ordinance 018-1989 was approved by the BOCC at its June 27, 1989 meeting.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval as requested.
DOCUMENTATION:
Ordinance revising sec 19-4 to increase rates by CPI.pdf
NOI 2025 Card Snd Rd Toll Increase.pdf
Business Impact Estimate Card Sound Toll Final Corrected .docx
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: The ordinance provides an effective date of 10/1/2025.
Expiration Date: N/A
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Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: Yes. If yes, amount: The amount is dependent upon the users of Card Sound
Road.
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required: N/A
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ORDINANCE NO.: -2025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION
19-4 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE PROVIDING
FOR REVISED TOLL RATES AND TOLL-BY-PLATE
RATES; 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 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) after discussion and public input
at its March 21, 2018 meeting in Key Largo set the toll rate for the Card Sound Road at $.75 per
axle for 2-axle vehicles; $1.00 per axle for vehicles with greater than 2-axles to be effective upon
implementation of the all-electronic tolling (AET) system and directed for the rate to be adjusted
annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 008-2018, which increased the rates and
became effective upon the completion of the all-electronic tolling (AET) system on Card Sound
Road; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 032-2019, which increased the toll rates by
2.1% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for all items less
food and energy for Fiscal Year 20 (effective October 1, 2019); and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 028-2020, which increased the toll rates by
1.2% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for all items less
food and energy for Fiscal Year 2021 (effective October 1, 2020); and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 015-2021, which increased the toll rates by
1.6% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for all items less
food and energy for Fiscal Year 2022 (effective October 1, 2021); and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 007-2022, which increased the toll rates by
8.5% in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for all items less
food and energy for Fiscal Year 2023 (effective October 1, 2022); and
WHEREAS due to increased administrative cost for the processing and collection of toll-by-
plate customers, a separate toll-by-plate rate was added for these customers to offset the higher
administrative cost effective October 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No.014-2023, which increased the toll rates by
5%rounded to the nearest dollars for consistency at each per axle and toll-by-plate rates; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No.023-2024, which increased the toll rates by
3.5%rounded to the nearest dollars for consistency at each per axle and toll-by-plate rates; and
WHEREAS,the toll rates are being revised as set forth below pursuant to the BOCC's
direction to adjust the rates annually in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer
Price Index for all items less food and energy, which rose 2.4% over the last 12-months; 5449
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: Section 19-4(b)(1) shall be amended to read as follows (added text noted in
underlined text and deleted text noted in stfikof4etigh text):
(b) Toll schedule.
(1) The following toll per axle schedule is hereby established for travel through the
Card Sound Road and Toll Bridge Facility:
2-axle vehicle $1.046
Vehicles of 3-axle or greater $1.3�5
Each Additional axle $1.3�5
Toll-by-Plate
2-axle vehicle $1.549
Vehicles of 3-axle or greater $4-.492.03
Each Additional axle � .03
SECTION 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with
the Department of State as provided in section 125.66(2), Florida Statutes and shall be effective
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a meeting of the Board held on the day of June 2025.
Mayor James K. Scholl, District 3
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Commissioner Craig Cates, District 1
Commissioner David Rice, District 4
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
(SEAL) Mayor James K. Scholl
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
By
As Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on June 18,2025,at 9:00 A.M.
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center, 102050
Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida,intends to consider adopting the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION 19-4 OF THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE PROVIDING FOR REVISED TOLL RATES AND
TOLL-BY-PLATE RATES; 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.
The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the
agenda packet for the June 18, 2025, meeting, which will be posted beginning on June 12, 2025 at:
i:!q,;,//x Y0t:;;c��c0 u;r1ytl xcgx; Y� c x�;Y,/cxtxz(�;t:s/l(fztL.ult�:sl x. The ordinance may also be viewed at the Monroe
County Attorney's office at 1111 12th St. Ste.408 Key West, FL 33040.
The public can participate in the June 18,2025,meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at
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ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order
to participate in this proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office,by phoning(305)292-
4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.-5:06p.m.,prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or
voice-impaired, call "711': Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @
aal„W/f�ax�1 2!, ,f !, t:,i for meetings of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners.
Dated at Key West, Florida, this 5th day of June, 2025.
(SEAL) KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and
Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida
Publication Dates:
Keys Citizen: Thur., 06/05/2025
Keys Weekly: Thur., 06/05/2025
News Barometer: Fri., 06/06/2025
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BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE'
Meeting Date:July 16,2025
Proposed Ordinance Title/Reference: An ordinance of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners amending Section 19-4 of the Monroe County Code regarding the Card Sound Road
Toll rates.
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 of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending Section 19-4 of the Monroe
County Code to revise the toll rates and Toll-By-Plate rates for the Card Sound Road toll. Card Sound road is
an essential road and is one of only two roads leading into,and out of,the Florida Keys,making its continual
maintenance,repair and upgrades necessary and essential. The toll fees collected from the Card Sound Road
toll are used to facilitate the repairs and capital improvements necessary to maintain Card Sound Road and
bridge in good working condition. It is necessary and in the public interest to facilitate the maintenance,repair
and capital improvements of Card Sound Road and bridge.
Estimate of Direct Economic Impact on Private/For Profit Businesses:
a. Estimate of Direct Business Compliance Costs: Raising the toll rates for the Card Sound Road Toll is not
intended to impact any businesses in Monroe County.
b. New Charges/Fees on Businesses Impacted: Raising the toll rates for the Card Sound Road Toll is not
intended to impact any businesses in Monroe County.
c. Estimate of Regulator: The proposed change in the Card Sound Toll rates presents no significant
foreseeable or anticipated cost in the County's regulatory costs.
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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