HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/2025 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Marathon, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center, and via Communication Media Technology.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Holly
Merrill Raschein, Commissioner David Rice, and Mayor James K. Scholl. Also present at the
meeting were Christine Hurley, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin
Madok, County Clerk; Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio;
and the general public. Commissioner Craig Cates was absent from the meeting.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation in recognition of Commissioner Michelle Lincoln as the newly inducted
President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), as presented by Ginger Delegal,
Executive Director of FAC.
B2 Presentation of Florida Association of Counties Presidential Scholarship by
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln to recipient Elina Sweeting, of Key West High School, in the
amount of$2,500.00.
B3 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of 10 years of service to
Lieutenant Frank Gonzalez, Monroe County Fire Rescue.
B4 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of 20 years of service to
Lieutenant John Hamburger, Monroe County Fire Rescue.
B5 Presentation in recognition of Robert B. Shillinger, Jr., County Attorney, for receiving
the Florida Bar 2025 Claude Pepper Outstanding Government Lawyer Award, for exemplifying
the highest ideals of dedication, professionalism and ethics in serving the public as a government
lawyer.
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B6 Presentation in recognition of Robert B. Shillinger, Jr., County Attorney, for receiving
the Florida Association of County Attorneys 2025 Robert L. "Bob" Nabors President's Award,
which is Florida's Association of County Attorneys highest honor, and given annually to an
attorney who demonstrates outstanding dedication, skill, and service.
Presentation in recognition of Commissioner Raschein, as Chair of the Water and
Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee, for outstanding service, leadership and support
on behalf of Florida Association of Counties and the Small County Coalition.
Presentation in recognition of Commissioner Raschein and Commissioner Lincoln for
outstanding advocacy on behalf of the Small County Coalition.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with AT&T, to extend the term of the contract for two years, in the amount of$205,932.00 per
year, for a total contract amount of$411,864.00, maintaining the significantly discounted cost
per circuit to provide network circuits of varying bandwidth sizes at 27 locations throughout
Monroe County.
C2 Board granted approval to award surplus units and equipment, which were approved for
removal from County inventory, to the highest bidder(s), or to the next highest bidder(s) if
necessary, until items are disposed of, and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Bills
of Sale, Absolute, or other title transfer documentation, as may be applicable, after payment is
received.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to National Health Transport Inc., for the operation of an Advanced
Life Support and Basic Life Support transport ambulance service, commencing August 17, 2025
and expiring August 16, 2027.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Special
Category Grant Agreement No. 23.h.sc.100.044 with the State of Florida, Department of State,
Division of Historical Resources, for the Monroe County Courthouse Exterior Masonry
Restoration Project, to update the budget line items breakdown to better reflect the scope of work
items. The total grant amount and County match do not change. All other conditions of the grant
remain the same.
C5 Board granted approval for the County Administrator to sign an Extension of Agreement
to the Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) with the State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, for the Keys Connecting Overseas to Advance Safe Travel (Keys COAST)
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Connected Vehicle Pilot Project, to extend the term of the MOA by three years, expiring July 31,
2028.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Agreement
with Miami Dade Pump & Supply Company, for Lift Station Maintenance and Cleaning, Upper
Keys, to update certain federal provisions of the Agreement, add a commonly used stock part
list, to amend the CPIU increase percentage to a flat 3%, and to provide the 3% CPIU increase
retroactive to July 1, 2025, funded by Funds 001 and 147.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Fran Decker, for public art for the Supervisor of Elections - Key West Office Project, which
incorporates Exhibit D and Exhibit E, images and titles of the two completed original artwork
pieces installed at the Supervisor of Elections Office, as required by the agreement.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Modification to the
Community Development Block Grant- Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Grant Agreement with the
Florida Department of Commerce, for Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase II, to extend the
expiration date of the grant to March 31, 2026, and revise the project narrative to remove items
from the original scope of work due to the time and funding constraints of the grant.
C9 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing an updated Fee Schedule pursuant
to Chapter 13, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
adopting the Monroe County Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule; and providing for said
fees to become effective October 1, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 234-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Kisinger Campo and Associates, Corp., for Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI)
Services for the Key Largo III Roadway and Drainage Project, to revise the compensation
section of the contract to allow for an adjustment of estimated hours of job classifications and
soil tests as needed. These adjustments will not change the total original contract amount of
$393,582.87.
C12 Board granted approval of revisions to the Monroe County Purchasing Policy, including
updated language relating to Change Orders, retroactive to July 1, 2025, to comply with Florida
Statute 218.755.
C13 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for qualified and licensed
Florida Pool Contractors to provide comprehensive services to update Jacobs Aquatic Center,
including engineering,permitting, and full installation of activity pool equipment, selected by the
Parks and Beaches staff, and repair of the pool surfacing, funded by Tourist Development
Council Fiscal Year 2026 funds.
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C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with RS&H, Inc., for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement
Project, in the not to exceed amount of$629,162.50, partially funded by a State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Local Agency Program Grant.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with RS&H, Inc., for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Tubby's Creek Bridge Replacement
Project, in the not to exceed amount of$629,227.50, partially funded by a State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Local Agency Program Grant.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Residential Lease with a County
employee for location 41 Judy Place, Key Largo, Florida, commencing August 1, 2025 and
expiring July 31, 2026. The monthly rental amount is $1,890.28.
C19 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 235-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 236-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 237-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 238-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C20 Board accepted the Report of monthly Change Orders for the month of June 2025,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C21 Board granted approval of revisions to the Monroe County Public Library Policy Manual,
including an increase in membership fees for non-county residents from $30.00 to $80.00,
codifying the mission statement, and minor edits for clarity.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pedro Falcon
Contractors, Inc., for the Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase II Reduced Scope Project, contingent
upon approval of State of Florida, Department of Commerce, Community Development Block
Grant- Coronavirus Grant funds.
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C23 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Erica Charrin to act as an authorized
agent of Animal Control, to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter 828, Florida
Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend court.
RESOLUTION NO. 239-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C24 Board granted approval of a 3rd Modification to the mitigation Sub-Grant Agreement No.
PDMC-PJ-04-FL-2018-014 with State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, to
purchase and install a new generator for emergency power for the Guidance Care Center in
Marathon.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board accepted the Report of Agreements for contracted goods and services, as
previously approved in the 2024-2025 Marketing Plan by the Tourist Development Council and
Board of County Commissioners.
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Key West Art and Historical Society, Inc., for the Custom House Elevator Modernization
and Upgrade Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Key West Art and Historical Society, Inc., for the Custom House Archive Fire Suppression
Upgrade Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., for Oldest House Repairs and Catering Kitchen
Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026 and to revise Exhibit
A, the Scope of Services for the project.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Key West Art and Historical Society, Inc., for the Custom House Site Work and Parking
Lot Improvement Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with the College of the Florida Keys, for the College of the Florida Keys Aquatic Center Geo
Thermal Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with the City of Marathon, for the 7 Mile Marina Finger Docks and Electronic Sign Project, to
extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
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D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with the City of Marathon, for the Sombrero Beach Information and Security Station Project, to
extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with 3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation d/b/a Visit Florida Keys (VFK), to revise the
Scope of Services of the Agreement to update and better define the services provided.
D10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., for the Pigeon Key Solar Array Project, to extend the
completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., for the Pigeon Keys Train Entry Gate Project, to extend the
completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement
with Friends of the Pool, Inc., for the Alligator Light Station Restoration Phase I Part I, to extend
the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with Friends of the Pool, Inc., for the Alligator Light Station Restoration Phase I Part II, to
extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Friends of the Pool, Inc. for the Alligator Light Station Restoration Phase II, to extend the
completion date of the project to September 30, 2026.
D15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Islamorada, Village of Islands, for the Founders Park Inclusive Playground Project, to
extend the completion date to September 30, 2026.
D16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc., for the Marine Lab Lagoon Seawall
Improvement Project, to extend the completion date of the project to March 31, 2026.
D17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Places Dot, LLC
d/b/a Intentful, for a customized Al suite for Visit Florida Keys marketing team, generative
response ads, and regulatory knowledge.
D18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Matador
Ventures, Inc., for Al trip planner/chat bot services for the Tourist Development Council website
(Fla-Keys.com/VisitFloridaKeys.com) and social media channels.
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D19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement
with Rockport Analytics, Inc., for Visitor Profile Services, to exercise the option to extend the
agreement for an additional two-year term and to increase compensation based on CPI
adjustment to $122,267.00 per year.
D20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key Data
Dashboard, Inc., for vacation rental data, in the amount of$25,000.00 per year.
D21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Tourism Economics, LLC, to add lodging forecast reporting.
D22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Axis Travel Marketing Limited, LLC, to exercise the option to extend the agreement for an
additional two-year period, and to expand the scope of services on a limited temporary basis to
allow for International Public Relations Services under this agreement until a competitive
solicitation/request for proposal can be conducted by Visit Florida Keys staff for these services.
D23 Board granted approval to register for and attend one additional travel/trade show and
one familiarization trip not previously approved in the Tourist Development Council Fiscal Year
2025 Marketing Plan. The estimated cost for participation in the travel/trade show is $3,648.00,
and the estimated cost for participation in the familiarization trip is $15,000.00.
D24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with PL Island Outcomes, LLC, for a Lease Agreement for the Tourist Development
Council Administrative Office in Islamorada, to include the cost of utilities within the monthly
rent installments.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 99-year Ground Lease with Habitat
for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation, for
Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Darios Subdivision (PB 3-92), Property Identification Nos. 00300390-
000000 and 00300390-000100; 30919 Edward Road, bay side of Big Pine Key, near mile marker
31.
AIRPORTS
I1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Change Order to the
Agreement with Ten-8 Fire & Safety LLC, to add additional options to the Oshkosh Striker 6 x 6
Snozzle R50 ARFF Truck on order for ARFF Station 7 at the Key West International Airport, in
the amount of$15,328.95, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 9th Amendment to the Agreement
with Cliffhanger Janitorial, Inc., to increase the contract sum to $850,790.40 per year for
providing Janitorial Services at Key West International Airport, based on the overall increase in
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services required due to the opening of the new Concourse A Terminal, funded by Airport
Operating Fund 404.
I3 Board accepted the Report of Airport Change Orders for the month of June 2025,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
I4 Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport
Infrastructure Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0044-044-2025, as executed by the Executive Director
of Airports, providing funding, in the amount of$857,921.00, for the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport Relocate Runway 7-25 Construction. All project costs will be funded with
FAA Grant No. 44-44 (95%), State of Florida, Department of Transportation Grant No. G1 V30
(4%) and Airport Operating Fund 403 (1%).
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Jl Board granted approval to accept and submit the 19th Annual Big Pine/No Name Key
Mitigation Report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which provides an update on the
implementation of the Incidental Take Permit and associated Habitat Conservation Plan for the
Florida Key Deer and other protected species located on Big Pine Key and No Name Key, with
Cumulative H Impact at 0.5736 and H Mitigation purchased at 99.3%.
J2 Board adopted the following Resolution prescribing new citation forms for construction
industry violations.
RESOLUTION NO. 240-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amended and Restated Employee
Housing Deed Restriction for 12 Completed dwelling units and 16 permitted dwelling units (for
a total of 28 units) located at 95295 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, to be consistent with Section
420.0004, Florida Statutes, which requires any housing financed with funds from the Tourist
Development Council surplus funding to be deed-restricted for households earning up to 120%
of Area Median Income (Moderate Income Category) for a period of no less than 99 years.
J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order No. 2025-A-348, to
Arnold's Auto & Marine Repair, Inc., for the removal and disposal of a 96-foot derelict steel
submarine, in the amount of$195,000.00, funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Governmental Contract No. 24024.
J5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order No. 2025-KWH-02 to
Key West Harbor Services, Inc., for the removal and disposal of a 66-foot derelict Stardeck
commercial fishing trawler (shrimp boat), in the amount of$234,300.00, funded by Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission Governmental Contract No. 24024.
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J6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order No. 2025-KWH-03 to
Key West Harbor Services, Inc., for the removal and disposal of a 53-foot derelict Gulfstar
motorboat, in the amount of$129,850.00, funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Governmental Contract No. 24024.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
L1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Jenny Nowak to the
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board, replacing Megan Merryman, with a term expiring
July 16, 2028.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the March 25, 2025 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
M2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of June
2025, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $2,610,864.52
Bricks & Mortar Projects $315,576.55
Events $135,952.52
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $115,705.92
Personnel Services $241,016.83
Public Relations $0.00
Sales & Marketing $99,311.60
Telephone & Utilities $19,550.01
Travel $19,240.65
Visitor Information Services $83,934.03
M3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10148914-10149947 (AP); 31578-31682
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of June 2025, as
follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $4,460,219.95
101 Fine & Forfeiture $6,312,793.20
102 Road/Bridges $288,963.90
104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $606,634.90
115 TDC - Two Penn $672,318.00
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $922,672.98
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $804,721.57
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Fund Fund Title Amount
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $251,640.05
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $296,768.07
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $483,104.38
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $309,243.15
125 Grant Fund $3,207,046.48
141 Fire/Ambulance $1,167,425.04
147 Unincorporated Service $333,074.50
148 Planning Building $652,756.40
149 Municipal Policing $842,282.50
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $41,880.64
152 Duck Key Security $9,962.40
153 Local Housing Assistance $494,629.59
157 Boating Improvement Fund $10,837.71
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $763,929.27
160 Environmental Restoration $22,935.60
162 Law Enforcement Trust-600 $4,115.03
163 Court Facilities $109,652.14
177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $1,712.33
180 Building Funds $376,900.43
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $1,944,618.10
316 Land Acquisition $325.00
317 Tourist Development Tax Affordable $6,867,100.00
Housing
401 Card Sound Bride $24,566.10
403 Marathon Airport $1,962,689.92
404 Key West International Airport $3,412,588.46
405 Key West International Airport Series $3,511,918.75
2022 Revenue Bonds
414 MSD Solid Waste $2,676,495.20
501 Workers' Compensation $211,463.30
502 Group Insurance Fund $3,069,798.41
503 Risk Management Fund $2,568,482.16
504 Fleet Management Fund $239,551.86
610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $3,030.00
M4 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
TAX COLLECTOR
N1 Board granted approval to extend the 2025 Tax Roll and email the bills prior to
completion of the Value Adjustment Board Hearings.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
01 Board granted approval of an Extension to the First Amended and Restated Federally
Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement No. E2012 with the State of Florida, Department of
Commerce, to extend the expiration of the agreement for three months, which allows the County
to access federal funding passed through the State for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), commencing July 1,
2025 and expiring September 30, 2025.
02 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Federally Funded Subgrant
Umbrella Agreement No. E2245 with the State of Florida, Department of Commerce
(Commerce), for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Weatherization
Assistance Program, for the contract period commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
2026; and authorized the Mayor, or County Administrator, each having independent legal
authority, to execute all documents required by Commerce in furtherance of the agreement.
04 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Secondary Contract with G.A.
Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC, d/b/a G.A. Food Services, the second highest ranked
proposal for services resulting from the County's formal competitive solicitation for Food
Service Meal Catering for the Senior Nutrition Program (RFP-592), for the contract period
commencing July 16, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026, funded by the Older Americans Act.
05 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Primary Contract with Star of the
Sea Foundation, Inc., the highest ranked proposal for services resulting from the County's formal
competitive solicitation for Food Service Meal Catering for the Senior Nutrition Program (RFP-
592), for the contract period commencing July 16, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026, funded by
the Older Americans Act; and granted approval to waive a slight or immaterial variation in the
notary blocks within the proposal.
06 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI)
Contract No. KZ2597 with Alliance for Aging, Inc., for the contract year 2025-2026,
commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026, with a maximum allocation of$86,160.00,
funded by State of Florida annually appropriated funds, with a required County match of 10
percent of the cost for all ADI services provided by the County; and authorizing the Mayor or
County Administrator, each independently authorized, to execute all documents required by
Alliance in furtherance of this ADI Contract.
RESILIENCE OFFICE
P1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a State of Florida, Department of
Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida Program Grant No. 25PLN38, for the Monroe
County Multi-Jurisdictional Update to the Vulnerability Assessments for Statutory Compliance
and Adaptation Plan, in the amount of$700,000.00, with $0.00 match.
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P2 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission of the County's Grant
Application to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida
Grant Program, for an amount not to exceed $25,000,000.00 in state funds, matched with
$54,165,834.00 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program federal funds, and $0 County funds, for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Flagler Avenue Resilient Road
Adaption Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 241-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Board accepted the County Administrator's Report for the month of July 2025. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 Board accepted the Report on Small Contracts signed by the County Administrator, for
the month of June 2025, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Canon Financial Services, Inc. $3,673.62
Doubletree Grand Key —Key West $4,087.02
Precision Contractors of South Florida, Inc. $22,300.00
Canon USA, Inc. $7,135.80
S mbiont Service Corp. $27,506.00
EOS Hotel Mgmt Holdings LLC $100,000.00
Tiki Huts by Advance Construction Corp. $19,220.00
Sea Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc. $10,669.56
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R3 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Carl Bradley McClarney and his
property, 29678 Enterprise Avenue, Big Pine Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County
Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE23020036.
R4 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against David H. Steinmeyer and his
property, 426 Bay Shore Drive, Ramrod Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code
and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE20040125.
R5 Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing that the implementation of
Ordinance No. 026-2022 has been hampered by the lack of capacity of the Building Department
to conduct inspections required by Ordinance No. 026-2022 and/or Ordinance 010-2012, and
recognizing that for properties that closed before January 31, 2026 would have a defense of non-
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availability of a condition precedent against any claim asserted by a buyer for not having an
inspection.
RESOLUTION NO. 242-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R6 Board granted approval to renew Airport Liability Insurance with Ace Property and
Casualty Insurance Company through Arthur J Gallagher & Company; and authorized the Risk
Manager to sign any and all necessary documents to bind coverage.
R7 Board granted approval to renew Airport Public Officials Liability Insurance with Indian
Harbor Insurance Company.
R8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Agreement
with Kaplan Kirsch LLP, for Legal Services, to add two additional timekeepers and additional
language to the case monitoring requirements.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEM
C10 Fire Chief RL Colina, Monroe County Fire Rescue, gave a Power Point Presentation,
Typical Firefighting-Only Training Costs in Florida. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the creation of a Firefighter Minimum Standards Training Program; authorizing the
Monroe County Fire Rescue Department to develop, implement, and administer the program in
accordance with relevant state and county laws; establishing minimum requirements for the
program including, but not limited to, tuition fees and participant eligibility; authorizing the
County Administrator or the Monroe County Fire Chief to execute participation agreements
associated with the program; superseding and replacing Resolution 181-2018 with the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 243-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B7 Presentation of an Honorary Conch Certificate to State Representative James Vernon
"Jim" Mooney, Jr.
B8 Presentation of an Honorary Conch Certificate to Lee Young, Legislative Aide to State
Representative James Vernon "Jim" Mooney, Jr.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q3 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a Power Point
Presentation, Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Legislative Priorities and
Outcomes 2025 Session. State Representative Mooney gave a Power Point Presentation, 2025
Session Highlights.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEM
C16 Richard Clark, Executive Director of Transit, gave a Power Point Presentation,
Transportation Coordination Committee 2025 Transportation Master Plan Priority Projects.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner
Rice to adopt the following Resolution prioritizing traffic flow improvement projects from the
potential solution list of projects within Appendix G of the approved U.S. I Transportation
Master Plan, which could alleviate congestion on U.S. 1 and assist in improving the level of
service on U.S. 1; and forward the prioritized recommendations to the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 244-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board and requested to delete the
following item, C18, from the agenda:
C18 Approval of State of Florida, Department of Transportation Public Transportation Grant
Agreement for service on Stock Island and Key West. Year two of a grant for $426,000.00 with a
50% match. The match is budgeted in the 2025-2026 budget.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
delete the item. Motion carried unanimously.
C25 Pedro Mercado, Chief Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding a
Contract with Garner Environmental Services, Inc., for Emergency Management Logistics
Services, for a three-year term, commencing July 16, 2025. The following individual addressed
the Board: Anthony Davila, representing ABML, LLC. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
approve the item, deny the protest, and direct staff to issue an expedited RFP solicitation for
multiple back-up contracts. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates Absent
Commissioner Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Raschein Abstain
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Scholl Yes
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Motion carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
03 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
grant approval and authorize execution of a Standard Coordination/Operator Contract with
Guidance/Care Center, Inc., as the designated Community Transportation Coordinator,
commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026. This is a non-monetary
partnership/collaboration contract required by the State of Florida, Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged.
Commissioner Cates Absent
Commissioner Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Raschein Yes
Commissioner Rice Abstain
Mayor Scholl Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for the month of July
2025. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger introduced new Assistant County Attorney, Donald Townsend, Jr.
R2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement with
Vernis & Bowling of the Florida Keys, for Legal Services to the Planning Commission, to
provide for additional services to serve as conflict counsel to the County Commission on items
or matters where the County Attorney has declared that his office has a conflict of interest. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
grant approval and authorize execution of the amendment. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
S1 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution adopting the Final Duck Key
Security District Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and
approval of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll Certificate to be provided to the Monroe County
Tax Collector by September 15, 2025. The special assessment rates remain the same as last
year's rates, at$292.00 for improved lots and $28.00 for unimproved lots. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 245-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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S2 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution relating to the Canal Restoration
Program; imposing Annual Maintenance Assessments for properties located within the Canal
Restoration Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Canal No. 105, Canal Nos. 82-83-84, and Canal
No. 266; approving the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls; providing for collection of
Maintenance Assessments for the 2026 Tax Year; and providing an effective date. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner
Raschein to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 246-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S3 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of the Monroe
County Code to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Tolls. The SunPass two-axle rates
will increase from $1.04 to $1.06, and the three-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.32 to
$1.35 per axle. The Toll-by-Plate two-axle rates will increase from $1.56 to $1.59 per axle, and
the three-axle or greater rate will increase from $1.98 to $2.03 per axle. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 015-2025
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
S4 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
designation from Residential Medium (RM)to Mixed-Use/Commercial (MC) for properties
located at 104001 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, described as Lots 1 through 8, Block 7, Largo
Sound Village, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 92, of the Official
Records of Monroe County, Florida, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00475160-
000000, 00475170-000000, 00475180-000000, 00475190-000000, 00475200-000000,
00475220-000000, and 00475230-000000. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 016-2025
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
S5 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Land Use District
Map from Improved Subdivision (IS)to Suburban Commercial (SC) for properties located at
104001 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, described as Lots 1 through 8, Block 7, Largo Sound
Village, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 92, of the Official
Records of Monroe County, Florida, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00475160-
000000, 00475170-000000, 00475180-000000, 00475190-000000, 00475200-000000,
00475220-000000, and 00475230-000000. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 017-2025
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
S7 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution relating to the continuation of
Annual Wastewater Assessments based on previously established studies and phased inclusion of
benefitted properties within the following Wastewater Service Areas: South Stock Island Phase
2, Big Coppitt and Duck Key, Cudjoe Regional Centralized, East/West Long Key, No Name
Key, and Middle and Big Torch Key for the 2025 Tax Year. The administrative costs
associated with the imposition of Wastewater Assessments is paid from the collection of the
Annual Assessments. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein
and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to grant approval of the Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 247-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Raschein thanked staff for their work putting together the Fiscal Year
2026 budget.
Commissioner Lincoln thanked her fellow Commissioners for their support in her
becoming the President of the Florida Association of Counties, and thanked staff for their work
on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
Mayor Scholl acknowledged the recent change of command at Joint Interagency Task
Force South, with Coast Guard Rear Admiral Jeff Randall assuming command from Coast Guard
Rear Admiral Jo-Ann Burdian.
PUBLIC HEARING
S6 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Section 6-112 of the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances, clarifying that for temporary uses, other than public
assemblies, temporary housing, and temporary construction staging areas, no more than one
Special Building Permit for a specific temporary use shall be issued on a property, and that, if
adopted, a Temporary Use Permit shall not be extended or issued that would permit a food truck
or other use to operate on a property for more than six months. Devin Tolpin, Senior Director of
Planning and Environmental Resources, gave a Power Point Presentation,Amendment to Monroe
County Code Section 6-112, Temporary Structures. Mr. Shillinger and Christine Hurley, County
Administrator, addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Larry
Chase; Lindsey Peterson, representing Seaside Eatery; Ron Demes; Rosemary Critelli,
representing One Grind; Nancy Vogler, Gina Myers, representing The B&G Spot; Daniella
Rodriguez, representing Dani & Mikes; Marcia Weaver, representing Fritas; Steve Henson,
representing Rockland Investment Corp.; Joe Bracciale, representing Baby's Coffee; Danny
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Davis, representing Pop's Smoke Shed; Joey Torres, representing It's All Greek 2 Me; Edward
Dillard; and Jeff Neary, representing Cudjoe Pizza. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to ask staff to draft regulations
specific to food trucks that are appropriate for a business of that type. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
Liz Yongue, D.C.
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