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Subject: CORRECTION RE: ADD-ON Item 131 02/18/2026 BOCC Meeting
Correction:
The Agenda Item Summary is attached.Once approved,this will be considered Add On item B2B1
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Subject:ADD-ON Item B2 02/18/2026 BOCC Meeting
Good afternoon,
Please be advised,the following Add On Item is set for inclusion day-of meeting prior to the approval of the Agenda:
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"Mayor's Proclamation declaring March 9-15, 2026, as Monroe County Flood Awareness Week."
The Agenda Item Summary is attached.Once approved,this will be considered Add On item 132131
Sincerely,
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Executive Administrator
Monroe County Administrator's Office
1100 Simonton Street,Suite 2-20S
Key West, FL 33040
Office:30S-292-4441
Cell:30S-8SO-8694
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Liz Yongue
From: Gomez-Krystal <Gomez-Krystal@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Ballard-Lindsey; County Commissioners and Aides; Kevin Madok; Liz Yongue;
InternalAudit; Agenda Item Review Team; MGT; Francis-Lourdes; Gastesi-Roman;
Gongre-Mark; Maddox-Natalie; Moeller-Mary; Moore-Deborah; Pamela G. Hancock;
Proffitt-Maureen; Senior Management Team and Aides; Tamborski-Cheri; Tolpin-
Devin; Wilson-Kevin
Cc: Shillinger-Bob; Williams-Jethon; Cioffari-Cheryl; Livengood-Kristen; Rubio-Suzanne;
Pam Radloff; County-Attorney; Allen-John; Danise Henriquez; Hurley-Christine; Rosch-
Mark; Gambuzza-Dina; Beyers-John; InternalAudit; Valcheva-Svilena; Powell-Barbara;
Morey-Brynn
Subject: ADD-ON Item B2 02/18/2026 BOCC Meeting
Attachments: AIS O474.pdf, Proclamation Flood Awareness Week 2026.pdf
Good afternoon,
Please be advised,the following Add On Item is set for inclusion day-of meeting prior to the approval of the Agenda:
"Mayor's Proclamation declaring March 9-15, 2026, as Monroe County Flood Awareness Week."
The Agenda Item Summary is attached.Once approved,this will be considered Add On Item B2.
Sincerely,
)V,rystaC crovuez
Executive Administrator
Monroe County Administrator's Office
1100 Simonton Street,Suite 2-20S
Key West, FL 33040
Office:30S-292-4441
Cell:30S-8SO-8694
Courier Stop#1
Notary Public
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PLEASE NOTE: FLORIDA HAS A VERY BROAD RECORDS LAW. MOST WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO OR FROM THE COUNTY REGARDING COUNTY BUSINESS
ARE PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA UPON REQUEST. YOUR EMAIL COMMUNICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.
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C�V Nr11�,Y �� ����� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys 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: {{section.number}}{{item.number}}
26-0474
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: n/a STAFF CONTACT: Kacey Hunt 305-292-4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring March 9-15, 2026 as Monroe
County Flood Awareness Week.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Flood Awareness Week is being promoted by the Florida Floodplain
Managers Association. Flood Awareness Week involves Florida communities promoting flood-related
topics and sharing messages related to flood awareness. Through Flood Awareness Week, Monroe
County citizens are encouraged to increase their knowledge of how to protect themselves and their
property from flooding.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim March 9 — 15, 2026 as Monroe County Flood Awareness
Week.
DOCUMENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
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Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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Insurance Required:
Mayor's Proclamation
Flood Awareness Week
WHEREAS, Monroe County has experienced severe weather in the past in the form of extreme
rainfall or tropical system events resulting in flooding in coastal areas and this flooding has
caused damage and flood losses to homes and buildings in all areas whether they are high-risk
special flood hazard areas or low to moderate risk flood zones; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County is a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program
that provides residents with the opportunity to protect themselves against flood loss through the
purchase of flood insurance at reduced insurance premium rates as well as setting higher
regulatory standards to reduce the flood risk and potential flood damage to their property; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of loss of life and property damage can be achieved when appropriate
flood preparedness, control, and mitigation measures are taken before a flood; and
WHEREAS,public education and awareness of potential weather hazards and methods of
protection are critical to the health, safety and welfare of residents, the Florida Floodplain
Managers Association (FFMA), have declared the week of March 9th-15th, 2026 as Flood
Awareness Week to promote awareness and increase knowledge of flood risk, the availability of
flood insurance, flood protection methods, and how to prepare for emergencies.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Lincoln, Mayor of Monroe County, do hereby proclaim
March 9 — 15, 2026 as MONROE COUNTY FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK and further
encourage the citizens of Monroe County to increase their knowledge of how to protect
themselves and their property from flooding.
Michelle Lincoln, Mayor