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Budget & Finance

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1. What is a budget?

In simple terms, a budget is an entity's plan for its financial resources. It is an estimate of proposed expenses for a given period and the proposed means of paying for them. Two basic components of the budget are the revenue section and the expenditure section.

2. How does the county track its budget?

With 5,000 line items and dozens of organizations within its purview, Monroe County relies on computers with sophisticated budgeting software to help with budgeting and accounting. Like many counties in Florida, the Monroe County clerk of the circuit court performs the day-to-day accounting, such as writing checks to vendors and processing payroll. The Monroe County Office of Management and Budget, under the county administrator, prepares the budget using a computerized budget preparation system.

3. How does the county generate revenue?

Monroe County raises revenues from a variety of sources, including property taxes, licenses and permits, revenues from federal and state sources, charges for services, fines and forfeitures, grants, rents, and interest.

It is important to understand that the county has the ability to combine property taxes and other revenues to support a broad range of activities. The county also uses property taxes and other revenues to supplement programs receiving grant funds from the state and federal government. If grants or other funding decrease, the county must decide whether to raise tax revenues to support these various programs or reduce services.

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County Administrator

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1. Where do I get a marriage license?

Marriage licenses can be obtained from the clerk of the circuit court. View the following website for details. Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court

2. Where can I find information on obtaining an occupational license?

Occupational licenses are administered by the county tax collector. Visit the following website for details. Monroe County Tax Collector

3. Where can I find information on the Homestead Exemption?

Tax exemption information can be found on the property appraiser's website. Monroe County Property Appraiser

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Facilities

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1. What facilities are available in the upper keys

Many Parks and Government Centers Upper Keys Facilities

2. What facilites are available in the middle keys

Government Centers Middle Keys Facilities

3. What facilities are available in the lower keys

Many Parks and Government Centers Lower Keys Facilities

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Facilities Maintenance

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1. How can I reserve a county meeting room?

Meeting room policies and application forms are available by contacting the Facilities Maintenance Department at (305) 292-4201.

2. How much does it cost to reserve a county meeting room?

The fees for reserving county meeting rooms are:

• $20 per hour for the use of a small meeting room for 10 people or less (business hours only)
• $41.57 per hour on Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays
• $50.05 per hour on evenings, weekends, and holidays

3. Can our meeting be televised?

Television coverage is available only for pre-approved county activities. Any other governmental agency must obtain prior approval from the county administrator. Contact the county administrator at (305) 292-4441 for more information.

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Fire Rescue - Emergency Medical Services

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1. Can I choose the hospital to which I'm transported?

Generally, paramedics will take you to the closest appropriate emergency room able to handle your medical conditions. Patients may be transported to a slightly more distant hospital, but this is on a case-by-case basis as warranted by an individual’s medical condition.

2. Whom should I call regarding questions about my billing statement?

Any emergency medical service billing questions should be directed to our billing agent at (866) 432-2813.

3. Where can I go to get my blood pressure checked?

Paramedics at any Monroe County fire station are able to check your blood pressure between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

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Fire Rescue - Prevention

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1. Does Monroe County Fire Rescue recharge fire extinguishers?

Monroe County Fire Rescue does not recharge fire extinguishers. There are several fire extinguisher companies in the county that provide this service. You can locate these companies by looking in the yellow pages of your phone book under fire extinguishers.

2. How can I obtain a copy of a fire report?

Records of every fire to which a Monroe County Fire Rescue unit responds are sent to our fire rescue headquarters. Copies of these can be obtained by contacting the fire marshal at (305) 289-6010 during regular business hours.

3. Who can I call to schedule a fire inspection?

The Monroe County fire marshal can provide fire inspections for all schools, day care facilities, and new businesses. Contact the fire marshal at (305) 289-6010 to schedule an inspection.

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Fleet Management

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1. Does the department administer commercial driver's license (CDL) testing?

The Fleet Management Department administers CDL testing for county employees only.

2. Does the county have surplus vehicles for sale or auction?

The county advertises vehicles for sealed bids approximately every three months. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Ron Cherry Junior at (305) 292-3452.

3. Who is responsible for purchasing supplies and materials for the department?

Senior Lead Mechanic Edward Lowe is responsible for bulk ordering. Ed can be contacted at (305) 295-3636.

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Florida Keys Marathon Airport

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1. What commercial airlines fly into the Florida Keys Marathon Airport?

There are no regularly scheduled commercial air services at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport at this time.

2. Are there general aviation hangars and tie-downs available?

Please call for availability:

• Marathon General Aviation - Ph: (305) 743-4222
• Marathon Hangar Development - Ph: (305) 743-7439
• Marathon Jet Center - Ph: (305) 743-1995
• Aviator Services, Inc. - Ph: (305) 234-8800

3. What car rental agencies are available at the airport?

The following car rental agencies are available at the airport:

• Avis - Ph: (305) 743-5428
• Budget - Ph: (305) 743-3998
• Enterprise - Ph: (305) 289-7630

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Grants Management

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1. What organizations does Monroe County fund?

Monroe County funds nonprofit human service and community service organizations that have IRS 501(c)(3) status and serve Monroe County. Other requirements, such as licensing, may also apply.

2. When are applications available?

Applications are available typically in February. Contact the grants administrator at
(305) 292-4444 for more information.

3. Who decides what is funded?

The Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB), appointed by the County Commission, makes funding recommendations to the commission after reviewing applications and talking to applicants at its meeting in May. The commission normally considers the HSAB recommendations at its July budget hearing and may make changes if it wishes. Funding amounts become final when the budget is adopted in September.

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Human Resources

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1. How long will I have to wait for an interview?

Once a position is closed, all applications are scanned by Human Resources and sent directly to the department that is hiring. The department may then choose to interview all applicants or contact only the top applicants to set up interviews. Applicants will usually be contacted to set up an interview within a week after the department receives the applications.

2. What type of salary can I expect to receive?

Each position is posted and advertised at its full range of pay - base entry to maximum level. If the applicant exceeds the minimum qualifications for the position, the department may provide justification and recommend to hire above the minimum entry level for the position, which is also dependent on budget restraints. Salary and benefits combinations are very competitive throughout Monroe County and with private sector positions.

3. What are the work hours for positions?

Most positions begin work at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. with a 1 hour (unpaid) lunch break. The County realizes the personal needs of employees and attempts to accommodate those needs by restructuring the employee's work hours which still ensures that the services are being provided effectively and efficiently. Departments may allow employees to work a flexible schedule provided they meet the required total number of work hours for that week. For example: Some employees (if working a 40 hour week) may work 10 hours a day for 4 days, or begin work at 7:00 a.m. and end their day at 4:00 p.m.
The County does have some part-time positions, all of which have different work schedules depending on the department's needs. Most part-time positions are at the Libraries and the Social Services Department. Emergency personnel (Firefighters) work 24 hour shifts with 48 hours off in between shifts.

4. Does the County have any volunteer positions?

Monroe County realizes that many residents wish to provide their services and encourages the public to volunteer in county departments. Visit the volunteer link below for current volunteer assignments which need to be filled: Volunteer Opportunities

5. Once I complete and turn in my application to the Human Resources Office, do I need to complete and application each time I wish to apply for another position?

You are only required to complete one application for employment with the County. If you are interested in a different position after turning in your application, all that is required is that you contact Human Resources and request that your application be submitted for the position. Your application remains active for one year and you may apply for as many positions as you are interested in during the the one year time period.

6. What does the date on each job description signify?

The date listed at the top right of each job description signifies the most current version or revision; it does not reflect the date that the vacancy was posted.

7. What are the steps I need to take once I decide to retire?

Once you have decided to retire, you need to contact the payroll department to obtain your retirement forms, this is very important step in your retirement process DO NOT DELAY in contacting the Payroll Department as soon as you have decided on a retirement date. Once you receive the forms complete them and send them to Pam Pumar in Human Resources for further processing: FRS Retirement Information for Employees

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Key West International Airport

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1. Does the airport close during a storm?

The runway remains open until winds reach 40 knots; however, each airline may have their own policy regarding delaying or canceling flights. Please contact them directly for information. KWIA Airlines

2. Does the airport have a lost and found service?

For items left in the terminal buildings or other areas of the airport, please contact the Monroe County sheriff’s airport office at (305) 292-4625. For items that were lost during TSA checkpoint screenings, please call (866) 289-9673.

3. Where can I find information on acceptable / restricted carry-on items?

Please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website for current information on restricted materials. TSA Prohibited Items

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Monroe County Television

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1. What are the minimum requirements to watch MCTV on my computer?

Minimum requirements to watch MCTV on your computer include:

• 16-bit sound card
• 28.8 kilobits per second (Kbps) modem
• 64 megabytes (MB)
• 233 megahertz (MHz) processor, such as an Intel Pentium II or Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processor
• 256-color video card
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or Netscape Navigator 4.7

2. What hardware is recommended to watch MCTV on my computer?

Recommended hardware to watch MCTV on your computer includes:

• 24-bit true color video card
• 128 MB RAM
• 500 MHz processor or faster
• DSL or cable internet connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (service pack 1)

3. How can I submit content to be broadcasted on MCTV?

Only government agencies are invited to submit presentations for broadcast. They should be submitted in PowerPoint and can be emailed to MCTV. You can also copy your presentation to a disc and send it to MCTV at the Harvey Government Center:
1200 Truman Ave.
Suite 211
Key West, FL 33040

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Parks & Beaches

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1. What times do parks and beaches open and close?

Generally, county parks and beaches are open from sunrise to sunset.

2. Is camping allowed in Monroe County parks and beaches?

No, but some state parks allow overnight camping in Monroe County. Florida State Parks - Camping Information

3. Which Monroe County parks are pet-friendly?

All parks allow seeing-eye dogs. Some parks provide free mutt-mitt stations for leashed pets; however, no pets are allowed to run loose on any parks, beaches, or infant playgrounds.

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Public Works

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1. How do I reserve a county meeting room?

To reserve a county meeting room, please call Facilities Maintenance at (305) 292-4431.

2. How do I contact Mosquito Control?

To contact Mosquito Control, please call (305) 292-7191.

3. Who do I contact regarding parking permits / violations?

For information about parking permits and violations, please visit the following website. City of Key West Parking Enforcement

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Purchasing

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1. How can I obtain bid documents?

You can view bid details on the DemandStar website for free. To download bid documents, there is a $5 fee per bid. You do not need to be on our vendor list to submit a bid; however, you can register with DemandStar by calling (800) 711-1712. DemandStar

2. When do you require going out for sealed bids?

The county requires going out for sealed bids when a project is estimated to be over $25,000.

3. How often do surplus property bids go out?

There is no set schedule for surplus property bids. They go out approximately every 3-6 months. To get on a mailing list to receive surplus property bids, please sign up for our Notify Me service. Notify Me

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Transportation

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1. Who is eligible to use Monroe County Transit?

There are no eligibility requirements; however, the main focus is on individuals that are transportation-disadvantaged, such as the elderly, disabled, or needy individuals whose disability prevents them from riding in regular fixed-route or commuter transit vehicles.

2. What is the cost to use Monroe County Transit?

The current fee is $2 per trip, except for hardship clients. A trip consists of one pick-up and one drop-off. You are required to have the exact change, as our drivers are unable to make change. Non-refundable payment vouchers are also available in books of 20 one-dollar tickets for $20. It takes two tickets for each one-way trip.

3. What happens if I have a last-minute need for a trip?

Monroe County Transit will do its best to accommodate clients needing last-minute reservations. However, availability is based upon previously scheduled rides and time and distance constraints. Those clients with medical appointments will take priority.