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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/3/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall
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Min 25-1592 11 Minutes*July 22, 2025 (Budget Workshop)   Not available Not available
Min 25-1593 12 Minutes*July 23, 2025 (Budget Workshop)   Not available Not available
Min 25-1598 13 Minutes*July 23, 2025 (Special)   Not available Not available
Min 25-1602 14 Minutes*August 6, 2025 (Regular)   Not available Not available
25-4282 15 Resolution*Authorizing Bourbon Street Pub, Inc. to conduct a "New Year's Eve Shoe Drop New Queen Contest" at 724 Duval Street on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. (Set-up at 5:00 P.M.); Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Granting an exemption from the Noise Control Ordinance pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
25-4284 16 Resolution*Authorizing the Key West Southernmost Runners Club to hold the Duval Mile Run on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Set-up at 5:00 P.M.) on Duval Street; Authorizing the closure of certain streets or portions thereof for said race from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.   Not available Not available
25-4287 17 Resolution*Authorizing WeCycle, Inc. and the Key West Art & Historical Society, Inc. to conduct the annual Zombie Bike Ride event starting at Fort East Martello and ending on the 100, 200 & 300 blocks of Duval Street on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. to 11:59 P.M; Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the closure of the 100, 200 & 300 blocks of Duval Street on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 8:00 P.M. to 11:59 P.M.   Not available Not available
25-4300 18 Resolution*Granting a Special Event Permit to Florida Keys Media to conduct the Pet Masquerade at the Truman Waterfront Amphitheater as a fundraiser for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within an enclosed area.   Not available Not available
25-4204 19 Resolution*Authorizing the Key West Business Guild, Inc. to conduct the Annual Headdress Ball at the Truman Waterfront Coffee Butler Amphitheater on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within an enclosed area.   Not available Not available
25-3763 110 Resolution*Granting a Special Event Permit to Conch Republic Seafood Company to conduct the Florida Powerboat Club's 33rd Annual Poker Run Village at the 631 Greene Street parking lot and adjacent gravel lot on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, through Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.; Granting an exemption from the Noise Control Ordinance pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances from 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, through Sunday, November 9, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-4280 111 Resolution*Authorizing Hogs Breath Saloon to hold the "31st Annual Hog Trot 5K" on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. (set-up at 5:00 A.M.) within the streets of Key West; Authorizing the closure of certain streets or portions thereof for said race from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.   Not available Not available
25-4158 112 Resolution*Authorizing the Key West Art Center, Inc. to conduct the Key West Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, February 21st & Sunday, February 22, 2026 (set-up Friday, February 20, 2026), during the hours of 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Truman Waterfront Quay Wall; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager.   Not available Not available
25-4240 113 Resolution*Authorizing Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc. to conduct "Mote Marine Lab's Ocean Fest" at Truman Waterfront Major Field by the splash pad on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M (set-up on Friday, April 24, 2026); Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the barricaded area; Granting an exemption from the Noise Control Ordinance pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Key West, Florida.   Not available Not available
25-4299 114 Resolution*Ratifying the emergency purchase and installation of an artificial turf field at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater by Turf Guys Miami, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $386,652.99 through the Sourcewell Contract, without formal competitive procurement under Section 2-797(2), 2-797(3) and 2-797(4) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary budget transfers, adjustments or other related documents, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4304 115 Resolution*Approving the attached Task Order with Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. in a total amount not to exceed $290,594.03 for improvements to the gravel parking area at Smathers Beach; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4379 116Request for Monroe County Land Authority FundsResolution*Requesting the Monroe County Land Authority (MCLS) to proceed with disbursing $1,382,856 to the Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida (KWHA), constructing funding for the Poinciana Gardens Conversion Project; Requesting that MCLA disburse said funding in FY 25/26; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4323 117Acceptance of FDEP Grant for Smathers Beach RenourishmentResolution*Approving the attached "State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Standard Grant Agreement" Beach Management Funding Assistance Grant 26MO1, City of Key West, for the Smathers Beach Nourishment and Monitoring Project in an amount not to exceed $880, 207.00 ($880,227.00 City Match); Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents upon consent of the City Attorney; Authorizing approval and execution of subsequent amendments to the Grant Agreement which may adjust grant funding allocations to the City or modify the project scope and period of performance upon consent of the City Attorney; Authorizing necessary budget amendments and transfers to accept the funding.   Not available Not available
25-4324 118Award of Solid Waste Transportation, Disposal, and Recycling ServicesResolution*Awarding RFP #25-016 to Waste Management Inc. of Florida to provide solid waste transportation, disposal and recycling services for the City of Key West, Florida; Authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Contract with Waste Management Inc. of Florida for an initial two-year term, commencing upon execution, and to execute any related documents, administrative actions, budget transfers/adjustments, or contract modifications necessary for implementation of the Contract, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4350 119Approval of RFP from WM Inc. of Florida for Transportation and Disposal of Sludge from the WWTP.Resolution*Awarding RFP #25-017 to Waste Management Inc. of Florida to provide sludge transportation and disposal services for the City of Key West, Florida; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with Waste Management Inc. of Florida for an initial term of three (3) years, commencing upon execution, and to execute any related documents, administrative actions, budget transfers / adjustments or contract modifications necessary for implementation of the contract, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4303 120FDOT MOU with the City of Key West - Jose MartiResolution*Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West, Florida regarding FDOT Resiliency / Flooding Mitigation Project FM#454101-1 (The "Resiliency Project") at the intersection of SR 5 / North Roosevelt Boulevard / Truman Avenue and Jose Marti Drive; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and related budget transfers / adjustments, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4315 121CC Purchase Exemption Temp Private SecurityResolution*Approving the ratification of the purchasing exemption for a Change Order executed by the City Manager on June 6, 2025 to Florida Keys Security, LLC in the amount of $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00, to maintain temporary private security services for the Key West Historic Seaport and City Marina at Garrison Bight until a contract can be approved, pursuant to Sec. 2-797 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida.   Not available Not available
25-4164 222 Resolution*Acknowledging and accepting for consideration the recommendations from the Sustainability Advisory Board set forth in "SAB Resolution 25-01".   Not available Not available
25-4327 123Renewal of Third Party Claims Administrative ServicesResolution*Approving one (1) policy-year renewal to the City's current Agreement with Relation Insurance Services of Florida, Inc. to provide third party claims administration services for policy year 2025/2026 (10/1/2025 - 9/30/2026) pursuant to Section V of the current Agreement which provides the City the option to exercise two (2) one (1) policy-year renewals; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary related documents and budget transfers / approvals, with the approval of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4242 124SFY2026 State Block GrantResolution*Approving the attached "Public Transportation Grant Agreement" (PTGA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 State Transit Block Grant for the transit bus service, in the City of Key West (PTGA #G3F98/FM #436702-7-84-01) in a reimbursement amount of up to $286,372 in operating assistance (50% of total project cost of $572,744); Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary budget transfers and documents, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4241 125SFY2026 Commuter Assistance - LKSResolution*Approving the attached Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Commuter Assistance Grant Program for the Lower Keys Shuttle (PTGA #G3G06/FM#415173-7-84-01) in a reimbursement amount of up to $750,000.00 in operating assistance (50% of total project cost of $1,500,000.00); Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary budget transfers and documents, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4243 126Amend 3 - Service Development KWRidesResolution*Approving the attached "Public Transportation Grant Agreement" (PTGA) #G2M70 Amendment 3, FM#452158-1-84-01, #452158-1-84-02, #452158-1-84-03 between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West, to increase the Grant Award from $500,000 to $785,000, reflecting an increase amount of $285,000, to be used for the Key West Rides On-Demand Bus Service in Key West and Stock Island; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents and effectuate any necessary budget amendments.   Not available Not available
25-4281 127Ratify emergency procurement for services to suppress deep injection wells.Resolution*Ratifying the Emergency Procurement of Services from Reynolds Construction of Florida, LLC in the amount of $93,829.38 to suppress the two (2) deep injection wells at the Wastewater Treatment Facility; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and budget transfers / adjustments, upon the consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4312 128Fifth Amendment to the Jacobs/OMI Agreement for Operation, Maintenance, and Management ServicesResolution*Approving the attached Fifth Amendment to the Operation, Maintenance, and Management Services Agreement with OMI, for the City of Key West Wastewater Facilities, deleting Paragraph 3.2.7.b and 3.2.7.c of the Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any budget transfers / adjustments or necessary documents, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4202 129Amending Section 58-66, to amend the dumping fee or tipping fee for Key West residentsResolution*Approving the annual adjustment of solid waste tipping and dumping fees charged at the Rockland Key Transfer Station increasing the fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by 2.7% effective October 1, 2025 pursuant to Section 58-67 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents, administrative actions and budget transfers / adjustments necessary for implementation, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-4381 230 ProclamationChildhood Cancer Awareness Month   Not available Not available
25-4382 131 ProclamationNational Diaper Needs Awareness Week   Not available Not available
25-4383 132 ProclamationSheila Mullins Day   Not available Not available
25-4233 133 PresentationCity of Key West Employee Service Awards - Bridget Flores, Director of Human Resources   Not available Not available
25-4395 134 ResolutionDirecting the City's Attorney to pursue an Injunction, if necessary, through outside counsel, Howard Dubosar, immediately following the decision of the Administrative Hearing and prior to the removal of the crosswalks; Authorizing the City Manager to effectuate all necessary budget amendments or transfers.   Not available Not available
25-4393 135 ResolutionApproving the recommendation of the Advisory Screening Committee to Select a City Attorney set forth is its Resolution #25-02, selecting Mayanne Downs to serve as City Attorney for the City of Key West, Florida on a month to month basis for a period of twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months; Authorizing the Interim City Attorney to negotiate an Employment Agreement for approval by City Commission; Authorizing the City Manager to execute budget transfers / adjustments or modifications necessary for implementation.   Not available Not available
25-4302 136Discussion Item for Higgs BeachDiscussion ItemsTransfer of Higgs Beach Property to City of Key West   Not available Not available
25-4325 137 PresentationDepartment Reports   Not available Not available
25-4201 138Public Hearing; imposing stormwater service assessmentsResolutionPublic Hearing: Imposing Stormwater Service Assessments against certain real property within the City of Key West; Approving the Stormwater Assessment Roll for the Stormwater Service Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26.   Not available Not available
25-3709 139 ResolutionQuasi-Judicial Hearing: Major Development Plan - 1620 Truesdale Ct (RE# 00064740-000000) - Granting Major Development Plan approval at 1620 Truesdale Ct. for the construction of an approximately 8,600 square foot structure to accomodate assisted living on property located within the Medium Density Residential-1 (MDR-1) Zoning District pursuant to Section 108-91, Section 108-413, Section 122-62, and Section 122-278 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida.   Not available Not available
25-4239 140 ResolutionQuasi-Judicial Hearing: Denying/Granting the Appeal by Owen Trepanier, on behalf of the property owner, Conch Republic PR, LLC, Upholding/Amending/Denying the Planning Board’s Decision to approve Resolution No. 2025-031, filed July 24, 2025, effectively denying the BPAS allocation for 510 Southard Street, Key West, Florida; Finding that the Planning Board's decision was/was not made in accordance with procedural and substantive Land Development Regulations as well as the Comprehensive Plan.   Not available Not available
25-4368 141 Discussion ItemsRainbow Crosswalk   Not available Not available
25-4321 143 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Section 2-199 Internal Auditor of Subpart A General Ordinances Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV Departments, to establish the position of Inspector General to report directly to the City Commission; Amending Article III Officers and Employees, to create Division V Inspector General, Section 2-161 through 2-168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-3700 142Amending Chapter 2 Code EnforcementOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Administration," Article VI entitled "Code Compliance," Division 2 entitled "Special Magistrate Procedure" by amending Section 2-631, Definitions, Section 2-632, Findings and Purpose, Section 2-634 Special Magistrate, Section 2-636 Support Staff and Legal Counsel to Code Compliance, Section 2-637 Enforcement Procedure, Section 2-640, Hearing; Testimony, Section 2-643 Fine for Noncompliance or Repeat Violation; Costs of Repair, Section 2-646, Lien; Enforcement of Order; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-4194 144 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Chapter 46, Section 107 of the Code of Ordinances to provide for a 2% annual cost of living adjustment to provide for an increase in the monthly benefit to $1,000 for retirees who retired with more than 20 years of service whose current monthly benefit is less than $1,000; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-4349 145A text amendment to the ordinance, adjusting the annual stormwater rates pursuant to Section 74-387OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Key West, Florida, amending and updating Sec. 74-387 Equivalent Stormwater Unit (ESU) the Annual Sewer Rate, of the Code of Ordinances in the City of Key West; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-3702 146 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Vehicles for Hire," Article I entitled "In General," by amending Section 78-5 Business License or Franchise Required for All Vehicles for Hire, Article II entitled "Passenger Vehicles For Hire," Section 78-62 Limits on Passenger Vehicle for Hire Licenses, Section 78-64, Independent Passenger Vehicle for Hire Licenses, Section 78-67 Revocation of Authorization to Operate a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, Division 3, entitled "Driver's Permit," Section 78-92 Requirements for Issuance, Section 78-93 Renewal, Section 78-94 Display, Section 78-95 Driver Actions Prohibited, Section 78-96 Receipts, Division 4 entitled "Vehicle License" Section 78-126 Required, Section 78-127 Display of Decal; Standby Vehicles, Section 78-128 Requirements for Issuance, Section 78-129 Requirements of Licensee, Section 78-130 Renewal, Section 78-132 Provisional License, Division 5 entitled "Rates and Charges," Section 78-161 Meters; Zones; Providing to Severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provis   Not available Not available
25-3508 247 OrdinanceText Amendment of the Land Development Regulations - An Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, to amend the Land Development Regulations Chapter 122, Division 5 entitled 'Specific Use Regulation' Subdivision IV entitled 'Home Occupations', Section 122-1306 entitled 'Conditions' and 122-1307 entitled 'Issuance of Permit'; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-4176 248Amending Section 58.31 “Container and Receptacle Requirements”, and Section 58.32 “Dumpsters on Public Right-Of-Way.”OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida amending Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements and Sec. 58-32 Dumpsters on public right-of-way, Article II Collection and Disposal, Chapter 58 - Solid Waste to provide clarity; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-4222 149 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida amending Sec. 2-773(c)(1) and (2) - Permitted Communications, Chapter 2, Division 3, Subdivision 1 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Key West, Florida clarifying permitted written communications and procedures for written communications with vendors; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-3880 150 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, titled "Administration", by amending Article VII titled "Financial Matters"; by Amending Division 3 titled "Personal Property Purchasing and Procurement"; by amending Subdivision II titled Competitive Bidding, Section 2-797; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-3918 151Fire Prevention Fees IncreaseOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Section 30-9(c)(2)(a) of Chapter 30 Fire Prevention and Protection of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida to adjust the schedule of fire inspection fees; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-3920 252 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Key West, Florida amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Traffic and Vehicles" by amending to revise maximum rates for towing and storage services initiated at the request of City law enforcement officers; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; and Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-3277 253Implementation of a Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Ordinance.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Chapter 74 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Utilities," Article II entitled "Sanitary Sewer System," by repealing Section 74-171 - Grease, Oil and Sand Interceptors; adding Article VI entitled "Fats Oils and Grease Management" Section 74-245 through 74-261 to provide regulations for uniform maintenance and monitoring requirements for controlling the discharge of grease from food service facilities, and grease hauling; Adding Sections 74-250 - Title; Section 74-251 - Purpose; Section 74-252 - Applicability; Section 74-253 - Definitions; Section 74-254 - Authority; Section 74-255 - Facility Inspections; 74-256 - Grease Traps & Interceptors; Section 74-257 - Grease Interceptor and Trap Enforcement; Section 74-258 - Grease Haulers; Section 74-259 - Fees; Section 74-260 - Enforcement, Appeals; and Section 74-261 - Additional Criminal Offenses; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
25-4089 154amending Section 74-246, to amend annual sewer ratesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Sec. 74-246 Annual Sewer Rates, Charges and Components of the Code of Ordinances, City of Key West, Florida; Adjusting annual sewer rates, charges and components pursuant to Sec. 74-246(a); Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available