HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem S7 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
a
e
Craig Cates,District 1
e' Tames K. Scholl,District 3
� Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2026
Agenda Item Number: S7
26-0289
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue
TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A STAFF CONTACT: R.L. Colina
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance that amends
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances by enacting a new section numbered as Section 13-1 entitled,
"Adoption of minimum fire prevention and life safety codes," to incorporate the state-mandated
minimum firesafety code as further described therein; and by amending Section 13-27, "Appointment,
job description,"by retitling it as "Local Fire Official,"to update terminology within the Monroe
County Code.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Section 125.01(1)(d), Fla. Stat., states that counties have the power to
"[p]rovide fire protection, including the enforcement of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, as provided
in ss. 633.206 and 633.208, and adopt and enforce local technical amendments to the Florida Fire
Prevention Code as provided in those sections and pursuant to s. 633.202." Within Chapter 13, "Fire
Prevention and Protection," Article I, "In General," of the Monroe County Code, Section 13-1 was
scheduled to be a reserved section pursuant to County Ordinance No. 026-2007. However, now it has
been deemed advisable to utilize the available section to expressly state that the Florida Fire
Prevention Code, and such rules and regulations issued by the State Fire Marshal, is the minimum fire
and life safety standards applicable within the unincorporated areas of Monroe County, Florida.
Additionally, pursuant to Section 633.118, Fla. Stat., "[t]he chiefs of county, municipal, and special-
district fire service providers; other fire service provider personnel designated by their respective
chiefs... are authorized to enforce this chapter [633] and all rules prescribed by the State Fire Marshal
within their respective jurisdictions." Currently, the County's Code requires the Board of County
Commissioners to appoint the County Fire Marshal, however such designation is not necessary
because the County Fire Chief, and other fire service personnel as designated by the County Fire
Chief, possess the inherent authority to enforce said laws and rules. As such, Monroe County Fire
Rescue (MCFR) requests these updates to the Monroe County Code to avoid potential confusion
between local and state laws. The clarification and proposed updates provided in this Ordinance will
facilitate effective administration, enforcement, and oversight of fire prevention activities. The subject
Ordinance was advertised consistent with the requirements set forth in Section 125.66, Fla. Stat.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The BOCC has approved various revisions to Chapter 13 of the Monroe County Code since 1979,
including but not limited to: Ord No. 20-1984; Ord. No. 3 8-1987; Ord. No. 19-1988; Ord. No. 3-1989;
Ord. No. 40-1992; Ord. No. 26-1993; Ord. No. 015-2002; and Ord. No. 026-2007.
INSURANCE REQUIRED: N/A.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: MCFR staff recommends approval of the Ordinance attached
hereto.
DOCUMENTATION: Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Sections 13-1 & 13-27, Monroe County
Code; Business Impact Estimate published on County's website as of 1/16/26.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A.
7. A Publicearl to consider a tion of an Ordinance that amends the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances by enactingsection ere s Section 13-1entitled,
"Adoption ini a fire prevention and life safety codes,"'to incorporate the state-
mandated ini firesafety code as furtherdescribed therein; and by amendingSection
1 - 7, "Appointment,job descrl i ,"by retltlln it as "Local FireOfficial,"to update
terminology within the Monroe County Code.
COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
a
e
Craig Cates,District 1
e' Tames K. Scholl,District 3
� Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2026
Agenda Item Number: S7
26-0289
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue
TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A STAFF CONTACT: R.L. Colina
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance that amends
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances by enacting a new section numbered as Section 13-1 entitled,
"Adoption of minimum fire prevention and life safety codes," to incorporate the state-mandated
minimum firesafety code as further described therein; and by amending Section 13-27, "Appointment,
job description,"by retitling it as "Local Fire Official,"to update terminology within the Monroe
County Code.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Section 125.01(1)(d), Fla. Stat., states that counties have the power to
"[p]rovide fire protection, including the enforcement of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, as provided
in ss. 633.206 and 633.208, and adopt and enforce local technical amendments to the Florida Fire
Prevention Code as provided in those sections and pursuant to s. 633.202." Within Chapter 13, "Fire
Prevention and Protection," Article I, "In General," of the Monroe County Code, Section 13-1 was
scheduled to be a reserved section pursuant to County Ordinance No. 026-2007. However, now it has
been deemed advisable to utilize the available section to expressly state that the Florida Fire
Prevention Code, and such rules and regulations issued by the State Fire Marshal, is the minimum fire
and life safety standards applicable within the unincorporated areas of Monroe County, Florida.
Additionally, pursuant to Section 633.118, Fla. Stat., "[t]he chiefs of county, municipal, and special-
district fire service providers; other fire service provider personnel designated by their respective
chiefs... are authorized to enforce this chapter [633] and all rules prescribed by the State Fire Marshal
within their respective jurisdictions." Currently, the County's Code requires the Board of County
Commissioners to appoint the County Fire Marshal, however such designation is not necessary
because the County Fire Chief, and other fire service personnel as designated by the County Fire
Chief, possess the inherent authority to enforce said laws and rules. As such, Monroe County Fire
Rescue (MCFR) requests these updates to the Monroe County Code to avoid potential confusion
between local and state laws. The clarification and proposed updates provided in this Ordinance will
facilitate effective administration, enforcement, and oversight of fire prevention activities. The subject
Ordinance was advertised consistent with the requirements set forth in Section 125.66, Fla. Stat.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The BOCC has approved various revisions to Chapter 13 of the Monroe County Code since 1979,
including but not limited to: Ord No. 20-1984; Ord. No. 3 8-1987; Ord. No. 19-1988; Ord. No. 3-1989;
Ord. No. 40-1992; Ord. No. 26-1993; Ord. No. 015-2002; and Ord. No. 026-2007.
INSURANCE REQUIRED: N/A.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: MCFR staff recommends approval of the Ordinance attached
hereto.
DOCUMENTATION: Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Sections 13-1 & 13-27, Monroe County
Code; Business Impact Estimate published on County's website as of 1/16/26.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A.
2 t -P kftkoi, 1� 1
A
�aA44
.
5 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
6 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
7
8 ORDINANCE NO. -2026
9
10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
11 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
12 AMENDING THE COUNTY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
13 AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "FIRE PREVENTION AND
14 PROTECTION," ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," BY
15 ENACTING SECTION 13-1, "ADOPTION OF MINIMUM
16 FIRE PREVENTION AND LIFE SAFETY CODES," TO
17 INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE STATE-
18 MANDATED MINIMUM FIRESAFETY CODE AS
19 FURTHER DESCRIBED THEREIN; AND BY AMENDING
20 ARTICLE II, "FIRE MARSHAL," SECTION 13-27,
21 "APPOINTMENT, JOB DESCRIPTION," BY RETITLING
22 THE SECTION TO "LOCAL FIRE OFFICIAL" TO UPDATE
23 TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
24 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
25 CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL
26 AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
27
28
29 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recognizes
30 that the work of ordinance codification is an ongoing process that requires continuous effort by
31 various County officials and staff, and it is the goal of the BOCC to ensure that the Monroe County
32 Code of Ordinances is kept current and of maximum use and clarity; and
33
34 WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 125, "County
35 Government," of the Florida Statutes, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt
36 laws and regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its
37 citizenry; and
38
39 WHEREAS,pursuant to Article VIII of the Florida Constitution and Section 125.66, Fla.
40 Stat.,Monroe County possesses the police powers to enact ordinances in order to protect the health,
CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing text. 1
Words in underscored type are additions to existing text.
A line of*** indicates existing text not shown.
41 safety, and welfare of the County's citizens; and
42
43 WHEREAS, additionally, Section 125.01(1)(d), Fla. Stat., states that counties have the
44 power to"[p]rovide fire protection,including the enforcement of the Florida Fire Prevention Code,
45 as provided in ss. 633.206 and 633.208, and adopt and enforce local technical amendments to the
46 Florida Fire Prevention Code as provided in those sections and pursuant to s. 633.202"; and
47
48 WHEREAS, Monroe County has previously adopted ordinances establishing standards
49 and procedures for fire prevention and protection to safeguard life, property, and the general
50 welfare of the public; and
51
52 WHEREAS, Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection,"Article I, "In General," of the
53 Monroe County Code, Section 13-1 was scheduled to be a reserved section pursuant to County
54 Ordinance No. 026-2007, and it is now deemed advisable to utilize that available section to
55 establish that the Florida Fire Prevention Code, and such rules and regulations issued by the State
56 Fire Marshal, is the minimum fire and life safety standards applicable within the unincorporated
57 areas of Monroe County, Florida; and
58
59 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 633.118, Fla. Stat., "[t]he chiefs of county, municipal,
60 and special-district fire service providers; other fire service provider personnel designated by their
61 respective chiefs; and personnel designated by local governments having no organized fire service
62 providers are authorized to enforce this chapter [633] and all rules prescribed by the State Fire
63 Marshal within their respective jurisdictions"; and
64
65 WHEREAS, in the past, the Board of County Commissioners had to designate specific
66 personnel to enforce Chapter 633, Fla. Stat., since it did not have an internal fire service
67 department, as referenced within Section 633.118, Fla. Stat., and made such designation through
68 the formal appointment of a County Fire Marshal as set forth in Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and
69 Protection,"Article II, "Fire Marshal," of the Monroe County Code; and
70
CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing text. 2
Words in underscored type are additions to existing text.
A line of*** indicates existing text not shown.
71 WHEREAS, currently, such designation is not necessary because the County Fire Chief,
72 and other fire service personnel as designated by the County Fire Chief, possess the inherent
73 authority to enforce said laws and rules of the State Fire Marshal, and updates are recommended
74 to avoid potential confusion between the County's Code of Ordinances and state laws; and
75
76 WHEREAS, it follows that Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection," specifically
77 Article II, "Fire Marshal," Section 13-27, "Appointment,job description," is hereby renamed to
78 "Local Fire Official," and updated to be consistent with the County's current practices and
79 operational needs; and
80
81 WHEREAS, additionally, the County's local fire official, i.e. the Fire Chief, may
82 designate other Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel, such as a local fire marshal and deputy fire
83 marshal(s) who are licensed to perform the specific duties enumerated by the Department of
84 Financial Services,Division of the Fire Marshal, and are an integral component of Monroe County
85 Fire Rescue operations to ensure effective administration, enforcement, and oversight of fire
86 prevention activities; and
87
88 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2026, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
89 held a public hearing, and provided for public comment and public participation in accordance
90 with the requirements of state law; and
91
92 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby finds and determines that the
93 actions described herein serve the best interests of the citizenry in Monroe County, Florida.
94
95 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
96 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
97
98 Section 1: Ratification. That the foregoing"WHEREAS"clauses are hereby ratified
99 and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance.
100
101 Section 2: Amendment to Section 13-1, Monroe County Code. That the Code of
102 Ordinances of Monroe County, Florida, shall be amended by amending Chapter 13, "Fire
103 Prevention and Protection,"Article I,"In General,"by enacting a new section numbered as Section
104 13-1 entitled, "Adoption of minimum fire prevention and life safety codes," to read as follows:
CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing text. 3
Words in underscored type are additions to existing text.
A line of*** indicates existing text not shown.
105
106 Sec. 13-1. �er�Adoption of minimum fire prevention and life safety codes.
107 La) The Florida Fire Prevention Code, and such rules and regulations issued by the State Fire
108 Marshal consistent with Chapter 633, Fla. Stat., are deemed adopted and enforceable as the
109 minimum fire prevention and life safey codes (hereinafter "minimum firesafety code"�
110 applicable within the unincorporated areas of Monroe County, Florida. The minimum
111 firesafety code shall be applied to every building and structure except as provided by law.
112 fl2� Such minimum firesafety code shall operate in conjunction with the Florida Building Code.
113 In the event that a dispute arises regarding the enforcement of the Florida Fire Prevention
114 Code as related to the enforcement of the Florida Building Code, the dispute shall be
115 resolved through the procedures set forth in Chapters 633 and 553, Fla. Stat.
116 Lc) All references to the laws, rules, and regulations cited herein shall be applicable as same
117 may be amended from time to time. This Chapter 13, "Fire Prevntion and Protection," of
118 the Monroe County Code shall be liberally construed to protect the public health, safety,
119 and welfare. Additionally, nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to provide any
120 independent cause of action or claim for relief of any kind whatsoever except as expressly
121 provided herein.
122
123
124 Section 3: Amendment to Section 13-27, Monroe County Code. That the Code of
125 Ordinances of Monroe County, Florida, shall be amended by amending Chapter 13, "Fire
126 Prevention and Protection," Article II, "Fire Marshal," Section 13-27, "Appointment, job
127 description,"by retitling the Section to "Local Fire Official,"to read as follows:
128
129 ARTICLE II. FIRE MARSHAL
130
131 Sec. 13-27. Local Fire Official. ,
132 (a) The chief of Monroe County Fire Rescue is hereby designated as the local fire
133 official for the county. The Monroe County Fire Chief("Fire Chief') may also designate
134 such other Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel who hold the state-mandated
135 certifications and credentials, including but not limited to a local fire marshal and deputy
136 fire marshal(s), to perform the duties of the local fire official. Such personnel shall possess
137 the authority to enforce the minimum firesafety code as set forth in Section 13-1, Monroe
138 County Code,and perform the duties established by state law and as further set forth herein.
139 To the extent permitted b,T�, the prior actions of the county fire marshal, and his or her
140 deputy fire marshals, are hereby ratified.
141 ,
142 nrdQtv� Piro
L,%./ A--L-L%./
143 (b) To the extent that a municipality within Monroe County, or an independent special
144 district with firesafety responsbilities within Monroe County, seeks to have the County
145 provide the state-mandated duties of a local fire official within the municipality's or special
146 district's jurisdiction,then an interlocal agreement must be approved to authorize same.
147
148
149
CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing text. 4
Words in underscored type are additions to existing text.
A line of*** indicates existing text not shown.
150
151 Section 4: Conflicts. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances, all Monroe County
152 Code sections or parts of Monroe County Code sections, and all resolutions or parts of resolutions
153 in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
154
155 Section 5: Severability. That should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any
156 portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, clause or word be declared by a court of competent
157 jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
158 whole or part hereof other than the part declared invalid. If this Ordinance or any provision thereof
159 shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstances, such holding shall not
160 affect its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstances.
161
162 Section 6: Codification. That the provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified within
163 the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County, Florida, and any paragraph or section may be
164 renumbered to conform with the Monroe County Code.
165
166 Section 7: Transmittal and Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be transmitted
167 to and become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State as provided in Section
168 125.66, Fla. Stat., as may be amended from time to time.
169
170 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
171 Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of 12026.
172
173 Mayor Michelle Lincoln
174 Mayor Pro Tem David Rice
175 Commissioner Craig Cates
176 Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein
177 Commissioner James K. Scholl
178
179 (Seal)
180 Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
181 OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
182
183
184
185 By: By:
186 Deputy Clerk Michelle Lincoln, Mayor
187
188
189
190 Approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
191 Digitally signed by Eve M.Lewis
Eve M. LeW I S Date:2026.01.16 12:01:24
192 -05'00'
193 Eve M. Lewis, Assistant County Attorney
CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing text. 5
Words in underscored type are additions to existing text.
A line of*** indicates existing text not shown.
BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE!
Rev.06/2024
Meeting Date: 01.28.2026
Proposed Ordinance Title/Reference:AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COUNTY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," BY
ENACTING SECTION 13-1, "ADOPTION OF MINIMUM FIRE PREVENTION
AND LIFE SAFETY CODES" TO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE STATE-
MANDATED MINIMUM FIRESAFETY CODE AS FURTHER DESCRIBED
THEREIN; AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, "FIRE MARSHAL," SECTION 13-
27E "APPOINTMENT, JOB DESCRIPTION," BY RETITLING THE SECTION TO
"LOCAL FIRE OFFICIAL" TO UPDATE TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The Proposed Ordinance ® does ® does not fall under one of the following enumerated
exceptions-2
® The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments,
including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including,but not limited to,any Federal,State,local,or private grant or other financial
assistance accepted by the county government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement;or
® The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following*:
a. Development orders and development permits,as those terms are defined in
s. 163.3164, and development agreements,as authorized by the Florida Local
Government Development Agreement Act under ss. 163.3220-163.3243;
b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the
county;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.734,Florida Statutes,relating to the Florida Building Code;or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention
Code. Also,Section 69A.
Summary of Proposed Ordinance and Statement of Public Purpose to be Served:
While this Ordinance to amend portions of Chapter 13,"Fire Prevention and Protection,"is to
maintain compliance with state-mandates pursuant to Chapter 633, Fla. Stat., cited above,it
also designates the Monroe County Fire Chief as the County's local fire official, and further
authorizes the Fire Chief to designate other Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel, such as
the County Fire Marshal,and Deputy Fire Marshal(s),to perform such duties.
1 Business impact statement must be posted on the county's website no later than the date the notice of proposed
enactment is published.
2 F.S.125.66(3)(c)(2023)
Estimate of Direct Economic Impact on Private/For Profit Businesses:
a. Estimate of Direct Business Compliance Costs:Indeterminate.
b. New Charges/Fees on Businesses Impacted:N/A.
c. Estimate of Regulatory Costs:N/A.
Good Faith Estimate of Number of Businesses Likely Impacted:N/A.
Any Additional Information:N/A.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on January 28, 2026, at 9:00
A.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798
Overseas Highway, 2nd Floor, Marathon, Florida, 33050, the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider adopting the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,AMENDING THE COUNTY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "FIRE PREVENTION
AND PROTECTION," ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," BY ENACTING
SECTION 13-1, "ADOPTION OF MINIMUM FIRE PREVENTION AND
LIFE SAFETY CODES" TO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE
STATE-MANDATED MINIMUM FIRESAFETY CODE AS FURTHER
DESCRIBED THEREIN; AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, "FIRE
MARSHAL," SECTION 13-27, "APPOINTMENT, JOB DESCRIPTION,"
BY RETITLING THE SECTION TO "LOCAL FIRE OFFICIAL" TO
UPDATE TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the
agenda packet for the January 28, 2026, meeting, which will be posted beginning on January 22, 2026 at:
® oroecout ov/ / satin s en as. The ordinance may also be viewed at
the Monroe County Attorney's Office at 1111 12'Street, Suite 408, Key West, FL 33040.
The public can participate in the January 28, 2026, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at:
:..........t. s: c occ.Zoo .us 4 , or Live Closed Captioning is available via the MCTV portal
at tt s: c.ou .castus.ty vo on.roe v� eo 3 c c� ac c D ] a e::::::::::::�� . _E t
........................................................................... ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order
to participate in this proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office,by phoning(305)292-
4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m. 5:00p.m.,prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or
voice-impaired, call "711'
Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or
hearings, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, that person will need to
ensure that a verbatim record is made of the proceedings,which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based.
Dated at Key West, Florida, this 16th day of January, 2026.
(SEAL) KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and
Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida
Publication Dates:
Keys Citizen: Sat., 01/17/2026
Keys Weekly: Thur., 01/22/2026
News Barometer: Fri., 01/23/2026
2