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The Latest News: March, 2025

What will the KCB City Commission do at the Special Meeting on April 1?

3-26-25 City Hall Concept

The City Commission has called a special meeting in Marble Hall and as a Zoom webinar this Tuesday, April 1, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please note the unusual day.

The agenda includes:
The agenda includes a presentation by architect Brandan DeCaro, discussion, and a decision to proceed to the "60% schematics." (the next phase of design).
Observations of the 3-26-25 city hall drawings

View the new plans here.

This plan is a significant advance over the original concept but People Are Asking several questions about this plan as well:

    Ground Floor
    3-26-25 City Hall first floor plan

  • There are no stairs or ramp shown to the entrance veranda. How are people supposed to climb up to the lobby, the 720 s.f., "fitness room," and the stairs leading to the second floor?
    • Why is there a 764 s.f. entrance lobby to serve only the police department and building department if the admin area has its own ground level (ADA) entrance?
  • A still-unanswered question: Why are the administrative offices are completely isolated from the public, reached only through a gatekeeper office with a closed door from the hallway and a second closed door into the office area?
  • A still-unanswered question: Why does administrative office access through the lobby still require climbing four or more steps to the lobby elevation and then going down four or more stairs to the admin floor.
  • The floor plan shows eight offices plus room for two or more cubicles plus a reception desk. How much staff is this administration planning to add?
  • A still-unanswered question: Why is there no locker or changing space in the non-ADA fitness room bathroom? And why not arrange the design so the gym shares bathrooms with Marble Hall and the administrative space?
  • A still-unanswered question: Why is the only ground floor records storage room below Base Flood Elevation?
  • Why does the new tower and addition (and the unshown ramp and stairs at the entry) usurp some of the crowded driveway?
  • FEMA explicitly allows floodproofing as one option to mitigate damage of commercial buildings in hazard zones.
  • Whether you call it a "tower" or not, there is still a real concern that changing the roofline that much is not harmonious in character and appearance with existing buildings in the neighborhood.

    • Second Floor
    3-26-25 City Hall second floor plan

  • Why does the second floor have an open balcony overlooking the lobby? The open atrium design is pretty but a tremendous waste of space (and construction cost).
  • A still-unanswered question: Why are there additional mechanical and electrical rooms on the second floor?
  • The second floor bathrooms have locker and changing space for four police officers. Why is there no space for showers?

    • Other Issues
    This is not a Tower

  • A still-unanswered question: Whether you call it a "tower" or an "architectural element or feature of the proposed expansion, [that] does not have any correlation with the finish floor elevation," there is still a real concern that changing the roofline that much is not harmonious in character and appearance with existing buildings in the neighborhood. People Are Asking why the city commission is ignoring that city ordinance?
  • A still-unanswered question: Why don't the "design schematics" include value engineering?
  • A still-unanswered question: With commercial construction costing some $500 per square foot in the Keys why are we planning to spend nearly a million dollars for lobbies, an "open atrium" and a gym?

"Schematic " drawings are still ideas to be discussed between KCBers, the commissioners, and the architect. There will be many more questions as we examine the plans more closely. Click or tap here to email the commissioners and city clerk to ask these and other questions about the plans.

We--KCBers and commissioners and architects together--need to think critically to make this project the best it can be.

Read the Key Colony Beach Special City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet here.
See the conceptual city hall floorplan here.

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Fire Closed All Access to the Keys

A large Miami-Dade/Florida Keys brush fire closed the 18-Mile Stretch and Card Sound Road, the only ways in and out of the Keys, and knocked out some utilities and all of Comcast. Smoke was visible in KCB. Drivers on both sides were stranded for hours. Some camped out at the Dinn-Wixie on Key Largo.

The fire is now officially referred to as the "344 Fire".

As of noon on Friday, Card Sound Road remained closed and, although the 18-Mile Stretch is open, there will continue to be closures. Travelers need to plan for lengthy stops and heavy delays over the next few days. The fire has burned 24,000 acres and was 30 percent contained. Officials have also ordered additional water tankers to be on the scene today.

Trauma Star continues to operate for critical transport. MCSO said they flew nine missions Wednesday alone because ambulances couldn't get through.

This is a very changeable situation. Monitor FL511.com for updates. (Crash at MM 75 on Lower Matecumbe Key blocked all lanes of US1 but that will likely be cleared by the time you read this.)

A 11 ft. 2 in. 761 pound subadult male white shark, tagged by OCEARCH and named Dold, has investigating the Straits since St. Patrick's Day. He pinged at 11:35 p.m. on Friday due south of the Lower Keys. Dold has moved down the Florida east coast since being tagged on National Science Day, February 28, about 45 miles offshore of the Florida-Georgia line. The shark is named in honor of Dr. Christopher Dold of SeaWorld

Visit https://www.ocearch.org/tracker/detail/dold for more details about Dold.

State House Eyes Changes after 2024 Hurricanes

The Free Press reports that, from holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House has started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane season.

Lawmakers Look at County Term Limits

The Free Press reports that rural officials are balking at legislation that would allow voters to decide whether county commissioners should be limited to eight years in office... The Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee last week voted 6-2 to approve a proposal (SJR 802) that would put in the Florida Constitution eight year term limits for county commissioners and school board members. Term limits for municipal officials have not been discussed.

Underwater Pipe Installation Underway at Tavernier Creek Crossing

The Marathon Weekly reports that the Tavernier Creek drill rig must remain in place for six to eight weeks until this work is complete. As a result, the traffic control plan is required to remain in place around the clock. The work area runs from Royal Poinciana Boulevard to just south of Ocean Boulevard.

What did the Commission do on March 20?

The City Commission held a regular monthly meeting in Marble Hall and as a Zoom webinar on Thursday, March 20.

There was no Town Hall meeting scheduled for March.

The commission approved variance requests for a dock on Shelter Bay Drive and an elevator boat lift on 14th Street.

The commission handled several high profile items in this meeting including two more new ordinances and a discussion about purchasing a property on W. Ocean Drive.

Many, many KCBers objected to the question of whether to buy the lot at 721 W. Ocean. (That lot was the home to a condo complex destroyed by Hurricane Irma. It was most recently the subject of an attempt to move its ROGO building units allotment to Marathon.) Those speaking were unified in opposition to "any public access to the beach." Supporters of a "public beach in Key Colony Beach" were not organized to discuss the item although say it will come up again. One resident wants the groin restored.

A groin is a shore-perpendicular structure built to interrupt longshore sediment transport and trap sand, aiming to stabilize beaches and prevent erosion. They can be constructed from various materials, including rocks (rip-rap), concrete, or wood. Groins tend to cause sand to accumulate on the updrift side, leading to a wider beach. The downdrift (downstream) side of the groin can experience increased erosion as the sand supply is reduced.

Building official Tony Loreno mentioned many permit errors by prior building officials.

Mayor Foster said he wants to "right the wrong" that was done to former building official Gerard "Spook" Roussin. The city has not paid him for the comp time he lost when he left this city. Previous department heads were paid comp time, Mayor Foster said, although that was against the city's personnel policy. The policy has changed with each city administration. A motion to pay for the lost comp time was approved unanimously.

The commission wants to fix remaining ADA issues at Sunset Park and other public spaces. The elevation question of the Sunset Park restrooms was not addressed.

Commissioner Harding did a sensitivity study to determine that the cost overrun of expenses vs. budgeted revenue will be "between $375,000 and $600,000." That's a pretty wide range. "The millage rate will take a hit," he said.

Lots of KCB in the News

The Marathon Weekly reported that Key Colony Beach makes city hall progress--but gets a rude interruption. They covered the March 17 special session and its "explicit speedbump" from an unexpected guest. The meeting explored the current compromise. The basic structure of Key Colony's existing City Hall, including its post office and Marble Hall, will be hardened and floodproofed. The police and building departments will be located in an elevated space with views of Sadowski Causeway and West Ocean Drive to "keep better tabs on contractors and others entering the city."

Addressing citizen correspondence, "If every citizen comes in and says 'We want this, we don't want that,' we're never going to get anywhere," said Foster. Some readers have reported difficulty with external links so we also have a local copy.


The Florida Keys Free Press reported that Key Colony prepares for Marble Hall renovations. The building is to be expanded and that portion is to be two stories high with each floor approximately 1,505 square feet. "As far as the elevation goes, we are allowed to use hardening and flood proofing on existing ground floor buildings," city administrator John Bartus said. The bid documents are expected to be ready for building contractors by Aug. 25. Some readers have reported difficulty with external links so we also have a local copy.


In pictures: Key Colony Beach Day celebrates city's 68th birthday. Some readers have reported difficulty with external links so we also have a local copy.

Special Meeting Approved the Contract

The City Commission met on Wednesday to approve the architect's contract for KCB's city hall project.

Commissioner Doug Colonell asked "Where's the tower?"

Architect Brendan DeCaro admitted that the original design had three towers. He said they kept "the more prominent one in the corner as the [new] main entrance" and that the floor level of that new tower entrance will be "a few steps" above the existing city hall floor level.

Making people climb UP to the tower entrance and then go DOWN to the dungeon to see city staff is very concerning.

The commission discussed a new 3D, color-coded drawing but it doesn't appear anywhere on the city website.

The contract was approved unanimously.

To Tower or Not to Tower

Kudos to the commission for moving forward on a plan to rebuild city hall.

People are very concerned about the plan to elevate the first floor of the city hall tower entrance "a couple of steps" above the existing city hall floor. Why do we want people to climb UP to the entrance and then go back DOWN to see city staff?

People are also concerned that having a tower at all is not harmonious in character and appearance with existing buildings in the neighborhood.

KCB city hall is in flood zone AE-Elevation 7 on FEMA's current Flood Insurance Rate Map (the "FIRM"). That means hurricane waters can be expected to reach 7 feet above sea level.

A certified city drawing of city hall shows the main floor elevation to be 5.76 feet. We have to do some arithmetic to determine how much higher the floor of the addition to city hall needs to be.

Florida and KCB add a foot to the FIRM elevation. In order to meet code, the main floor of new structures in flood zone AE-7 must be at least 8.0 feet above sea level or about 27 inches above the current city hall floor level. That's four stair steps or an ADA ramp 27 feet long with landings at the top and bottom. (It could be more than that. Some authorities hold that the minimum elevation must be measured to the bottom of the floor framing, not to the top of the finished floor. That would mean constructing the finished floor at least 9.0 feet or more above sea level.)

The rules will change soon. Here's some technical explanation of those changes:

The "datum" on the Flood Insurance Rate Map is what we have always called sea level. A datum is simply a fixed point so we can all start measuring from the same place.

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps that FEMA has proposed incorporate two important changes over the maps we use now. A "datum shift" is one of the two. That's the difference in "sea level" between the estimates on the 1929 map that we use now and the satellite surveys done for the 1988 map that is the basis for the new flood zones.

Sea level hasn't changed much but where we measure it from will! The "new" sea level is almost 1½ feet higher than our current value. That means the lowest elevation we can build the new floor is that much higher, too.

KCBers know that we ignore the lessons of Irma and the proposed flood map at our peril.

City Hall will be in flood zone AE-Elevation 8 on the proposed flood map. Based on the new datum, the main floor is only about 4.27 feet above sea level. In order to meet the new requirements, the main floor of the tower must be at least at elevation 9 feet or about 57 inches above the current floor level. That's eight stair steps or a ramp 57 feet long with landings in the middle as well as at the top and bottom. (If we measure to the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member, we have to build the finished floor 10 feet or more above sea level!)

But, you believe we are a long way from approval of the new maps so we don't need to worry about that. FEMA approved the updated maps for Broward County on July 31, 2024. Monroe County is still waiting for a Letter of Final Determination; that could happen within the life of the city hall project.

Even if FEMA never approves the new maps, planning for this worst case makes a lot more sense than not.

There is another way forward.

F.R.E.D.

FEMA wants non-residential buildings in flood zones to be Floodproofed, Relocated, Elevated, or Demolished or any combination of these mitigation techniques to mitigate or lessen future damage.

KCB can dump the ill-fated tower plan and build on ground level. The commission already plans to "harden" or floodproof the entire existing ground floor structure, including Marble Hall and the post office wing. That smart planning puts us ahead of the curve!

City hall is certainly a non-residential building. City hall is certainly in a flood zone. City hall certainly can't be relocated or elevated. But it can be floodproofed. And the entrance can be on ground level.

The Architect's Response

We offered some comments about the "Tower" plan and information about Base Flood Elevation.

    Points of interest
  • Neither FEMA nor Florida Building Code requires elevating new construction in the same footprint.
  • Making people climb UP to the tower entrance and to the elevator and then clamber DOWN the stairs to a walled-in office behind two sets of closed doors with a gatekeeper just to see city staff is a problem.
  • In flood zone AE-7 the finished floor of a new building must be 8-9 feet above sea level or four-five stair steps up.
  • That elevation will require a ramp almost the length of the building.
Here's the architect's reply:

We want the community on our side throughout the process, which will allow us to easily progress the project without any unforeseen delays from the community.

With that in mind, I'll keep my response to a few main points/clarifications.

There is a clear misunderstanding of the terminology we are using for "tower"
• The tower is simply architectural in nature regarding an element or feature of the proposed expansion, and does not have any correlation with the finish floor elevation.
While there is merit to build to the future FEMA FIRM elevation, FBC and Monroe County do not require to build to this elevation. It is not enforced in Monroe County due to several factors. We are proposing to build to the current FEMA FIRM BFE +1.
• With this in mind, please disregard the writer's breakdown on FEMA elevations, changing datums, etc, as it has many inherent flaws.
The writer specifically says "KCBers know that we ignore the lessons of Irma and the proposed flood map at our peril."
• To this my only response would be to ask why the writer wants to NOT elevate the building to be more resilient?
    Dry-Flood Proofing
  • Typically, dry-flood proofing is only applicable to existing structures (i.e. existing City Hall)
  • FEMA does NOT want dry-flood proofing.
  • Monroe County does not permit this for new buildings.
  • Becomes costly in terms of construction and design.
  • Would impact design decisions (window heights, wall thickness/reinforcing, etc).
  • CPH would need express, written approval by the City Building Official and Council before proceeding with this methodology.

Here is a clear breakdown of the two different datums. Highlighted in green is our proposed design elevation. This is the same methodology we use for all municipal buildings within the Florida Keys.

Briefly regarding the future FEMA maps, it is much more affordable to build a new building to current BFE+1, then flood proof in the future if map changes go into effect (2.43' of flood proofing), vs building a new building now below BFE, flood proofing to current, then having to beef up the flood proofing again if maps get revised.

This decision will impact more than just a few stairs and ramp for interconnectivity within the building.

Per ASCE 24-14 we would need to further beef up the components of the building to accommodate building codes.

Per FBC, we would need to "harden" the brand-new building.

Not only are these components not within our scope of work, but it will have a substantial impact on the City's budget, requiring an increase in budget to accommodate the same size of building expansion, or a reduction in square footage.

We would advise the City to make any decisions regarding what elevation to build the building to immediately, as it will severely impact our design schedule and budget if it were to be altered after we proceed with the next phases of design.

Please let us know if you would like a meeting to discuss.

Thank you,

Kyle Bechtelheimer, P.E.
MUNICIPAL MARKET DIRECTOR – SOUTH FLORIDA
CPH Corp.

The idea of floodproofing to current elevation, then having to floodproof again in a couple of years when the rules change is a red herring. Why would anyone ever suggest doing twice what already should be done the first time? and when the rules change, our insurance rates skyrocket. Again.

The pretense that hardening and floodproofing the new space is a budget buster because it requires us to harden and floodproof the existing space is also a red herring. Commissioner Colonell pledged (and CPH concurred) that the existing space "including the post office" would be hardened and floodproofed as part of the project. That has been confirmed at subsequent meetings.

The elephant in the room remains that making people climb UP to the entrance "lobby" and then climb DOWN the stairs to a walled-in space to see city staff is very troublesome. Will the elevator have a outdoor, ground level entrance requiring floodproofing of the lobby space and elevator after all? Will the staff be locked away behind closed doors?

What will the KCB City Commission do at the "Updated Design" Special Meeting on 3/17?

The City Commission has called a special meeting in Marble Hall and as a Zoom webinar this Monday, March 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please note the unusual day.

The agenda includes:
The agenda includes the updated conceptual city hall floorplan and the timeline to proceed to the next phase of design "schematics."

Observations of the 3-17-25 conceptual city hall floorplan

People Are Asking several questions about this concept drawing:

In architectural floor plans, an arrow on stairs or a ramp points in the direction of the uppermost step.
The optical illusion of an endless or impossible staircase is commonly known as the "Penrose stairs or Penrose steps."

    Ground Floor
  • There are no stairs or ramp to the entrance veranda. Why does the entrance veranda appear to be at ground level? It appears to have doors to a ground level lobby, Mayor Foster's 600 s.f. ground level gym, and the stairs leading to the second floor.
  • The 640 s.f. lobby on the first floor shows a ramp on the west and north sides of the elevator shaft. The arrow shows the ramp leads up to a landing with a doorway to the "main hallway" of the city hall offices. The arrow on the four stairs on the east side of the elevator shaft shows they also go up to that landing. The center of the lobby has a circular staircase leading to the second floor.
  • It appears that the central hallway, mechanical room(s), bathrooms, administrative offices, storage room, and conference room are all at the same elevated level. That level is reached by stairs or ramp going up from the lobby but there is neither stairway nor ramp back down to Marble Hall. Why does the "loop" formed by Marble Hall, the parking lot, the ramp or steps in the lobby, and the center hall appear to be a "Penrose stair," going around and around and getting nowhere?
  • It is likely that the conceptual drawing ignored architectural convention and that the lobby is elevated which means the ramp and stairs lead down to the administrative offices. If that is the case, why does the drawing ignore the need for a ramp and four or more steps from the parking lot up to the veranda?
    • This plan still makes people climb UP to the main entrance, lobby, and elevator, and then go DOWN to the dungeon to see city staff.
  • Why are the administrative offices are completely isolated from the public, reached only through a gatekeeper office with doors from the hallway and into the office area?
  • The conceptual drawing shows six offices and cubicals (sic) plus a reception desk. Are we planning to add staff?
  • If the administrative offices are at ground level, why is the only ground floor records storage room below Base Flood Elevation?
  • Why is there no locker or changing space in the non-ADA "gym" bathroom? And why not arrange the design so the gym shares bathrooms with Marble Hall and the administrative space?
  • Why does this concept show a "break room" in Marble Hall, not the kitchen?
  • Why is there a circular stairway? Circular stairs are lovely features but they take a lot of space, and are difficult to navigate with stretchers, equipment, or furniture.
    • Second Floor
  • Why does the second floor have a huge and mostly empty 640 s.f. lobby space?
  • The second floor Building Official office has space for two clerks plus a receptionist plus a drafting room and a necessary storage room. Are there plans to hire even more staff?
  • The second floor has a second reception area for the police department. Why does a city of 700 residents need two receptionists for the second floor?
  • Why are there additional mechanical and electrical rooms on the second floor?
  • Why don't the second floor bathrooms appear adequate as locker and changing space for our police officers?
    • Other Issues
  • Why don't the "design schematics" include value engineering?
  • With commercial construction costing some $500 per square foot in the Keys why are we planning to spend nearly a million dollars for lobbies and a gym?
Concept drawings are just that, ideas to be discussed between KCBers, the commissioners, and the architect. There will be many more questions as we examine the plans more closely. Click or tap here to email the commissioners and city clerk to ask these and other questions about the plans.

Read the Special City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet here.
See the conceptual city hall floorplan here.
Read the working contract here.

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Daylight Saving Time

Spring ahead on Saturday night because Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9 and runs through Sunday, November 2.

The Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act in the 117th Congress. "I hear from Americans constantly that they are sick and tired of changing their clocks twice a year -- it's an unnecessary, decades-old practice that's more of an annoyance to families than benefit to them." Sen. Rick Scott said on January 8.

Water Project Resumes near Tavernier Creek Bridge

The Keys Weekly reports that a crew began to install the new water pipe underwater at Tavernier Creek Bridge on March 9. Florida DOT has allowed a single northbound lane on U.S. 1 to resume back to two lanes south of Ocean Boulevard. Vehicles traveling south are unimpeded from the work at Tavernier Creek Bridge as two lanes remain open.

The KCB City Commission held an "Updated Design" Special Meeting

The City Commission called a special meeting in Marble Hall and on Zoom on Monday, March 17 to discuss the updated conceptual city hall floorplan.

The Zoom feed was interrupted by "George Stuzen" sharing a Ku Klux Klan rally video and a pornographic video collage, all tagged as "raided by CCP Thugs." The city turned off the Zoom feed entirely during citizen comments so people on Zoom were unable to attend or participate.

Some of our descriptions were thought to disparage the design or plans.
"Dungeon" is defined as a strong, enclosed space usually in the lowest level of a castle; the keep or stronghold.
"Tower" is defined as a building or structure high in proportion to its lateral dimensions, either isolated or forming part of a building.
We'll use neutral language to describe these architectural features in the future.

The city did then have the architect's presentation via Zoom but it was not shared with KCBers so no one outside of Marble Hall could take part. The commissioners approved the updated conceptual city hall floorplan.

What will the KCB City Commission do at the Public Hearing and Commission Meeting on Thursday?

Public Hearing

The City Commission will host a public hearing in Marble Hall and on Zoom on Thursday, March 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The agenda includes a variance request for the construction of a dock to extend past the mangrove at 920 Shelter Bay Drive and a request to install a 33,000 lb. elevator boat lift at 300 14th Street.

"Members of the public may speak for three minutes and may only speak once unless waived by a majority vote of the commission."

Regular Commission Meeting

The City Commission will host a regular monthly meeting in Marble Hall and on Zoom on Thursday, March 20, beginning at 9:35 a.m. or at the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

The City Commission scheduled no Town Hall meeting for March.

The commission will handle several high profile items in this meeting. They are adding two more new ordinances and may hold a referendum to purchase property. They will discuss conducting an ADA compliance study for city parks, spending $50,000 in-house on a city hall kitchen remodel, and adding new boat storage rules.

KCBers may want to ask our commissioners about these items in particular:
  • People Are Asking about adding more and more new ordinances piecemeal after saying last year that we need to rewrite the whole code of ordinances.
  • After the prior commission refused to allow a public referendum, kudos to this commission for considering asking KCBers whether to purchase property.
  • Research teams at the University of Miami (and other Florida colleges) conduct ADA studies. People Are Asking why not invite them to do the ADA compliance study for our parks. People Are also Asking for certification of why the Sunset Park bathrooms were not built above Base Flood Elevation.
    • In flood hazard areas, including coastal high hazard areas (Zone V), public restrooms, like other non-residential structures, must be built above the base flood elevation or dry floodproofed.
  • People Are Asking about why long term trailer parking will mandate that: "Public access to the lot is no longer available. Schedule the removal of your trailer, please provide 48 hours' (sic) notice."
  • People Are Asking why, in this day of sunshine and perfect transparency, city "insiders" had electronic copies of the 149 page meeting packet last week but the public had to wait until Tuesday or later to see it?

The agenda includes:

No Special Requests were listed.

The City Administrator will discuss the Baptist Municipal Service Taxing Unit and the Building Official will discuss fees to Ed Borysiewicz for his service. Consent Action Items include several recent meeting minutes and a warrant for $830,840.77

The commission will discuss several Rec Department recommendations:
  • The placement of cornhole structures.
  • A location for the 7th Street Basketball court and appointing a committee to find alternative locations.
  • Hiring an engineer to conduct an ADA compliance study for all parks.
  • Grant applications for fitness elements.

    • The commission will discuss awarding the 7th Street & Shelter Bay Drive Stormwater Drainage Improvements contract.

    The commission will discuss remodeling the City Hall Kitchen in house for $50,000.

    The commission may discuss assigning Mittauer Engineering Projects to CPH, the architects working on the city hall project.

    The commission will approve compensation for unpaid comp time for former building official Gerard "Spook" Roussin.

    The commission will handle two more new ordinances:
  • The First Reading of a big and complex ordinance amending the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan.
  • The Second Reading of a code amendment to increase the discretionary spending threshold.

    • Commissioner Harding will release the February financial summary, the wastewater report, an update of the Monroe County local mitigation strategy, and FDOT's work requests.

    Mayor Foster will discuss holding a referendum to purchase the lot at 721 W. Ocean Drive, the new boat storage rules, Sunset Park improvements, and the role of the Rec Committee for properties under lease or management agreements.

    Read the Key Colony Beach City Commission Public Hearing Agenda here.
    Read the Key Colony Beach Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda here.
    The City Commission Meeting and Public Hearing Commissioner's Packet was still not available on the city website as of 2:00 p.m. on March 18. That packet may be available before the meeting.
    Read the City Commission Meeting and Public Hearing Commissioner's Packet.

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    Don't Click on Those Road Toll Texts

    You may have already gotten a text message claiming you owe unpaid road tolls on SunPass, E-Z Pass or others. A text message scam claiming that consumers owe money proliferating across the U.S. That kind of scam is called "smishing."

    The warning from the FBI and other law enforcement is long but the message is simple. It's a fake. Don't click the link.

    Concerts in KCB

    The KCB Community Association Concerts in Sunset Park series continues through March 23, live in the new tiki in Sunset Park on Sunday at 5 p.m. (Note the new time) The final concert of the season will be at Inch Beach.

    Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and your favorite beverage. And have a hot dog with the KCBA.

    Music fills KCB this season. Here's the schedule:
    Rick Lieder Band, Sunset Park, March 9
    Ericson Holt, Sunset Park, March 16
    79th Street Band, Sunset Park, March 23
    Mark Shelton, Inch Beach "Music by the Inch," March 30

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