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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 015-2025 ORDINANCE NO.: 015-2025 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; 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. • PASSED AND:ADOPTED:by the Board of County..Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, • • . at.a meeting:of the Board held on the 16th. day:of June.2025. : • M:ayor.James K. Scholl, District.3 : • :• • : Yes T Michell Li � District ' .. • Mayor Pro •em• e ncoln,Di 2 Yes • ' Craig.. Commissioner Cates., District 1 Absent • • � Commissioner David avid Rice, District 4 : : . . . I . : Yes. i • : . . . : . • ' .Commissioner HollyMerrill Rasehein, District: 5 Yes BOARD:OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • • OF MONROE COUNT Y, FLORIDA : Ilik 0 : i i.. 7:::-.2,z,,,,,n• :.. : i :: : : :. . . - . . i .. - . 4 i : • ' ' : - - 0 0 • • • • • : • ' °1 tit.t�',,,,,,:Kr .,,,,5!'y`5.:;y, .. F r - ' _ .. .! _._ (SEA=L) 1 p ' :. . H : .. . yor James:K. Scholl . . p ts a r p 3'r : : : : ' . y� ''.' i,AJT S .- ' VIN MADOK CLERK , : , fy��4 I 4-...!:.liTiaiii”),.„...„.„.„:,,„_:„,„:,.,„:.„,,,,::,..„, . . MONROE'COUNTY ATTORNEY w APPROVED AS.TO FORM M y �" 6410 4114 • CHRISTINE LIMBERT BARROWS °�,s SR.ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY 'r.=,-', '' • Deputy Clerk DATE: 771 F/2 • . . • • • ;:p . :' • 0 rri i : : :'... 1 yam,,•"'_y, •• + • ',- >• 11 KeysNews.com KE ZEN khullv Islailds'VOne N",(Jice The Florida Keys Only Daily Newspaper, Est. 1876 PO Box 1800,Key West FL 33041 P:(941)206-1025 F:(305)294-0768 legals@keysnews.com MONROE CO ENGINEERING ROADS & BRIDGES 123 OVERSEAS HWY EAST ROCKLAND KEY FL 33040 Account: 419670 Ticket: 3961281 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on June 18, Before the undersigned authority personally appeared ter as at ma A.M.or as soon ,at the g y p y pp ter as the matter may be heard,at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Amber Douglas who on oath says that he or she is Florida 33037, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Flor- ida, intends to consider adopting the The legal advertising representative of the Key West Citizen,a five day news- following ordinance: paper published in Key West, in Monroe County, Florida;that the attached copy AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE of advertisment, beinga legal notice in the matter of NOI Toll Increase was pub- COUNTY BOARD DI COUNTY COM- g p MISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION 19-4 lished In said newspaper In the Issues Of: OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE PRO- VIDING FOR REVISED TOLL RATES AND TOLL-BY-PLATE RATES;PROVIDING FOR Thursday,June 5,2025 SEVERABILITY,PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;PROVIDING FOR INCORPO- Affiant further says that the Key West Citizen is a newspaper published in Key RATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY West, in said Monroe County, Florida and that the said newspapers has hereto- CODE OF ORDINANCES;AND PROVID- fore been continuously published in said Monroe County, Florida Tuesday thru ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Saturday weekly,and has been entered as periodicals matter at the post office in The proposed ordinance may be in- spected Ke West, in said Monroe County, Florida,for period of 1 year next recedin County by the public at the Monroe y y p y p g County website by viewing the agen- the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement;and affiant further says da packet for the June 18,2025,meet- that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person,firm or corporation any ing,which will be posted beginning on June 12, 2025 at: http:Hmonroecoun- discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertise- tyfl.igm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. ment for publication in the said newspaper. The ordinance may also be viewed at the Monroe County Attorney's office at 1111 12 th 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 http:Hmonroecounty- (Signature ofAffiant) fl.igm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. Affirmed and subscribed before me this 5th dayof June 2025 ADA ASSISTANCE:If you area person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to partici- pate in this proceeding, please con- tact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8.30a.m.-5.00p.m.,prior (Notary Public Signature) to the scheduled meeting,if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 711". Live Closed-Captioning is available via Jill Kelli Di Benedetto our web portal @ http://monroecoun- (Notary Public Printed Name) tyfl.igm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspxfor meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. My commission expires 8/19/2027 Dated at Key West,Florida,this 5th day of June,2025. Personally Known X Produced Identification_ (SEAL)KEVIN MADOK,Clerk of the Cir- Type of Identification Produced (Notary Seal) cuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of Coun- ty Commissioners of Monroe County, Notary Public State of Florida Florida RhAk Jill K6111 Di Benedetto 06/05/25-KWC o My Commission HH 390294 419670 3961281 Expir93 6/19/2027 GVS COURTq° o: A Kevin Madok, CPA - �o ........ � Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller Monroe County, Florida �z cooN July 18, 2025 Department of State Administrative Code & Register 500 S Bronough Street Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 To Whom It May Concern, Attached is a copy of Ordinance No. 015-2025 of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, 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. This Ordinance was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a regular meeting, held in formal session, on July 16, 2025. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550. Respectfully Submitted, Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller& ex-officio to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners by: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk cc: County Administrator County Attorney MuniCode BOCC File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY 500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of$ ATE u 7i RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD Governor Secretary of State July 18, 2025 Kevin Madok Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County 500 Whitehead Street, Suite 101 Key West, Florida 33040 Dear Kevin Madok, Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your electronic copy of Monroe County Ordinance No. 015-2025, which was filed in this office on July 18, 2025. Sincerely, Alexandra Leijon Administrative Code and Register Director AL R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6270