HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem N01COUNTY of MONROE
The Florida Keys
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
Craig Cates, District 1
James K. Scholl, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
Regular Meeting
February 18, 2026
Agenda Item Number: NI
26-0419
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Clerks Office
TIME APPROXIMATE: NA STAFF CONTACT: Liz Yongue
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the minutes from the October 15, 2025 Regular
Meeting.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
DOCUMENTATION:
10. October 15 Regular Meeting Minutes
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
N1. Approval of the minutes from the October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting.
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Marathon, Florida &
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center, 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; Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and
radio; and the general public. Clerk Kevin Madok was absent from the meeting.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to
grant approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B4 Mayor's Proclamation declaring November 2025 as The College of the Florida Keys
Month.
B_-3 Presentation of Years of Service Award in recognition of 10 years of service to Brittany
Burtner, Senior Administrator, Marine Resources Office.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
grant approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing be held at the November 12, 2025
regular meeting, to consider an amendment to the Count Code, Section 18-7d, School Break
Camp Program Fees and Expenses, to set fees by resolution.
C2 Board granted approval to rescind a prior approval and approve a revised 2nd
Amendment to the Agreement with Kisinger Campo and Associates, for Engineering Design and
Permitting Services, for Tubby's Creek Bridge Replacement Project, in the amount of
$115,021.84, to add post design services for engineering services during construction of the
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project. This item corrects the prior 2nd Amendment, which inadvertently had information and
attachments relating to the Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which is a companion
project, and was approved at the August 20, 2025 regular meeting as agenda item C16.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with General Asphalt Co.
LLC, for Construction Services, for the Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement Project, in the
amount of $4,972,910.07. This project is funded by a State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Local Agency Program Grant and Card Sound Toll funds.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5th Amendment to the Agreement
with Tower Pest Control, Inc., for Pest Control -Lower Keys, Monroe County, Florida, which
updates the contact list, increases the payment amount by a CPI-U of 2.9%, increasing the total
amount of the contract to $51,145.00, retroactive to October 1, 2025, and renews the Agreement
for the second of three optional one-year terms, and is funded by Ad Valorem, Parks and
Beaches Fund 147, and Tourist Development Council funds.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Siemens
Industry, Inc., to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades and retrofits to the
existing controls for air handling units at the Gato Building in Key West, in the amount of
$243,418.24, funded by One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pedro Falcon
Contractors, Inc., for the Stock Island Monroe County Detention Center Generator Connection
Reduced Scope Project, in the amount of $138,248.50, funded by Fund 318.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement
with Florida Keys Land Surveying, LLC, for Continuing Professional Surveying Services, to
extend the continuing services agreement for one additional year, expiring October 20, 2026.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 7th Amendment to the Agreement
with Gary's Plumbing and Fire, Inc., for Full Maintenance Fire Protection Services at County
Facilities, to renew the Agreement for the fourth of four optional one-year renewals and to
incorporate a CPI-U increase of 2.9%, increasing the total amount of the contract to $450,000.00,
funded by Ad Valorem and Fines and Forfeitures funds.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Siemens
Industry, Inc., to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades and retrofits to the
existing controls for air handling units at the Harvey Government Center in Key West, in the
amount of $188,043.86, funded by One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds.
CIO Board granted approval and authorize execution of an Agreement with Siemens Industry,
Inc., to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades and retrofits to the existing
controls for air handling units at the Medical Examiner's Office, in the amount of $168,375.19,
funded by One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds.
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C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with McFarland Johnson, Inc., for Engineering Design and Permitting Services, for additional
scope to include preparation of a Natural Resources Evaluation and a Phase One Cultural
Resource Assessment Survey for the Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path Project, required by the
State of Florida, Department of Transportation, in the amount of $45,419.00, funded by District
1 Transportation Impact Fees.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sea Tech of the
Florida Keys, Inc., the highest ranked responsible proposer to the East Martello Casemate
Windows Replacement Project, in the amount of $294,195.00, funded by a Tourist Development
Council Grant.
C 13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Application and Agreement
for State Aid to Libraries from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Library and
Information Services, to manage and coordinate free Library Services to residents, and
authorized the County Administrator to sign other required documents.
C14 Board granted approval to use District 1 Transportation Impact Fees, in the amount of
$45,419.00, to fund the 1 st Amendment to the Contract with McFarland Johnson, Inc., for
Engineering Design and Permitting Services, for the Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path Project to
add a Natural Resources Evaluation and Cultural Resources Assessment Survey to the scope of
services.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Siemens
Industry, Inc., to perform under its current contract to provide upgrades and retrofits to the
existing controls for air handling units at the Murray Nelson Government Center, in the amount
of $249,245.53, funded by One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with General Asphalt Co.
LLC, for Construction Services for the Tubby's Creek Bridge Replacement Project, in the
amount of $5,574,085.04, funded by a State of Florida, Department of Transportation Local
Agency Program Grant and Card Sound Toll funds.
C17 Board adopted the following Resolution approving a Small County Outreach Program
Grant Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, in the amount of
$266,194.00, to partially fund engineering design and permitting for the Caribbean Drive Bridge
(904250) Repair Project. The grant will be matched with county funds in the amount of
$88,731.00.
RESOLUTION NO.317-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender and
Associates Architects, P.A., for the Jefferson Browne Courthouse Building Demolition, in the
amount of $123,580.00, funded by the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax (Fund 304).
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C20 Board accepted the Report of monthly Change Orders for the month of September 2025,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C21 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO.318-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO.319-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO.320-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO.321-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO.322-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO.323-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO.324-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO.325-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO.326-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO.327-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO.328-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO.329-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO.330-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO.331-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO.332-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO.333-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO.334-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO.335-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO.336-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO.337-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO.338-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO.339-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO.340-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO.341-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO.342-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO.343-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO.344-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO.345-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO.346-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO.347-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO.348-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO.349-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO.350-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO.351-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO.352-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO.353-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO.354-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO.355-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO.356-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO.357-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO.358-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO.359-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO.360-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO.361-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO.362-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amendment of Resolution No. 299-2025 (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO.363-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO.364-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO.365-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO.366-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO.367-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO.368-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO.369-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO.370-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO.371-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 55).
RESOLUTION NO.372-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 56).
RESOLUTION NO.373-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 57).
RESOLUTION NO.374-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 58).
RESOLUTION NO.375-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 59).
RESOLUTION NO.376-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 60).
RESOLUTION NO.377-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 61).
RESOLUTION NO.378-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 62).
RESOLUTION NO.379-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 63).
RESOLUTION NO.380-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 64).
RESOLUTION NO.381-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 65).
RESOLUTION NO.382-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 66).
RESOLUTION NO.383-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 67).
RESOLUTION NO.384-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 68).
RESOLUTION NO.385-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 69).
RESOLUTION NO.386-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 70).
RESOLUTION NO.387-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 71).
RESOLUTION NO.388-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 72).
RESOLUTION NO.389-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 73).
RESOLUTION NO.390-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 74).
RESOLUTION NO.391-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 75).
RESOLUTION NO.392-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 76).
RESOLUTION NO.393-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 77).
RESOLUTION NO.394-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 78).
RESOLUTION NO.395-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 79).
RESOLUTION NO.396-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 80).
RESOLUTION NO.397-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 81).
RESOLUTION NO.398-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 82).
RESOLUTION NO.399-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 83).
RESOLUTION NO.400-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 84).
RESOLUTION NO.401-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 85).
RESOLUTION NO.402-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 86).
RESOLUTION NO.403-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 87).
RESOLUTION NO.404-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 88).
RESOLUTION NO.405-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 89).
RESOLUTION NO.406-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 90).
RESOLUTION NO.407-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 91).
RESOLUTION NO.408-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 92).
RESOLUTION NO.409-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 93).
RESOLUTION NO.410-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 94).
RESOLUTION NO.411-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 95).
RESOLUTION NO.412-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 96).
RESOLUTION NO.413-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 97).
RESOLUTION NO.414-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 98).
RESOLUTION NO.415-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 99).
RESOLUTION NO.416-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 100).
RESOLUTION NO.417-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 101).
RESOLUTION NO.418-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 102).
RESOLUTION NO.419-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 103).
RESOLUTION NO.420-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 104).
RESOLUTION NO.421-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 105).
RESOLUTION NO.422-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 106).
RESOLUTION NO.423-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 107).
RESOLUTION NO.424-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 108).
RESOLUTION NO.425-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 109).
RESOLUTION NO.426-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 110).
RESOLUTION NO.427-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 111).
RESOLUTION NO.429-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 112).
RESOLUTION NO.430-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 113).
RESOLUTION NO.432-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 114).
RESOLUTION NO.433-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 115).
RESOLUTION NO.434-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C22 Board granted approval of a State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division
of State Fire Marshal Grant award, in the amount of $26,670.00, pursuant to the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program; granted
approval of a 25% local match, in the amount of $8,890.00; and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the grant agreement and all documents required in furtherance of said
grant award.
C23 Board granted approval to purchase 24 sets of Firefighter Bunker Gear from Bennett Fire
Products Company, Inc., in the amount of $97,440.00, including a 44% discount applied
pursuant to the competitively solicited Lake County, FL Contract No. 22-730B.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the
Administrative Agreement with the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, to utilize 10% of the 1%
Art in Public Places allocation for capital projects to pay for administrative expenses, and to
utilize the original Agreement's option to renew for one additional three-year term and extending
the agreement to September 30, 2028.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of Key
West, for the Mallory Square Wharf Improvements (Public Facility) Project, in an amount not to
exceed $2,603,464.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District I Advisory Committee
(DAC I) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the CRF — Coral Restoration - Key West 2026 Project, in an
amount not to exceed $106,125.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District I Advisory
Committee (DAC I) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef Renewal
USA, Inc., for the Reef Renewal — Coral Restoration - Key West 2026 Project, in an amount not
to exceed $28,500.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District I Advisory Committee
(DAC 1) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef Renewal
USA, Inc., for the Reef Renewal — Coral Restoration - Lower Keys 2026 Project, in an amount
not to exceed $74,500.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District II Advisory
Committee (DAC II) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Dolphin
Research Center Inc., for the Seawall Restoration and Deck Replacement Project, in an amount
not to exceed $472,500.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District III Advisory
Committee (DAC III) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys
Land and Sea Trust, Inc., for the Crane Point Historic Bridge Project, in an amount not to exceed
$195,000.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District III Advisory Committee (DAC
III) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pigeon Key
Foundation, Inc., for the Emergency Broadcast System and Event Audio Installation Project, in
an amount not to exceed $59,565.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District III
Advisory Committee (DAC III) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef Renewal
USA, Inc., for the Reef Renewal — Coral Restoration - Marathon 2026 Project, in an amount not
to exceed $42,000.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District III Advisory Committee
(DAC III) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the CRF — Coral Restoration - Marathon 2026 Project, in an
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amount not to exceed $80,700.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District III Advisory
Committee (DAC III) Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Resources.
D10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Friends of the
Pool, Inc., for the Alligator Reef Light Station Phase III Project, in an amount not to exceed
$130,000.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District IV Advisory Committee (DAC
IV) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. for CRF — Coral Restoration - Islamorada 2026 Project, in an
amount not to exceed $47,325.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District IV Advisory
Committee (DAC IV) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Dolphins Plus
Oceanside Marine Mammal Responder, Inc., for the Dolphins Plus Improve Integrity and
Reinforce Dolphin Habitat Seawall Project, in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00, funded by
Tourist Development Council, District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) Fiscal Year 2026
Capital Resources.
D13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Island Dolphin
Care, Inc., for the Restoring Flooring for Therapy Building Project, in an amount not to exceed
$60,000.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District V Advisory Committee (DAC V)
Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D14 Board granted approval of Mayor Scholl's reappointment of George Fernandez to the
Tourist Development Council Board, for a four-year term, expiring August 16, 2029.
D15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys
Land and Sea Trust, Inc., for the Crane Point Interactive Museum Phase II Project, in an amount
not to exceed $263,916.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District III Advisory
Committee (DAC III) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef Renewal
USA, Inc., for the Reef Renewal — Coral Restoration - Key Largo 2026 Project, in an amount not
to exceed $224,125.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District V Advisory Committee
(DAC V) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc., for the CRF — Coral Restoration - Key Largo 2026 Project, in an
amount not to exceed $173,925.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District V Advisory
Committee (DAC V) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. for CRF — Coral Restoration - Lower Keys 2026 Project, in an
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amount not to exceed $69,750.00, funded by Tourist Development Council, District II Advisory
Committee (DAC II) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys
History of Diving Museum, Inc., for the History of Dive Replace and Upgrade Emergency
Generator Project, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, funded by Tourist Development
Council, District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D20 Board granted approval to rescind the Fiscal Year 2025 Fishing Event Agreements with
Meat Mayhem, Inc., for the Key West Kingfish Mayhem event, and with University of Florida
Alumni Association, Inc., for the Florida Keys Gator Club Dolphin Derby event, as events did
not take place, and the original Agreements were not executed.
D21 Board granted approval of Commissioner Raschein's appointment of Teresa Holmes to
the Tourist Development Council District V Advisory Committee, to an At Large position,
replacing Audra Hill Wallace, with a term expiring October 18, 2028.
D22 Board granted approval of Mayor Scholl's reappointment of Mayor Danise "Dee Dee"
Henriquez to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, with a term expiring September
13, 2029.
D23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of Key
Colony Beach, for the Pickle Ball Tournament Shade Structure (Public Facility) Project, in an
amount not to exceed $178,500.00, funded by the Tourist Development Council, District III
Advisory Committee (DAC III) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
D24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with TravPRO
Mobile, LLC, for a travel agent education platform, in the amount of $60,000.00, commencing
October 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2026.
D25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Marine
Resources Development Foundation, Inc., for the Lagoon Access Improvements Project, in an
amount not to exceed $28,100.00, funded by the Tourist Development Council, District V
Advisory Committee (DAC V) Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Resources.
COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Contract
with A+ Environmental Restoration, LLC, for the removal of invasive exotic plants from
County -owned conservation lands, increasing the total contract amount to $175,000.00, and
extending the existing contract until May 1, 2026.
F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amended and Restated
Interlocal Agreement with the Monroe County Land Authority, for administration of Land
Acquisition and Management Programs.
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AIRPORTS
I1 Board granted approval to ratify a Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement
Program, Supplemental Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-085-2025, as executed by the
Executive Director of Airports, providing $2,000,000.00 in funding for Key West International
Airport Expand Terminal Gate 8 Holding Room construction, funded by FAA Grant No. 37-82
(90%), State of Florida, Department of Transportation Grant No. G2090 (5%), and Airport
Operating funds (5%).
I2 Board granted approval to ratify U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation
Security Administration, Other Transaction Agreement No. 70TO1025T7672N011, as executed
by the Executive Director of Airports, providing grant funding in the amount of $518,890.91, for
Architectural and Engineering Services to develop the design and construction specifications
needed for the installation of an inline Checked Baggage Inspection System at Key West
International Airport. The grant requires a 5% match from Airport Operating Fund 404, in the
amount of $27,310.05.
I3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Non -Federal Reimbursable
Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for FAA design reviews and
construction oversight during the relocation of the power and control rack for the Runway 9
Runway End Identifier Lights at Key West International Airport, which are in conflict with and
need to be relocated as part of the Extend Taxiway A Construction Project, in the amount of
$116,529.20. All costs are 100% reimbursable by the FAA.
I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Contract
with Gardens of Eden of the FL Keys LLC, amending the hourly contract rate by a 2.9% CPI
adjustment, from $35.16 per hour to $36.18 per hour, for Landscaping Services at Key West
International Airport, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional Services Agreement
and Addendum under the sole source exemption to the purchasing policies and procedures with
sole source vendor Leidos, Inc., for relocation and re -installation of proprietary security
screening equipment from the existing security checkpoint to the new security checkpoint in the
main terminal at Key West International Airport, in the amount of $308,789.00, funded by
Airport Operating Fund 404.
I6 Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying and approving State of Florida,
Department of Transportation (FDOT), Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. 03004, as
executed by the Executive Director of Airports, providing funding, in the amount of $74,974.00,
for planning studies at Key West International Airport; to be funded by FDOT (50%) and Key
West International Airport, Airport Operating Fund 404 (50%).
RESOLUTION NO.428-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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I7 Board granted approval of a sponsorship donation, in the amount of $500.00, from Key
West International Airport to MarineLab Environmental Education Center, to be used for their
Haunted Lagoon event on October 25, 2025, and in accordance with Resolution 123-2021.
I8 Board granted approval of a sponsorship agreement with Rotary Club of Key Largo
Sunset Foundation, for Key West International Airport to sponsor the 2025 Key Largo Lighted
Boat Parade, and in accordance with Resolution 123-2021.
I9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. TIP 2023-01G with
McFarland -Johnson, Inc., for additional Design and Construction Administration Services due to
unforeseen conditions discovered during Key West International Airport Concourse A and
Terminal Improvements Program, in the amount of $794,585.00, funded by State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Grant No. 02090, Federal Aviation Administration Grants, Covid
Relief Grants, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds.
I10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. TIP 2023-01H with
McFarland -Johnson, Inc., for additional Resident Project Representative (RPR) Construction
Services through August 2026 to complete Key West International Airport Concourse A and
Terminal Improvements Program, in the amount of $448,000.00, funded by State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Grant No. 02090, Federal Aviation Administration Grants, Covid
Relief Grants, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grants, and/or the 2022 Airport Bond Proceeds.
III Board accepted the Report of Airport Change Orders for the month of September 2025,
reviewed by the County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
I12 Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order under the sole source exemption to the
purchasing policies and procedures to sole source vendor TK Airport Solutions, for essential
spare electrical, hydraulic and mechanical parts needed for the continued safe and reliable
operation of the eight Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) in Concourse A at Key West
International Airport, in the amount of $113,124.30, funded by Airport Operating Fund 404.
I13 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with GOC,
Inc. d/b/a Island Fence, for Perimeter Fence Maintenance, Repair & Modification at Key West
International Airport, funded by State of Florida, Department of Transportation Grants (50%)
and/or Airport Operating Fund 404 (50% or 100% if/when grant funding is not available).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
J1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), for the maintenance of four public
boat ramps through FWC's Boating Access Program. The public boat ramps are located at Koehn
Avenue on Big Pine Key, Blimp Road on Cudjoe Key, State Road 4A on Little Torch Key, and
Gulf View on Big Coppitt Key.
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J2 Board granted approval to amend Monroe County's RESTORE Act Multiyear
Implementation Plan to add the Boca Chica Mooring Field Project, in the amount of
$3,500,000.00, initiate the required 45-day public notice and comment period (commencing
October 16, 2025 and expiring December 2, 2025), and authorized County professional staff to
transmit the amendment package to the U.S. Department of Treasury, to include: public
comments received; documentation obligating the State's match funding of $1,650,000.00; and a
letter from the Mayor approving transmission, attesting to meeting publishing requirements, and
naming Brittany Burtner to act as Authorizing Official in the grant management portal to submit
required reports and manage grant activities.
J3 Board granted approval of the 2025 Monroe County Area of Critical State Concern
Annual Work Program Report, pursuant to Rule 28-20.140, Florida Administrative Code, to be
transmitted to the State Land Planning Agency.
J4 Board adopted the following Resolution extending the existing reservation of two
moderate -income affordable housing ROGO allocations, as requested by Habitat for Humanity
of the Upper Keys, Inc., for two proposed affordable housing dwelling units at 110 and 112
Poinsettia Drive, Key Largo, currently having Property Identification Nos. 00530750-000000
and 00530750-000100, until August 18, 2026, for building permit issuance.
RESOLUTION NO.435-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J5 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the 2025-2027 Biennial Public
Facilities Capacity Assessment Report.
RESOLUTION NO.436-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the June 17, 2025, special meeting and the
June 18, 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.
M3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
September 2025, as follows:
Vendor
Amount
Advertising
$2,424,639.71
Bricks & Mortar Projects
$3,752.77
Events
$422,398.27
Office Supplies & Operating Costs
$82,627.58
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Vendor
Amount
Personnel Services
$191,905.68
Public Relations
$85,095.00
Sales & Marketing
$337,424.17
Telephone & Utilities
$16,749.19
Travel
$5,518.12
Visitor Information Services
$163,044.61
M4 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10151886-10153015 (AP); 31853-31916
(WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of September 2025,
as follows:
Fund
Fund Title
Amount
001
General Fund
$4,236,604.68
100
Affordable Housing Programs
$570.00
101
Fine & Forfeiture
$604,392.92
102
Road/Bridges
$579,471.46
115
TDC - Two Penn
$794,858.26
116
TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent
$1,324,649.75
117
TDC - District 1 Third Cent
$1,620,157.29
118
TDC - District 2 Third Cent
$186,630.75
119
TDC - District 3 Third Cent
$613,286.82
120
TDC - District 4 Third Cent
$295,985.34
121
TDC - District 5 Third Cent
$911,140.91
125
Grant Fund
$1,319,172.87
141
Fire/Ambulance
$1,180,706.07
147
Unincorporated Service
$415,977.21
148
Planning Building
$721,150.44
149
Municipal Policing
$1,108,554.65
150
E911 Enhancement Fund
$9,149.67
152
Duck Key Security
$153,077.24
155
Affordable Housing Initiative
$2,000.00
157
Boating Improvement Fund
$88,902.03
158
Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund
$500,372.62
160
Environmental Restoration
$44,564.87
162
Law Enforcement Trust-600
$2,007,233.59
163
Court Facilities
$19,377.27
177
Canal No. 266 MSBU
$454.79
180
Building Funds
$376,595.53
207
2003 Revenue Bonds
$1,450,000.00
304
1 Cent Infrastructure
$1,032,295.16
401
Card Sound Bride
$19,457.55
403
Marathon Airport
$3,309,237.96
404
Key West International Airport
$2,272,901.99
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Fund
Fund Title
Amount
405
Key West International Airport Series
2022 Revenue Bonds
$808,852.90
406
PFC & Operating Restrictions
$16,185.93
414
MSD Solid Waste
$2,341,615.25
501
Workers' Compensation
$189,778.78
502
Group Insurance Fund
$2,606,878.24
503
Risk Management Fund
$203,825.76
504
Fleet Management Fund
$303,763.57
610
Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund
$4,455.00
M5 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the Monroe County Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO.431-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFFS OFFICE
N1 Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditure from Federal Equitable Sharing
Funds for Fiscal Year 2026, as follows: $197,142.70 to replace office furniture in the South
Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area facility in Weston, Florida.
N2 Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditure from Federal Equitable Sharing
Funds for Fiscal Year 2026, as follows: $140,000.00 to staff annual special events that occur
throughout Monroe County, and to target special crime prevention and investigations as needed.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
01 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Tranquility Bay
Adult Day Care, Corp. (Key Largo), to provide In Facility Respite and Adult Day Care Services
to elderly and disabled residents of Monroe County, for the contract period commencing July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2026.
02 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Tranquility Bay
Adult Day Care of Marathon, Corp., to provide In Facility Respite and Adult Day Care Services
to elderly and disabled residents of Monroe County, for the contract period commencing July 1,
2025 and expiring June 30, 2026.
03 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Federally
Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement No. E2245, with the State of Florida, Department of
Commerce (Commerce), for the Low -Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the
Weatherization Assistance Program, to replace Attachment A-2 with a new Attachment A-2,
Low -Income Home Energy Assistance Program Scope of Work and Funding Sources, to be
retroactively effective as of October 1, 2025; with Notice of Funding Availability (NFA)
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Identification No. 045756; and authorizing the County to request reimbursement up to
$84,159.85, the first of three anticipated releases from Commerce.
04 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to the Alliance for
Aging, Inc., Contract No. AA-2529, with Monroe County Board of County Commissioners,
Social Service/In-Home Servies, for Older Americans Act program funding, to de -obligate
$29,450.00 from Title IIID (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services) and $6,151.17
from Title Cl (Congregate Meals), in the total amount of $35,601.17, reducing the total contract
from $1,220,613.27 to $1,185,012.10, with a required County match of ten percent (10%) for the
contract period commencing November 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2025.
RESILIENCE OFFICE
P1 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the Long Key Living
Shoreline Construction Project, to help protect and provide resilience to the County's Long Key
Transfer Station, funded by State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Grant No.
22-FRP-131, awarded under the Resilient Florida Program.
P2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the Duck Key Living
Shoreline and Breakwater Repair Project, funded by State of Florida, Department of
Environmental Protection, Grant No. 22-FRP-132, under the Resilient Florida Program.
P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 1 Ith Amendment to the Contract
with HDR, Engineering Inc., for the Roads Vulnerability Analysis and Capital Plan for County -
maintained roads, for Professional Engineering Services, for the design, permitting and
preparation of contract plans for the milling and resurfacing of roads in the Stillwright Point
community, in the amount of $65,752.82.
P4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 9th Task Order under the On -Call
Contract with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, Inc. (formerly, Anser
Advisory), for Professional Consulting Services to develop non -ad valorem special assessments
to develop the assessment methodology and rate schedule for the Big Coppitt Area Resilient
Road Adaptation Project in the Lower Keys, in the amount of $16,000.00.
P5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 8th Task Order under the On -Call
Contract with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, Inc. (formerly Anser
Advisory), for Professional Consulting Services to develop non -ad valorem special assessments
to develop the assessment methodology and rate schedule for the Winston Waterways
Neighborhood Resilient Road Adaptation Project in Key Largo, in the amount of $15,000.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q 1 Board accepted the County Administrator's Report for the month of October 2025. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
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Q2 Board accepted the Report on Small Contracts signed by the County Administrator, for
the month of September 2025, as follows:
Vendor
Amount
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
$2,856.00
A&B Exterminators, Inc.
$18,960.00
Smarsh, Inc.
$31,191.55
Frank Johnson
$49,999.99
Canon USA, Inc.
$3,217.52
Tarkett USA Inc.
$14,850.43
Insight LPR, LLC (for Duck Key Security District)
$5,500.00
Driven Technologies
$26,513.64
Q4 Board granted approval of the Monroe County 2026 State Legislative Agenda. Said
Agenda is incorporated herein by reference.
Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Capitol Group,
Inc. (Robert Reyes), for Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and
executive branches of State government, effective October 1, 2025.
Q6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Gray Robinson,
P.A. (Ryan Matthews and Dean Cannon), for Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe County in
the legislative and executive branches of State government, effective October 1, 2025.
Q7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Capital City
Consulting (Nick Iarossi and Andrew Ketchal), for Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe
County, including specifically in executive branch to advance the County's pursuit of recurring
funding for the implementation of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, resiliency funding, and
other issues as called upon, effective October 1, 2025.
Q9 Board adopted the following Resolution appointing Cory Schwisow as the Director of
Emergency Management, and rescinding Resolution No. 195-2025, appointing Schwisow as the
Interim Director.
RESOLUTION NO.437-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q10 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 230-2020 and
adopting an updated Social Media Policy for the use of social media for county business to
promote public awareness and boost participation and understanding of county programs,
policies, and services.
RESOLUTION NO.438-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
R2 Board granted approval of an increased rate with the Division of Administrative
Hearings, from $207.00 per hour to $219.00 per hour, for Administrative Law Judge Services,
effective October 1, 2025, as provided by the contract and pursuant to Florida Statute 120.65.
R3 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Long Key Sunset Lodge LLC, and
their property, 65651 Overseas Highway, Long Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the
County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE23100023.
R4 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Shrimp Farm Housing LLC, and their
property, 23801 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the
County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE21030071.
R5 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance repealing County Code Section 4-75, related to dangerous dogs, and directing readers
to Florida Statute 767.10, et seq., to eliminate conflicts with Florida law.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
U1 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing the method of lessee selection, lease
terms, and rental rates of the Employee Housing Program.
RESOLUTION NO.439-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
U2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with the City of Layton
and Monroe County Sheriffs Office, for Local Police Services, for a term of three years,
commencing October 1, 2025.
U3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Contract
with the City of Marathon and Monroe County Sheriff's Office, for Local Police Services, in the
amount of $3,136,794.00 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
U4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Contract
with Islamorada, Village of Islands, for Local Police Services, in the amount of $3,575,290.00
for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U5 Board granted approval and authorized the County Attorney to execute all necessary
documentation to pay the approximately $1,805.19 necessary to redeem the unpaid taxes to
ensure clear title to property received by the County to resolve the litigation in Monroe County v.
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Magnolia 101, LLC, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 13-CA-945-P/Third DCA Case No. 3D17-
1312.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
U7 Board adopted the following Resolution extending a temporary construction staging area
Special Use Permit, granted through Resolution No. 147-2025, until December 31, 2025, at
92501 Overseas Highway, more particularly described as Parcels of Land in Section 27,
Township 62 South, Range 38 East, Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida, currently having
Property Identification Nos. 00490250-000000 and 00089490-000000.
RESOLUTION NO.440-2025
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEM
C19 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. The following individual
addressed the Board regarding approval to award bid and enter into a 3-year Contract with
SLSCO LTD, for back up Emergency Management Logistics Services, effective October 15,
2025: Bart Smith, representing AshBritt, Inc. Donald Townsend, Jr., Assistant County Attorney,
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded
by Commissioner Rice to grant approval and authorize execution of the Contract. Roll call vote
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Raschein abstaining due to conflict.
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, and Mayor Bruce Halle. Councilman Greg Lewis was absent from
the meeting.
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
grant approval to purchase 24 sets of firefighter bunker gear from Bennett Fire Products
Company, Inc., with a 44% discount applied pursuant to the competitively solicited Lake
County, Florida Contract No. 22-730B, for a total purchase in the amount of $97,440.00. Motion
carried unanimously. Fire Chief RL Colina, Monroe County Fire Rescue, addressed the Board.
H2 Motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Raschein
granting approval to accept a grant award in the amount of $26,670.00 from the State of Florida
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Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant; granted approval of a
25% local match, in the amount of $8,890.00; and authorized the County Administrator to
execute the grant agreement and all documents required in furtherance of said grant award.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
STAFF REPORT
E1 Dr. Hanna Koch, Director of Artificial Reefs, gave a Power Point Presentation, Monroe
County Artificial Reefs, and gave a department update.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Badge Pinning and Oath Presentation of 9 new members of Monroe County Fire Rescue
as follows: Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Abraham, Firefighter/EMT Nathan Acosta,
Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Camps, Firefighter/Paramedic Miguel Delima, Firefighter/EMT
Brycen Fresco, Firefighter/Paramedic Andy Herrero, Firefighter/EMT Fernando Kreitz,
Firefighter/EMT Ricardo Lezcano and Firefighter/EMT Eric Sellers, Jr.
B2 Presentation of Year of Service Award in recognition of 10 years of service, to
Lieutenant Lee Placido, with Monroe County Fire Rescue.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q3 Kelly McKinnon, Executive Director of Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., gave a Power Point
Presentation on the foundation's 2025 yearly accomplishments and ongoing goals.
Q8 Heidi Solaun, State of Florida, Department of Transportation (DOT), District 6, Director
of Transportation and Development, addressed the Board. Antonette Adams, DOT Program
Management Administrator, gave a Power Point Presentation on the Florida Department of
Transportation — District 6 Five Year Tentative Work Program for Fiscal Years 2026/2027
through 2030/2031. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lincoln and seconded
by Commissioner Cates to acknowledge the DOT's Tentative Work Program. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger excused himself from the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
S2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Tier
Overlay District Map from Tier I to Tier III, as requested by Natallie Liz, on behalf of Brett
Biller, for a parcel of land located at 305 Avenue A, Big Coppitt Key, more particularly
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described as Block 3, Lot 6, Johnsonville Plat, Plat Book 1, Page 53, of the Official Records of
Monroe County, currently having Property Identification No. 00151350-000000. Motion was
made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to adopt the
Ordinance. The following individuals addressed the Board: Jim Wallace, and Natallie Liz,
representing the applicant. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO.022-2025
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
Mr. Shillinger returned to the meeting.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
L1 The following individuals addressed the Board regarding the condition of Valois
Boulevard, in Key Largo, Florida: Amy Lawrence and David Garvin.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for the month of October
2025. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
grant approval of the report. Motion carried unanimously. Said report is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board acknowledged Cory Schwisow for being named Director of Emergency
Management.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R6 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney -Client Closed Session in the matter of
Joshua Drechsel v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 25-CA-849-K, and read the required
language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to grant approval to hold the Closed Session at the November 13, 2025
regular meeting in Key West, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
S 1 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 122 (Floodplain
Management) of the Monroe County Land Development Code, which would eliminate the
Implementation Plan for the Monroe County Flood Inspection and Compliance Program, as
requested by the Board at the April 16, 2025 regular meeting. Emily Schemper, Director of
Growth Management, gave a Power Point Presentation, and corrected a scrivener's error in the
agenda item backup, which should reference Section 122, Florida Statutes. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln to
adopt the following Ordinance, with the citation change. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO.023-2025
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R6 Mr. Shillinger readdressed Item R6 to correct the meeting date to November 12, 2025.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
J6 Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation regarding the proposed amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code; the redistribution of 62 existing
administrative relief allocations; the delayed inclusion of additional ROGO allocations approved
by 2025 Senate Bill 180; and the delayed establishment of a new ROGO allocation category for
market -rate workforce housing. Mr. Shillinger and Christine Hurley, County Administrator,
addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
Mr. Shillinger announced Governor Ron Desantis' appointment of Judge Derek Lewis to
Florida's 16th Judicial Circuit Court as a County Court Judge. Honorable Judge Lewis addressed
the Board.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
U6 Ms. Schemper updated the Board regarding Ordinance No. 018-2025, which was adopted
at the August 20, 2025 regular meeting, related to the County's remaining 214 early evacuation
workforce housing permit allocations, and preemptions in Senate Bill 180, regarding more
restrictive regulations. Ms. Hurley, Mr. Shillinger, and Peter Morris, Assistant County Attorney,
addressed the Board.
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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