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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: R1
2023-4073
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Cheryl Sullivan
Public Hearing 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Public Hearing to consider approval of a Resolution adopting the
Final non ad valorem special assessment for Residential Solid Waste collection, distribution and
recycling rates for fiscal year 2025-2026. The final rate will be increase by $28.53 (5.2%) to $577.11
per household/unit.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This Public Hearing is being held to consider adoption of a resolution which sets the final residential
solid waste, collection service rates for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025-26. The proposed rate is
$577.11 per household/unit an increase of$28.53 (5.2%).
The total rate is proposed to increase from $548.58 to $577.11 (adjustment of 5.2%), which includes for
the residential collection portion of the rate to increase from $264.70 to $278.47; the residential disposal
portion from $212.91 to $223.98, and the residential recycle portion from $70.97 to $74.66. This
proposed increase in the special assessment rate is needed to; 1) offset the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
increase adjustments to the Franchisees and disposal contractors (by contract the CPI adjustment 5.2%);
2) Support collection and haul-out cost for the increase of illegal dumping; 3) to ensure the fund balance
remains healthy.
The Board approved a resolution adopting the tentative rates at its May 21, 2025 meeting.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The Board adopted the following rates:
FY 25 $548.58 Resolution No. 264-2024
FY 24 $457.15 Resolution No.248-2023
FY 23 $446 Resolution No. 239-2022
FY 22 $413 Resolution No. 270-2021
FY 21 $407 Resolution No. 232-2020
FY 20 $402 Resolution No. 233-2019
FY 19 $394 Resolution No. 227-2018
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FY 18 $386 Resolution No. 229-2017
FY 17 $3 86 Resolution No. 169-2016 (The BOCC reduced this assessment by $18 from $404 to $3 86
in 2016 for FY 17 as a result of the Yard Waste contract.)
FY 16 $404 Resolution No. 194-2015
FY 15 $404 Resolution No. 197-2014
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Final Publish Residential 2025-2026 Final Resolution Adopting_SW_Rate—for—FY-26.pdf
Monroe County Solid Waste Published Notice FY 25-26 (002).pdf
Executed Tentative Residential FY2026 Tentative Resolution Adopting SW Tentative Rate for FY 26
(005).pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
Expiration Date: September 30, 2026
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Revenue Producing: Yes If yes, amount: $20,479,325.00
Insurance Required: N/A-None Required.
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RESOLUTION NO. -2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTECOLLECTION
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING RATES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Collection of
Residential Solid Waste:
1. For each single family home - $278.47 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $278.47 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $278.47 per annum.
Section 2. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Disposal of Residential
Solid Waste:
1. For each single family home - $223.98 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $223.98 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $223.98 per annum.
Section 3. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Recycling of
Residential Solid Waste:
1. For each single family home - $74.66 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $74.66 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $74.66 per annum.
Section 4. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Fiscal year 2025-2026:
1. For each single family home - $577.11 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $577.11 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $577.11 per annum.
Section 5. The Board hereby directs the Monroe County Clerk to transmit this
executed Resolution to the Monroe County Property Appraiser and Monroe County Tax
Collector.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a meeting of said Board held on the 20" day of August 2025.
Mayor James K. Scholl
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein
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(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: BY:
As Deputy Clerk Mayor
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
CHR STINE LIMSERT-BARROWS
SR.ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REIMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, (BOCC) will
conduct a Public Hearing to consider reimposing solid waste service assessments for the Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2025, against certain improved residential properties located within Monroe County,
the City of Marathon,the City of Layton,and the City of Key Colony Beach,to fund the cost of solid waste
collection services, facilities and programs provided to such properties, and to authorize collection of such
assessments on the tax bill.
The Public Hearing will be held at 9:00 A.M.,on August 20,2025,at the Harvey Government Center, 1200
Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida. The public can attend the Public Hearing in person, or via Zoom,for
the purpose of contributing or receiving public comments on the proposed assessments. The Zoom link
can be found in the electronic meeting agenda at the following address:
it iff. /tttc-ttr_c_t°cc_Uuxtb i c i t2.coiTi/citizens/(Iei'ttt It �t�lix.
All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing,in person or virtually, and to file written
objections with the County Commission,within 20 calendar days of the first publication date of this notice.
Pursuant to section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that if aperson decides to appeal any decision
made by the County Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will
need a record of the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act,persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding
should contact the County Administrator's Office at(305) 292-4441, at least 48 hours prior to the date of
the hearing. If hearing or voice-impaired, contact the Florida Relay Service Number,by dialing "711"for
assistance.
The total annual solid waste assessment revenue to be collected within Monroe County, the City of
Marathon, the City of Layton, and the City of Key Colony Beach for the upcoming fiscal year is estimated
to be $20,479,325.00. The rate of assessment for the upcoming fiscal year shall be $577.11 per residential
dwelling unit. The maximum rate of assessment that can be imposed in the Fiscal Year commencing
October 1,2025, and future fiscal years, shall be $577.11 per residential dwelling unit. Copies of the legal
documentation for the assessment program will be made available upon request by contacting the County
Administrator's Office at (305) 292-4441, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and
5:00 P.M.
If you have any questions,please call the County Solid Waste Management Department at(305) 295-4323
or(305) 292-4536, Monday through Friday,between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
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The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November,2025, as authorized
by section 197.3632,Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued
against the property,which may result in a loss of title.
A person may submit written or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consideration at
the August 20, 2025 BOCC meeting to: Krystal Gomez, via email at: �;uoinez:. y 1(er x
tic w, or by mail to: County Administrator's Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, FL
33040. The documents must be received by 3:00 P.M., on August 13, 2025, and must include the
submitter's name, address, phone number, email address, and the agenda item number to which the
documents refer.
DATED at Key West,Monroe County, Florida,this 26'day of July,2025.
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk of the Circuit Court
and ex ofcio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida
Publication Dates:
Keys Citizen: Sat., 07/26/2025
Keys Weekly: Thur., 07/24/2025
News Barometer: Fri., 07/25/2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 172 - 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
TENTATIVE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION,DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Collection of
Residential Solid Waste:
1. For each single family home - $278.47 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $278.47 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $278.47 per annum.
Section 2. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Disposal of Residential
Solid Waste:
1. For each single family home - $223.98 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $223.98 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $223.98 per annum.
Section 3. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Recycling of
Residential Solid Waste:
1. For each single family home - $74.66 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $74.66 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $74.66 per annum.
Section 4. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative rates for Fiscal year 2025-2026:
1. For each single family home - $577.11 per annum;
2. For each mobile home- $577.11 per annum;
3. For each multi-family unit- $577.11 per annum.
Section 5. The Board hereby directs the Monroe County Clerk to transmit this
executed Resolution to the Monroe County Property Appraiser and Monroe County Tax
Collector.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 21" day of May 2025.
Mayor James K. Scholl Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Craig Cates Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
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Liz Yongue
From: Sullivan-Cheryl <Sullivan-Cheryl@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:13 PM
To: Sullivan-Cheryl
Cc: Gomez-Krystal; Liz Yongue
Subject: Response to First Class Notice for Solid Waste Assessment 2025/2026
Attachments: 35 Sunset Road, KL M. Mayer Solid Waste Assessment 2025 D00O23.pdf
Categories: Orange Category
Commissioner(bcc),
The attached memo was sent to the County Administrator's out of protest for the recommended Solid Waste
Assessment for 202512026.
The Solid Waste Supervisor inspected this property last year when Mr. Mayer also contested the assessment for
202412025. The supervisor explained the ordinance for solid waste assessments, and why he was being charged
for units. If Mr. Mayer would want to remove the kitchen facility from the studio/apartment above his garbage,
then the assessment could be reduced to just one.
Sending as informational purposes only.
If I can be of further assistance,please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Cheryl
County staff did inspect and visit this home earlier
Cheryl Sullivan
Director of Solid Waste Management
Monroe County, Florida
Office Phone:305-292-4536
Cell Phone:305-395-2565
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Michael A.Mayer
35 Simset Road
Key Largo,Florida 33037
(305)923•-4454
KcysMikc@ke-ysmike.com
www,keysrnike.wnk
Nf chael A.Maya,35 Sunse Road,Key Urs®,FL 33017
Krystal Gomez
The C .ty's Administrator's Office
I 100 Sinionton Street# 205
Key West,FL 33040
Property ID# 00490 90000000,AK# 1607134
Annual Assessment Solid Waste Services `P034-3532
I do not agree with the current assessment, because I do not,need/want two trash cans.
I am a 73 year-old retiree, living alone for about 350 days out of the year a one
bedroom, one and r/2 bathroom house. I hardly have enough trash to be collected twice a
week. On nine out of ten collection days I add my little bag to my neighbor's trash can
(with their consent).
y"second dwelling" is a garage and a carport with a studio,which serves as my
granddaughter's playroom,when any daughter,who lives in Europe,visits twice a year.
Both premises have been inspected by the County and.found true to my statement.ernt°Both
dwellings are on the same water-and electric meter.Neither unit s. or will be rented.
I do not own, occupy,or rent a McMansion with five plus bedrooms and baths,that is
occupied and/or rented for parties of Lip to 20 people, only paying for one trashcan and.
overfilling it every weekend. have Monday-morning-pictures of homes in my
neighborhood with overflowing trashc s°°°�
I do riot believe that the c urrent ruling is fair to all concerned. It is not just for owners of
large properties and it is not fair.for my case. I actually lly ked.about the charge for an
additional trash c --it should be the price 1 am charged for my second(unused) can..,
right?I never got an answer...
Thank you reconsidering your policy and picking up my second trash can.
Sincerely,
Michael A. layer- Ivey Largo,. ugust 5,2025