HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem N1 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
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Craig Cates,District 1
e' Tames K. Scholl,District 3
� Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2026
Agenda Item Number: NI
26-0241
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Clerk
TIME APPROXIMATE: NA STAFF CONTACT: Liz Yongue (305) 292-3550
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the minutes from the September 3, 2025 Budget
Meeting, September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting and September 10, 2025 Final Budget Meeting.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
09/03/2025 Budget Minutes
09/10/2025 Budget Minutes
09/10/2025 Regular Minutes
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
Approvalthe minutes from toMeeting, e to , 2025
Regular Meeting and September 10, 2025 Final Budget Meeting.
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Budget Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A budget meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
5:05 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, and via Communication
Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates,
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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
BUDGET
B 1 John Quinn, Assistant Director of Office of Management and Budget; Christine Hurley,
County Administrator, and Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs, gave a Power Point
Presentation, County Administrator's Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget. The following
individual addressed the Board: Isabella McLain, representing Resiliency Task Force Coalition.
B2 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Cates to
grant approval and authorize execution of an Agreement with Guidance/Care Center, Inc., for
Substance Abuse Mental Health (SAMH) Services, in the amount of$902,000.00; and grant
approval and authorize execution of an Agreement with Guidance/Care Center, Inc., for the Jail
In-House Program, in the amount of$356,615.00, for Fiscal Year 2026. The County funding for
SAMH services is the local match required by Florida Statute. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict.
B3 The following individual addressed the Board regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Contracts
with local non-profit human service organizations, in the amount of$924,522.00, funded by the
Board of County Commissioners, through recommendations of the Human Services Advisory
Board (HSAB): Sherrie Schwab, representing the Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys.
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to grant
retroactive approval to publish notice of the Fiscal Year 2026 HSAB Funding Cycle, including
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the application period and submission deadline to the County website and to waive the
purchasing policy requirement to post the notice in the newspapers, and to grant approval and
authorize execution of the following HSAB recommended contracts, as follows:
Applicant Amount Awarded
A Positive Step of Monroe Count $2705.00
A.H. of Monroe County $50,591.00
Anchors Aweigh Club $7,552.00
Autism Society of the Keys $22,500.00
Boys & Girls Club $42,996.00
Burton Memorial United Methodist Church $7,500.00
Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys $49,448.00
Florida Keys Children's Shelter $75,909.00
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition $55,655.00
Good Health Clinic $50,591.00
Grace Jones Day Care Center $3000.00
Heart of the Keys/Marathon Recreation Center $25,273.00
Independence Ca $22,500.00
Keys Area Interdenominational Resources $22,500.00
Keys to Be the Change $21,223.00
Kids Come First in the Florida Keys $19,066.00
Key West Community Sailing Center $3,532.00
Literacy Volunteers of America $22,742.00
Monroe Association of ReMARCable Citizens, Inc. $103,758.00
Rural Health Network $7,5 51.00
Samuel's House $55,654.00
Special Olympics Florida $1403.00
Star of the Sea Foundation $45,527.00
The Hammock House at St. Columba Episcopal Church $2,500.00
Wesley House Family Services $57,174.00
Womankind $80,972.00
Motion carried unanimously.
B4 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
grant approval and authorize execution of a Fiscal Year 2026 Contract with Guidance/Care
Center(The Heron, Assisted Living Facility Program), funded by the Board of County
Commissioners through recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB), in
the amount of$22,742.00. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice
abstaining due to conflict.
B5 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Cates to
grant approval and authorize execution of a Fiscal Year 2026 Contract with Florida Keys Area
Health Education Center (AHEC), funded by the Board of County Commissioners through
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recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board(HSAB), in the amount of$98,694.00.
Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Lincoln abstaining due to conflict.
B6 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Cates to
grant approval and authorize execution of a Fiscal Year 2026 Contract with Florida Keys
Healthy Start Coalition, funded by the Board of County Commissioners through
recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board(HSAB), in the amount of$55,655.00.
Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Raschein abstaining due to conflict.
B7 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
adopt the following Resolution approving the revised Table of Organization for the County,
rescinding previous Department Head confirmations, and confirming the revised list of
Department Heads, as recognized under the new Table of Organization. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 312-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire &Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Holly Raschein,
Commissioner David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
Tina Boan, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board.
DI Mr. Quinn read the final millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026 for the District 1 Board of
Governors. Motion was made by Councilman Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the final millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 313-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D2 Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following District 1 Board of Governors Resolution adopting the final budget for Fiscal
Year 2026. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
BUDGET RESOLUTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
El Ms. Boan addressed the Board. Mr. Quinn announced the final millage rates for Fiscal
Year 2026.
E2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and
seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to maintain the countywide millage rate and adopt the
following Resolution adopting the final millage rates for Fiscal Year 2026. Mr. Quinn read the
revised millage rates into the record. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Said millage rates are
attached hereto.
RESOLUTION NO. 315-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E3 Mr. Quinn read the revised proposed General Fund budget and total budget into the
record. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 316-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Ms. Boan addressed the Board and recognized Mr. Quinn and Ms. Hurley for leading the
budget process this year. Ms. Hurley addressed the Board and thanked Ms. Boan for her support.
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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This is the reading of the rolled-back rate, the final millage rate, & the percent
above/below the rolled-back rate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled-back millage rate is 2.4786
Final millage rate is 2.6929
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Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Key Largo, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, and via Communication
Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates,
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.
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 Recognition of Baptist Health South Florida for their $20,000.00 sponsorship of Monroe
County's Parks and Beaches Summer Camp Program.
B2 Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month in Monroe
County.
B3 Mayor's Proclamation declaring October 5th through 11 th, 2025, as Fire Prevention
Week in Monroe County
B4 Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 15th through 21 st, 2025, as National Diaper
Awareness Week.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Cl Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for qualified and licensed
Florida roofing contractors to provide comprehensive services including engineering, permitting,
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and full installation of a new roof at the Key Largo Public Library, funded in Fiscal Year 2026
through Fund 3 04.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the
Commercial Lease with 1000 Atlantic Boulevard LLC, known as Salute Restaurant, to reflect a
2.9% annual CPI-U increase, increasing monthly rent to $7,979.90, and repeal of State sales tax
and discretionary sales surtax on rent.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Islamorada Village of Islands - Fire Rescue, for the operation of
an Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Transport Ambulance Service, commencing
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2027.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractors, Inc., for the Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase II
Reduced Scope Project, a no-cost amendment adding supplemental condition language as
requested by State of Florida, Department of Commerce. This project is 100% funded by a
Community Development Block Grant through State of Florida, Department of Commerce.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Antonio Gandia,
M.D., for Medical Director Services, commencing October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30,
2028, with two additional two-year extension terms, based upon satisfactory performance and
mutual agreement of the parties.
C7 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 296-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 297-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 298-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 299-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 300-2025
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 301-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 302-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 303-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 304-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the Monroe
County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority, for 866 square feet of office space at the Harvey
Government Center, located at 1200 Truman Avenue, in Key West, Florida 33040, for a term of
five years. This lease provides an option to renew for two additional periods of five years each.
The Fiscal Year 2026 lease payment is $2,886.67 per month, or $34,640.00 annual, and shall
increase by 3% each year.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management, for the Small
County Consolidated Solid Waste Grant No. CW023, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in the amount
of$93,750.00, which subsidizes Monroe County's Solid Waste Management Program costs.
CIO Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five-year Contract with CMJP
Operations, Inc. d/b/a Dean Lopez Funeral Home, for Transportation of Human Remains to the
Monroe County Medical Examiner; and a five-year contract with CMJP Operations, Inc. d/b/a
Key West Mortuary, for Transportation of Human Remains to the Monroe County Medical
Examiner.
C 11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five-year Contract with Allen
Funeral Directors, LLC d/b/a Allen-Beyer Funeral Home, for Transportation of Human Remains
to the Monroe County Medical Examiner
C 12 Board adopted the following Resolution to allow the Monroe County Recycling
Coordinator to utilize two gift cards which were donated by Publix grocery store, in the total
amount of$200.00 ($100.00 each). The cards will be used to purchase items from Publix, to
support recycling and composting initiatives through community events and education within
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Monroe County. Items to be purchased could be, but are not limited to, reusable shopping bags,
reusable water bottles, and composting items, to name a few, with receipts available for audit
review as applicable.
RESOLUTION NO. 305-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C 13 Board granted approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Florida International
University (FIU) to access and use FIU's Recreational Center as a special/functional
needs hurricane evacuation center.
C 14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Class B Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to National Health Transport Inc., for the operation of
Non-Emergency Medical Transport Service, commencing October 19, 2025 and expiring
October 18, 2027.
C 15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Change Order to the
Agreement with Sea Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc., for the Big Pine Community Center Flood
Panels Mitigation Project. This Change Order is a no cost time extension that extends the
substantial completion date by 204 days. This project is part of the Hurricane Irma recovery and
mitigation.
C 16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement
with TransCore, LP, for maintenance and monitoring of the Card Sound Toll all electronic
tolling system, in the amount of$13,489.55, to upgrade existing toll system SQL server to
Microsoft SQL 2022 Standard, and to furnish and install three hard drive disks to expand the
capacity of the system.
C 17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Agreement
with Siemens Industry, Inc., as a sole source provider for Testing, Certification, and Maintenance
of Environmental Management Systems in Monroe County facilities, to renew the Agreement for
the second of three optional renewals, increase the contract amount by the CPI-U of 2.9%, to a
total annual amount of$338,705.96, increase the not to exceed amount for additional repairs and
services to $653,994.00, and revise certain other county, state or federal provisions. Funding is
Ad Valorem and Fines and Forfeitures.
C 18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Florida, updating Exhibit A, which
specifies Fiscal Year 2026 payroll costs, in the amount of$143,450.10, for three Full Time
Equivalent jointly funded Extension Agent positions.
C 19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to a Task Order
with CPH, LLC, in the amount of$7,500.00, for Professional Architectural and Engineering
Services for new storage buildings at three Monroe County transfer stations. This Amendment
adds the determination of open space calculations for the Cudj oe Key and Long Key properties
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to the Scope of Work, as required to obtain building permits. This project is funded by the Solid
Waste Department Fund 414.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Relation Insurance
Services of Florida, Inc., for Workers' Compensation Third-Party Claims Administration, to
renew the contract for one year. All other terms and provisions of the Contract not modified by
this renewal, or any other amendments or addenda, shall remain unchanged.
C21 Board granted approval to ratify a Contract with Mitel/Morse Communications, for an
Internet-based phone system, retroactive to November 13, 2023, in the amount of$5,718.02.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DI Board granted approval and authorized execution of Cultural Event Funding Agreements
for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$801,192.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Aquaplex Key West, Aquanettes Past Present October 2025 - $26,675.00
LLC and Future September 2026
Old Island Restoration Conch Shell Blowing March 2026 $4,474.00
Foundation, Inc. Contest
Fringe Theater of Key Fringe Theater Key West November 2025- $23,971.00
West, Inc. July 2026
Queer Keys, Inc. Kaleidoscopia November 2025 $5,558.00
Key West Art Center, Key West Art& Craft February 2026 $17,449.00
Inc. Festival
Key West Art and Key West Art&Historical October 2025 - $28,079.00
Historical Society, Inc. Society Cultural Heritage September 2026
Series
Daily Plan-it Key West Artisan Market October 2025- $2303.00
August 2026
Key West Burlesque Key West Burlesque October 2025 - $22,287.00
December 2026
Key West Garden Key West Garden Club November 2025— $19,776.00
Club, Inc. Aril 2026
Key West Impromptu Key West Impromptu January-March $17,168.00
Classical Concerts, Inc. Classical Concerts 2026 2026
Season
Key West Orchid Key West Orchid Festival March 2026 $10,142.00
Society, Inc.
Key West Botanical Key West Tropical Forest October 2025- $28,079.00
Garden Society, Inc. & Botanical Garden December 2026
The Mel Fisher Mel Fisher Maritime October 2025 - $27,349.00
Maritime Heritage Museum(MFMM) September 2026
Society, Inc.
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Organization Event Date Amount
The Key West--Harry Presidential Families February 2026 $14,641.00
S. Truman Foundation, Weekend Forum
Inc.
Jumping Joe Randy Roberts LIVE! October 2025- $27,910.00
Productions, Inc. September 2026
Red Barn Actors' Red Barn Theatre November 2025— $23,153.00
Studio, Inc. May 2026
South Florida South Florida Symphony January-March $18,251.00
Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra 2026
Inc.
Key West Community Southernmost Youth January 2026 $7,3 81.00
Sailing Center, Inc. Regatta
Key West Cultural Summer Solstice June 2026 $18,532.00
Preservation Society, Celebration
Inc.
Performing Arts Tennessee Williams October 2025- $23,442.00
Centers of Key West, Theatre presents May 2026
Inc.
The Birdcage Cabaret The Birdcage Cabaret October 2025 - $2706.00
Starring Christopher September 2026
Peterson
The Studios of Key The Studios of Key West December 2025— $27,447.00
West, Inc. July 2026
Key West Film Tropic Cinema October 2025 - $1907.00
Society, Inc. September 2026
Walk on White Key Walk on White October 2025- $20,016.00
West, Inc May 2026
Key West Players, Inc. Waterfront Playhouse 87th October 2025 - $2408.00
Season April 2026
Lower Keys Chamber 40th Annual Island Art November 2026 $121191.00
Of Commerce, Inc. Fair
Lower Keys Chamber 42nd Annual Underwater July 2026 $19,612.00
of Commerce, Inc. Music Festival
Island Groove Studios Ignite the Keys Dance April 2026 $221486.00
LLC Experience
Grimal Grove LLC Taste of the Tropics January-June $24,199.00
(Cultural Dinner Series at 2026
Grimal Grove)
Performing Arts Family Entertainment October 2025- $21,350.00
Centers of Key West, Series for the Middle Keys April 2026
Inc.
The Marathon Marathon Community October 2025 - $29,700.00
Community Theatre Theatre FY25/26 September 2026
Inc.
Islamorada Chamber of 21 st Annual Holiday Fest December 2025 $8,194.00
Commerce, Inc.
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Orgranization Event Date Amount
Community Arts and Community Arts and November 2025 - $11,516.00
Culture, Inc. Culture Presents September 2026
Performing Art Centers Family Entertainment October 2025— $12,529.00
of Key West, Inc. Series for the Upper Keys April 2026
The Florida Keys History of Diving January- $19,444.00
History of Diving Museum September 2026
Museum, Inc.
Morada Way Arts & Morada Way Art Walk October 2025 - $13,425.00
Cultural District, Inc. December 2026
Reef Environmental REEF October 2025 - $34,930.00
Education Foundation September 2026
Incorporated
Florida Keys Concert Florida Keys Concert January-February $14,621.00
Association, Inc Association Concert 2026
Series
I.CARE Corporation I.CARE Trash Derby April-May 2026 $17,177.00
Florida Keys Pops in the Park November 2025— $15,571.00
Community Concert April 2026
Band, Inc.
I.CARE Corporation Shoreline Clean-Up May 2026 $17,343.00
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Fishing Event Funding Agreements
for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of, $572,750.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Lower Keys Chamber Lower Keys Chamber of June 2026 $2000.00
of Commerce, Inc. Commerce 33rd Annual
Dolphin Tournament
Skipper's Dolphin LLC Skippers Dolphin May 2026 $2500.00
Tournament
Key West Marlin Key West Marlin July 2026 $5000.00
Tournament, Inc. Tournament
Key West and Lower Sugarloaf Showdown November 2025 $1500.00
Keys Fishing Guides
Association, Inc.
Florida Keys Fishing Swamp Guides Ball January 2026 $10,000.00
Guides Association Inc.
Rotary Club of Key Take Stock in Children September 2026 $2500.00
Largo Charitable Backcountry Challenge
Events, Inc.
Metro Media Islamorada Womens January-February K250.00
Marketing d/b/a Ladies Sailfish Tournament 2026
Let's Go Fishing! IWST
Holly Given Fund, Inc. Fish for Holly Sailfish January 2026 $1400.00
Tournament
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Organization Event Date Amount
Southernmost Post No. VFW Fishing Tournament June 2026 $501000.00
3 911 Veterans of
Foreign Wars of The
United States, Inc.
Herman Lucerne Herman Lucerne September 2026 $1200.00
Memorial Foundation, Memorial Backcountry
Inc. Championship
Marathon Premier Marathon Premier Sailfish April 2026 $3000.00
Sailfish Tournament Tournament
Inc
Metro Media LLGF Fishing Fever AKA October 2026 $5,500.00
Marketing d/b/a Ladies Ladies, Let's Go Fishing
Let's Go Fishing! Fishing Fever
Metro Media LLGF Scream in' Reels May 2026 $1200.00
Marketing d/b/a Ladies AKA Ladies, Let's Go
Let's Go Fishing! Fishing Screamin'Reels
David Breznicky Tarponian Tournament April 2026 $20,000.00
Nick Sheahan Nick Sheahan Dolphin May 2026 $33,675.00
Scholarship Fund, Inc. Rodeo
The Cudj oe Gardens Cudj oe Gardens Dolphin April 2026 $10,000.00
Property Owners & Tail Classic
Association, Inc.
Key West and Lower March Merkin March 2026 $2000.00
Keys Fishing Guides
Association, Inc.
Spanish Fly Spanish Fly Shark April 2026 $2000.00
Enterprises, Inc. Tournament
Marathon Fire Rescue Marathon Fire Rescue November 2025 $2000.00
Benevolent Benevolent Wahoo
Association, Inc. Tournament
Loren Rea Cuda Bowl Fishing February 2026 $700.00
Tournament
Florida Keys Elks Ladies Dolphin June 2026 $1000.00
Lodge#1872, Inc. Tournament of the Florida
Keys
Key West Sailfish Key West Sailfish March 2026 $5000.00
Tournament Inc Tournament
Islamorada Charterboat Florida Keys Gold Cup December 2025 $1000.00
Association, Inc. Sailfish Championship
Islamorada Charterboat Islamorada Sailfish December 2025 - $22,500.00
Association, Inc. Tournament December 2026
Robert Carter King Master January 2026 $15,000.00
Father's Day Dolphin Father's Day Dolphin June 2026 $17,025.00
Derby LLC Derby
Marathon Offshore Marathon Offshore Bull & May 2026 $4000.00
Bull& Cow Dolphin Cow Dolphin Tournament
Tournament, Inc.
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D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District I Destination Event Funding
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$467,167.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Key West Art and 2026 Tennessee Williams February-March $11,833.00
Historical Society, Inc. Key West Festival 2026
Monroe County 20th Annual Florida Keys February 2026 $29,500.00
Commercial Seafood Festival
Fisherman, Inc.
Key West Promotions 28th Annual Key West August 2026 $31,500.00
Inc. Lobsterfest
Hemingway Sunset 38th Hemingway 5K July 2026 $21,833.00
Run&Paddleboard Sunset Run&Beer Mile
Race
LLC
Conch Republic 44th Conch Republic April 2026 $66,167.00
Independence Independence Celebration
Celebration,LLC
Sloppy Joe's 92nd Key West End of December 2025 $1300.00
Enterprises, Inc. Prohibition Celebration
Task Force Dagger Annual Dagger Dive& June 2026 $10,000.00
Foundation Corp TLWH Community Event
The College of the CFK Swim Around Key June - September $1000.00
Florida Keys CFK West& Swim Meets 2026
Key West Film Festival Key West Film Festival November 2025 $29,500.00
Corporation
Florida Keys Key West Paddle Classic May 2026 $11,833.00
Watermans Event LLC 2026
Key West Business Key West Pride 2026 June 2026 $74,500.00
Guild, Inc.
Integrity Multisport Key West Triathlon December 2025 $231167.00
Inc.
Key West Track& Pole Vault in Paradise January 2026 $221167.00
Field Club, Inc.
A.H. of Monroe Taste of Key West March 2026 $1000.00
County, Inc.
Monroe Association for Tour De Keys 2025 November 2025 $26,167.00
Retarded Citizens, Inc.
Key West Business Tropical Heat Key West August 2026 $26,500.00
Guild, Inc. 2026
Daily Plan-It Truman Waterfront October 2025 - $1000.00
Farmers Market September 2026
Key West Business Womenfest Key West September 2026 $39,500.00
Guild, Inc. 2026
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District V Destination Event
Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$75,000.00, as follows:
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Organization Event Date Amount
W B Events, LLC Key Largo Triathlon August 2026 $15,000.00
Key Largo Chamber of Taste the Keys $35,000.00
Commerce Inc. October 2026
Reef Environmental REEF Fest Pre-Promotion $2500.00
Education Foundation October 2026
Incorporated
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District III Destination Event
Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$45,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Florida Keys Downwindapalooza December 2025 $2000.00
Watermans Event LLC
Keys Area Sombrero Beach Run February 2026 $1000.00
Interdenominational
Resources, Inc.
Florida Keys Women of Wing Clinic January 2026 $500.00
Watermans Event LLC
Florida Keys Grassy Key Paddle Battle September 2026 $1000.00
Watermans Event LLC
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District II Destination Event
Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$29,316.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Lower Keys Chamber 22nd Annual Nautical January 2026 $1500.00
of Commerce, Inc. Expo
Jose Wej ebe-Spanish Annual Spanish Fly Music February 2026 $1000.00
Fly Memorial Festival
Foundation, Inc.
Big Pine and Lower Lower Keys Rotary Derby May 2026 $41316.00
Keys Rotary Day Roundup
Foundation, Inc.
D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District I Turnkey Event Funding
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$664,334.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Nadene Grossman Key Lime Festival July 2026 $7807.00
Enterprises, Inc.
The Lodging Key West Holiday Fest December 2025 $74,500.00
Association of The
Florida Keys and Key
West, Inc.
Learn To LambaZouk Key West International November 2025 - $9067.00
Inc. Dance Company 2025-6 April 2026
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Organization Event Date Amount
Key West Literary Key West Literary January 2026 $8700.00
Seminar Inc. Seminar
OHWOOK! Mile 0 Fest Key West January 2026 $106,167.00
PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Bourbon Street Pub, New Year's Eve Shoe December 2025 $70,333.00
Inc. Drop
Blue Agua The Southernmost Regatta January 2026 $70,333.00
Productions, LLC
We Cycle, Inc. Zombie Bike Ride October 2025 $7807.00
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District III Turnkey Event Funding
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$150,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
St. Columba's Florida Keys Celtic Festival January 2026 $5000.00
Episcopal Church
Pigeon Key Second Annual Pigeon Key December 2025 $5000.00
Foundation, Inc. Holiday Spectacular
Greater Marathon The Original Marathon March 2026 $5000.00
Chamber of Seafood Festival
Commerce, Inc.
D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District V Turnkey Event Funding
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$140,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Key Largo Chamber of Celebrating Freedom July July 2026 $4000.00
Commerce, Inc. 4th Parade, Picnic &
Fireworks
Reef Environmental Florida Keys Lionfish April 2026 $2000.00
Education Foundation Derby and Arts Festival
Incorporated
HNO Productions Inc. Key Largo Bridge Run December 2025 $40,000.00
The Mark Sorensen MSYSP Buccaneer Blast February 2026 $1500.00
Youth Sailing Program, 2026
Inc.
Upper Keys Orange Bowl Swim Classic December 2025 - $2500.00
Community Pool, Inc. and Winter Training January 2026
D 10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Multi District Turnkey Event
Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$654,833.00, as follows:
Organization Event Date Amount
Key West Tourist Fantasy Fest October 2025 $264,500.00
Development
Association, Inc.
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Organization Event Date Amount
Sloppy Joe's Enterprises, Hemingway Days& July 2026 $77,833.00
Inc Hemingway Look-Alike
Contest
Just a Few Friends, LLC Just a Few Friends,Key September 2026 $130,333.00
West
Race World Offshore, RWO Offshore World November 2025 $1891500.00
LLC Championship
Friends of the Pool, Inc. Swim for Alligator September 2026 $6500.00
Lighthouse
Monroe Association for Tour De Keys 2025 November 2025 $2000.00
Retarded Citizens,
Key West Half 28th Annual Key West January 2026 $11067.00
Marathon,LLC Half Marathon& Runfest
IWFFA, Inc. Kelly McGillis Classic January 2026 $33,500.00
KW Songwriters LLC Key West Songwriters April- May 2026 $2000.00
Festival
D 11 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax
Revenues to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Old Seven Mile Bridge Maintenance and Capital Outlay.
RESOLUTION NO. 306-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D 12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with David Breznicky for the Tarponian Tournament (Fishing Event), to extend the expiration
date to September 30, 2025.
D 13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Monroe Association of Retarded Citizens, Inc., for Pre-Promotion of Tour de Keys in
November 2025, to rescind Destination Event funding applications from Tourist Development
Council (TDC), District III and V Advisory Committees, and retain pre-promotion Destination
Event funding received from the TDC District I Advisory Committee, and to revise Exhibit C
(Event Budget).
D 14 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District V
Advisory Committee, for one "At Large" appointment.
D 15 Board granted approval of Mayor Scholl's appointment of Leslie Johnson, the sole
applicant, to an "At Large" position on the Tourist Development Council, District I Advisory
Committee, replacing Patricia Neyra, with a term expiring September 20, 2028.
D 16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District IV Turnkey Event Funding
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$120,000.00, as follows:
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Organization Event Date Amount
Islamorada Chamber of 34th Annual Florida Keys March 2026 $2000.00
Commerce, Inc. Island Fest
San Pedro Catholic Art Under the Oaks January 2026 $1OWN
Parish in Tavernier,Inc.
Island Community Island Boat Show 2026 January 2026 $3000.00
Church, Inc.
Islamorada Running Islamorada Half December 2025 $301000.00
Company LLC Marathon, IOK,
Rumrunner Run and
Beach N'Beer Mile
Islamorada Running St. Paddy's Island March 2026 $10,000.00
Company LLC 5K/10K
Hall of Fame Committee UM Sports Hall of Fame June 2026 $2000.00
of UM, Inc. &Museum Fan Fest&
Fish
D 17 Board granted approval to pay for expenditures incurred by 3406 North Roosevelt
Boulevard Corporation d/b/a Visit Florida Keys (VFK)under the 1 st Amendment to the
Agreement with Mr. Butch Spyridon, for Team Training, in the amount of$7,000.00.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Assignment No. FK-188 with
the State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), for funding, in the
amount of$150,000.00, to allow the County to hire a contracted crew of Invasive Exotic Plant
Control Technicians to treat invasive exotic plants on conservation lands that are owned or
managed by the County.
F2 Board granted approval to waive a minor bid irregularity and authorized execution of a
Contract with Conch Tree & Landscape Professionals, Inc., in the amount of$83,103.00, for a
Native Habitat Restoration Project on Monroe County Conservation Lands.
F3 Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying the addition of certain properties to the
inventory of properties owned by the County to be designated and managed as Monroe County
Conservation Lands, in accordance with Monroe County Ordinance No. 008-2023, as codified at
Sections 2-424 to 2-427.5 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION NO. 307-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
AIRPORTS
I1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, for Law Enforcement Services at the Key West
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International Airport, and setting the annual compensation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in the
amount of$2,435,003.00, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I2 Board granted approval for Key West International Airport to support athletic programs
at Key West High School through a sponsorship, in the amount of$5,000.00, and in accordance
with promotional sponsorships Resolution No. 123-2021.
I3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 2022-89 under the
Master Agreement for Professional Services, with Jacobs Project Management Company, for
environmental mitigation monitoring and reporting for four mitigation areas required for the
Aircraft Overflow Apron Parking Project at Key West International Airport, funded by Airport
Operating Fund 404.
I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Change Order No. I to the
Agreement with Charley Toppino & Sons, for the Taxiway A Extension and Mitigation Project
at the Key West International Airport, in the net amount of$641,192.32, increasing contract
costs in the amount of$1,941,788.00, due to delays with issuance of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers permit, and decreasing costs, in the amount of$1,300,595.68, due to the reduction of
mitigation work required for the project. The Agreement is funded by Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3 7-97; State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Airfield
Improvements Grant No. G2E62; and Airport Operating Fund 404.
I6 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Airline Rates and Charges for Key West
International Airport, effective October 1, 2025. The Terminal Rental Rate is $71.41 per square
foot, which is a $3.47 decrease from the Fiscal Year 2025 mid-year Terminal Rental Rate; the
Landing Fee Rate is $5.15, which is a $0.62 increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 mid-year
Landing Fee Rate; and the Checkpoint Security Charge is $2.60 per enplaned passenger, which is
a $0.10 increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 mid-year Checkpoint Security Charge. The average
Airline Cost per Enplaned Passenger(CPEP) will be $14.99, which is a $0.76 increase over the
Fiscal Year 2025 mid-year CPEP.
I7 Board accepted the Report of Airport Change Orders for the month of August 2025,
reviewed by the County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
I8 Board granted approval to ratify Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport
Improvement Program, Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-084-2025, as executed by the Executive
Director of Airports, providing $2,249,877.00 in funding for Key West International Airport,
Noise Insulation Program (NIP) Bidding and Construction of NIP Group 2 (Construction of
Eight Single Family Homes) and Design of Group 3, funded by FAA Grant No. 37-84 (90%),
and Airport Operating Fund 404 (10%).
I9 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with the
lowest bidder, Strong Tower Construction, in the amount of$1,274,817.95, for construction of
the Key West International Airport, Noise Insulation Program (NIP) Group 2. All project costs
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will be funded with Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 37-84 (90%), and Airport
Operating Fund 404 (10%).
I10 Board adopted the following Resolution and Sponsorship Agreement with Race World
Offshore, LLC for Key West International Airport to sponsor the Key West Offshore World
Championship powerboat races from November 2, 2025 through November 9, 2025, in the
amount of$10,000.00, in accordance with Resolution 123-2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 308-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
III Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 2022-83 under the
Master Agreement for Professional Services, with Jacobs Project Management Company, for the
Bidding and Construction Phase Services for the Noise Insulation Program(NIP) Group 2 and
Design of Group 3, in the amount of$1,225,045.00, funded with Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 37-84 (90%), and Airport Operating Fund 404 (10%).
I12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a First Amendment of Deed
Conservation Easement, with the South Florida Water Management District,pursuant to
permitting requirements for the Taxiway A Extension and Mitigation Project at Key West
International Airport.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
J3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Hutchings and
Sons, Inc., for the Removal and Disposal of Five Derelict Vessels in the Marathon Area, in the
amount of$140,000.00, funded by State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
Governmental Contract No. 24024.
J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with M.T. Causley, LLC,
to provide Professional Support Services for plan review, inspection services, and
planning/zoning development review, commencing September 11, 2025.
J6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with C.A.P. Government,
Inc., to provide secondary backup Professional Support Services for plan review, inspection
services, and planning/zoning development review, commencing September 11, 2025.
COUNTY CLERK
MI Board granted approval of the minutes from the May 21, 2025 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
M2 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
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M3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
August 2025, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Advertising $826,058.46
Bricks & Mortar Projects $3 5 8,952.68
Events $141,653.26
Office Supplies & Operating Costs $151894.56
Personnel Services $341,842.81
Public Relations $8,000.00
Sales & Marketing $123,515.23
Telephone &Utilities $34,292.09
Travel $11,502.48
Visitor Information Services $131,393.66
M4 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10151077-10151885 (AP); 31784-31852
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of August 2025, as
follows:
Fund Fund Title Amount
001 General Fund $3,757,394.86
100 Affordable Housing Programs $600.00
101 Fine & Forfeiture $6,447,518.25
102 Road/Bridges $496,906.53
115 TDC - Two Penn $393,292.25
116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $741,093.53
117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $293,974.98
118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $144,525.29
119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $23,639.24
120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $113,622.81
121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $254,206.61
125 Grant Fund $31017,236.22
141 Fire/Ambulance $11234,273.74
147 Unincorporated Service $410,719.50
148 Planning Building $656,574.77
149 Municipal Policing $842,282.50
150 E911 Enhancement Fund $42,3 3 5.3 5
152 Duck Key Security $101347.77
153 Local Housing Assistance $108,037.22
157 Boating Improvement Fund $104,04 8.5 3
158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $95,370.76
160 Environmental Restoration $24,931.18
163 Court Facilities $17,366.43
177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $3,716.43
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Fund Fund Title Amount
180 Building Funds $382,330.12
207 2003 Revenue Bonds $2110000.00
304 1 Cent Infrastructure $1,18705.51
316 Land Acquisition $379.50
401 Card Sound Bride $78,511.38
403 Marathon Airport $2,750,293.67
404 Key West International Airport $2X8,631.86
405 Key West International Airport Series 2022 $6411999.52
Revenue Bonds
406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $301,481.78
414 MSD Solid Waste $2,327,938.50
501 Workers' Compensation $149,415.75
502 Group Insurance Fund $977,874.81
503 Risk Management Fund $136,343.62
504 Fleet Management Fund $236,714.95
610 Fire/EMS LO SAP Trust Fund $200.00
COMMUNITY SERVICES
NI Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with CMJP Operations Inc., d/b/a Dean Lopez Funeral Home, for Disposal of Indigent and
Unclaimed Human Remains, to renew the agreement for one year, expiring November 18, 2026.
N2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 st Amendment to the
Agreement with CMJP Operations Inc., d/b/a Key West Mortuary, for Disposal of Remains, to
extend the contract for one year, expiring November 18, 2026.
N3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 st Amendment to the
Agreement with Allen Funeral Directors LLC, d/b/a Allen-Beyer Funeral Home, for Disposal of
Indigent and Unclaimed Remains, to extend the contract for one year, expiring October 15, 2026.
N4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Older
Americans Act (OAA) Contract No. AA-2529, between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Social Services/In-Home Services, to increase
the OAA overall budget by $267,772.27, consisting of an increase of$37,772.27 for the
Nutrition Services Incentive Program, $90,000.00 for the Congregate Meal Program, and
$140,000.00 for the Home Delivered Meal Program. This Amendment increases the total
contract amount from $952,841.00 to $1,220,613.27, with a required County match of ten
percent (10%) of the cost for all services funded under the contract, except for OAA Title IIID
(Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services), for the contract period commencing
January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2025.
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N5 Board adopted the following Resolution approving an Amendment to the Local Housing
Assistance Plan, pursuant to Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Resolution No. 02-2025, to update the Shared Appreciation provision and default language.
RESOLUTION NO. 309-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N6 Board granted approval to ratify a 1 st Amendment to Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
Contract No. KZ 2597 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners, Social Services/In-Home Services, for the Contract Year 2025-2026,
commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026, to correct a scrivener's error.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
02 Board accepted the Report on Small Contracts signed by the County Administrator, for
the month of August 2025, as follows:
Vendor Amount
Caballero, Fierman, Llerena & Garcia, LLP $9500.00
Canon U.S.A., Inc. $6,637.80
Canon U.S.A., Inc. $4,194.55
Check Electric, LLC $24,750.00
Granicus, LLC $0.00
Pitney Bowes, Inc. $31238.20
Sport Surfaces, LLC $51,400.00
Tarkett USA Inc. $16,598.62
Tiki Huts by Advance Construction Corp. $12,020.00
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P2 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Donald Lewis Quiring and Lourdes
Quiring and their property, 29119 Violet Drive, Big Pine Key, Florida, to seek compliance
with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No.
CE23080058.
P3 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Summerland Key Marina LLC and
their property, 24326 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the
County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE21010013.
P4 Board granted approval and authorized the Risk Manager to change Agent of Record for
County flood insurance policies from The Porter-Allen Co, Inc. to Southernmost Insurance
Agency, Inc.; and granted approval to waive procurement requirements of the County's
Purchasing Policy.
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P5 Board granted approval of a proposal from Florida League of Cities to renew the 2025-
2026 Liability Insurance and Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Program for an annual
premium of$599,083.00; and authorized the Risk Manager to sign all necessary documents
required to bind coverage.
P6 Board granted approval to ratify a Contract with Cynthia Hall, P.A., for Legal Services,
entered into by the County Attorney on behalf of the County on August 25, 2025.
P7 Board granted approval to renew the County's Emergency Vehicle Physical Damage and
Portable Equipment insurance coverage through National Union Fire Insurance Company of
Pittsburg, Pa., through Volunteer Fireman's Insurance Services (VFIS) Agency, and accept the
preliminary renewal proposal with an annual premium of$232,214.00 (Emergency Vehicle
Physical Damage policy $226,929.00; and Portable Equipment policy $5,285.00) and $58.14 for
all taxes, surcharges and fees; and authorized the Risk Manager to sign all necessary forms.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
S 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Contract
with Rockland Investment Corporation, Inc., to extend the expiration of the lease for the Fleet
Garage facility on Rockland Key from March 17, 2026 to July 16, 2029, at a cost of$23,054.72
per month. The contract includes an annual CPI adjustment to not exceed 5%per year, funded by
Fleet Internal Service Fund.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
S2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Enterprise Enrollment Agreement
with SHI International Corp (SHI), for Microsoft licenses and services, for a total period of 38
Months (36-month new term plus a 2-month extension to align with the County's Fiscal Year) at
an annual cost of$258,679.26 per year, and total contract cost in the amount of$819,149.86, for
38 months, as outlined in the SHI pricing proposal. SHI is the authorized reseller of Microsoft
products.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
S3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Settlement Agreement in the
matter of the New National Opioids Settlement: Purdue, Reference No. CL-1747970, and
authorized the County Attorney or his designee to sign all necessary documents.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
S4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Settlement Agreement in the
matter of the New National Opioids Settlement: Secondary Manufacturers, Reference No. CL-
1770486, and authorized the County Attorney or his designee to sign all necessary documents.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEM
C5 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
adopt the following Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026 plan for utilization of opioid
settlement funds for Adult Substance Abuse Programs (The Jail In-House Program, Medication
Assisted Treatment and Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services) and school-based
prevention efforts in Monroe County middle schools. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
RESOLUTION NO. 310-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
O1 Christine Hurley, County Administrator, referred the Board to the County Administrator
Report for the month of September 2025. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Raschein to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Pi Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for
the month of September 2025. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by
Commissioner Lincoln to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
AIRPORT
I5 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board. John Mafera, representing
McFarland Johnson, Inc., gave a Power Point Presentation on the Consolidate Rental Car Facility
(CONRAQ Project at Key West International Airport. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the following Resolution to
amend Resolution No. 541- 2024, which increased the original Customer Facility Charge (CFC)
imposed in Resolution No. 520-2022, and increase the CFC on customers of rental car
companies accessing Key West International Airport, from $8.00 to $9.00 per transaction day,
effective March 1, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 311-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 23-
200 Tourist Development Plan of the Monroe County Code to revise provisions to specifically
include local advertisements that promote tourism by advising of the economic and other
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benefits of tourism in accordance Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-2025
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
Q3 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 6, Buildings and Construction, Article II, Building Code, Division 4,
Florida Building Code Amendments, to eliminate the restriction of enclosed areas below the
required Base Flood Elevation to not more than 299 square feet in area and to re-adopt the
remaining administrative and technical amendments to the Florida Building Code; providing for
severability; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the
Florida Building Commission and the Department of State; providing for codification; providing
for an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein
and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously. Emily Schemper, Director of Growth Management, addressed the Board.
ORDINANCE NO. 021-2025
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
STAFF REPORT
El Mr. Strickland addressed the Board. Eric Smith, representing Kaplan Kirsch LLP, gave a
Power Point Presentation, Silver Airways Bankruptcy; Gisela Shanahan, representing Frasca&
Associates, LLC, gave a Power Point Presentation, Airport Financial Position Update. Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. Mr. Strickland gave a Power Point Presentation, Concourse A
and Terminal Improvements Program Update. Chris Bowker, representing Jacobs Project
Management Company, gave a Power Point Presentation, Marathon/Florida Keys International
Airport Runway 7-25 Project Update.
CLOSED SESSIONS
K3 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe
County v. NGMInsurance Company, Case No. 25-CA-538-MR, and read the required language
into the record pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. Mr. Shillinger advised that the
following individuals would be present at the meeting: County Commissioners; County
Administrator Christine Hurley, County Attorney Bob Shillinger; Senior Assistant County
Attorney Christine Limb ert-B arrows; and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Scholl declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
K1 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Mitchell v.
3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation;Monroe County;Monroe County Board of
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County Commissioners, and Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Case No. 24-CA-
890-K, and read the required language into the record pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida
Statutes. Mr. Shillinger advised that the following individuals would be present at the meeting:
County Commissioners; County Administrator Christine Hurley, County Attorney Bob
Shillinger; Assistant County Attorneys Gaelan Jones and Anj elica Harden-Ivanoski; and a
certified court reporter.
Mayor Scholl declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
K2 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Perla,
Jennifer Vidaure de Miller v. Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, 16th Judicial
Circuit, Case No. 25-CA-821-K, and read the required language into the record pursuant to
Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. Mr. Shillinger advised that the following individuals would
be present at the meeting: County Commissioners; County Administrator Christine Hurley,
County Attorney Bob Shillinger; Assistant County Attorneys Gaelan Jones and Anj elica Harden-
Ivanoski; and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Scholl declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
J 1 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. Satya Pinapaka, representing AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., gave a Power Point Presentation, 2025 U.S. I Arterial Travel Time and Delay
Study. The following individuals addressed the Board: Sue Miller, representing Islamorada
Community Alliance; Jordan Mannix-Lachner, representing Last Stand; Edie Primavera; Barry
Ray, representing Florida Keys Environmental Coalition; Don Horton, representing Islamorada,
Village of Islands; Jan Diamondstone, who gave a Power Point Presentation; Stuart Schaffer;
Ann Olsen, representing Friends of the Lower Keys, who gave a Power Point Presentation; Joe
Wischmeier, Tim Urbanski; Kim Heise; and Lisa Snycerski. Ms. Hurley addressed the Board.
Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and
seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the 2025 Study, and reconvene the Task Force to
add the 6-week window into the methodology and other improvements in anticipation of a new
Study in 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
J2 Satya Pinapaka, representing AECOM Technical Services, Inc., gave a Power Point
Presentation, Trip Generation Characteristics for Gas Stations.
PUBLIC HEARING
Q 1 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the State Land
Planning Agency an Ordinance that would repeal Policy 301.7.2 of the Monroe County Year
2030 Comprehensive Plan, and amend Policies 3 01.7.3 and 301.7.4, which would grant the State
of Florida the power to enlarge segments of unincorporated U.S. Highway 1 to four lanes. Ms.
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Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Sue Miller, representing Islamorada Community Alliance; Anni
Wall-Ferguson; Peter Levasseur; Dylan Scott, Allison Delashmit, representing Lower Keys
Guides Association; Marlen Weeks; Barry Wray, representing Florida Keys Environmental
Coalition; Sergei Kelley, representing Florida Keepers; Deb Gillis; Michael Greenberg; Valerie
Preziosi, representing Save Our Key Deer; and Joe Wischmeier. Motion made by Commissioner
Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to deny an Ordinance repealing Policy 301.7.2
of the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT I
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire &Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Holly Raschein,
Commissioner David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle
HI Motion made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Councilman Lewis to grant
approval and authorize execution of an Agreement with Antonio Gandia, M.D., for Medical
Director Services, to commence on October 1, 2025, and expire September 30, 2028, with two
additional two-year extension terms based upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement
of the parties. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
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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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Budget Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Key West, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A budget meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
5:05 p.m. at the Harvey Government Center in Key West, and via Communication Media
Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, 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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
A There were no Additions, Corrections or Deletions to the agenda. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein granting approval of the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
GI Cathy Crane, Director of Community Services, addressed the Board regarding an
Agreement with Guidance/Care Center, Inc., for the State mandated Community Transportation
for the Disadvantaged Program for Fiscal Year 2026, in the total amount of$842,963.00; the
Innovative Service Development Program, in the amount of$9,172.00; Baker Act Transportation
Service Program, in the amount of$210,740.00; Community Transportation Coordinator-Related
Transportation Services, in the amount of$22,781.00; and Social Services Transportation
Disadvantaged Program, in the amount of$600,000.00, for Fiscal Year 2026. Motion was made
by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln granting approval of the
Agreement. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict. The item was readdressed later
in the meeting to correct a scrivener's error.
BUDGET
B I John Quinn, Assistant Director of Office of Management and Budget; Christine Hurley,
County Administrator; and Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs, gave a Power Point
Presentation, County Administrator's Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget. Mr. Shillinger and
Tina Boan, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Jeff Miller, representing FreeBee/Conch Connect; Ja Good; Mary Stella;
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Sherrie Schwab, representing Domestic Abuse Shelter; Diana Flenard, representing Monroe
Association of ReMARCable Citizens and the Monroe Homeless Coalition; and Isabella
McLain, representing Planning with L.O.V.E.E.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
&Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT I
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire &Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Holly Raschein,
Commissioner David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
C 1 Mr. Quinn read the tentative millage rates into the record. Chief RL Colina, Monroe
County Fire Rescue, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following District 1 Board of
Governors Resolution adopting the tentative millage rate of Fiscal Year 2026. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C2 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
adopt the following District 1 Board of Governors Resolution adopting the tentative budget for
Fiscal Year 2026. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
BUDGET RESOLUTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
DI Mr. Quinn announced the tentative millage rates. Said rates are attached hereto.
D2 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt
the following Resolution adopting the tentative millage rates for Fiscal Year 2026. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 294-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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D3 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Rice to fund
non-profits at 50% and keep 25% in operational reserve until after the state report in January to
then reallocate funds, pending the Board's approval. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cates Yes
Commissioner Lincoln No
Commissioner Raschein No
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Scholl No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
adopt the following Resolution to adopt the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates Yes
Commissioner Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Raschein Yes
Commissioner Rice No
Mayor Scholl Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 295-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D4 Announcement of the final public budget hearing to be held on September 10, 2025, at
5:05 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo,
Florida 33037. Mr. Quinn addressed the Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
El Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
grant approval to advertise Request for Proposals for Replacement of Permeable Pavers at Gato
Parking Lot. Motion carried unanimously.
E2 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board regarding the proposed plan to transfer Higgs Beach and
West Martello Tower ownership to the City of Key West. The following individual addressed the
Board: Mary Olson, representing the Key West Garden Club.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
GI Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the prior approval of Item G 1, and
addressed a scrivener's error in the item wording, and that the total amount of the Agreement
should have been $842,693.00, for the record. The Board agreed that the correction would not
change their approval of the item.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
F 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
authorize the Mayor to execute the supplements to the Aircraft Sublease Agreement, as approved
by the County Attorney, and to authorize the Mayor to docusign a copy of the supplements to the
Aircraft Sublease Agreement, with a copy of the Aircraft Sublease Agreement, for purposes of
registration filing with the Federal Aviation Administration. Motion carried unanimously.
F2 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. NGM Insurance Company, Case No. 25-CA-538-MR, and read the required
language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by
Commissioner Raschein to grant approval to hold the Closed Session at the September 10, 2025
regular meeting in Key Largo, Florida at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. 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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This is the reading of the rolled-back rate, the tentative millage rate, & the percent
above/below the rolled-back rate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled-back millage rate is 2.4786
Tentative millage rate is 2.7327
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Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.1601
Tentative millage rate is 0.1756
Tentative millage rate is ylll IIII6 °°°: 11 l�l� I 1
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.2634
Tentative millage rate is 0.2889
Tentative millage rate is111111Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled-back millage rate is 1.6044
Tentative millage rate is 1.9076
Tentative millage rate is 8 awl :°°0 5 j o
Taxing Authority: Middle Keys Health Care MSTU
Rolled-back millage rate is 0.4649
Tentative millage rate is 0.1125
Tentative millage rate is 1°°°° o f .
Aggregate
Aggregate Rolled-back millage rate is 3.1157
Aggregate Tentative millage rate is 3.3965
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