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Home My WebLink AboutItem C27 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS � Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern David Rice,District 4 y Craig Cates,District 1 James K. Scholl,District 3 �f « Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Regular Meeting January 28, 2026 Agenda Item Number: C27 26-0278 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Parks and Beaches TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Erika Nodal AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, Acknowledging the Monroe County Parks and Beaches Teen Club as a County-Approved Recreational Group and Providing That the Club Shall Not Be Considered a Committee Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article VIII ITEM BACKGROUND: N/A PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: Proposed resolution to establish a MCPB teen club 1.14.26.docx FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A 7. Approval of a Resolutionthe BoardCommissioners e County, Florida, s i the Monroe County Parks and Beachess a County- ApprovedRecreational Providing t the Club Shall Not Be Considered Committee Pursuant to Chapter 2.Article VIII RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE MONROE COUNTY PARKS AND BEACHES TEEN CLUB AS A COUNTY-APPROVED RECREATIONAL GROUP; PROVIDING THAT THE CLUB SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, SECTION,ARTICLE VIII. WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) finds that the creation of a teen club to encourage teen participation and engagement with the Parks and Beaches Department will benefit local youth; WHEREAS,the Monroe County Parks and Beaches Department seeks to establish a volunteer Teen Club (the "Club") to provide structured opportunities for youth engagement in county recreational programs; WHEREAS,the Club will consist of volunteer members that convene at least once per month, either virtually via Zoom or in person, for a minimum duration of one hour per meeting; WHEREAS, the Club is intended to promote meaningful engagement between local teens and Parks and Beaches staff, fostering communication, collaboration, and shared ideas related to parks and beach programs and initiatives; WHEREAS, volunteer participation in the Club will provide teens with opportunities to earn community service hours in support of civic involvement and personal development; WHEREAS,the collaboration between teens and Parks and Beaches professionals will help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages idea- sharing, and positive youth development; WHEREAS, collaborating with local teens aims to inspire and develop new recreational programs tailored to their interests and needs; WHEREAS, this teen program inspires hope and empowers the youth of our community to recognize their potential, motivating them to become positive role models and future leaders; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY: Page 1 of 2 Section 1: Monroe County hereby acknowledges the creation of the Club to encourage teen participation and engagement with the Parks and Beaches staff to benefit local youth. Section 2: Parks and Beaches staff may recruit, train, or accept any regular- service volunteer and/or occasional-service volunteers to participate in the Club, without receiving monetary or material compensation, subject to 125.9501-125.9506. Section 3: The Club shall not be considered a County Committee pursuant to Chapter 2, Section, Article VIII, of the Monroe County Code, shall not have any decision-making authority, and shall not be responsible for making any recommendations to the BOCC or the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Section 4: The Parks and Beaches Department shall be responsible for administering the Club and may dissolve the Club at any time without resolution by the BOCC. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of 12026. Mayor Michelle Lincoln Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Commissioner Craig Cates Commissioner Holly Merril Rascheein Commissioner James K. Scholl (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By By As Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson Page 2 of 2 Liz Yongue From: Gomez-Krystal <Gomez-Krystal@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2026 1:15 PM To: Ballard-Lindsey; County Commissioners and Aides; Kevin Madok; Pamela G. Hancock; Senior Management Team and Aides; Liz Yongue; InternalAudit; Agenda Item Review Team Cc: Shillinger-Bob; Williams-Jethon; Cioffari-Cheryl; Livengood-Kristen; Rubio-Suzanne; Pam Radloff; County-Attorney; Allen-John; Danise Henriquez; Hurley-Christine; Rosch- Mark; Gambuzza-Dina; Beyers-John; InternalAudit; Kevin Madok; Valcheva-Svilena; Powell-Barbara; Guerra-Cynthia; Powell-Barbara; Morey-Brynn Subject: Item C27 BOCC 01/28/2026 DELETION Attachments: AIS 0278 DELETED.docx Categories: Orange Category Good afternoon, Please be advised that the agenda item C27 has been deleted. "Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, Acknowledging the Monroe County Parks and Beaches Teen Club as a County-Approved Recreational Group and Providing That the Club Shall Not Be Considered a Committee Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article HIT' Sincerely, Executive Administrator Monroe County Administrator's Office 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-205 Key West, FL 33040 (305)292-4441 (Office) (305)850-8694(Cell) Courier Stop#1 Notary Public w.r o n r y e c_ u�n1y:�:V_e.gpy i».c z..- Y .�.. _rn groecou�_n�.Y..-.�..:.i» .Y. PLEASE NOTE: FLORIDA HAS A VERY BROAD RECORDS LAW. MOST WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO OR FROM THE COUNTY REGARDING COUNTY BUSINESS ARE PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA UPON REQUEST. YOUR EMAIL COMMUNICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 1