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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
August 20, 2025
Agenda Item Number: C9
2023-4300
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Administration
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Kevin Wilson
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution to declare the property known as the Ruth
Ivins building located at 3333 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, FL 33050 as surplus property and the
approval to advertise for sale as required by F.S. 125.35(1)(c).
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Ruth Ivins Building was built by Monroe County in 1996 as a location for the Monroe County
Health Department. The building is in need of significant repair and the Monroe County Health
Department is relocating to other County owned spaces in Marathon and the property will be vacated.
The property will be advertised according to F.S. 125.35(1)(c).
(c) No sale of any real property shall be made unless notice thereof is published once a week for at
least 2 weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in the county, calling for bids for the
purchase of the real estate so advertised to be sold. In the case of a sale, the bid of the highest bidder
complying with the terms and conditions set forth in such notice shall be accepted, unless the board of
county commissioners rejects all bids because they are too low. The board of county commissioners
may require a deposit to be made or a surety bond to be given, in such form or in such amount as the
board determines, with each bid submitted.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
BOCC RESO ® DECLARATION OF SUR-PLUS PROPERTYJM legal apprvd 8.12.2025.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Revenue Producing.
The property will be advertised according to F.S. 125.35(1)(c). Value to be determined by an appraisal
is currently underway.
(c) No sale of any real property shall be made unless notice thereof is published once a week for at
least 2 weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in the county, calling for bids for the
purchase of the real estate so advertised to be sold. In the case of a sale, the bid of the highest bidder
complying with the terms and conditions set forth in such notice shall be accepted, unless the board of
county commissioners rejects all bids because they are too low. The board of county commissioners
may require a deposit to be made or a surety bond to be given, in such form or in such amount as the
board determines, with each bid submitted.
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RESOLUTION NO. -2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DECLARING OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE RUTH
IVINS CENTER LOCATED AT 3333 OVERSEAS HWY.,
MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050 AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND THE APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE THE RUTH IVINS
CENTER FOR SALE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 125.35(1)(c) does not allow for the sale of any real property
unless notice is published once a week for at least two weeks in some newspaper of general
circulation published within the county,calling for bids for purchase of the real estate so advertised
to be sold. In the case of a sale, the bid of the highest bidder complying with the terms and
conditions set forth in such notice shall be accepted, unless the board of county commissioners
rejects all bids because they are too low. The board of county commissioners may require a deposit
to be made or a surety bond to be given, in such form or in such amount as the board determines,
with each bid submitted; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY owns an office building known as the Ruth Ivins Center
located at 3333 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY developed and leased the Ruth Ivins Center to the Monroe
County Health Department, which is now relocating into another county owned space leaving the
Ruth Ivins Center vacated; and
WHEREAS, it is in the COUNTY's best interest to declare the property known as the
Ruth Ivins Center as surplus property and advertise the property for sale.
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.
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Section 2: That the County Commission has approved the resolution to declare the
Ruth Ivins building located at 3333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 as surplus
property and .
Section 3: That the County Administrator, or designee, is hereby authorized to
advertise the sale of the Ruth Ivins Building located at 3333 Overseas Highway,Marathon,Florida
33050.
Section 4: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are
hereby rescinded to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5: 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 6: 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:
Robert B. Digitally signed by Robert B.
Shillings Jr.
By: S h i l l i n g e r.J r. Date:2025.07.23 16 d 7:a -oa o0
Jeni-Lee MacLaughlin, Assistant County
Attorney
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