HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem F05 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
y Craig Cates,District 1
James K. Scholl,District 3
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Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
May 20, 2026
Agenda Item Number: F5
26-10715
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Land Acquisition and Land
Management
TIME APPROXIMATE: NA STAFF CONTACT: Beth Bergh
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution ratifying the addition of certain properties
to the inventory of properties owned by the Board of County Commissioners to be designated and
managed as Monroe County Conservation Lands in accordance with Monroe County Ordinance No.
008-2023, as codified at Sections 2-424 to 2-427.5 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances and as
amended by Ordinance No. 012-2026.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
On May 17, 2023, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 008-2023, otherwise referred to as the "Land
Stewardship Ordinance." The ordinance established a definition of"Monroe County Conservation
Lands" and a process to add County-owned properties to the inventory of Monroe County
Conservation Lands. In accordance with the ordinance, Monroe County Conservation Lands include
the following: properties owned by the BOCC that have been acquired through the Rate of Growth
Ordinance (ROGO) land dedication process for conservation purposes; properties owned by the
BOCC that have been dedicated for conservation through the Transferable Development Rights
procedure; properties acquired using grant funding where the terms of the grant require long-term
conservation of the property; and other properties owned by the BOCC that have been designated as
conservation.
The Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (Fund 160) is the
funding source for the management of Monroe County Conservation Lands and may only be used for
the management of said lands. In order for the Land Stewardship Program to manage appropriate
properties as Conservation Lands utilizing funding from Fund 160, the properties must be designated
as "Monroe County Conservation Lands." The Land Stewardship Ordinance states that the BOCC
shall ratify, by resolution, an inventory of Monroe County Conservation Lands. The BOCC approved
the initial inventory of County Conservation Lands at their July 2023 meeting via Resolution 251-
2023 and have approved subsequent additions to the inventory via resolution.
The Land Steward is now proposing to add the properties that are included in Attachment A to the
inventory. The properties listed in Attachment A meet the definition of the term "Monroe County
Conservation Lands" as set forth in Section 2-426(1)a of the Monroe County Code. The subject
properties were acquired by Monroe County through the ROGO land dedication process or through
the Voluntary Home Buyout Program. Ordinance No. 008-2023 was amended by Ordinance No. 012-
2026 on April 15, 2026, but the amended language did not change the process for adding County-
owned lands to the conservation lands inventory.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
March 2004—BOCC approved Resolution 112-2004 which authorized the creation of a Special
Revenue Fund called the Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund
(Fund 160).
April 2010—BOCC approved Resolution 111-2010 which authorized all costs associated with the
position of the Land Steward for Monroe County to come out of Fund 160.
May 2022—BOCC approved Resolution 149-2022 which rescinded Resolution 112-2004 and
Resolution 111-2010, updated revenue sources and authorized expenses, and re-authorized the
Monroe County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund.
May 2023 —BOCC adopted Ordinance 008-2023, also referred to as the "Land Stewardship
Ordinance"
July 2023 —BOCC adopted Resolution 251-2023 which ratified the initial inventory of Monroe
County Conservation Lands
April 2026—BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 012-2026 which amended Ordinance 008-2023 "Land
Stewardship Ordinance"
INSURANCE REQUIRED: N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
DOCUMENTATION:
Reso_for Additional—Cons—Lands-May-2026 final
Ordinance 012-2026-Amended Land Steward Ordinance
FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA
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: N/A
Approval of a Resolutionratifying the addition of certainproperties to the inventory
properties e y the Board of County Commissioners to be designated and managedas
Monroe County Conservation Lands In accordance with Monroe County Ordinance No.
008-2023, as codified t Sections - to 2-427.5 of the Monroe County
Ordinances and as amended by Ordinance1 - .
RESOLUTION NO. -2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RATIFYING THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO
THE INVENTORY OF PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO BE DESIGNATED AND
MANAGED AS MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MONROE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO.
008-2023 AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 2-424-427.5 OF THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 012-2026.
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted
Ordinance No. 008-2023, otherwise referred to as the "Land Stewardship Ordinance"; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 008-2023 has been codified at Sections 2-424 et seq. of the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2026, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 012-2026, which
amended Ordinance No. 008-2023; and
WHEREAS, the Land Stewardship Ordinance established a definition of"Monroe County
Conservation Lands" and a process to add County-owned properties to the inventory of Monroe
County Conservation Lands; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Land Stewardship Ordinance, Monroe County
Conservation Lands include properties owned by the BOCC that have been acquired through the
Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO) land dedication process for conservation purposes, properties
owned by the BOCC that have been dedicated for conservation through the Transferable
Development Rights procedure, properties acquired using grant funding where the terms of the
grant require long-term conservation of the property, and other properties owned by the BOCC that
have been designated as conservation; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution 149-2022, the Monroe County Environmental Land
Management and Restoration Fund (Fund 160 / the Fund) is the funding source for the management of
Monroe County Conservation Lands and may only be used for the management of said lands; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Land Stewardship Program to manage appropriate properties as
Conservation Lands utilizing funding from Fund 160, the properties must be designated as "Monroe
County Conservation Lands"; and
WHEREAS, the Land Stewardship Ordinance states that the BOCC shall ratify, by resolution,
an inventory of Monroe County Conservation Lands; and
WHEREAS, the Land Steward has proposed the addition of certain property to the inventory of
Monroe County Conservation Lands, included as Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, the property listed in Attachment A meets the definition of the term "Monroe
County Conservation Lands" as set forth in Section 2-426 (1) of the Monroe County Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The "Whereas" clauses set forth above are incorporated as findings by the Board.
Section 2: The attached addition to the inventory of Monroe County Conservation Lands
(Attachment A) is ratified by the Board and the lands included in the inventory shall be designated and
managed as Conservation Lands by the County's Land Stewardship Program, utilizing funding from
Fund 160.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,Florida, at a
regular meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of May 2026.
Mayor Michelle Lincoln
Mayor pro tern David Rice
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner James K. Scholl
Commissioner Holly Raschein
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
As Deputy Clerk Mayor Michelle Lincoln
Approved for Form and Legal Sufficiency
Jen i-Lee Digitally signed by Jeni-Lee
MacLaughlin
MacLaughlin Date:2026.05.08 15:46:35-04'00'
Jeni-Lee MacLaughlin
Monroe County Assistant County Attorney
ATTACHMENT A
Additions to the Inventory of Monroe County Conservation Lands May 2026
Mode of
RE NUMBER Acquisition Notes LEGAL KEYNAME SUBDIVISION ACRES
Cutthroat Harbor
00185920- Estates, 1st
000000 ROGO Block 141 Lot 7 Cudjoe Addition 0.16
00181650- Cutthroat Harbor
000000 ROGO Block 23, Lot 6 Cudjoe Estates 0.14
00275240-
000000 ROGO Block 9, Lot 5 Big Pine Southern Pines 0.11
00118070- No Sugarloaf Acres
000100 ROGO Block 7, Lot 8 Sugarloaf Sect 1 1
00118070- No Sugarloaf Acres
000200 ROGO Block 7, Lot 13 Sugarloaf Sect 1 1
00223510- The Ladies Acre 1st
000000 ROGO Block 4, Lot 21 Little Torch Addition 0.14
00505400-
000000 ROGO Block 111 Lot 58 Key Largo Sunset Cove 0.14
00505410-
000000 ROGO Block 111 Lot 59 Key Largo Sunset Cove 0.14
00243020-
000000 ROGO Block 37, Lot 23 Big Torch Rainbow Beach 0.11
Neighbor
Voluntary requesting habitat
Home restoration on
00223020- Buyout property-currently The Ladies Acre
000000 Program mowed lot. Block 2, Lot 18 Little Torch Amd Plat 0.14
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Department of State
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To Whom It May Concern,
Attached is a copy of Ordinance D 12-2026 by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners amending the County's Code of Ordinances, by amending Sections 2-426(1) and
2-426(2) of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, Monroe County Conservation Lands;
providing for conflicts; providing for severabi ity; providing for codification; and providing for
transmittal and an effective date.
This Ordinance was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on April 15, 2026. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
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BOCC
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
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6 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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S ORDINANCE NO. 012 -2026
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10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
11 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
12 AMENDING THE COUNTY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES,BY
13 AMENDING SECTIONS 2-426(1) AND 2-426(2) OF THE
14 MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, MONROE
15 COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS; PROVIDING FOR
16 CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
17 PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;AND PROVIDING FOR
18 TRANSMITTAL AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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21 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recognizes
22 that the Work of ordinance codification is an ongoing process that requires a continuing effort by
23 various County officials and staff, and it is the goal of the B oC C to ensure that the Monroe County
24 Code of ordinances is kept current and of maximum use and clarity; and
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26 WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 125, "County
27 Government," of the Florida Statutes, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt
28 laws and regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general Welfare of its
29 citizenry; and
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31 WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VIII of the Florida Constitution and Section 125.66,
32 Florida Statutes, Monroe County possesses the police powers to enact ordinances in order to
33 protect the health, safety, and welfare of the County's citizens; and
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35 WHEREAS,under F.S. 125.01(1)0)the B 0 C C i s granted the authority, among others, to
36 establish and administer programs of conservation, and Monroe County and the Monroe County
37 Land Authority have acquired and continue to acquire parcels to protect sensitive assemblages of
38 native habitats, native plants and native species; and
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40 WHEREAS, in May 2023, the BoCC amended Article VII of Chapter 2 of the Code of
41 ordinances to add Division 4. - Monroe County Conservation Lands, currently Section 2-424 of
42 the Monroe County Florida Code of ordinances, which was adopted to: establish a definition of
43 Monroe County Conservation Lands, define the role of the County Land Stewardship Program in
44 the management of said lands, and create a process to add properties to the inventory of Monroe
45 County Conservation Lands; and
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47 WHEREAS, Section 2-426(2) of the Monroe County Code of ordinances establishes that
48 lands designated as Monroe County Conservation Lands shall be preserved in perpetuity and shall
49 not be considered or used for any other purpose; and
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51 WHEREAS, in January 2026, the BOCC adopted an Emergency ordinance amending
52 Section 2-426 of the Monroe County Code of ordinances to allow temporary use of conservation
53 land for the production of a film project under the condition that no native plants would be
54 impacted during the production; and
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56 WHEREAS, from time to time there are requests for the use of conservation lands for non-
57 conservation purposes on a temporary or permanent basis, and the BOCC wishes to define a
58 process by which such requests may be considered to ensure the proper protection of conservation
59 lands and their natural resources; and
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61 WHEREAS, the BOCC desires to provide that a temporary use may only be considered
62 when the use will not cause any harm or impact to any native habitats, native plants and native
63 species, and a permanent use may only be considered when the BOCC determines the proposed
64 use is in the public interest or is a public necessity, and the proposed use meets an extreme hardship
65 standard; and
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67 WHEREAS, the BOCC desires to amend Section 2-426 of the Monroe County Code of
68 ordinances to include definitions of"extreme hardship," " ," "public necessity," and
69 "requestor," and create a process to allow the BOCC to consider requests for temporary or
70 permanent use of conservation land; and
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72 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2026, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
73 held a public hearing, and provided for public comment and public participation in accordance
74 with the requirements of state law; and
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76 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby finds and determines that the
77 actions described herein serve the best interests of the residents, visitors, and business owners in
78 Monroe County, Florida.
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So NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD of COUNTY
81 COMMISSIONERS of MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
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83 Section 1: Ratification. That the foregoing"WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
84 and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this ordinance.
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86 Section 2: Amendment. Sections 2-426(1) and 2-426(2) of the Monroe County Code
87 of ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
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89 (1) Definitions.
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90 a. "Monroe County Conservation Lands" are defined as properties that are managed by
91 the County for the purpose of conservation and include:
92 (i) Properties that Were purchased by the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan
93 Land Authority for conservation purposes;
94 (ii) Properties owned by the Board of County Commissioners that have been
95 acquired through the Rate of Growth ordinance (ROGO) land dedication
96 process for conservation purposes;
97 (iii) Properties owned by the Board of County Commissioners that have been
98 dedicated for conservation through the Transferable Development Rights
99 procedure;
100 (iv) Properties acquired by the County utilizing grant funding where the terms of the
101 grant require long-term conservation of the property; and
102 (v) Properties owned by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) that have
103 been designated as conservation.
104 b. "State-owned Conservation Lands that are managed by the County" are those
105 properties owned by the State of Florida for which the County is the designated land
106 manager through a management lease with the State of Florida.
107 C. "Extreme hardship" means a significant burden that is unique to the applicant and
108 not shared by property owners in the area. Self-imposed circumstances caused to any
109 degree by actions of any requester shall not be construed as an extreme hardship.
110 Extreme hardship shall not be construed to include any hardship which arises in
111 whole or in part from the effect of other federal, state or local laws, ordinances, rules
112 or regulations..
113 d. "Public necessity" means the works or improvements required for the protection of
114 the health and safety of the public,for which no other less environmentally damaging
115 alternative exists.
116 e. "Requestor" means any City, Village, Monroe County, Monroe County
117 Comprehensive Plan Land Authority, or other local government entity requesting an
118 exemption for use of Conservation land for any other purpose than conservation.
119 (2) Lands designated Monroe County Conservation Lands shall be preserved in perpetuity and
120 shall not be considered or used for any other purpose. Nothing herein prohibits the Land
121 Steward from removing invasive exotics or performing other restoration work.
122 a. Exemptions to Paragraph (2). Any uses approved for exemption pursuant to this
123 subsection shall be subject to all other local, state and federal regulations, as applicable.
124 fi) Temporary Use: The Board of County Commissioners or Land Authority Governing
125 Board may allow the use of conservation lands for temporary uses by a Requestor,
126 subject to the requirements for temporary uses provided for in the Monroe County Code
127 and Land Development Code, provided that such uses t do not impact the native
128 habitat, native plants or native species
129 te use. A temporary exemption to Paragraph (2) granted by the BoCC, and
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130 a license agreement granted by either the B oCC or Land Authority Governing Board,
131 Whichever holds title on the property, must be approved prior to use. Such use shall be
132 limited in time, and the site, if damaged, shall be fully restored by the licensee or
133 requestor Within one yeartt-sff under the supervision of and by coordination with the
134 County Land Steward. No license agreement for temporary use shall exceed ninety y(90)
135 days.
136 (ii) Permanent Use: An exemption to Paragraph (2) for a permanent use may only be
137 granted after the BoCC makes a finding by a super majority vote in a public meeting
138 that a Requestor has demonstrated:
139 (a) an extreme hardship, where a significant burden unique to the requester exists and is
140 not shared by property owners in the area, and
141 (b)the proposed activity is a public necessity, in addition to addressing the hardship; and
142 (c)that the proposed activity is necessary; and
143 (d)the parcel is the only parcel available to serve the proposed paramount public purpose
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145 (e)that no less environmentally damaging alternative exists, and
146 (f} written confirmation that any pally holding any recorded restriction on the subject
147 parcel, such as deed restrictions and conservation instruments, has been notified in
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148 writing about the proposed use by the Requestor; and
149 written confirmation that property owners within three hundred feet have been
150 notified in writing of the proposed use by the Requestor; and
151 (h) The BoCC shall consider the following factors in making its finding to grant an
152 exemption to Paragraph (2):
153 1. the amount of time the subject parcel has been designated conservation and the
154 amount of funds expended from the County's Environmental Land Management
155 and Restoration Fund for the management of the subject parcel; and
156 2. whether State or Federal funds have been used for the management of the subject
157 parcel and whether use of such funds included any limitations on the use of the
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158 subject parcel; and
159 1 whether State or Federal funds were used to acquire the subject parcel and whether
160 use of such funds included any limitation on the use of the subject parcel; and
161 4o whether there are any other recorded documents such as deed restrictions or
162 conservation easements which may prohibit or limit any use of the subject parcel.
163 (i) The BoCC must make a finding_ ranting an exemption to Paragraph (2) by super
164 majority vote prior to either the BoCC or Land Authority Governing Board granting
165 any license agreement, easement, or any other authorization for any use other than
166 conservation. Any exemption granted by the BoCC will be subject to the following.
167 conditions:
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168 1. Destruction and degradation of natural resources that result in adverse impacts to
169 native habitats, native plants or native species shall be avoided to the maximum
170 extent practicable.
171 2. Unavoidable impacts to native habitats, native plants or native species shall be
172 minimized and confined to the maximum extent practicable.
173 3. Unavoidable impacts to native habitats, native plants or native species will require
174 mitigation consistent with the Monroe County Land Development Code, and other
175 local, state and federal regulations, as applicable.
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177 Section 3: Conflicts. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances, all County Code
178 sections or parts of County Code sections, and all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
179 with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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181 Section 4: Severability. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any
182 portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, clause or word be declared by a court of competent
183 jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
184 whole or part hereof other than the part declared invalid. If this ordinance or any provision thereof
185 shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstances, such holding shall not
186 affect its applicability to any other person, property or circumstances.
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188 Section 5: Codification. That the provisions of this ordinance shall be codified within
189 the Code of ordinances of Monroe County, Florida, and any paragraph or section may be
190 renumbered to conform with the Code of ordinances.
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192 Section 6: Transmittal and Effective Date. That this ordinance shall be transmitted
193 to and become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State as provided in Section
194 125.66, Fla. Stat., as may be amended from time to time.
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:210 :PASSED:AND ADOPTED:by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,:
211 Florida, at:a regular meeting of:said.Board held on.the 15thday:of. April_ 202.6.
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213 :Mayor Michelle Lincoln. Yes
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214 ; Mayor. Pao Tem.Davi:d Rice Yes. :
.215 Coriimissionet'Craig Cates. .. Yes
21 $� Commissioner Holly:Merrill Raschein Yes
Commissioner James K: Scholl Yes
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Service at I D:3D a.m. 105500 Overseas Highway PUBLIC HEARINGS:9:00AM(or as soon thereafter as may be heard):
SUNRISE SERVICE Key Largo Baptist Church,835 Largo AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE VII MONROE
Road COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS,SECTIO NS 2-4260)THROUGH2-426(2)'TO Ann DEFINITIONS FOR"EXT REM E"HARDS If[P,'"PUBLfC
April 5 San Pedro Catholic Church,89500 INTEREST,"'PUBLIC NECESSITY'AND"REQUESTOR;'ANDTO PROVIDEA PROCESSBY WEffCH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Una ❑f the Keys MAY CONSIDER A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT USE OF CONSERVATION LANDS PROVIDED SUCH USE MEETS REQUIRED CONDITIONS
Unity y Overseas Highway,'lavernier AND ISAPPROVM,BYSUPER MAJORIIYVOTE OFTEfEBOARD;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILfTY;PROVIDING
5mathers Beach,entrance No.7 Marathon FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL AND AN EFFECTIVE
6:30 a.m. San Pablo Catholic Church,550 I22nd DATE.
The beahside service features music, Street,Marathon,FL Please visit the Monroe County Website at www.monrDecounty-fl.gov for meeting agenda updates and information
meditation and readings at sunrise. Kirk of the Kevs Presbyterian Church, regarding the various options available to the publicto view the live meeting andlorto make public comments on certain
g g 8877 OverseasHighway;
Attendees are encouraged to brie Marathon,FL agenda items.
hairs,blankets and refreshments. New Life Church,4711 Overseas Pursuant to section 286.0105 Florida statutes,rf a person decides to appealany decision of the board of County Commissioners,
More information:unityofthekeys.org Highway;Marathon,FL with respect to anymaUu considered at the meefrhg u hearing he u she will need a record of the proceedings,and that,fcr
such purpose,he u she may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings rs made,which record nccludes the testimony&
EASTERSUNDAY BEYOND WORSHIP:EASTERACTIVITIES evidence upon which the appealrs10bebased
April 5 In addition to church services,the y � y � p p
} A13A ASSISTANCE.•if ou are a rson with a disabi,Ht who needs vial accommodations in order to artici ate in this
Glad Tidings Tabernacle proceeding,please contact the CountyAdministrator's office byphoning(305)292.4441,between the hams of8:30a.m.-
Florida Keys offer a range of family 5.00p.m.,no later thanfive(5)calendardays prior to the schedidedmeet,'vrg;ifyou are hearing or voice impaired call'71t"
I209 United St.,Key(hest friendly activities during Easter weekend,
Service at I D:3D a.m.No evening service. including community gatherings and Publish:3/28/26
Peace Covenant Presbyterian Church seasonal events.
(PCUSA) For those looking to extend the day; IIIIII
26I0 Flagler Ave.,Kev West several locations throughout the Keys
Service at I I a.m. offer dolphin programs and eco-tours. "
Keys Vineyard Church Options include interactive experiences in or
100 County Road,Big Pine Key controlled lagoons and guided excursions
Services at 8 a.m.,9:30 a.m.and I I a.m. to observe dolphins in the wild.Many
The Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea programs also include snorkeling,
ID ID Windsor Lane,Key West educational components and opportunities
Masses at 7:30 a.m.,9 a.m.and I0:30 a.m. to learn about marine conservation.
Spanish Mass at I2:30 p.m.;Haitian
Creole Mass at 7 p.m. katrina.nichols@keysnews.com
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The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District's
Board of Commissioners is soliciting resumes
to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners.
Resumes should include contact information 001
including telephone number and email address.
The term of office will expire in November 2026.
Individuals must be a registered elector,residing
within the boundaries of the District which include
the territory consisting of Key Largo,extending
from east of Tavernier Creek,up to and including
Cross Key. ililurlulu
Resumes must be submitted no later than 5:00 N 0 text 0
PM on Wednesday,April 1,2026.The Board of
Commissioners will consider all resumes at a
public meeting scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM 0 ca
on Tuesday,April 7,2026.Note that all resumes
are public records and subject to public records N 0
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requests.Resumes may be submitted by mail or in
person to the District's administrative office located is w rfli.losing a lute over,
at 103355 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,Florida, o 9 0 , r t�r:�1r
33037 or by email to clerk@klwtd.com te9satffr:tyt' ey�r�;ex;.4;ersa�IFYFD
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