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Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/1/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall
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Min 26-1700 11 Minutes*March 5, 2026   Not available Not available
26-5235 12 Resolution*Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached Agreement between the City of Key West, Florida, and the Conch Republic Independence Celebration, LLC, the Key West Cultural Preservation Society, Inc., Bourbon Street Pub, Inc., Petronia Street Neighborhood Association, Inc., UCC Whale Center, Inc. DBA Flagship Wolf Preservation Society, and the Sister Season Fund, Inc., for the 44th Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration from April 18, 2026, through April 25, 2026; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager.   Not available Not available
26-5182 13Special Event - Reelin for the Cause Kids Fishing TournamentResolution*Authorizing Nichols Scanlon Foundation Inc. DBA Max's Angels to conduct the "Reelin for the Cause Kids Fishing Tournament" on the Edward B. Knight Pier on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 3:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (setup at 1:00 P.M.); Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the enclosed area.   Not available Not available
26-5229 14Special Event - Key West Songwriters Festival Free Concert on DuvalResolution*Authorizing KW Songwriters LLC to conduct the "Key West Songwriters Festival (30th Anniversary) Free Concert on Duval" on the 200 block of Duval Street and Greene Street between Fitzpatrick and Ann Streets from 6:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (setup at 6:00 A.M.); Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the closure of certain streets or portions thereof for said event; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the enclosed area; Granting an exemption from the Noise Control Ordinance pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-5232 15Special Event - Just a Few Friends, Key West Free Concert on DuvalResolution*Authorizing Just a Few Friends, Key West, LLC to conduct a "Just a Few Friends, Key West Free Concert on Duval" on the 200 block of Duval Street and Greene Street between Fitzpatrick and Ann Streets from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Friday, September 4, 2026 (setup at 8:00 A.M.); Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the closure of certain streets or portions thereof for said event; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the enclosed area; Granting an exemption from the Noise Control Ordinance pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-5183 16Special Event - Parrots & Margaritas 5K and Flip Flop MileResolutionWithdrawn: Authorizing Mile 0 Events to conduct the "Parrots & Margaritas 5K and Flip Flop Mile" beginning and ending in the 200 block of Duval Street, from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. (setup starting at 5:00 A.M.) on Saturday, September 5, 2026; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the enclosed area; Granting an exemption from the Noise Control Ordinance pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-5216 17Special Event - Fantasy Fest 5K and 1 Mile WalkResolution*Authorizing Mile 0 Events to conduct the "Fantasy Fest 5K and 1 Mile Walk" beginning and ending in the 200 block of Duval Street, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (setup at 4:00 P.M.) on Monday, October 19, 2026; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the enclosed area; Granting an exemption from the Noise Control Ordinance pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
26-5233 18Special Event - Key West TriathlonResolution*Authorizing Integrity Multisport, Inc. to conduct the Key West Triathlon on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 5:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (setup December 12, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.), beginning and ending at Higgs Beach; Authorizing the closure of certain streets or portions thereof during the event; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager.   Not available Not available
26-5053 19Special Event - Key West Jeep InvasionResolution*Authorizing Seven Slot Sales, LLC DBA Blinkerfluid Productions to conduct a "Key West Jeep Invasion" at the Truman Waterfront Park 103 Field, Parking Lot, Quay Wall, playground side of boat ramp, and the gravel lot on Friday, March 12, 2027 and Saturday, March 13, 2027, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (setup Thursday, March 11, 2027) ; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager.   Not available Not available
26-5196 110Mobile Vendor License Transfer due to HardshipResolutionWithdrawn by Applicant: Approving transfer of Mobile Vendor License (MVL) #LIC2019-000268 from Keith Roberts to Sylvia Garcia, due to hardship; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the transfer.   Not available Not available
26-5240 111Award RFQ No. 26-001 - Chief Building Official and Inspection ServicesResolution*Awarding Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #26-001 to Joe Payne, Inc. (JPI) to provide Chief Building Official and Inspection Services; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement and other necessary related documents and associated budget transfers/adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in RFQ #26-001 and in compliance with all applicable regulations and City standards, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5091 112HOPWA FY25 Grant AcceptanceResolution*Approving and accepting the award for FY2025 renewal funding in the amount of $1,519,564. for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Program with the City of Key West, as Grantee, and A.H. of Monroe County, Inc., as "Sponsor"; Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary related documents and subsequent budget transfers/amendments, upon consent of the City Attorney; Authorizing the Community Development Office to provide technical assistance and liaison services in connection with the HOPWA Grant to A.H. of Monroe County, Inc. for the administration of said Grant.   Not available Not available
26-5094 113HOPWA Administrative Agreement AHI_COKW FY 2025Resolution*Approving the attached “Administrative Agreement Between the City of Key West, Florida (Grantee) and A.H. of Monroe County, Inc. (Sponsor) Reference: U.S. HUD HOPWA Grant #FL-H250021" outlining the terms of implementation, responsibilities and requirements of the grantee and sponsor for the administration and utilization of renewal grant funding in the amount of $1,519,564.00 awarded to provide housing opportunities for persons with AIDS and their families; Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Administrative Agreement and other necessary related amendments and budget transfers/adjustments, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5234 114 Resolution*Approving an amendment to Section G - Adverising and Outreach of the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan to update and clarify the processes necessary for operation of the Local Housing Assistance Plan and housing-related assistance programs created and operated by the City of Key West, Florida; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5097 115Wind Hardening of Public BuildingsResolution*Approval of Change Order No. 1 to William P. Horn, Architect, P.A. in the amount of $35,000.00 for updated design and specifications in accordance with new building codes for the public buildings located at 620 Palm Avenue, the Waste Transfer Station and the Wastewater Treatment Plant; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary related documents, budget transfers/amendments, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5239 116CO#2 Pedro Falcon Boat LiftsResolution*Approving Change Order 2 to the Construction Contract with Pedro Falcon Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $8,392.48 for the Key West Fire Department Boat Lifts Project; Providing for necessary budget transfers or amendments; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any required documents upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5228 117Traffic Engineering Services ExtensionResolution*Renewing for two years the Traffic Engineering Services Contracts with four (4) firms, originally awarded in Resolution 23-122 in response to Request for Qualifications No. 23-003 for Traffic Engineering Services; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-3696 118City of Key West Debt Management PolicyResolution*Adopting the City of Key West Debt Management Policy, as attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary related documents and/or directives and designate appropriate City staff to monitor and ensure effective implementation of the City of Key West Dept Management Policy, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5193 119Additional Grant Funding for Key West Treatment Plant Solids Dewatering Upgrades ProjectResolution*Approving the attached "Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. LPA0246" between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Key West to increase funding by $1,000,000.00 bringing the total funding amount to $6,844,202.01 and extending the Task End Date to October 31, 2027 and Date of Expiration of Agreement to April 30, 2028 for the construction of the Key West Treatment Plant Solids Dewatering Upgrades Project; Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents upon advice and consent of the City Attorney; Authorizing any necessary budget amendments and transfers.   Not available Not available
26-5108 120Charter Boat Row Dockage LicenseResolution*Proposed to be Postponed to May 7, 2026: Approving a new Dockage License Agreement, as attached hereto and made a part hereof, for commercial tenants on Charter Boat Row at Garrison Bight Marina; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary related documents and budget transfers/amendments, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5137 121Mooring Field Contract ExtensionResolution*Approving a two (2) year renewal to the contract between the City of Key West and Cscape Construction, Inc. for Key West Mooring Field Inspection & Ground Tackle Replacement; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary related documents and budget transfers/amendments, upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5242 122Award RFQ No. 26-002 for Fire Department ISO Class One (1) ConsultantResolution*Awarding Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #26-002 to Wells Fire Consulting, Inc. for Fire Department Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class One (1) Consultant Services; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement and other necessary related documents and associated budget transfers/adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in RFQ #26-002 and in compliance with all applicable regulations and City standards, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5200 123Award ITB 26-004 - Right of Way ImprovementsResolution*Awarding ITB #26-004 Right-of-Way Improvement Services to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement and other necessary related documents and associated budget transfers/adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in ITB #26-004 and in compliance with all applicable regulations and City standards, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5220 124 Resolution*Approving Change Order No. 1 to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $62,807.87, as attached hereto and made a part hereof, for Key West Water Quality Monitoring; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and budget amendments/transfers, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5223 125ADA Paratransit PlanResolution*Approving the City of Key West ADA Complementary Paratransit Plan; Providing for implementation.   Not available Not available
26-5221 126PTGA #G3O48 EquipmentResolution*Approving "Public Transportation Grant Agreement" (PTGA) #G3048 between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West, Florida as attached hereto and made a part hereof, for SFY2026 Section 5311 Off-Cycle funds assistance for the purchase of transit maintenance and operational equipment in an amount not to exceed $304,278.00; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary related documents and budget transfers/amendments, subject to all allocations and in accordance with the grant, and upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5222 127PTGA #G3O51 Preventative MaintenanceResolution*Approving the attached "Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) FM #458186-1-94-25/PTGA #G3051" between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West for SFY2026 Section 5311 Off-Cycle funds assistance for the purchase of transit maintenance and operational equipment in an amount not to exceed $125,722.00; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents and necessary budget amendments.   Not available Not available
26-5103 128PTGA #G3101 Extension & Project Scope ModificationResolution*Approving Amendment 1 and Amendment 2 to the "Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) #G3101" between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West, funded through the SFY2024 - FTA Section 5311 Rural Capital Grant Program, revising the project scope, reducing total funding by $69,200.00 and extending the term from April 30, 2026 to December 31, 2028; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary related documents, budget transfers/amendments, project scope revisions and grant term extensions, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant and upon consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5080 129 ProclamationRotary 110th Anniversary   Not available Not available
26-5214 130 ProclamationArida Davis Wright Poet Laureate 2026   Not available Not available
26-5133 231 ProclamationNational Public Health Week   Not available Not available
26-5215 132 ProclamationSexual Assault Awareness Month   Not available Not available
26-5243 133 ProclamationConch Republic Month   Not available Not available
26-5118 134 PresentationEmployee Service Awards - Bridget Flores, Human Resources   Not available Not available
26-5139 135 PresentationService Award - Joy Nulisch, Former PRAB Member   Not available Not available
26-5259 136 PresentationKeep Key West Beautiful Business Beatification Award   Not available Not available
26-5238 137Key West Ambassadors Academy Class #44 GraduationPresentationKey West Ambassadors Academy Class #44 Graduation   Not available Not available
26-5247 138 PresentationStrategic Plan Update   Not available Not available
26-5268 139 ResolutionRequest to Postpone to Evening Session: Authorizing a limited waiver of attorney-client privilege for specific communications between outside counsel Benedict Kuehne and Victoria Mendez and former City Attorney Ronald Ramsingh, for the sole purpose of permitting testimony and questioning regarding communications with Ron Ramsingh related to the production of documents in response to subpoenas served by the State Attorney's Office in August and September 2024; Providing for conditions and limitations of such waiver.   Not available Not available
26-5264 140Higgs Beach ConveyanceResolutionApproving and authorizing the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Key West and Monroe County for the conveyance of real property known as Higgs Beach located at 1040 Atlantic Boulevard, Key West, FL, from Monroe County to the City of Key West; Approving the acceptance of said property by Quit Claim Deed to be executed by the Mayor of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County; Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement and any necessary documents, upon review and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5244 141Award RFP No. 26-001 - Re-Bid Historic Building Rehabilitation Lease and Adaptive Use Hospitality HouseResolutionAwarding Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-001 for the Re-Bid for the Building Rehabilitation, Lease and Adaptive Use of the Historic Hospitality House, to Tropical Shell & Gift, Inc.; Tropical Shell & Gift, Inc. shall be responsible for all costs associated with the building in accordance with the terms of the RFP, with no direct associated financial impact to the City; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Lease, Redevelopment and Adaptive Use Agreement and other necessary related documents and associated budget transfers/adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in RFP #26-001 and in compliance with all applicable regulations and City standards, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5245 142Award RFP No. 26-002 - Re-Bid Historic Building Rehabilitation Lease and Adaptive Use 402 Wall StreetResolutionAwarding Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-002 Re-Bid to Tropical Shell & Gift, Inc. for the Historic Building Rehabilitation, Lease and Adaptive Use of the City-owned property located at 402 Wall Street; Acknowledging that Tropical Shell & Gift, Inc. shall be responsible for all costs associated with the building in accordance with the terms of the RFP, with no direct associated financial impact to the City; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Lease, Redevelopment and Adaptive Use Agreement and other necessary related documents and associated budget transfers/adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in RFP #26-002 and in compliance with all applicable regulations and City standards, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5246 143Award RFP No. 26-003 - Re-Bid Historic Building Rehabilitation Lease and Adaptive Use Cable Hut(s)ResolutionAwarding Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-003 Re-Bid for the Historic Building Rehabilitation, Lease and Adaptive Use of the City-owned property known as the "Cable Huts" located at 1 Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, to Tropical Shell & Gift, Inc.; Acknowledging that Tropical Shell & Gift, Inc. shall be responsible for all costs associated with the building in accordance with the terms of the RFP, with no direct associated financial impact to the City; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Lease, Redevelopment and Adaptive Use Agreement and other necessary related documents and associated budget transfers/adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in RFP #26-003 and in compliance with all applicable regulations and City standards, upon the advice and consent of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
26-5198 144 ProclamationHonoring Gary Hernandez   Not available Not available
26-5262 145Fire Assessment PresentationPresentationFire Assessment Presentation   Not available Not available
26-5236 146 ResolutionZoning Map Interpretation - 2407 N. Roosevelt Blvd. (RE# 00002280-000100), also known as Happy Landings Marina - Finding that an interpretation of the Official Zoning Map pursuant to Section 122-94(7) of the Land Development Regulations as it applies to the property located at 2407 North Roosevelt Boulevard (Happy Landings Marina) is required due to the differing physical features on the ground compared to the Zoning Map and existing uncertainties; Clarifying the Zoning District Boundaries between Commercial General (CG), Conservation Mangrove (CM), and Conservation - Outstanding Waters of the State (C-OW); Clarifying the intent of the Official Zoning Map based on physical site conditions, historical development patterns, and applicable regulatory provisions, not constituting a rezoning of the property.   Not available Not available
25-4760 347Major Development Plan - 3401 Duck Ave.ResolutionProposed to be Postponed by Staff to May 7, 2026: Major Development Plan - 3401 Duck Avenue (RE# 00064740-000000) - Approving a Major Development Plan and Conditional Use, pursuant to Sections 122-277 - Uses Permitted and 122-278 - Conditional Uses, Subdivision IV.1 - Medium Density Residential District - 1. (MDR - 1), District 3 - Residential Districts, Article IV - Districts, Chapter 122 - Zoning, Subpart B - Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida for the redevelopment of property located at 3401 Duck Avenue (Re# 00064740-000000), specifically 1621 and 1622 Spalding Court, Key West, Florida; Providing conditions of approval.   Not available Not available
26-5226 148 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Section 2-708 (c) - Administration of Program, Section 2-708 - Homebuyers Assistance Program, Division 1 - Generally, Article VII - Financial Matters, Chapter 2 - Administration of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida updating "Director of Housing" to "Community Development Office" to clarify operational processes related to the administration of the Homebuyers Assistance Program; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
26-5213 149EMS Transport RatesOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Section 30-37(a) - Emergency Medical Service Rates, Division 2 - Emergency Medical Services, Article II - Fire Department, Chapter 30 - Fire Prevention and Protection to update the fee schedule for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport rates to reflect current service costs, align with other Florida municipal EMS systems and aid the long-term sustainability of Emergency Medical Services for Key West residents and visitors; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.   Not available Not available
26-5120 150Fire Services Special Assessment OrdinanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Key West, Florida amending Subpart A. General Ordinances, Chapter 30. Fire Prevention and Protection. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Key West, Florida to create Article VI. Fire Services Special Assessment., Sections 30-177. - 30-216. to provide for the implementation of a Fire Services Special Assessment; Providing definitions for the proposed Fire Services Special Assessment., and collection method pursuant to F.S. 197.3632; Providing for legislative determinations of special benefit, general authority, and applicability throughout the City of Key West, Florida; Providing for initial proceedings; Directing imposition of initial assessment roll; Providing for notice by publication and mail; Providing for adoption and effect of final assessment resolution; Providing annual adoption procedures; Providing for liens for and revisions to fire services assessments; Providing for procedural irregularities and correction of errors and omissions; Providing for interim assessments and an alternative method of collection; Providing f   Not available Not available