HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 306-2025 RESOLUTION NO. 306 -2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZE THE
USE OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX
REVENUES TO FUND THE FY 2026 OLD
SEVEN MILE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND
CAPITAL OUTLAY
WHEREAS,the Old Seven Mile Bridge, completed in 1912 was known as the "Eighth
Wonder of the World" due to its engineering marvel, incredible scale and its natural beauty as it
connects islands and spans over open water providing panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean
and Gulf of America; and
WHEREAS,the Old Seven Mile Bridge is now listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, the historic 2.2-mile section of Henery Flagler's original Florida East Coast
Railway's Overseas Railroad serves as a significant landmark,providing access to Pigeon Key
and offering a protected open space for recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the Old Seven Mile Bridge is a highly visible tourism asset and a celebrated
symbol of the Florida Keys experience. Its preservation enhances the visitor experience, supports
scenic viewing, cycling, and walking opportunities and contributes to the overall appeal of the
region as a premier destination; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the bridge's vital role in sustaining and enhancing tourism in
the Florida Keys, and in light of current County budget constraints, the Tourist Development
Council, at its July 29, 2025, meeting voted to approve to cover the one-year funding
commitment towards the bridge's maintenance and capital improvement needs using tourist
development tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby
authorizes that tourist development tax revenues be allocated for the Old Seven Mile Bridge
Maintenance and Capital Outlay, and finds that supporting and expending tourist development
tax revenues for this purpose promotes tourism and is otherwise permissible and authorized in
accordance with F.S. 125.0104(5);
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. The BOCC hereby authorizes the allocation of tourist development tax revenues in the
amount of$562,655 for the Old Seven Mile Bridge Maintenance and Capital Outlay.
2. The BOCC directs staff to include such allocation of the tourist development tax funds in
the upcoming FY 2026 Budget.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a meeting of said Board held on the 10th day of September 2025.
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Mayor.James K.:Scholl,.District 3 : • : : Yes : . :
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln,District 2 Yes :
Commissioner Craig:Cates,District l : Yes
Commissioner David Rice;District 4 Yes . :
•Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein,Distr.ict:5 ,: Yes :
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