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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem U11 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 July 15, 2026 Agenda Item Number: U1 1 26-32278 BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Budget and Finance TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Gaelan Jones AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution Adopting the Final Duck Key Security District Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Special Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Approval of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll Certificate to be Provided to Tax Collector by September 15, 2026. 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) voted at its May 5, 2026 meeting to recommend special assessments for FY 26-27 not be increased and remain at $28 for unimproved lots and $292 for improved lots. The special assessment rates may only be increased up to $300 for improved lots and $30 for unimproved lots in accordance with the Ordinance. Ordinance 005-1992 establishing the Duck Key Security District allows a ten percent (10%) increase over the previous year or increases to no more than $300.00 per improved lot or $30.00 per unimproved lot 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 for FY 17, raising the assessment to $220.00 per improved lot and $22 per unimproved lot. The rates were again increased by 10% (it is slightly less for round number purposes) for FY 18, raising the assessment to $242 per improved lot and $24 per unimproved lot. The special assessment for FY 19 was increased and approved at $266 per improved lot and $26 per unimproved lot. The special assessment for FY 20 was increased and approved at $292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot. The special assessment for FY 21, FY 22, FY 23, FY 24, FY 25, and FY26 remained the same at $292 and $28. The tentative special assessment rate for FY 27, as recommended by the advisory board, is $292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot was approved by the BOCC at the May 20, 2026 meeting. 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 1 Oth, 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 23 5-2024 adopting the final rate at a Public Hearing held at its July 17, 2024 meeting. The Board approved Resolution 174-2025 adopting the tentative rates of$292, per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot for FY 2025-2026 on May 21, 2025 and Resolution No XXX-2025 adopting the final rates at a Public Hearing held at its July 16, 2025 meeting. The Board approved Resolution 132-2026 adopting the tenative rates of$292 per improved lot and $28 per unimproved lot for FY 2026-2027 on May 20, 2026. INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution Setting Final Rates DOCUMENTATION: FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: 10/01/2026 Expiration Date: 09/30/2027 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: $129,252.00 Grant: No County Match: No U11. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution Adopting the Final Duck Key Security District Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Special Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Approval of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll Certificate to be Provided to Tax Collector by September 15, 2026. 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 FINAL 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 final 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 15th day of July 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 CERTIFICATE TO NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLLS I, the undersigned, hereby certify that, I am the Chair of the Board or authorized agent of the Monroe County Board of County Commission located in Monroe County, Florida; as such I have satisfied myself that all property included or includable on the Duck Key Security Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for the aforesaid county is properly assessed so far as I have been able to ascertain; and that all required extensions on the above described roll to show the non-ad valorem assessments attributable to the property listed therein have been made pursuant to law. I FURTHER CERTIFY that, in accordance with the Uniform Assessment Collection Act, this certificate and the herein described Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll will be delivered to the Monroe County Tax Collector by September 15, 2026. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed this certificate and caused the same to be attached to and made a part of the above-described Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll this 15th day of July 2026. (SEAL) Monroe County Board of County Commission ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK Monroe County, Florida As Deputy Clerk Mayor u iliiINIIIIV i IIII i Y r NOTICE OF HEARING TO REIMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF DUCK KEY SECURITY SERVICES SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the County Commission, Monroe County, Florida will conduct a public hearing to consider re-imposing security services assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, against certain improved and unimproved properties located within Duck Key, to fund the cost of security services provided to such properties and to authorize collection of such assessments on the tax bill. The public hearing will be held at 9:00 A.M., on Wednesday,July 15, 2026, at the (Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050). The public can also attend the Public Hearing via Communication Media Technology ("CMT")/Zoom at the following virtual address: Ihtt . limn b m,u f/ 4 �� , for the purpose of contributing/receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the County Commission within 20 calendar days of the publication date of this notice. Pursuant to section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator's Office, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:30 p.m., at (305)292-4441, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. If hearing impaired, dial 711 for assistance. The annual Duck Key security 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 estimated to be $129,252.00. The annual assessment rates for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 remain the same as the current year at $292.00 per improved lot and $28.00 per unimproved lot. Copies of the legal documentation for the assessment program will be made available upon request, by contacting the County Attorney's office at(305) 292-3470, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the County at (305) 292-3470, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November, 2026, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. The proposed Final Assessment Resolution may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the July 15, 2026, Monroe County Commission meeting, which will be posted as of July 7, 2026. The meeting agenda may be viewed on the County website at: Ott ,,//ii in it u int f,.ii im m/ iitiiz e n /d of u t,. . The public can participate in the July 15, 2026 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person, or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found at the following virtual address: Ill tt ,,,//iirn Ih c,,,z irn a /`l./ "` Dated at Key West, Monroe County, Florida, this 18th day of June, 2026. (SEAL) KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publication Dates: Keys Citizen: Thur., 06/18/26 Keys Weekly: Thur., 06/18/2026 News Barometer: Fri., 06/19/2026 RESOLUTION NO. 132 -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 201h day of May 2026. Mayor Michelle Lincoln Yes Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Yes Commissioner Craig Cates Yes Commissioner James K Scholl Yes Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein Yes 23 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF N MADOK, CLERK MON N A * y By As D(Wuty Clerk Mayor APPRONMI)AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE G an P.hones,Assistant CQ r Attorney Date. 5/7/26 Ke sNews.eomK . y, 11 N M'"tny ISIC"IrldisvOrle V()Ic(,/ The Florida Keys Only Daily Newspaper, Est. 1876 PO Box 1800,Key West FL 33041 P:(941)206-1025 F:(305)294-0768 legals@keysnews.com MONROE CO BUDGET & FINANCE 1100 SIMONTON ST STE 2-213 KEY WEST FL 33040 Account: 421120 Ticket: 3991928 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA [Iegal.text] COUNTY OF MONROE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Amber Douglas ,who on oath says that he or she is The legal advertising representative of the Key West Citizen,a five day newspa- per published in Key West, in Monroe County, Florida;that the attached copy of advertisment, being a legal notice in the matter of was published in said newspa- per in the issues of: Thursday,June 18,2026 Affiant further says that the Key West Citizen is a newspaper published in Key West, in said Monroe County, Florida and that the said newspapers has hereto- fore been continuously published in said Monroe County, Florida Tuesday thru Saturday weekly, and has been entered as periodicals matter at the post office in Key West, in said Monroe County, Florida,for a period of 1 year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement;and affiant further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person,firm or corporation any discount, rebate,commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertise- ment for publication in the said newspaper. (Signature of Affiant) Affirmed and subscribed before me this 18th day of June 2026 (Notary Public Signature) Laura M Robins (Notary Public Printed Name) My commission expires 9/26/2026 Personally Known X Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced (Notary Seal) �LOkAra M Radui i"