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Home My WebLink AboutItem T08 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern David Rice,District 4 y Craig Cates,District 1 James K. Scholl,District 3 � « Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Regular Meeting May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number: T8 26-15468 BULK ITEM: DEPARTMENT: County Attorney TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Gaelan Jones AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution adopting the tentative Duck Key Security District non-ad valorem special assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027. The special assessment rates remain the same as last year's rates at $292 for improved lots and $28 for unimproved lots. ITEM BACKGROUND: The Duck Key Security District Advisory Board (DKSD) at its May 5, 2026 meeting voted to recommend for the special assessments to remain unchanged from the current rates, setting the special assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at $292 per improved lot and $28 for unimproved lots. The special assessment rates may only be increased up to $300 per improved lots and $30 per unimproved lots in accordance with the Ordinance. Ordinance 005-1992 establishing DKSD allows for a ten percent(10%) increase over the previous year, up to the maximum limits previously specified, without the need for a referendum. The initial special assessment was set at $200.00 per improved lot and $20.00 per unimproved lot, and was increased by 10% for the first time in FYI 7, raising the assessment to $220.00 per improved lot and $22 per unimproved lot. The rates were increased again by approximately 10% in FYI 7, raising the assessment to $242 per improved lot and $24 per unimproved lot. The special assessment for FYI 8 was increased and approved at $266 per improved lot and $26 per unimproved lot. The special assessment for FY20 was increased and approved at $292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot. The special assessment for FY21 —FY25 remained the same at $292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot. The tentative special assessment rate for FY26 as recommended by DKSD is $292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: • The BOCC established the Duck Key Security District in 1992 and adopted Ordinance No. 005-1992.The BOCC enacted Ordinance No. 012-1994 June 16th, 1994. • The BOCC enacted Ordinance No. 001-2009 January 28, 2009. • The BOCC enacted Ordinance No. 016-2014 September 17, 2014. • The Board approved Resolution No. 119-2016 adopting the tentative rate of$ 220 per improved lot and $22 per unimproved lot for FY 2016-2017 on May 24th, 2016 and Resolution No. 168-2016 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its September 12th, 2016 meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No.122-2017 adopting the tentative rate of$242 per improved lot and $24 per unimproved lot for FY 2017-2018 on May 10th, 2017 and Resolution No. 228- 2017 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its September 27, 2017 meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No. 135-2018 adopting the tentative rate of$266 per improved lot and $26 per unimproved lot for FY 2018 -2019 on May 16, 2018 and Resolution No. 266-2018 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its September 4, 2018 meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No. 125-2019 adopting the tentative rate of$292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot for FY 2019 -2020 on May 22, 2019 and Resolution No. 232-2019 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its September 5, 2019 meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No. 109-2020 adopting the tentative rate of$292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot for FY 2020 -2021 on May 20, 2020 and Resolution No. 231 -2020 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its September 3, 2020 meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No. 170-2021 adopting the tentative rate of$292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot for FY 2021 -2022 on May 19, 2021, and Resolution No. 268-2021 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its August 18th, 2021, meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No.139-2022 adopting the tentative rates of$292, per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot for FY 2022 -2023 on May 18, 2022 and Resolution No. 23 8-2022 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its August 17, 2022 meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No.182-2023 adopting the tentative rates of$292, per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot for FY 2023 -2024 on May 17, 2023 and Resolution No. 259-2023 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its July 19, 2023 meeting. • The Board approved Resolution No 181-2024 adopting the tentative rates of$292, per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lots for FY 2024-2025 on May 15, 2024 and Resolution No 235-2024 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its July 17, 2024 meeting. INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution Setting Tentative Rate DOCUMENTATION: Resolution —2026—Adopting Tentative Assessment Rates DKSD FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: 10/1/26 Expiration Date: 9/30/27 Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A Total Cost to County: N/A Current Year Portion: N/A Budgeted: N/A Source of Funds: N/A CPI: N/A Indirect Costs: N/A Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A Revenue Producing: Yes If yes, amount: The annual DKSD special assessment is based on the number of improved or unimproved lots contained within the Duck Key Security District. The total annual assessment revenue to be collected within Duck Key for the upcoming fiscal year is not yet finalized but is estimated to be approximately $126,308.00 Grant: N/A County Match: N/A Insurance Required: No T8. Approval of a Resolution adopting the tentative Duck Key Security District non-ad valorem special assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027. The special assessment rates remain the same as last year's rates at$292 for improved lots and $28 for unimproved lots. RESOLUTION NO. -2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE DUCK KEY SECURITY DISTRICT NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA as follows: 1. The Board hereby adopts the following tentative non-ad valorem special assessment rates for the Duck Key Security District for fiscal year 2026/2027: $292.00 per improved lot; $28.00 per unimproved lot. 2. The Board hereby directs the Monroe County Clerk to transmit this executed Resolution to the Monroe County Property Appraiser and Monroe County Tax Collector. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of May 2026. Mayor Michelle Lincoln Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Commissioner Craig Cates Commissioner James K Scholl Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein (Seal) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF Attest: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: By: As Deputy Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM,AND LEGAL,SLTFFICIENCY MONROE COUNTY TT NE A OFFICE qa4� t • Q&"-4d, G-44,m P.,Tones„Asmstant o .tto n y Date- 5/72