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- f� MEETING AGENDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
December 10,2025
9:00AM
The Board will convene at the Nelson Government Center
102050 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
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Please note that all time approximate items are listed in bold.
9:00 A.M. Regular Meeting
9:25 A.M. Land Authority Governing Board
9:30 A.M. Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of Governors
TIME APPROXIMATE REGULAR MEETING
9:00 A.M. Call to Order
Salute to Flag
A. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
B. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
ckt B 1. Presentation to Commemorate Over 75 Years of Service to the Tavernier Volunteer Fire
Department board. tet5k- rzt iceule.
V"B2. Recognition of Mark Hemeyer's promotion to Deputy Chief of Operations.
JB3. Recognition of Alejandro Lucio's promotion to Battalion Chief of Operations.
JB4. Recognition of Francisco Palomares for 20 years of service in the Upper Keys Roads
Department.
B5. Presentation of plaque to Annette Nina of Key Largo, FL for her photograph being included
in the 2026 Florida Association of Counties Annual Calendar.
C. BULK APPROVALS - COMMISSIONER SCHOLL
C 1. Approval of a Task Order with Bender and Associates Architects, P.A. in the amount of
$334,388.00 for the Monroe County Detention Center Spalling Repairs project. This project
is funded by the Fine & Forfeiture Fund (Fund 101)
C2. Acceptance of the Monroe County Length of Service Award Plan (LOSAP) Actuarial
27 Valuation Report for Plan Year 2025 and $0 transfer of funds for Plan Year 2025 into the
LOSAP Trust Fund.
C3. Approval of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award Agreement
from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to be used for the purchase of lab
e) supplies necessary to operate the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court's Probation and Pre-Trial
Services drug testing program in the amount of$61,261.00.
C4. Approval of plan year 2026 rate for administration of Employer Group Waiver Program
(EGWP) by Benistar Admin Services Inc., the vendor used by the Countys pharmaceutical
benefits manager (PBM), Capital Rx, Inc., to provide coordinated pharmacy services and
benefits for retirees and dependents. Also, approval for County Administrator or Director of
Employee Services to execute any necessary documents.
C5. Approval of a 3 year agreement with Forerunner Industries, Inc., providing a 3 year license
for Forerunners' floodplain management software platform at a fixed cost of $92,200 per
year, for a total cost of$276,600 over 3 years.
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C6. Approval of a sole source agreement between Zoll Data Systems, Inc. and Monroe County,
through the execution of Order Q-123219 for Hosted Billing Service Plus and Hosted
43 RescueNet ePCR Plus for a period of one (1) year (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026)
for the total annual cost of$18,489.60.
C7. Approval of an agreement with ClearTrack HR, Inc, which provides service for the County's
Benefits Administration Software System. This system provides electronic management of
benefits eligibility, enrollment, data file feed to carriers, compliance, reporting, and other
related processes. This agreement reflects the continuation of services until terminated by
either party. The contractor has performed in a satisfactory manner and that the contract
manager has verified satisfactory performance.
C8. Approval of Revised Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) grant agreement in the amount
of $3,910,696.00 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) for partial funding for the Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection
Services for the Key Deer Blvd (North of Watson Blvd) Roadway Rehabilitation Project by
ratification of Resolution 497-2025, which was previously approved at the 11/12/25 BOCC
meeting via agenda item F14. This SCOP agreement replaces the prior agreement and revises
the total cost of the project($5,214,261.00),the grant amount($3,910,696.00) and the countys
25% local match ($1,303,565.00).
C9. Approval of a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Miami Dade Pump & Supply
Company for Lift Station Maintenance and Cleaning, Upper Keys, to renew the Agreement
for the second of(3) three optional (1) one-year renewals with an effective date of January 1,
2026, and to increase the Total Compensation to the Contractor to $45,600.00. This Contract
is paid from funds 001 and 147.
C 10. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT)to suspend toll collection on Card Sound Road during nighttime closures of US 1 for
roadwork along the 18-mile stretch to extend the expiration date of the Agreement to May 31,
2026 and to increase the toll reimbursement amount for per detour day per direction to$495.00.
C 11.Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. for Fire
and Panic Alarm and Security System Annual Certification, Maintenance, Repair, and
Monitoring services. And to update the service locations to remove the Big Pine Key
e, Commissioner District 2 Office and increase the contract payments by a 2.9% CPI-U with an
effective date of December 13, 2025. Contract paid from funds 001, 101, and 147.
C12. Approval of various resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the receipt of
unanticipated revenue.
C13. Approval of a Task Order with WSP USA, Inc., for Construction Engineering and Inspection
(CEI)Services in the estimated total not to exceed amount of$3 87,129.60 for the Toms Harbor
Channel Bridge #904600 Repairs Project. This project is partially funded by a Small County
Outreach Program (SCOP) grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT). The CEI Services are funded 75% by State Funds and 25% local match for a total of
$96,782.40 from Monroe County.
C14. Approval to increase the annual not to exceed amount up to $400,000 for purchases of
eContent digital library materials from the vendor, OverDrive, Inc., for the 2026 fiscal year
Li and authorize Michael Nelson or Kimberly Matthews to execute individual invoices.
C15. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 contract with Fair Insurance Rates of Monroe (FIRM) in the
amount of$50,000.00.
, C16. Approval to advertise a public hearing for a budget amendment to various capital
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improvement funds for fiscal year 2026.
C 17. Discussion and direction regarding potential updates to Chapter 18 of the Code to allow for
the collection of vehicle parking,trailer parking, and boat ramp launch and retrieval fees from
LU''.-)01)0M n noresidents and/or residents at multiple locations including Harry Harris Park, Higgs Beach,
,� and Mike Forster Memorial Park to help offset the costs of facilities maintenance and
improvements. TIME 4PPROXIMATE 10:30 A.M. REVISED BACK-UP.
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C18. Approval to Advertise a Public Hearing to co ider adoption of an ordinance amending and
repealing certain sections within the Monroe County Code of Ordinances in order to remove
outdated references to volunteer fire and ambulance departments that no longer provide
services to Monroe County.
C19. Approval to advertise a public hearing for a budget amendment to Fund 101, Fine &
1:6Forfeiture Fund.
C20. Approval of the second extension to the contract with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for
employee benefits consulting services, exercising the second renewal.A Annual cost of the
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contract is $200,000.00.
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D. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
0 D l. Approval to Cancel the Request for Proposal for Establishing and Maintaining Sales of
Digital Advertising on the Florida Keys & Key West Website.
D2. Approval of 2nd Amendment to Lease Agreement with PL Island Outcomes LLC to extend
I?) the lease for TDC Administrative Office space in Islamorada for an one year period to
February 28, 2027 with an increase of rent of 5%to $12,180 plus $50 dumpster fee, totaling
$12,230/month.
D3. Approval of an Agreement with Artibus Design, LLC for design services for TDC
Administrative Office in Key West in an amount of$31,000.
D4. Announcement of one vacant "At Large" position for the Tourist Development Council
District I Advisory Committee.
D5. Approval to pay for expenditures incurred by 3406 N Roosevelt Blvd Corporation d/b/a Visit
Florida Keys (VFK) for 1st Amendment to Agreement with Dr. Schauer for executive
coaching and team training services in an amount not to exceed $9,650; 4th Amendment to
Agreement with Academy Street Collaboration LLC in an amount not to exceed $72,000;
Agreement with Butch Spyridon for Brand Consulting in an amount not to exceed $9,500; and
Agreement with Denise Rohrer & Associates for professional accounting services in an
amount not to exceed $31,450.
D6. Approval of a Turnkey Event Agreement with Hawks Cay Resort Sales LLC for Island Boat
Show in an amount not to exceed $30,000 DAC III Event Resources.
D7. Approval of an Agreement with the Village of Islamorada for the Founders Park Pool
Resurfacing Project in an amount not to exceed $436,800 DAC IV FY 2026 Capital
Resource.
v/E. STAFF REPORTS
dPIDirector of Airports, Richard Strickland -Department Update. TIME APPROXIMATE
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F. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
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Fl. Approval to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an invasive plant removal project on
County conservation lands located within Marathon Airport.
F2. Approval of a 99-year Ground Lease between Monroe County and Habitat for Humanity of
the Upper Keys, a Florida not for profit corporation, for Block 3, Lot 9, Hibiscus Park(PB 3-
166), Parcel ID# 00507840-000000; 18 Hibiscus Lane, ocean side of Key Largo near MM
101.
F3. Approval of a resolution to convey County properties located on 33rd Street in Marathon to
the City of Marathon and Monroe County School District, and approval for the Mayor to
execute deeds and any other documents necessary to convey those properties.
F4. Approval of a Utility Easement to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) for the
purpose of installing a water main from the site of the FKAA reverse osmosis plant, currently
under construction on Crawl Key, to the Right-of Way of Overseas Hwy. Approval for the
LI Mayor to execute the easement only after it is finalized and approved by the County Attorney
for execution.
ADJOURNMENT
G. LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING
BOARD Gl. Roll Call.
G2. Selection of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Governing Board.
G3. Approval of a resolution electing the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Governing Board.
G4.BULK APPROVALS -VICE CHAIRPERSON: I will read the agenda number of those Monroe
County Land Authority items proposed to be passed in bulk. If a commissioner, staff member,
or any member of the public wishes that item to be withheld, please indicate at the time the
Land Authority item is called and it will be held aside. I move the following items be approved
in bulk.
G5. Approval of a resolution regarding the execution of all warrants, legal documents and papers,
and other instruments on behalf of the Land Authority.
G6. Approval of the minutes for the November 12, 2025 meeting.
G7. Review of MCLA expenses for the time period of 11/1/25 through 11/26/25.
G8. Monroe County Land Authority Executive Director Monthly Report for December 2025
(through November 30, 2025).
G9. Approval of a contract to purchase Tier 1 property for conservation - Lot 9, Dolphin Estates
on No Name Key, near mile marker 30 from Kevin M. Guy for the price of$50,000.
GI 0.Approval of a contract to purchase Tier I property for conservation - Block 5, Lot 20,
Ramrod Shores, on Ramrod Key near mile marker 27 from Mike Gonzalez and Luanne
Gonzalez for the price of$50,000.
Gil.Approval of a contract to purchase Tier 2 property for conservation - Lot 18, Doctors Arm
3rd Addition Section A on Big Pine Key, near mile marker 30 from Matthews Realty Trust
for the price of$85,000.
ADJOURNMENT
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H. FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Ct: t f 'Y1 HI. BOG Approval of a sole source agreement between Zoll Data Systems, Inc. and Monroe
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RescueNet ePCR Plus for a period of one (1) year (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026)
for the total annual cost of$18,489.60.
ADJOURNMENT
I. AIRPORTS
Il. Approval of a Month-to-Month Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for Greyhound to
13 provide ground transportation for passengers to and from EYW until a new location can be
located off of airport property.
I2.Approval of a 3rd Extension to the Financial Advisor Consultant Services Agreement with Frasca
& Associates, LLC extending the agreement for one (1) additional year through March 16,
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2027, for continued financial advisory services to the Key West International Airport. Task
Orders will be funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
13. Ratification of First Amendment to the Agreement with Leidos, Inc. in the amount of
$18,751.00, as executed by the Executive Director of Airports, for relocation and re-
IP installation of proprietary security screening equipment from the existing security checkpoint
to the new security checkpoint in the Main Terminal at the Key West International Airport.
The work will be paid for from Airport Operating Fund 404.
I4.Approval of Jacobs Project Management Co.Task Order 2022-99 in the amount of$193,980.00
for additional services required to obtain the USACE permit for the Taxiway A Extension
C7 and Mitigation project at the Key West International Airport. The Task Order is funded by
FAA Grant 37-97, FDOT Airfield Improvements Grant G2E62 and/or Airport Operating
Fund 404.
15. Approval of Jacobs Project Management Co. Task Order 2022-100 in the amount of
$189,814.00 for schematic design services for the expansion and renovation of the existing
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility at Key West International Airport. The
Task Order is funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
gOApproval to proceed with the full design of the future Consolidated Rental Car Center
od (CONRAC) at the Key West International Airport, and approval of Task Order PSO-MJ-
MSA-2025-04 with McFarland Johnson, Inc. in the amount of $3,940,000.00 for Phase 4
CONRAC Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents. The Task
Order will be paid from CFC funding.
17. Approval of SP Plus Parking Managements Year 2 of 5 Operating Budget and Year 1 of 4
0 Capital Expense Budget. All costs, including the operating budget, management fee, new
parking access revenue control system (PARCS) equipment, and quarterly bonuses will be
paid from Airport Operating Fund 404.
18. Approval to adjust the parking rate structure for the premium covered public parking lot and the
public surface lot at the Key West International Airport effective January 1, 2026. The
0 proposed rate change will make EYWs rates more comparable to other South Florida airports
and will increase the Airport's non-aeronautical revenue to help support the Airport's efforts
to remain self-sufficient and not receive any ad valorem taxpayer funding.
0 I9. Approval to advertise Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for Airport Consultant Services
(Financial, General Engineering and Financial Advisor) for the Key West International
Airport and The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport.
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110. Ratification of Agreement executed by the County Administrator and the Executive Director
of Airports with sole source vendor Bolands LLC in the amount of$263,409.00 to repair the
Runway 9/27 EMAS, recently damaged by a private airplane. The County Administrator and
Executive Director of Airports executed the agreement with Bolands LLC, as written and
legally approved by the County Attorneys office, in order to expedite scheduling and repair.
Ill. Approval to sponsor the 2026 Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride in the amount of$3,000.00 and
in accordance with Airport promotional sponsorship Resolution No. 123-2021.
J. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
J1. Approval of Work Order No. 11 to Complete the 2026 U.S. 1 Arterial Travel Time and
Delay Study ("ATTDS"), in the Amount of$ 111,920.83, of Which the County's Share is
12.5% ($13,990.10) as Directed by the BOCC at the September 10, 2025, Regular BOCC
Meeting, pursuant to the AECOM Transportation Planning Continuing Services Contract,
Which Is Funded Through a Joint Participation Agreement ("JPA") with the Florida
Department of Transportation.
J2. Approval to Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 26 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances to Establish a Slow Speed/Minimum
Wake Boating Restricted Area for Tavernier Creek at the Request of the Village of
Islamorada Due to Safety Concerns.
J3. Approval of a Resolution Approving a Reservation Extension, Until December 11, 2026, for
Building Permit Issuance, of Eighty-Six (86) Affordable Workforce Early Evacuation ROGO
Allocations Associated with Blackstone Group 925 LLC and The Vestcor Companies Inc. and
Relating to the Development of Eight-Six (86) Such Units in Tavernier, Monroe County, as
More Particularly Described in the Development Agreement Approved by and through
Resolution No. 171-2025 and the Major Conditional Use Permit Approved by and through
Planning Commission Resolution No. P 16-25.
J4 Discussion and Direction Regarding a Potential State of Florida Administration Commission
Agenda Item on the December 17,2025,Meeting of the Florida Governor and Cabinet(Florida
Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer,and Commissioner of Agriculture)Relating to State
Administration Commission Approval of the Up To 900 Additional ROGO Allocations
Approved by the Governor and Legislature To Be Distributed in the Florida Keys Area Based
Upon the Proportion of Vacant Buildable Parcels in Each Jurisdiction as Provided by Section
22., Chapter 2025-190, Laws of Florida(a/k/a Senate Bill 180).
J5. Authorization to proceed with abatement of overgrown canal vegetation creating a
fct ‘ navigational hazard at the property, 29011 Bigonia Dr., Big Pine Key, Florida, pursuant to
Resolution 377-2014, and impose the costs as a lien.
je CLOSED SESSIONS
L. COUNTY CLERK
L1. Approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or advertise for bid.
e2 L2. Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of November 2025.
e, L3. Approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for October 24 to November 20, 2025.
e? L4. Approval of the minutes from the August 20, 2025 regular meeting.
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M. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
\i/ Ml MAYOR LINCOLN: Discussion and direction regarding Section 26-4 of the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances,which pertains to overgrown vegetation or trees interfering with traveling
upon navigable canals, and Resolution No. 377-2014 that allows for force trim on
noncompliant properties.
0 M2. MAYOR LINCOLN: Reappointment of Richard Malafy to the MCSO Shared Asset
Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
�, M3. COMMISSIONER RICE: Approval to reappoint Sandra Higgs to the Sheriffs Shared Asset
Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
dr. Discussion and direction for Monroe County Fire Rescue's participation in annual
neighborhood holiday Parades
N. SHERIFFS OFFICE
5 NI. Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for expenditure of South Florida Law Enforcement
Asset Forfeiture Fund for FY2026 in the amount of$55,644.00.
N2. Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for expenditure of Federal Equitable Sharing Funds
for FY2026 in the amount of$40,788 to purchase and installation of approximately 2,850
linear feet of security screen for the perimeter fence of the MTF facility, an MCSO leased
facility, in Sweetwater, FL.
O. COMMUNITY SERVICES
01. Approval to Advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending and
repealing certain sections within the Monroe County Code of Ordinances in order to remove
11,9 outdated references to the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities to be consistent
with current County operations.
02. Approval of. a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) #001 between Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners (Monroe County Social Services) and Florida Keys Electric
Cooperative Association, Inc. for the provision of energy to low-income households pursuant
to the Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) commencing
retroactively as of 10/15/2025 and ending on 10/14/2027.
03. Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) #001 between Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners (Monroe County Social Services) and the Utility Board of the City of
e7. Key West, Florida, d/b/a Keys Energy Services, for the provision of energy to low-income
households pursuant to the Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
commencing retroactively as of 10/15/2025 and ending on 10/14/2027.
P. •COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
fp P 1. County Administrators Report for December 2025.
e7 P2. Publication of official County holidays s for 2026.
0 P3. Report to the Board of County Commissioners on the small contracts signed by the County
Administrator.
Discussion and approval of the 2026 appointments of the Commissioners to various duties.
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P5. Approval of a resolution designating members of the Monroe County Commission to
It represent Monroe County, Florida, on the Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance
District 1 for a one-year term commencing on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31,
2026.
• P6 Approval of a Resolution opposing the inclusion of new offshore oil, and gas leasing off the
1 : 15 Ain coast of Florida in the five-year national outer continental shelf oil and gas leasing program.
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P7. ApproviIf?of an annual agreement with Anfiel Consulting, Inc. for continuing lobbying
services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State
government effective December 1, 2025.
Q. RESILIENCE OFFICE
IQ1,. Discussion and direction on establishing a Financial Hardship Deferral Program for an
identified and created Municipal Services Benefit Unit Capital Infrastructure Project under
Ct l'ir6 kiln the proposed Residential Neighborhood Improvements Program for proposed modifications
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Q2. Discussion and direction on a r6 CAIidential neighborhood improvements program for proposed
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. modifications to Chapter 22 of the Monroe County Code, Article VII, that will allow
neighborhoods to request improvements beyond the County's basic levels of service and to
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have the neighborhoods fund such improvements through an assessment program. The public
/ hearing to consider adoption of the proposed ordinance revisions amending Chapter 22 of the
Monroe County Code, modifying Article VII that established a Municipal Service Benefit Unit
(MSBU) for the collection of special non-ad valorem special assessments for projects will be
held January 28, 2026, in Marathop, Florida. TIME APPROXIMATE 9:45 A.M.
L?CI ettk2l. •Q3. Approval of Amen men 2 authorizing a 2-year time extension to the Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation that funds the Non-Federal Sponsor's (Monroe County)
on 35%share of the projected $1,465,000 cost of the design and permitting of the U.S. 1 shoreline
1,1 revetments as part of the Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Project developed by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and approved by the U.S. Congress for reducing
coastal storm risk vulnerability in the Florida Keys.
Q4. Approval to advertise for the Canal 293 restoration project located between Avenues I & H
on Big Pine Key, the first of 6 canal restoration projects funded by a $12,444,530 sub-
recipient grant Agreement from The Gulf Consortium passed through from the federal
V granting agency of the Gulf Coast Restoration Council, for Monroe County's share of the
Gulf Consortium Pot 3 RESTORE funds.
Q5. Approval to enter into a $50,000 Task Order#7A, to provide additional design and permitting
services for the Duck Key Breakwater and Living Shoreline Project, with WSP USA, Inc.
under the Category C On-Call Resilience and Environmental Engineering Services contract,
funded by FDEP Resilient Florida Grant#22-FRP-132.
Q6. Approval to advertise for Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) services for
RESTORE-funded canal restoration projects on Big Pine Key,funded by Sub-Recipient Grant
127 ; Agreement #250064231.01 from The Gulf Consortium passed throughA from the federal
granting agency of the Gulf Coast Restoration Council, for Monroe County's share of the Gulf
• Consortium Pot 3 RESTORE funds.
Q7. Approval of Task Order #12 for a not-to-exceed amount of$181,138.00 for Construction,
Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Tavernier Breakwater Repair project by
F2 WSP USA, Inc. under the Category C on-call Resilience and Environmental Engineering
Services contract, funded by Florida Commerce Grant#IR-045.
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Q8. Approval of Task Order#13 for a not-to-exceed amount of$131,791.00 for Construction,
Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services by WSP USA, Inc. for the Rock Harbor
DI Breakwater Repair Project under the Category C on-call Resilience and Environmental
Engineering Services contract, funded by Florida Department of Commerce (formerly
1 Department of Economic Opportunity) Grant#IR-036.
99. Approval to enter into a $ 1,119,980.00 contract with Adventure Environmental Inc. for the
Rock Harbor Breakwater Repairs project, funded by a federal HUD pass-through CDBG-MIT
grant from the State of Florida,Department of Commerce (Commerce),formerly known as the
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) under Grant #IR036 and authorize the
Office of County Attorney to make minor non-substantive edits to the subject agreement with
review and approval as to form, in case minor edits or clarifications become necessary.
Q10.Approval to enter into a $1,641,684.00 contract with LPS Utilities Inc. for the Tavernier
Breakwater Repairs project, funded by a federal HUD pass-through CDBG-MIT grant from
92 the State of Florida, Department of Commerce (Commerce), formerly known as the Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) under Grant#IR- 045 and authorize the Office
of County Attorney to make minor non-substantive edits to the subject agreement with review
and approval as to form, in case minor edits or clarifications become necessary.
R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
/ 1'. CAY Report for December 2025.
R2. Approval of 9th Amendment to the legal services agreement with the law firm of Johnson,
Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper, Hochman, P.A. to increase billing rates for partners,
a); attorneys, and paralegals by $10/hour, in line with the rate increase approved by Florida
Municipal Insurance Trust for attorneys handling property and liability claims. Authorization
to apply adjusted rates retroactive to October 1, 2025.
R3. Authorization to initiate litigation against FLOYD BOUCHER and JENNIFER BOUCHER
0 i and their property, 645 La Fitte Rd., Little Torch Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the
County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from code compliance case number
CE23060081.
R4. Authorization to initiate litigation against AARON T. MILLS and JOHN B. MILLS and their
property, 549 Croton Ln., Big Pine Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code
and enforce the lien(s) arising from code compliance case number CE23120007.
S. PUBLIC HEARINGS
S1. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending Policy 101.19.2 of the
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Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine
Key and No Name Key to Include the Property Colloquially Referred to "Grimal Grove" as an
Existing Institutional Use as Identified in Table T.7 and Figure 2.5, as Requested by the BOCC
at its October 16, 2024, Regular Public Meeting.
u/S2. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending Policy 1302.1.4 and Policy
1302.1.5 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to Amend the Requirement for a
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Community Meeting, as Requested by the BOCC at the February 19, 2025, Regular Meeting
of the BOCC.
V3. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending Monroe County Land
Development Code Sections 102-159, 110-3, and 110-70 to Revise the Requirements for a
Community Meeting, as Requested by the BOCC at the February 19, 2025, Regular Meeting
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S4. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Resolution Transmittingto the State Land
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Planning Agency an Ordinance Amending the Monroe County Future Land Use Map
("FLUM")from Residential Medium("RM")to Commercial ("COMM")for Property Located
Vii, at 106261, 106271, and 106281 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Currently Having Parcel
Identification Numbers 00538820-000000, 00538810-000000, and 00538800-000000, as
Proposed by FLO Grown Home Buyers, LLC.
S5. A public hearing to consider approval of a resolution amending the fiscal year 2026 budget
for Fund 163, Court Facilities Fees.
S6. A Public Hearing to Consider a Request for Administrative Relief for TDGroup Holdings 1.
jLLC For Property Located at 413 Coconut Drive, Key Largo, Described as Block 1, Lot 7
(Less Encroachment), Seaside Addition 1, Key Largo, PB 3, Page 59, Monroe County,
Florida, Having Parcel Identification Number 00492520-000000, At Approximate Mile
Marker 94.
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7. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of an Ordinance Updating the Five-Year Schedule of
Capital Improvements Table for Fiscal Years 2026-2030, Located within the Capital
Improvements Element ("CIE") of the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan,
Pursuant to Section 163.3177(3), Florida Statutes.
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U I. Approval to negotiate continuing contracts for on call professional engineering services with
Kisinger Campo and Associates, Corp., HDR Engineering, Inc., WSP USA, Inc., Kimley-
Hor.n Associates, Inc., and CSA Central, Inc., the five highest ranked respondents to the
request for qualifications (RFQ) for continuing contracts for on call professional engineering
services. If successful negotiations cannot be reached, approval to negotiate with the next
highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are reached.
J2,Approval of settlement agreement in the matters of Joshua Drechsei v. Monroe County, Florida,
P-2 Case Nos. 25-CA-849-K and 25-AP-1 1-K, and authorization for the County Attorney to sign
all necessary documents.
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MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
December 10, 2025
Conducted via Communications Media Technology "CMT"
TIME APPROXIMATES
/ 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
9:25 A.M. . (Gi-li )LAND AUTHORITY
ii 9:30 A.M. (Hi) BOARD OF GOVERNORS
9:45 A.M : (Q1) RESILIENCE OFFICE: Discussion and direction on establishing a
Financial Hardship Deferral Program for an identified and created
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Municipal Services Benefit Unit Capital Infrastructure Project under the
proposed Residential Neighborhood Improvements Program for proposed
modifications to Chapter 22 of the Monroe County Code, Article VII.
9:45 A.M (Q2) RESILIENCE OFFICE: Discussion and direction on a residential
neighborhood improvements program for proposed modifications to
Chapter 22 of the Monroe County Code, Article VII, that will allow
neighborhoods to request improvements beyond the County's basic levels
of service and to have the:neighborhoods fund such improvements through
an assessment program. The public hearing to consider adoption of the
ordinance revisions amendingChapter 22 of the Monroe Count
proposed
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Code, modifying Article VII that established a Municipal Service Benefit
Unit (MSBU) for the collection of special non-ad valorem special
assessments for projects will be held January28, 2026, in Marathon,
Florida.
10:15 A.M (P6) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Approval of a Resolution opposing the
inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of:Florida in the
five-year national outer continental shelf oil and gas leasing ro ram.
10:30 A.M (C17) PARKS & BEACHES: Discussion and direction regarding potential
updates to Chapter 18 of the Code to allow for the collection of vehicle
parking, trailer parking, and boat ramp launch and retrieval ees from non-
1,/ residents and/or residents at multiple locations including .Harry Harris . .
Park, Higgs Beach, and Mike Forster Memorial Park to help offset the
costs of facilities maintenance and improvements.
11:00 A.M (El)' STAFF REPORT: Director of Airports, Richard Strickland—Department
Update.