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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem C26 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2 The Florida. Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4 p Craig Cates,District I James K. Scholl,District 3 - Holly Merrill Rascbein,District 5 Regular Meeting July 15, 2026 Agenda Item Number: C26 26-32369 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Parks and Beaches TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Erika Nodal AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise an ordinance amending Section 18-27(h) of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, entitled Rules of Conduct and Operational Procedures for Certain Parks, Providing for Admission Fees for Non-Exempt Users;Providing for Parking, Trailer Parking, and Boat Ramp Launch and Retrieval Fees at Harry Harris Park by Resolution; Providing for Enforcement of Violations. ITEM BACKGROUND: This amendment provides for exempt users and provides for fees to be set by resolution, rather than within the ordinance, which would streamline the process for future fee modifications without requiring ordinance amendments to be approved by the BOCC. Additionally, the applicable hours for parking fees will be included on the resolution to provide greater clarity. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On Dec 14, 2016, the BOCC approved raising non-resident fees at Harry Harris Park during holidays. On March 17,2021 Discussion and direction on staffing and whether to revise our County policy on park fees at Harry Harris Park on regular days and holidays. On December loth, Parks and Beaches presented a discussion and direction item regarding the implementation of parking fees at applicable parks and beaches. On May 20th, the Parks and Beaches Department presented an updated discussion and direction item following Legal's review of the parking fee proposal. INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: No STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: Resolution Adopting Fees - Harry Harris Fees V3 Legal Approved 7.1.26 Proposed_Ordinance_to_Amend_18-27_h_ for Harry Harris only - Legal Approved 7.1.26 Harry Harris Parking Fees Business Impact Estimate_ FINANCIAL IMPACT: None 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: Yes If yes, amount: Grant: No County Match: No RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SETTING FEES FOR PARKING, TRAILER PARKING, AND BOAT RAMP LAUNCH AND RETRIEVAL FEES AT HARRY HARRIS PARK. WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) found it in the interest of public welfare to continue charging user fees for vehicle parking,trailer parking, and boat ramp launch and retrieval at Harry Harris Park to offset park operations and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, 18-27(h) of the Monroe County Code authorizes the BOCC to set the foregoing user fees at Harry Harris Park by resolution; and WHEREAS, the BOCC now wishes to set reasonable user fees through this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals, findings of fact, and conclusions of law are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as if fully stated herein. Section 2. Fees. The BOCC hereby approves the following fees: (1) Harry Harris Non-Trailer Parking (7:30 to 4:OOPM only) $5 per hour for the first two hours, then $2 per hour thereafter. (2) Boat Trailer Parking (7:30 AM to sunset only) $40 per day, and $60 per day on weekends that is contiguous with a holiday. (Boat launch fees are not included) (3) Boat Ramp Launch (7:30 AM to sunset only) $10 for each launch and retrieval, drop-in and pull-out. (Parking fees are not included) Section 3. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall become effective on the date it is passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of 2026. Page 1 of 2 Mayor Michelle Lincoln Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Commissioner Craig Cates Commissioner James K. Scholl Commissioner Holly Merril Rascheein (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By By As Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson Tv AAWY ANA WW*R- ASSWMT r m oa t DAM: 7.1.2026 Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-27(h) OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED RULES OF CONDUCT AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PARKS, PROVIDING FOR ADMISSION FEES FOR NON-EXEMPT USERS; PROVIDING FOR PARKING, TRAILER PARKING, AND BOAT RAMP LAUNCH AND RETRIEVAL FEES AT HARRY HARRIS PARK BY RESOLUTION;PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) found it in the interest of public welfare to continue charging non-resident parking fees for vehicle parking, trailer parking, and boat ramp launch and retrieval at Harry Harris Park to offset park operations and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, the BOCC now wishes to amend Section 18-27(h) of the Monroe County Code, entitled Rules of Conduct and Operational Procedures for Certain Parks, Admission Fees for non-Monroe County-residents only to modify rules for charging vehicle parking, trailer parking, and boat ramp launch and retrieval fees at Harry Harris Park, and to subsequently set reasonable fees by resolution rather than by amending Ordinance 18- 27(h) each time a fee change is needed; and WHEREAS, the BOCC wishes to codify these amendments to section 18-27(h) of the Monroe County Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That Section 18-27(h)of the Monroe County Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with: (h) n,dais,, Foos fe-F fie., M,.afee Gount., sides is only. Page 1 of 4 (2) Beat Ramp Fees- subjeel to the following fees: shall be eon nn fCIT uTf_y H Pa-4E will be $tin nn disabled 7 ) a*d their-immedia4e family members, ' ) 7 of ) and- (h)Vehicle parking, trailer parking, and boat ramp launch and retrieval at Harry Harris Park: (1) Fees. The County may charge fees to non-exempt users for vehicle parking, trailer parking, and boat ramp launch and retrieval at Harry Harris Park,to offset park operations and maintenance costs. Such fees may not be imposed for profit or general revenue purposes and must not unduly restrict public access to the park. (2) Exemptions. Monroe County residents and property owners are exempt from the fees listed in this subparagraph(h). Individuals who do not have a vehicle registered in Monroe County must register with the County or its designated parking enforcement specialist to receive the benefit of this exemption. Acceptable proof of residency or property ownership includes, but is not limited to, a Monroe County property tax bill showing that all taxes have been paid and are current or a copy of a long-term lease and/or utility bills for the associated Monroe County address (with proper I.D. provided). Active-duty military members and disabled veterans (with proper I.D. provided) may also register with the County or its designated parking enforcement specialist to receive the benefit of this exemption. (3) A schedule of parking fees and fines for parking violations shall be set by resolution approved by the Board of County Commissioners. (4) The County may use parking pay stations, applications, or the equivalent to collect fees. Page 2 of 4 (5) The County may contract with parking enforcement specialists,who need not be certified law enforcement officers. (6) The County may enforce violations of this section by issuing a citation to the owner of the vehicle in accordance with Fla. Stat. § 316.1967. The County may not enforce violations of this section against vehicles displaying a valid disabled parking permit at Harry Harris Park that is transporting the person to whom the displayed permit is issued. SECTION 2: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person,property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person,property or circumstances. SECTION 3: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. SECTION 4: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the Code. SECTION 5: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with the Department of State and shall be effective as provided in section 125.66(2), Florida Statutes. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2026. cW Wow_... WAw cmNv xrtoRNEY DAB: - 7.1.2026 Page 3 of 4 Mayor Michelle Lincoln Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Commissioner Craig Cates Commissioner James K. Scholl Commissioner Holly Merril Rascheein (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By By As Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson Page 4 of 4 P f BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE' FFin7g7D7a7te: 07/15/2026 Proposed Ordinance Title/Reference:ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-27(h)OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED RULES OF CONDUCT AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PARKS, ADMISSION FEES FOR NON-MONROE COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY TO MODIFY PARKING,TRAILER PARKING,AND BOAT RAMP LAUNCH AND RETRIEVAL FEES AT HARRY HARRIS PARK,AND TO SET THOSE FEES BY RESOLUTION. The Proposed Ordinance ❑ does ® does not fall under one of the following enumerated exceptions:? ❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; ❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the county government; ❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; ❑ The ordinance relates to procurement;or ❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits; b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046,Florida Statutes,regarding community development districts; c. Section 553.73,Florida Statutes,relating to the Florida Building Code;or d. Section 633.202,Florida Statutes,relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Summary of Proposed Ordinance and Statement of Public Purpose to be Served: Proposed ordinance would modify parking,trailer parking,and boat ramp launch and retrieval fees at Harry Harris Park by granting resident and property owner fee exemptions and authorizing the fees be set by resolution. Estimate of Direct Economic Impact on Private/For Profit Businesses: a. Estimate of Direct Business Compliance Costs:None b. New Char;es/Fees on Businesses Impacted:None c. Estimate of Re-u�ry Costs:None Good Faith Estimate of Number of Businesses Likely Impacted:None Any Additional Information: None R1111.,P..1 .,,,,..r I..r,....P 1..r,0—...,,,.,r.....,.,.hair-....krP.