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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/2026 Regular MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Key West, Florida& Via Communication Media Technology A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center in Key West, and via Communication Media Technology. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner James K. Scholl, and Mayor Michelle Lincoln. Also present at the meeting were Christine Hurley, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, County Clerk; Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS A Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Lincoln acknowledged Key West High School Lady Conchs softball team, who are traveling to compete in the 2026 FHSAA State Championships in Longwood, Florida. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS B1 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Alana Thurston, Senior Coordinator/EEO Officer, Human Resources. B2 Recognition of Monroe County Fleet Management for earning a Top 10 national ranking in the 2026 NAFA Fleet Management Association, 100 Best Fleets in America Program. B5 Mayor's Proclamation declaring June 2026 as Automotive Service Professionals Month. B3 Recognition of Marathon International Airport for receiving the 2026 Southeast Chapter, American Association of Airport Executives (SEC-AAAE) Runway Project of the Year Award. B4 Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of May 17, 2026 through May 23, 2026 as Guidance/Care Center Week in Monroe County, Florida. B6 Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of May as National Military Appreciation Month in Monroe County, Florida. Page 11 5/20/2026 BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent: C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Residential Lease Agreement with a County employee for location 382 Caribbean Drive Unit 1, Key Largo, Florida commencing on June 1, 2026, and expiring May 31, 2027, with a rental amount of$2,244.90 per month. C2 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. 109-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2). RESOLUTION NO. 110-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3). RESOLUTION NO. 111-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4). RESOLUTION NO. 112-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5). RESOLUTION NO. 113-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6). RESOLUTION NO. 114-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7). RESOLUTION NO. 115-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8). RESOLUTION NO. 116-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 2 5/20/2026 Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9). RESOLUTION NO. 117-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10). RESOLUTION NO. 118-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11). RESOLUTION NO. 119-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, for Radiological Emergency Preparedness for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and 2027/2028, in the amount of$418,062.00, fully funded and no county match; and authorized the County Administrator to execute any additional required documentation in relation to the agreement. These funds are used to fully fund the Monroe County Emergency Management Radiological Emergency Preparedness Senior Planner salary, equipment, and operating costs. C4 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement with Sicong "Leah" Fennessey, for the position of Fire Rescue EMS Billing & Claims Specialist, with an increase in annual salary, from $55,000.00 to $60,500.00, funded through Fund 101, for a period of two-years, commencing June 24, 2026 and expiring June 23, 2028; acknowledging the Fire Chief's concurrence, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement. C5 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement with Dixie "Sandy" Roussin, for the position of Fire Rescue EMS Billing & Claims Specialist, with an increase in annual salary, from $57,000.00 to $62,700.00, funded through Fund 101, for a period of two-years, commencing June 24, 2026 and expiring June 23, 2028; acknowledging the Fire Chief's concurrence, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement. C6 Board granted approval to ratify the termination of the Property Management Agreement with Salute Watersports, LLC, for management of the bandstands at Higgs Beach, retroactive to March 31, 2025. C7 Board granted approval to use District One Transportation Impact Fees, in the amount of $69,000.00, for the Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path Project. C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Mitigation Credit Purchase and Sale Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, to purchase wetland mitigation credits for Crane Boulevard Shared Use Path, in the amount of$69,000.00. C9 Board granted approval to install four streetlights at locations of Monroe County School District bus stops in the Eden Pines subdivision of Big Pine Key. The annual cost of power is approximately $171.00 per streetlight. Page 13 5/20/2026 C10 Board granted approval to award surplus units and equipment, to include generators, trucks, cars, trailers, dump trucks, mower, to the highest bidder(s), or to the next highest bidder(s) if necessary, until items are disposed of. C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Keystar, Incorporated, who was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the construction of a new storage building at the Cudjoe Key Transfer Station, in the amount of$1,527,842.76, funded by Solid Waste Fund 414. C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to the Agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc., d/b/a Life Scan Wellness Centers, for Annual Firefighter Physical Examinations, to extend the term for one year, from May 27, 2026 to May 27, 2027, modify other provisions including pricing per exam, to be executed by the Mayor; and authorized the County Administrator to execute all other necessary documents; the total estimated cost is $50,000.00 budgeted in Fiscal Year 2026 using funds from Funds 001, 101, 141, 148, and 404. C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4th Amendment to a Task Order with CPH, LLC, for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the New Storage Buildings at three Monroe County Transfer Stations, in the amount of$39,500.00, funded 75% by the Solid Waste Department(Fund 414) and 25% by the Infrastructure Sales Tax (Fund 304- 22001). This amendment adds the production of a boundary/topographic survey and determination of open space calculations for the Key Largo site to the scope of work as required to obtain a building permit and funding communication tower. C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District(KLWTD) to allow for KLWTD to reimburse the County for design and/or construction costs related to resolution of utility conflicts on the Twin Lakes (Key Largo) Flood Mitigation Project. The estimated cost of the services is approximately $70,000.00 and would be reimbursed to the County by KLWTD. C15 Board granted approval to advertise for a new contract for post disaster and emergency remediation for asbestos abatement, mold and air quality remediation and abatement, lead abatement, air duct cleaning, and anything else related to hazardous remediation. This contract will be utilized in day-to-day emergencies as well as declared disasters. C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement with State of Florida, Department of Transportation, to suspend toll collection on Card Sound Road during nighttime closures of U.S. 1 for roadwork along the 18-mile stretch, to extend the expiration date of the Agreement to July 31, 2026, and to increase the upper limit of allowable reimbursement in the amount of$4,748.00, to $59,748.00. The toll reimbursement amount is $495.00 per detour day per direction (i.e. northbound and southbound). Page 14 5/20/2026 C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West to allow for a portion of Government Road right-of-way and a portion of the city-owned parcel of land located between Kennedy Drive and Glynn Archer Drive to be used for construction of stormwater pump stations, which would be constructed as part of the County's Flagler Avenue (Key West) Road Resiliency and Adaptation Project. C18 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to be held at the June 10, 2026 Board of County Commissioners regular meeting,to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of the Monroe County Code, to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road, and authorized the Monroe County Director of Engineering Services to inform the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, of the changes to the toll rates in accordance with the Agreement for SunPass and Toll-By-Plate Electronic Toll Collection at the Card Sound Toll Facility. C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Grant Modification to the Community Development Block Grant—Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Commerce, for Rowell's Waterfront Park Phase 11. This modification increases the grant amount from $2,956,533.59 to $5,036,533.59, with no County match, and extends the grant expiration date to December 31, 2026. C20 Board granted approval to negotiate with top-ranked respondent, First Stop Health, to a Request for Proposals for Virtual Primary and Urgent Care Services, and if for any reason the negotiations are unsuccessful, to negotiate with the second-ranked firm, and if needed authorization to negotiate with following respondents until an agreement can be reached. Monroe County Attorney's Office will negotiate a per member per month set fee contract and business associates agreement in accordance with Section 218.391(4)(a), Florida Statutes. C22 Board granted approval to reclassify an existing Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) issued to the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to wit: COPCN No. 26-03, as null and void as of July 1, 2026. C23 Board granted approval to reclassify an existing Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) issued to the Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps., to wit: COPCN No. 25-03, as null and void as of July 1, 2026. C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Agreement with Tower Pest Control, Incorporated for Pest Control-Lower Keys, Monroe County, Florida, which updates the locations served, by removing Fort West Martello and Higgs Dog Park(due to the conveyance of Higgs Beach from the County to the City of Key West, and sets the contract amount for Fiscal Year 2027 at$52,526.00, funded by Ad Valorem, Parks and Beaches Fund 147, and Tourist Development Council. C25 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the tentative Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment for Residential Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The tentative rate will increase by $27.13 per year. (4.7%) to $604.24 per household/unit. Page 15 5/20/2026 RESOLUTION NO. 120-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 6th Amendment to the Agreement with Miami Dade Pump & Supply Company, for Lift Station Maintenance and Cleaning, Upper Keys, to add remote monitoring to certain pump stations, clarification of change in term of the agreement for annual increases to a flat 3% instead of a CPI-U adjusted rate, set the total compensation for Fiscal Year 2027 to $48,377.00, and the total compensation to the contractor for Fiscal Year 2026 to remain $45,600.00. This contract is paid from Funds 001 and 147. C27 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing the Tentative Per-Month Solid Waste Collection Service Rates for Commercial Property and Commercial Waste Generators for the Franchise Areas for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. RESOLUTION NO. 121-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a non-exclusive Agreement with PADL, LLC, to operate self-service paddleboard and kayak rental stations at Harry Harris Park, Pine Channel Nature Park, and Rowells Waterfront Park, utilizing competitive bid payment/revenue sharing terms from a City of Tampa contract which was awarded pursuant to its competitively bid solicitation. C31 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance updating Sections 11-3 and 11-4 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, to revise sections of the Emergency Management and Emergency Services section to streamline reporting of the Emergency Management Director during a state of emergency, clarify the powers of said Director, and clarify the powers of the County Administrators role during a state of emergency. C32 Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund of the State of Florida grant the County a permanent 5 foot by 10 foot easement on an undeveloped parcel of land with Parcel Identification No. 00546390- 000000, adjacent to Cardinal Lane in the Winston Waterways Community of Key Largo for the purposes of installing a stormwater drainage inlet on the parcel as part of the Winston Waterways Road Elevation Resiliency and Adaptation Project. RESOLUTION NO. 122-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL D1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Cates' reappointment of Charlotte Palmer, to the Tourist Development Council's District 11 Advisory Committee, with a term to expire May 19, 2029. Page 16 5/20/2026 D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Collective Best, LLC to perform a Sports Tourism Feasibility Study, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, paid from Tourist Development Council Fund 115. D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement with Turner Public Relations, LLC to revise Attachment A, outlining the Scope of Services to include crisis communication plan updates; support for press room updates; Video News Release list management and distribution; establishment and management of a hot lead program; destination updates and story mining efforts; additional reporting and analytics at no additional cost; and provides clarification that show registrations, travel expenses and in person attendance at meetings are to be invoiced as out of pocket expenses. This agreement is paid from Tourist Development Council Fund 115. D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement with Dolphin Research Center, Inc., for the DRC Seawall Restoration and Deck Replacement Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2027. This is paid from Tourist Development Council Fund 119. D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to the Agreement with Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., for the Pigeon Key Solar Array Project, to extend the completion date of the project to September 30, 2027. This is paid from Tourist Development Council Fund 119. D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement with Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc., for the Marine Lab Lagoon Access Improvements Project, to revise Exhibit A, outlining the scope of services and to reduce the funding allocation from $28,100.00 to $12,000.00, due to the reduction in the scope. This is paid from Tourist Development Council Fund 121. D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement with Axis Travel Marketing LTD, to increase compensation from $9,000.00 per month to $10,250.00 per month. This is paid from Tourist Development Council Fund 116. D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Miles Partnership, LLLP, to provide Media Buying Services for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, for an approximate three-year period, commencing June 1, 2026 and expiring September 30, 2029, with one option to extend for an additional three-year period. This is paid from Tourist Development Council funds 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, and 121. D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Insertion Order Agreement with Matador Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Matador Network, for the production and distribution of media for a premium brand partnership media buy with YETI. This is paid from Tourist Development Council. Page 17 5/20/2026 D10 Board granted approval to pay for expenditures incurred by 3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation d/b/a Visit Florida Keys, for agreements with Fired Up for Staff Training, in a not to exceed amount of$30,000.00; 3rd Amendment to Agreement with HumaniHR for Human Resources Services; and 2nd Amendment to Agreement with The Print Farm, Inc. d/b/a PF Solutions, for material storage and shipping, in the amount of$2,345.00 per month. COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT F1 Board adopted the following Resolution memorializing the County's determination that it is in the best interest of the County to sell and/or convey that certain parcel of surplus real property with improvements located at 2855 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida with Monroe County Property Appraiser's Parcel Identification No. 00321730-000000, and approving and authorizing advertisement of said property for sale in accordance with Section 125.35, Florida Statutes. RESOLUTION NO. 123-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. F2 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 281-2025 and removing the property known as the Ruth Ivins Center, located at 3333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050, from surplus property designation. RESOLUTION NO. 124-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. F3 Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority convey real property with legal description Block 4, Lots 5 and 12, Amended Plat of Key Largo Park(PB 3-62), on Key Largo, having Parcel Identification Nos. 00523890-000000 and 00523960-000000, to Monroe County; committing to lease the subject property to Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Florida Keys, Inc., for development with affordable housing; and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA). RESOLUTION NO. 125-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. F4 Board adopted the following Resolution granting authority to terminate the Lease Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT) for FDOT Parcel 521, located at mile marker 82 in Upper Matecumbe Key. RESOLUTION NO. 126-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 18 5/20/2026 F5 Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying the addition of certain properties to the inventory of properties owned by the County to be designated and managed as Monroe County Conservation Lands in accordance with Monroe County Ordinance No. 008-2023, as codified in Sections 2-424 to 2-427.5 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, and as amended by Ordinance No. 012-2026. RESOLUTION NO. 127-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. AIRPORTS I1 Board accepted the Report on Airport Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. I2 Board granted approval to sponsor 4th of July fireworks events hosted by Key West Rotary, Lower Keys Rotary, Marathon Rotary, Upper Keys Rotary, and Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, in accordance with Resolution No. 123-2021, for Airport promotional sponsorships. I3 Board granted approval to sponsor Basilica School of Saint Mary Star of the Sea athletic programs, in accordance with Resolution No. 123-2021, for Airport promotional sponsorships. I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 10th Amendment to the Agreement with Cliffhanger Janitorial, Inc., providing an annual CPI increase of 2.7% ($22,304.44 per year) bringing the contract sum to $873,094.84 per year for providing Janitorial Services at the Key West International Airport. The agreement is funded by Airport Operating Fund 404. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE K2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a no-match E-911 Grant Application for AT&T's Installation, Configuration and Engineering of Call Handling Equipment to Next Gen Core Services, in the amount of$60,253.53. K3 Board granted approval of a Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Request for Expenditure from the MCSO Law Enforcement Trust Fund, as follows: $6,948.00, for Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, to support the "Harmony in the Streets" mobile community day camp for underprivileged youth. GROWTH MANAGEMENT M2 Board granted approval of the selection of Boating Improvement Fund(BIF) Grant Funding, in the total amount of$20,000.00, to local municipalities for boating and waterway projects to be performed in Fiscal Year 2027, as follows: Regulatory Buoy Maintenance by the Village of Islamorada, in the amount of$14,000.00; and Regulatory Buoy Replacement by the City of Key Colony Beach, in the amount of$6,000.00; and directed staff to prepare corresponding Interlocal Agreements with each municipality. Page 19 5/20/2026 M4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Scope of Services for Work Order No. 5 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to develop a Bus Stop Improvement Plan, Project No. 162 from the Transportation Master Plan, to extend the project schedule at no extra cost, to be completed by August 31, 2026. M5 Board adopted the following Resolution setting the date, time, and place for a Public Hearing to consider approval of a Resolution renouncing, disclaiming and abandoning any and all right of the public and County to a portion of right-of-way located on a portion of an unnamed 15-foot wide alley right-of-way situated within the Pamela Villa Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 125, Official Records of Monroe County, Florida , which is bounded on the west by Lot 13, Block 5, bounded on the south by Unnamed Alley Way, bounded on the east by Lots 11 and 17, Block 5, and bounded on the north by Lot 12, Block 5, Monroe County, Florida(File No. 2025- 199). RESOLUTION NO. 128-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. M6 Board adopted the following Resolution waiving approximately $12,912.50 in Building Permit Fees (representing a 100% waiver of the valuation-based fee categories of the Fee Schedule) for one affordable housing unit of low income, or below requested by Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, Inc.; to be constructed on a parcel of land located at 17 Hibiscus Lane on Key Largo, having Parcel Identification No. 00507520- 000000. RESOLUTION NO. 129-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. M7 Board adopted the following Resolution waiving approximately $53,872.00 in Building Permit Fees (representing a 100% waiver of the valuation-based fee categories of the Fee Schedule) for four affordable housing units of moderate income, or below requested by Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, Inc.; to be constructed on parcels of land located at 110, 112, 114, and 116 Poinsetta Drive on Key Largo, having corresponding Parcel Identification Nos. 00530750-000100, 00530750-000000, 00530740-000000, and 00530730-000000. RESOLUTION NO. 130-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY CLERK P1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the January 28, 2026 regular meeting. Said Minutes are incorporated herein by reference. P2 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10159140-10160155 (AP); 32478-32531 (WC); all payroll direct deposited to employee's bank accounts for the month of March 30, 2026 through April 30, 2026, as follows: Page 110 5/20/2026 Fund Fund Title Amount 001 General Fund $24,069,548.38 101 Fine & Forfeiture $7,035,497.75 102 Road/Bridges $466,533.49 104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU $3,267.26 115 TDC - Two Penny $411,393.69 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent $888,074.22 117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent $961,837.40 118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent $103,011.14 119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent $427,391.40 120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent $125,928.56 121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent $122,313.87 125 Grant Fund $2,892,175.56 141 Fire/Ambulance $2,072,025.25 147 Unincorporated Service $335,692.75 148 Planning Building $911,345.55 149 Municipal Policing $1,023,742.17 150 E911 Enhancement Fund $46,324.67 152 Duck Key Security $8,831.43 153 Local Housing Assistance $179,436.82 157 Boating Improvement Fund $32,475.80 158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund $42,335.85 160 Environmental Restoration $42,713.77 162 Law Enforcement Trust-600 $1,585,053.93 163 Court Facilities $27,548.23 177 Canal No. 266 MSBU $2,191.33 180 Building Funds $536,488.93 304 1 Cent Infrastructure $717,474.29 318 Infrastructure Sales Surtax Revenue $603,923.71 Bonds Series 2025 401 Card Sound Bride $85,169.13 403 Marathon Airport $73,947.30 404 Key West International Airport $2,084,234.17 405 Key West International Airport Series $666,152.10 2022 Revenue Bonds 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions $31,561.16 414 MSD Solid Waste $2,560,511.33 501 Workers' Compensation $146,025.40 502 Group Insurance Fund $3,372,845.86 503 Risk Management Fund $1,292,389.07 504 Fleet Management Fund $349,048.80 610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund $2,625.00 Page 11 5/20/2026 P3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of April 2026, as follows: Vendor Amount Advertising $1,540,926.78 Bricks & Mortar Projects $339,891.64 Events $488,263.19 Office Supplies & Operating Costs $103,944.54 Personnel Services $350,243.60 Public Relations $38,880.00 Purchasing Card Charges $53,256.30 Sales & Marketing $96,759.77 Telephone & Utilities $19,553.77 Travel $3,987.77 Visitor Information Services $63,231.79 P4 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference. COMMUNITY SERVICES Q1 Board granted approval to ratify a 1 st Amendment to Contract No. AA2659 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Social Services/In-Home Services, to increase funding from $706,269.92 to $916,269.92, sourced from Older Americans Act funding, with a required County match of ten percent for the contract period commencing January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026. This ratification authorizes the earliest possible effective date of the amendment to facilitate funding and reimbursement. Q3 Board granted approval to ratify a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement with Tranquility Bay Adult Day Care of Marathon, Corp., to exercise the first of four renewals, commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, and to incorporate certain state-mandated language; funding is through apportioned Title IIIE funding pursuant to the Older American Act(OAA) and the corresponding OAA Grant Agreement No. AA2659 and 1 st Amendment. RESILIENCE OFFICE R2 Board granted approval of State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Grant Agreement No. KG-010, in the amount of$7,000,000.00, for Stewardship funds for water quality improvement projects for restoration of Canal Nos. 105, 255, and 266; and authorized the County Administrator to execute the agreement. R3 Board granted approval to ratify Change Order No. 1 with LPS Utilities, Incorporation, in the amount of$378,524.00, for construction of the Duck Key Breakwater Repair and Living Shoreline, to stabilize the living shoreline and provide additional rock riprap to fully complete Page 112 5/20/2026 the breakwater as designed. This project is funded by State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Grant No. 22-FRP-132. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR S 1 Board accepted the County Administrator's Report for the month of May 2026. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. S2 Board accepted the Report to the Board of County Commissioners on the Small Contracts signed by the County Administrator, as follows: Vendor Amount All About Doors and Windows $9,203.00 Canon Financia Services $11,343.60 Cooks Direct $21,626.06 Daikin Applied Americas $10,492.09 Discount Rock and Sand $20,100.00 DoorDash and Glass $6,095.00 ESCI Professional Services $6,000.00 Evergreen Solutions, LLC $5,000.00 Hammerhead Termite Control $250.00 Hammerhead Termite Control $520.00 Marathon Electric Sign and Lighting $61,685.00 PRI Enterprises $57,280.72 Sports Surfaces $16,900.00 Xylem $3,150.00 All About Doors and Windows $9,203.00 Avila Construction & Glazing $41,860.00 Nationwide $0.00 S4 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the revised Table of Organization for the County, creating and confirming Division Director positions, rescinding previous Department Head confirmations, and confirming the revised list of Division Directors and Department Heads as recognized under the new Table of Organization. RESOLUTION NO. 131-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ATTORNEY T2 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance codifying amendments to Sections 18-26, 18-27(l)(2), and 18-27(m) of the Monroe County Code to repeal rules of conduct and operational procedures specific to Higgs Beach. Page 113 5/20/2026 T3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3rd Amendment to the Contract with Goodman-Gable Gould Company d/b/a Adjusters International, to provide Insurance Adjusting Claim Services. T5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year renewal of an Agreement with CivicPlus for NextRequest license, a public records request tracking software solution, in an amount not to exceed $18,742.50 T6 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Nathan Alan Coffin and his property, 544 Hammock Drive, Rockland Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE23080043. T7 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Sand Pebbles Holdings LLC and their property, 562 Sands Road, Big Pine Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case No. CE23020062. T8 Board adopted the following 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$292.00 for improved lots and $28.00 for unimproved lots. RESOLUTION NO. 132-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. T10 Board granted approval to terminate the holdover tenancy of Antique Aircraft Restoration Inc., d/b/a Antique Air, and authorized approval to institute eviction proceedings if necessary. PROJECT MANAGEMENT X1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1 st Amendment to the Task Order with Bender & Associates Architects, P.A., for the Monroe County Detention Center Kitchen Repairs Project, in the amount of$139,680.00. This amendment adds full design of the kitchen renovation now that the feasibility study has been completed. This project is funded by the Fines and Forfeiture Fund, Fund 101. COUNTY ATTORNEY X2 Board granted approval for the County Attorney's Office to represent Commissioner Cates in the matter of Stacey Mitchell v. Craig Cates, et al, 24-CA-890-K,per Monroe County Code Section 2-179(a)(5). COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND MANAGEMENT X3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year two-day Residential Lease Agreement with Rachel Lourenco for location 95295 Overseas Highway, Unit 303, Key Page 114 5/20/2026 Largo, Florida, commencing May 29, 2026 and expiring May 31, 2027, for a monthly rental amount of$1,900.00. Motion carried unanimously. 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 Mayor Michelle Lincoln, Commissioner Holly Raschein, Commissioner David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle. H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to grant approval of the Report on two Small Contracts, signed by the County Administrator, as follows: Vendor Amount RTR Financial Services, Inc. $13,200.00 Emergency Services Consulting International, Inc. $6,000.00 Motion carried unanimously. H2 Motion was made by Mayor Lincoln and seconded by Commissioner Rice to grant approval of a 1 st Amendment to the Agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc., d/b/a Life Scan Wellness Centers, for Annual Firefighter Physical Examinations, to be executed by the Chairman, to extend the term for one year, from May 27, 2026 to May 27, 2027, modify other provisions including pricing per exam, and authorize the County Administrator to execute all other necessary documents; the total estimated cost is $50,000.00 budgeted in Fiscal Year 2026 using funds from Funds 001, 101, 141, 148, and 404. Motion carried unanimously. The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE K1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding the 2026 Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board recommendations, and clarified for the record that Mayor Lincoln has resigned from the Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. (AHEC) Board of Directors, and no longer has a voting conflict. Page 115 5/20/2026 Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to grant approval of the following Fiscal Year 2026 recommendation for the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board: Fund Title Amount Guidance/Care Center, Inc. $6,625.00 Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to conflict. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates to grant approval of the following Fiscal Year 2026 recommendation for the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board: Fund Title Amount Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. $8,250.00 Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Raschein abstaining due to conflict. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates to grant approval of the following Fiscal Year 2026 recommendation for the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board: Fund Title Amount MARC House $9,037.00 Florida Keys Area Health Education Ctr. (Keys AHEC) $9,450.00 A Positive Step $6,250.00 Conch Republic Marine Army $1,875.00 Easter Seals $3,875.00 Keys to Be the Change $7,500.00 Christina's Courage $10,000.00 Last Resort Ministry $4,125.00 Womankind $9,712.50 Anchors Aweigh Club $4,750.00 Zonta Club of Marathon $3,250.00 Educational Coalition for Monroe County $4,312.50 Florida Keys Childrens Shelter $7,575.00 Good Health Clinic $9,100.00 Boy Scouts of America $0.00 Domestic Abuse Shelter $8,775.00 Kids Come First $9,125.00 Florida Department of Health in Monroe County $0.00 Grace Jones Community Center $9,750.00 Literacy Volunteers of America $9,000.00 Page 16 5/20/2026 Fund Title Amount Marathon High School Football $1,500.00 Wesley House $8,125.00 Heart of the Keys Recreation Assoc. a/k/a Marathon Rec $7,000.00 Ctr Samuel's House $9,400.00 Volunteers of America of Florida $5,000.00 Key West Community Sailing Center $1,638.00 Motion carried unanimously. GROWTH MANAGEMENT M1 Emily Schemper, Director of Growth Management, gave a Power Point Presentation on Monroe County's List of Priority Projects to Increase Traffic Flow on U.S.1, as recommended by the Florida Keys Transportation Coordination Committee, adopted as Resolution No. 244-2025 by the Board of County Commissioners at the July 16, 2025 regular meeting, and transmitted to the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, on July 24, 2025. Christine Hurley, County Administrator, addressed the Board. COMMISSIONER ITEM 01 Lieutenant Donny Barrios, of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, addressed the Board regarding the Stock Island Derelict Vehicle Removal Effort. GROWTH MANAGEMENT M3 Devin Tolpin, Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources, gave a Power Point Presentation on the establishment of a Stock Island Specific Overlay District, with the goal of preserving and protecting the unique character of the Stock Island community while encouraging orderly and sustainable development and redevelopment. MISCELLANEOUS BULK AND AIRPORTS ITEMS The following items C21, I6 and I7 were held together: C21 Discussion and direction on the Advisory Review Letter received from the Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court regarding current overtime policies under the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 5.02, Overtime Work for Non-Exempt, Non-Emergency Response Employees and Section 5.04, Overtime Work for Exempt Employees. I6 Presentation of Airport staffing analysis and budget impact of personnel investment. Page 117 5/20/2026 I7 Approval to add one new Full Time Equivalent position of Manager, Airport Security & Operations, at paygrade 314 in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the Key West International Airport. C21 Bryan Cook, Director of Employee Services, gave a Power Point Presentation on current policies in the Monroe County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 5.02, Overtime Work for Non-Exempt, Non-Emergency Response Employees and Section 5.04, Overtime Work for Exempt Employees. Ms. Hurley and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. There was no public input. I6 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation, Staffing Analysis & Budget Impact of Personnel Investment. Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. There was no public input. I7 After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Rice to grant approval to add one new Full Time Equivalent position of Manager, Airport Security & Operations, at paygrade 314, in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the Key West International Airport. There was no public input. Motion carried unanimously. C21 Mr. Cook addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Rice to maintain Policy 5.02 as it exists now. Motion carried unanimously. Kevin Madok, Monroe County Clerk of Court; Ms. Hurley and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates to establish a six-month report on all overtime be brought to the Commission, and to revise Policy 5.04, as follows: It is the general policy of Monroe County not to compensate for overtime those employees classified as `exempt' from the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, an Assistant County A.a,v, st-f to of De .,,-tme t Head de .,te L the County Administrator may approve compensation for overtime, either in compensatory time or pay, for an exempt employee who has been required to work unusually large amounts of overtime, stie . as ,a,,,ing a dis stef due to circumstances such as, but not limited to: o Peak demand periods or seasonal workload significantly increases. o Situations requiring strict adherence to critical deadlines or where failure to meet them would result in compliance issues or service disruptions o Special events requiring additional staffing or extended hours. o When adjusting scheduled hours (flexing) within the workweek is not feasible or does not meet operational needs. o Exceptional workload demands beyond the regular workweek, including special projects, staffingshortages,hortages, major operational initiatives, or other unusual circumstances impacting service delivery. Page 118 5/20/2026 o Lack of other qualified personnel available to perform a specialized function such as mandatory Aircraft Ramp Control coverage. o Prolonged essential repair, maintenance or construction activities occurring outside of normal business hours occasioned by operational requirements. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding the possibility of an Airport Authority. STAFF REPORT El Mr. Strickland gave a Power Point Presentation, Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program Update, on Florida Keys Marathon International Airport and Key West International Airport Concourse A. AIRPORTS I4 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Resolution to adopt an Air Service Incentive Program at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(MTH). Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. RESOLUTION NO. 133-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. RESILIENCE OFFICE R1 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, addressed the Board regarding an Interlocal Agreement with Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County, for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, in an annual amount of$10,000.00, and $30,000.00 total, in cost share for support services for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029; noting the three partner counties are funding at a level of$95,000.00 per year. Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates to grant approval and authorize execution of the Interlocal Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. R4 Ms. Haag gave a Power Point Presentation,Resilience Office Update: Breakwaters & Living Shorelines, on the Duck Key Breakwater Repair/Living Shoreline Project, the Long Key Living Shoreline Project, and Rock Harbor Breakwater Repair Project. COUNTY ATTORNEY T1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for the month of May 2026. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Page 119 5/20/2026 Mr. Shillinger requested to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance delegating signing authority for the County Administrator to execute residential leases for Affordable Tourism Housing Program tenants. CLOSED SESSIONS Mr. Shillinger requested to continue the following Closed Session items N1, N2, and N3, to the June 10, 2026 regular meeting in Key Largo: N1 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the case of Roy's Trailer Park, Inc., d1b/a Island Life Village, et al. v. Noel, Monroe County, et al., Case No. 19-CA-175-K. N2 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the case of Monroe County vs. NGMInsurance Company, Case No. 25-CA-538-MR. N3 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the case of Perla Jennifer Vidaure De Miller v. Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Case No. 25-CA-821-K. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Sessions. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY T4 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board regarding an effort by the 16th Judicial Circuit Court to update the boundaries of the three jury districts in the County, and the Board's role in that process. T9 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County, Florida v. Richard Beckman and Diane Beckman, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 23-CA-19-P; Richard Beckman, et al. v. Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, 3D2025-2443, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to grant approval to hold the Closed Session at the June 10, 2026 regular meeting in Key Largo, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS U1 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution relating to the Canal Restoration Program; imposing annual maintenance assessments for properties located within the Canal Restoration Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Canals 105, 82-83-84, and 266; approving the non-ad valorem assessment rolls; providing for collection of maintenance assessments for the 2027 tax year; and providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Page 120 5/20/2026 RESOLUTION NO. 134-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. U2 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution related to the Twin Lakes Road Adaptation Project; imposing annual maintenance assessments for properties located within the Twin Lakes Municipal Service Benefit Unit; approving the non-ad valorem assessment rolls; providing for collection of maintenance assessments for the 2027 tax year; and providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 135-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. U3 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Land Development Code Sections 101-1 and 102-187, establishing procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences pursuant to Section 397.487, Florida Statutes, as amended by Chapter 2025- 182, Laws of Florida(File No. 2025-170). There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Raschein and seconded by Commissioner Scholl to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 014-2026 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. U4 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Fund 304, One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 136-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. U5 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Fund 115, Tourist Development, All Districts, Two Cent. The resolution will provide $400,000.00 in funding for the County's America 250 Florida Keys Celebration. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Raschein to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 137-2026 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Page 121 5/20/2026 COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Scholl acknowledged and invited the public to attend Memorial Day events which will take place in Monroe County, including at the Battleship Maine Memorial in the Key West Cemetery, at Bayview Park in Key West, and at Big Coppitt Cemetery. Mayor Lincoln and Commissioner Raschein invited the public to attend Memorial Day events at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, and at the Hurricane Monument in Islamorada. Mayor Lincoln thanked staff, congratulated graduates of the Class of 2026, and wished the Lady Conchs well on their trip to the State Championships. 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. Page 122 5/20/2026