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• . MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF.COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ..
October-15,.2025
9:00 AM
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•. 2798 Overseas Hwy; Marathon . ::•. .
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Please note that all time approximate items are listed in bold.
9:00 A.M. Regular. Meeting
9:25 A.M. Land Authority Governing Board
9:30 A.M. Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of Governors . .
TIME.APPROXIMATE REGULAR MEETING
9:00 A.M. Call to Order
Salute to Flag
A. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
No submitted items.
B. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1. Monroe County:.Fire Rescue Badge Pinning and Oath Presentation of 9:new members as
follows: Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Abraham, : Firefighter/EMT Nathan Acosta,
;°f' Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Camps, Firefighter/Paramedic Miguel Delima, Firefighter/EMT
Brycen Fresco, Firefighter/Paramedic Andy Herrero, Firefighter/EMT Fernando Kreitz,
Firefighter/EMT Ricardo Lezcano and Firefighter/EMT Eric Sellers Jr:
B2. Recognition of Lieutenant Lee Placido for 10 years of service with Monroe County Fire
V Rescue.
B3. Recognition of Brittany Burtner, Senior Administrator, Marine Resources Office, for 10
Years of Service with.Monroe County.
V B4. Mayor's Proclamation declaring November 2025 as The College of the Florida Keys Month.
C. BULK APPROVALS - COMMISSIONER MERRILL RASCHEIN 1 f
C l. Approval to advertise November 12, 2025, public hearing for amendment to Code section 18-
7d, School Break Camp Program Fees and Expenses, to set fees by resolution. :
C2. Rescind prior approval on August 20, 2025 for agenda item C16 and approve revised
Amendment 2 to Agreement with Kisinger Campo and Associates for engineering design and
permitting services for Tubby's Creek: Bridge Replacement Project in the :amount of
$115,021.84 to add post design services.for engineering services during construction of the
project. This item corrects the prior Amendment 2 which inadvertently had information and
attachments relating to the Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement Project,which is a companion
project. f.
C3 Approval of a contract between Monroe County: and General Asphalt Co. LLC for
Construction Services for the Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of
$4,972,910.07. This project is funded by a Local Agency Program, (LAP) grant from the
Florida Department of Transportation ortation.(FDOT) and Card Sound Toll funds.
C4. Approval of a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Tower Pest Control, Inc. for Pest
Control-Lower Keys,Monroe County, Florida, which updates the Contact List, increases the
g) payment amount by a CPI-U of 2.9% retroactive to October 1, 2025, and renews the
Agreement for the second of three optional one-year terms. Funding is.Ad Valorem, Parks
and Beaches Fund 147, and TDC.
C5. Approval of a Proposed Project in the anticipated amount of $243,418.24 with Siemens
Industry, Inc; to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades/retrofits to the
existing controls for air handling units at the Gato Building in Key West: One cent
infrastructure Sales surtax will be utilized for these. This one-time job is above and beyond
the $653,994.00 annual allotted funds.
C6. Approval of an Agreement with Pedro Falcon Contractors, Inc: in the amount of$138,248.50
n. for the Stock Island Monroe County Detention Center.Generator Connection Reduced Scope
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project. This project is funded by the 2025 Bonds (Fund 318).
C7. Approval of a First Amendment to the Agreement with Florida Keys Land Surveying, LLC
for Continuing Professional Surveying Services. This First Amendment extends the
continuing services agreement for one additional year.
C8. Approval of a Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with Gary's Plumbing and Fire,:Inc. for
Full Maintenance Fire Protection Services at County facilities to renew the Agreement for the
e2 fourth of four optional one-year renewals and to incorporate a CPI-U increase of 2.9%.
Funding is Ad Valorem and Fines and Forfeitures.
C9. Approval of a Proposed Project in the anticipated amount of $188,043.86 with Siemens
Industry, Inc. to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades/retrofits to the
existing controls for air handling units at the Harvey Government Center in Key West. One
�J Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax will be utilized for these. This one-time job is above and
beyond the $653,994.00 annual allotted funds.
C10. Approval of a Proposed Project in the anticipated amount of $168,375.19 with.Siemens
Industry, Inc. to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades/retrofits to the
a existing controls for air handling units at the Medical Examiner's Office. One Cent
v Infrastructure Sales Surtax will be utilized for these. This one-time job is above and beyond
the $653,994 00 annual allotted funds.
C 11. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the engineering design and permitting contract between
Monroe County and McFarland Johnson,Inc. for additional scope to include preparation of a
Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT)required Natural Resources Evaluation(NRE)
and a Phase One Cultural Resource Assessment Survey (CRAS) for the Crane Blvd. Shared
Use Path Project in the amount of $45,419.00. This Amendment is funded by District 1
Transportation Impact Fees.
C12. Approval of an Agreement with Sea Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc. in the amount of
$294,195.00, which was the highest ranked responsible proposer to the East Martello
Casemate Windows Replacement project. This project is funded by a TDC grant.
C 13. Approval of filing of a grant application and agreement for State Aid to Libraries from the
e7Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services; and authorization
for the County Administrator to sign other required documents.
C 14. Approval to use $45,419 of District'.One Transportation Impact Fees to fund Amendment one
to the contract with McFarland Johnson, Inc. for engineering design and permitting services
for the Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path Project to add a Natural Resources Evaluation and
Cultural Resources Assessment Survey(CRAB)to the scope of services.
C15. :Approval of a Proposed Project in the anticipated amount of$249,245.53 with Siemens
(Y) Industry, Inc. to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades/retrofits to the
I✓ existing controls for air handling units at the Murray Nelson Government Center: One cent
infrastructure Sales surtax will be utilized for these. This one-time job is above and beyond
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the $653,994.00 annual allotted funds.
C16. Approval of a contract between: Monroe County and General Asphalt Co. LLC for
construction services for the Tubby's Creek Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of
$5,574,085.04. This project is funded by a Local Agency Program (LAP) grant from the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Card Sound Toll funds.
C17. Approval by resolution of a Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) grant agreement with.
n Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of$266,194 to partially fund
V engineering design and permitting for the Caribbean Drive Bridge (#904250) Repair Project.
The grant will be matched with county funds in the amount of$88,731.
C18. Approval of a Task Order with Bender and Associates Architects, P.A. in the amount of
$123,580 00 for the Jefferson Browne Courthouse Building Demolition, This project is
funded by the One'.Cent Infrastructure:Sales Tax(Fund 304).
L'� C 19: A pproval to award and enter into a 3-year contract with SLSCO LTD for Back up
�'�° ,__,..% mergency Management Logistics Services, effective October 15, 2025.
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C20. Report of monthly ch nge o�ders for the month of September 2025,reviewed by the County
(3 Administrator/Assistant County Administrator.
C21. Approval of various resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the receipt of
22 unanticipated revenue.
C22. Approval by BOCC to accept a grant award in the amount of$26,670 from the State of Florida:
Department of Financial Services,Division of State Fire Marshal,pursuant to the FY2025-2026
132 Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant; and to authorize a 25% local
match equaling $8,890; and:to authorize the County Administrator to execute the grant
agreement and all documents required in furtherance of said grant award.
C23. Approval by BOCC to purchase 24 sets of Firefighter Bunker Gear from Bennett Fire
0, Products Company, Inc: with a 44% discount applied pursuant to the competitively solicited
�✓ Lake County,FL Contract 22-730B; for a total purchase of$97,440.00.
C24. Approval of a Third Amendment to the Administrative Agreement with the Florida Keys
Council of the Arts (FKCA) to utilize 10% of the 1% Art in Public Places allocation for
{12 capital projects, to pay for administrative expenses. This Third Amendment utilizes the
original Agreement's option to renew for one additional three-year term and extends the
Agreement to September 30,2028.
D. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D 1. Approval by a superrnajority of an Agreement with the City of Key West for the Mallory
el Square Wharf Improvements (Public Facility)project in an amount not to exceed$2,603,464
DAC I FY 2026 Capital Resources.
D2. Approval of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation,:Inc. for the CRF - Coral
Restoration - Key West 2026 project in an amount not to exceed $106,125 DAC I FY 2026
Capital Resources.
D3. Approval of an Agreement with Reef Renewal USA, Inc. for.the Reef Renewal - Coral
p..., Restoration- Key West 2026 project in an amount not to exceed$28,500 DAC I FY 2026
Capital Resources.
D4. Approval of an Agreement with Reef Renewal USA, Inc: for the Reef Renewal - Coral
Restoration -Lower Keys 2026 project in an amount not to exceed$74,500 DAC II FY 2026
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Capital Resources.
D5.Approval of an Agreement with the Dolphin Research Center Inc. for the Seawall Restoration.
p &Deck Replacement project in an.amount not to exceed$472,500 DAC III FY 2026 Captal Resources.
D6. Approval of an Agreement with Florida Keys Land and.Sea Trust, Inc. for the Crane Point
Historic Bridge Project in an amount not to exceed $195,000 DAC III FY 2026 Capital
V Resources.
D7. Approval of an Agreement with Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc. for the Emergency Broadcast
(22 System and Event Audio Installation Project in an amount not to exceed $59,565 DAC III
FY 2026 Capital Resources.
D8. Approval of an Agreement with Reef Renewal USA, Inc. for Reef Renewal - Coral
p� Restoration-1Vlarathon 2026 in an amount not to exceed$42;000 DAC III FY 2026 Capital
Resources.
D9. Approval of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc..for the CRF - Coral
Restoration-Marathon 2026 in an amount not to exceed $80,700 DAC III FY 2025 Capital
Resources.
D l O.Approval of an Agreement with Friends of the Pool, Inc. for the Alligator Reef Life Station
Phase III Project in an amount not to exceed $130,000 DAC IV FY 2026 Capital Resources.
Dl1.Approeal of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc. for CRF - Cora/3) l
Restoration- Islamorada 2026 in an amount not to exceed$47,325 DAC IV FY 2026 Capital
Resources.
D12.Approval of an Agreement with Dolphins Plus Oceanside Marine Mammal Responder, Inc.:
(Z, for the Dolphins Plus Improve Integrity & Reinforce Dolphin Habitat Seawall project in an
!� amount not to exceed$105,000 DAC V FY 2026 Capital Resources.
D13.Approval of an Agreement with Island Dolphin Care, Inc. for the Restoring Flooring for
BTherapy Building project in an amount not to exceed $60,000 DAC V FY 2026 Capital
Resources.
D14.Reappointment of George Fernandez to the TDC Board for a four-year term expiring in
V, August 2029.:
D15:Approeal of an Agreement with Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, Inc. for the Crane Point
Interactive Museum Phase II Project in an amount not to exceed$263,916 DAC III FY 2026
Capital Resources.
D16.Approval of an Agreement with Reef Renewal USA, Inc. for the Reef Renewal - Coral
4.7 Restoration- Key Largo 2026 project in an amount not to exceed$224,125 DAC V FY 2026
15 Capital Resources.
D 17:Approval of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc: for the CRF - Coral
Restoration- Key Largo 2026 in an amount not to exceed$173,925 DAC V FY 2026 Capital
Resources.
D 18:Approval of an Agreement with Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc. for CRF - Coral
c3, Restoration- Lower Keys 2026 in an amount not to exceed$69,750 DAC II FY 2026 Capital
Resources.
D19,Approval of an Agreement with The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, Inc. for the
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= History of Dive Replace and Upgrade Emergency Generator project in an amount not to
exceed $25,000 DAC IV FY 2026 Capital Resources.
D20.Approval to Rescind FY 2025 Fishing Event Agreements for Key West Kingfish Mayhem
. : and Florida Keys Gator Club Dolphin Derby,as events did not take place, and the original
Agreements were not executed. !
D21.Approval of one At.Large Appointment to the District.V District Advisory Committee.
n Applicants are: David Lazcos, Isis Wright and Teresa Holmes. This is Commissioner
Raschein's appointment. .71
D22 Reappointment of Mayor or Danise "Dee Dee".Henri uez to the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council.
D23.Approval by:a:supermajority of an Agreement with the= City of Key Colony Beach for the
(3Pickle Ball Tournament Shade Structure (Public Facility)project in an amount not to exceed
$178,500 DAC III FY 2026 Capital Resources.
D24.Approval of:an agreement with TravPRO Mobile, LLC for a travel agent education platform
in the amount of$60,000 for the term of October 1,2025 to September 30, 2026:
D25.Approval of an Agreement with Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc. for the
Lagoon Access Improvements:Project in an amount not to exceed$28,100 DAC V FY 2026
Capital Resources.
E. STAFF REPORTS
R EL Director of Artificial 1eefs, Dr. Hanna Koch - Department Update
F. _ :COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F 1. Approval ofplus No.; 3 to the Contract between A plus Environmental.Restoration,
LLC, and Monroe County for the Removal of Invasive Exotic Plants from Monroe County..
17 Conservation Lands, Adding $175,000 to the Project and Extending the Existing Contract
Until May 1, 2026.
F2.Approval of Sixth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Land
Authority (MCLA) and the Monroe :County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs.
ADJOURNMENT
G. LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD . f
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G1. Roll Call.
G2. BULK APPROVALS - VICE CHAIRPERSON LINCOLN I.will read the agenda number of
those Monroe County Land ut: ority items proposed to be passed in bulk. If a commissioner,
staff member,:or any member of the public wishes that item to be withheld, please indicate at
the time the Land Authority item is called and it will be held aside. I move the following items
be approved in bulk.
G3. Approval of the minutes for the September 3, 2025, Budget meeting,September 10, 2025,
Regular meeting, and September 10, 2025, Budget meeting.
G4. Review of MCLA expenses for the:time period of 9/1/25 through 9/3 0/25.
G5. Monroe County Land Authority Executive Director Monthly Report for October 2025
(through September 30, 2025).
G6. Approval of a contract to purchase Tier 3A property for conservation - Block 10, Lots 8 and
9, Bowen's Addition to Riviera Village on:Key Largo, near mile marker 105 from Charles L.
l Ortiz for the price of$160,000.. .. 1 f [
G7. MAYOR SCHOLL: Approval to re-appoint Linda Grist Cunningham to the Land Authority
Committee.
G8. Approval of:a resolution of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority
approving $1,382,856:in construction funding to the City. of Key West for the Key West
Housing Authority's conversion of. the assisted living. facility at Poinciana Gardens to
permanent affordable housing on property legally described as a portion of Lots 1-12, Block
18, Key West Foundation Company's Plat No. 2 as recorded in Plat Book 1 at Page 189,
located at 1664 Dunlap:Drive, Key West, Florida, and being:more particularly described as
shown in Exhibit A with ID# 00054250-000000,: Subject to a Land Use Restriction
Agreement (LURA), and with disbursement of the funding pending availability of funds,
receipt of an updated proforma verifying construction costs,:and:receipt of building permits
from the City of Key West; and authorizing the Chairman and Executive Director to execute
documents necessary to implement this resolution.
G9. Approval of Sixth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County
Land Authority (MCLA) and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
regarding the administration of Land Acquisition and Management Programs.
ADJOURNMENT
H. FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
GI. H1. Approval byBOG to purchase 24 sets of Firefighter Bunker. Gear:from Bennett Fire Products
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tifCompany, Inc. with a 44%® discount applied pursuant to the competitively solicited Lake
County, FL Contract 22-730B, for a total purchase of$97,440.00.Hi. Approval by BOG to'accept a grant award in the amount of$26,670 from the State of Florida
Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the FY2025-
2026 Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant; and to authorize a 25%
local:match equaling:$8,890; and to authorize the County Administrator to execute the grant
agreement and all documents required in furtherance of said grant award.
ADJOURNMENT
I. AIRPORTS
Il. Ratification and approval of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Supplemental Grant
Agreement #3-12-0037-085-2025, as executed by the Executive Director :of Airports,
providing 2,000,000.00 in funding for the Key West International Airport Expand Terminal
Gate 8 Holding Room Construction. All project costs will be funded with FAA: Grant 37-82
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(90%), FDOT Grant G2090 (5%), and Airport Operating (5%).
I2. Ratification and approval of U.S.: Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Other Transaction Agreement reement #70T01025T7672N011 as executed by the
6 Executive Director of Airports, providing $518,890.91 in grant funds for architectural and
engineering services to:develop the design and construction:specifications needed for the
installation of an inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) at the Key West
International Airport. The grant requires:a 5% match from Airport Operating Fund 404.
T3. Approval of Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) in the amount of $116,529.20 for FAA design reviews and construction oversight
(3 during the relocation of the power and control rack for the Runway. 9 Runway End Identifier
Lights (REILS) at the Key West International Airport that are in conflict with and need to be
relocated as part of the Extend Taxiway A construction project. All costs are 100%
reimbursable by the FAA.
I4. Approvalof a 2nd Amendment to the Contract with Gardens of Eden of FL Keys LLC,
amending the hourly contract rate by a 2.9% CPI adjustment from $35.16 per hour to $36.18i('‘ '
per hour for landscaping services at the Key West International Airport(KWIA). The contractp p g :. .
is funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I5. Approval to enter into a Professional Services Agreement and Addendum under the sole
source.exemption to the purchasing policies:and procedures with sole source vendor Leidos,
Inc.:in the amount of$308,789.00 for relocation and re-installation of proprietary security
screening equipment from the existing security checkpoint to the new security checkpoint in
the Main Terminal at the Key West International Airport. The work will be paid for from
Airport Operating Fund 404.
I6. Approval of a :Resolution ratifying and approving State of Florida Department: of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement Number G3G04, as executed by the
Executive Director of Airports, providing $74,974.00 in funding for Planning Studies at the
Key West International Airport; to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% EYW Airport Operating
Fund 404.
I7. Approval of a sponsorship donation in the amount of $500.00 from the; Key West
International Airport to MarineLab Environmental Education Center to be used toward its
Haunted Lagoon event on October 25,2025, and in accordance with Resolution 123-2021.
18. Approval of a sponsorship agreement with Rotary Club of Key Largo Sunset Foundation for
the Key West International Airport to sponsor the 2025 Key Largo Lighted Boat Parade.
I9. Approval of Task Order No. TIP 2023 -01G with McFarland-Johnson, Inc. in the amount of
$794,585.00 for additional design and construction administration services due to unforeseen
conditions discovered during the Key West International Airport Concourse A and Terminal
: Improvements Program. The Task-Order will be funded with FDOT Grant G2090, FAA Grants,
COVID Relief Grants, BIL Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond.Proceeds.
I10. Approval of Task Order No. TIP 2023-01H with McFarland-Johnson, Inc. in the amount of
$448,000.00 for additional resident project representative (RPR) construction services
ef) through August 2026 to complete the Key West International Airport Concourse A and
Terminal Improvements:Program. The Task Order will be funded with FDOT Grant G2090,
FAA Grants :COVID Relief Grants, BIL Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds.
I11. Report of Airport change orders reviewed by the County Administrator.
I12. Approval to issue a Purchase Order under the sole source exemption to the purchasing policies
and procedures to sole source vendor TK Airport Solutions(TK)in the amount of$113,124.30:
for essential spare electrical,hydraulic and mechanical parts needed for the continued safe and
reliable operation of the.eight (8) passenger boarding bridges (PBB) in the new:Concourse A
at the Key West International Airport. The parts will be paid for from Airport Operating Fund
404.
113. Approvalto award bid and contract to .GOC,_Inc. d/b/a Island Fence for Perimeter Fence
: Maintenance, Repair& Modification at the Key West International Airport; to be paid from.
FDOT Grants (50%) and/or Airport Operating Fund 404 (50% or 100% if/when grant
funding is not available).
J. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
J 1. Approval :of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) and Monroe County for the Maintenance of Four (4)
Public..Boat Ramps Through FWC's Boating.Access Program. The Public Boat Ramps are
Located at Koehn Avenue on Big Pine Key, Blimp Road on Cudjoe Key, State Road 4A on
Little Torch Key, and Gulf View on Big Coppitt Key.
J2. Approval to Amend Monroe County's RESTORE.Act Multiyear ear Implementation Plan to Add the
Boca Chica Mooring Field Project for $3.5M, Initiate the Required 45-day Public Notice and
Comment Period (From October 16, 2025 to December 2, 2025), and Authorize County
V Professional:Staff to Transmit the. Amendment Package to:the U.S. Department of Treasury to
Include: Public Comments Received, Documentation Obligating the State's Match of
1.65M, and a Letter from the Mayor Approving Transmission, Attesting to Meeting Publishing
Requirements, :and Naming Brittany Burtner to Act .as Authorizing Official in the Grant
Management Portal to Submit Required Reports and Manage Grant Activities.
J3. Approval of the 2025 Monroe County Area of.Critical State Concern ("ACSC") Annual
Work Program Report, Pursuant to Rule 28-20.140, Florida Administrative Code, Which
17 Will Be Transmitted to the State Land Planning Agency.
J4. Approval: of a Resolution Extending the Existing Reservation of Two (2) Moderate-Income
Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations, as Requested by Habitat for Humanity of the Upper
Keys, Inc., for Two (2) Proposed Affordable Housing Dwelling Units at 110 and 112
rb Poinsettia Drive, Key Largo, Currently Having Parcel Identification Numbers :00530750-
000000 and 005.3.0750-000100 until Au gust 18, 2026, for BuildingPermit Issuance.
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J5. Approval of a Resolution Approving the 2025-2027 Biennial Public Facilities Capacity
Assessment Report.
J6. Discussion and Direction Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
11%,700AtA the Land Development Code; to Proceed with Redistribution of 62 Existing Administrative
Relief Allocations; to Delay Inclusion of Additional ROGO Allocations Approved by 2025
Senate Bill 180• and to DelayEstablishment of a New ROGO Allocation Category For
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Market-Rate Workforce Housing. ADDED A TIME APPROXIMATE OF 11:30 A.M.
-' CLOSED SESSIONS L--"-$9461/446127.4
K 1. No submitted items.
L. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
L . COMMISSIONER RASCHEIN: Discussion about Valois Blvd, the condition of the road,
and the possibility of paving it. �''
M. COUNTY CLERK
M 1. Approval of the minutes from the June 17, 2025, special meeting and the June 18, 2025,
regular meeting.
0, M2. Approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory viadisposal or advertise for id.
M3. Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of September 2025E
6 M4. Approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of September 2025.
fr, M5. Approval of a resolution to adopt-the Monroe County Investment Policy.l
N. SHERIFFS OFFICE
Ni.9 Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for expenditure of Federal.Equitable Sharing Funds
for FY2026 in the amount of$197,142.70.
N2. Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for expenditure of Federal Equitable Sharing Funds
for FY2026 in the amount of$140,000.00.
0. COMMiTNITY SERVICES
01. Ratification of Agreement between Tranquility Bay Adult Day Care, Corp. (Key Largo) and
Monroe. County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Community Services-
0 Social Services Department In-Home Program to provide facility-based respite and adult day
-care services to elderly and disabled residents of Monroe County for the contract period of
July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
02. Ratification of Agreement between Tranquility Bay Adult Day Care of Marathon, Corp.: and
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Community Services-
0 Social Services Department In-Home Program to provide facility-based respite and adult day
care services to elderly and disabled residents of Monroe County for the contract period of
July 1,2025, through June 30, 2026.
03.Approval of Amendment One to the Federally Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement between the
Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce) and Monroe County, Agreement Number E2245
for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the. Weatherization
Assistance Program(WAP)to delete Attachment A-2 in its entirety and to replace it with the new
A-2 "Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Scope of Work and Funding Sources," to
be retroactively effective as of October 1, 2025; with Notice of Funding Availability (NFA)
Identification #045756 authorizing the County to request reimbursement up to $84,159.85, the
first of three anticipated releases from Commerce.
04. Approval of Amendment #004 to Older Americans. Act (OAA) Contract Number AA-2529
between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Alliance)- and Monroe County Board of County.
Commissioners to de-obligate $29,450.00 from Title IIIDand $6,151.17 from Title Cl (total
$35,601.17), reducing the total contract from $1,220,613.27 to $1,185,012.10 with a required
County match-often percent(10%)for the contract period of 1/01/2025-12131/2025.
P. RESILIENCE OFFICE
P 1. Approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the Long Key Living Shoreline Construction
Project,to help protect and provide resilience to the County's Long Key transfer station,funded
by Florida Department. of Environmental Protection Grant #22-FRP-13 1 awarded under the
Resilient Florida program.
F2: Approval to advertise. a Request for Proposals for the Duck. Key Living Shoreline and
(?� Breakwater Repair Project, funded by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant
,J #22-FRP-132 under the Resilient Florida program.
P3: Approval to enter into Amendment No. :11 for $65,752 82 for professional engineering
services, for the design, permitting and preparation of contract plans for the milling and
13' resurfacing of roads in the Stillwright Point community,under the contract with HDR, Inc.
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for the Roads Vulnerability Analysis and Capital Plan for County-maintained roads.
P4. Approval to enter into Task Order#9 for$ 16,000 to develop the assessment methodology
and rate schedule for the Big Coppitt Area Resilient Road Adaptation Project in the Lower
Keys, under the on-call contract with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects
Consulting, Inc, (formerly;Anser Advisory)for professional consulting services to develop
non-ad valorem special assessments:
P5. Approval to enter into Task Order#8 for $15,000 to develop the assessment methodology
and rate schedule for the Winston Waterways Neighborhood Resilient Road Adaptation
g? Project in Key Largo, under the on-call contract with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital
Projects Consulting, Inc, (formerly Anser Advisory) for professional consulting services to
develop non-ad valorem special assessments.
Q. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
k ,di County Administrator's Report for October 2025:
e7 Q2. Report to the Board of County Commissioners on the Small Contracts signed by the County
Administrator.
V '�• Presentation byPigeon KeyFoundation, Inc. for its progress report, pursuant g P g p i p suant to the
41;l,Irj fp Lease Agreement; on its 202.5 yearly accomplishments and ongoing goals. TIME
�' APPROXIMATE 9:45 A.M.
Q4. Approval of the Monroe County 2026 State Legislative Agenda.
Q5. Approval of annual agreement with Capitol Group, Inc. (Robert. Reyes) for continuing
ly lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of
State government, effective October 1, 2025.
a, Q6. Approval of annual agreement with Gray Robinson, P.A. (Ryan Matthews and Dean Cannon)
12 for continuing lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive
branches of State government, effective October 1, 2025.
Q7.Approval of annual agreement with Capital City Consulting(Nick Iarossi/Andrew Ketchal) for
continuing lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County,including specifically in executive
branch to advance the County's pursuit of recurring funding for the implementation of the
Florida Keys Stewardship Act, resiliency funding, and other issues as called upon, effective
^ � October l; 2025.
Q8. 'resentation of the Florida Department of Transportation Tentative Five-Year Work Program
10 00 AAA - -'' for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031. TIME APPROXIMATE 10:00 A.M.
Q9. Approval of a resolution appointing Cory Schwisow as the Director, Emergency
Os Management, and rescinding resolution 195-2025 appointing Schwisow as the Interim
Director.
Q10 A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 230-2020 and adopting an updated policy for the use0
of social media for county business to promote public awareness and boost participation and.
understanding of county programs, policies, and services.
R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
R , County Attorney Report for October 2025.
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c2 0:1)Approval of an increased rate with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) from
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$207 per hour to $ 219 per hour for administrative law judge services, effective October 1,
2025, as provided by the contract and pursuant to F.S. 120.65.
R3. Authorization to initiate litigation against LONG KEY SUNSET LODGE LLC and their
property, 65651 Overseas Hwy., LongKey,: Florida, to seek compliance with the County
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Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from code compliance case number CE23100023.
R4. Authorization .to initiate litigation against SHRIMP FARM HOUSING LLC and their
property, 23 801 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, Florida,to seek compliance with the
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CountyCode and enforce the ..liens arisingfrom code compliance case number
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CE21030071.
R5. Approval to advertise adoption of ordinance repealing County ordinance 4-75 related to
VI dangerous dogs, and directing readers to F.S. 767.10, et seq.;to eliminate conflicts with
Florida law.:.::
Request for closed session in the matter of Joshua Drechsel v. Monroe County,Florida, Case
' No. 25- A-849-K.
S. PUBLIC
Si A Public Hearing.to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 122 ("Floodplain
ssi Management") of the Monroe County Land Development Code, Which Would Eliminate the
Implementation Plan for the Monroe County Flood Inspection and Compliance Program, as
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. .. Requestedyt e BOCC at Its April 16, 2025, Regular Public Meeting.
S2 A Public Hearing to:Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Monroe County Tier
Overlay District Map From Tier Ito Tier III as.Requested by Natallie Liz on Behalf of Brett
Biller, for a Parcel ocated at 305 Avenue ABig, Coppitt Key, More Particularly Described
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as Block 3 Lot 6, Johnsonville Plat,:Plat Book 1, Page 53, of the Official Records of Monroe
County, Currently Having Parcel ID Number. 00151350-000000. TIME APPROXIMATE
10:15 A.M. 5Vaitti i3si9 al952-0A—
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U. ADD-ON :.:
U 1. Approval of a Resolution to establish the method of lessee selection, lease terms, and rental
() rates of the Employee Housing Program.
U2. Approval of Contract for Local Police Services between City of Layton and Monroe County
County
Sheriffs Office and. Board of Commissioners for a term of three. years beginning
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October�er 1, 2025.
U3. Approval of the First Amendment to the 2024-2027 Marathon Police Service: Agreement
setting.forth the budget.for police services for FY2025-2026.
rk U4. Approval of the.First Amendment to.Contract for Local.Police Services.with.the Village of
Islamorada setting forth compensation in the amount of$3,575,290 00 for FY 25/26.
:. : US. Approval and Authorization for the County Attorney to Approve and Sign All Necessary
Documentation to Pay the Approximately $1,805.19 Necessary to Redeem the Unpaid Taxes to
Ensure Clear Title to Property Received by the County to Resolve the Litigation in Monroe County
v.:Magnolia 101, LLC, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 13-CA-945-P/Third DCA Case No.. 3 D 17-
1312.
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U6 iscussion and Direction Concerning Staff Correspondence with Florida Commerce Regarding
Ni Monroe County Ordinance 018-2025;Adopted August 20,2025,Related to the County's Remaining
214. Early Evacuation Workforce Housing Permit Allocations, and Preemptions in SB 180
11,51.w)Regarding More Restrictive Regulations. TIIVIE APPROXIMATE 11:45 A.M.
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.• : ' -: Conducted via Communications Media Technology ("CMT")
TIME APPROXIMATES
.. : : V :: 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR 1VIEETING
. : - ::.1/:•: 9:25 A.M. (G1-9) LAND AUTHORITY
u/ 9:30 A.M. (111-2) BOARD OF GOVERNORS
. : : : V 9:45 A.M (Q3) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Presentation by Pigeon:* Key
Foundation,•Inc. for its annual progress report, pursuant to the Lease-
Agreement, on its 2025 yearly accomplishments and ongoing goals.
V 10:00 AM (Q8) ENGINEERING.SERVICES: Presentation of the Florida Department of
Transportation Tentative Five-Year. Work Program for: Fiscal Years.
2026/2027 through 2030/2031
L/ 10:15 A.M (S2) PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES A Public Hearing
to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance•Amending the Monroe County Tier
Overlay District Map From Tier I to Tier III; as Requested by NatalIie Liz
on Behalf of Brett Biller; for•a Parcel Located at 305 Avenue A, Big
Coppitt Key, More., Particularly Described as Block 3, Lot 6; Johnsonville
Plat, Plat Book 1, Page 53, of the Official •Records of Monroe County,
Currently Having Parcel ID Number.00151350-0.00000.
V 11:30 A.M (J6) PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Discussion and
Direction Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
and the Land Development Code; to.Proceed with Redistribution of 62
Existing Administrative .Relief Allocations; to Delay • Inclusion of
Additional.ROGO Allocations:Approved by•2025 Senate Bil1.180; and to
Delay Establishment of a New ROGO Allocation Category For Market-
Rate Workforce Mousing.
.. •- -• •til- .. 11:45 A1VI (U6) PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES: Discussion and
Direction Concerning Staff Correspondence with Florida Commerce
Regarding Monroe County Ordinance •018-2025; Adopted August 20;
2025; Related to thei County's Remaining 214 Early Evacuation
Workforce Housing Permit Allocations, and Preemptions in SB 180
Regarding More Restrictive Regulations.