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County approves amendment with Key West to provide shore-side services for proposed mooring field; private owner asks for county cooperation
Summary
Monroe County approved an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Key West to provide shore-side facility services for a mooring field. A representative for FEB Corp urged collaboration, noting ongoing federal litigation over nearby Wisteria Island and asking the county to avoid spawning more appeals.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Key West to provide shore‑side facility services in support of a mooring field, and heard from a private property representative urging cooperation.
Public comment and context: Bart Smith, representing FEB Corp, asked the county to work cooperatively on a mooring field rather than begin another round of administrative appeals. Smith said FEB Corp has litigated ownership of Wisteria Island and expressed concern that moving forward with the mooring field could prompt additional administrative appeals; he also said certain island ownership questions cannot be resolved until the federal courts finish their appeal.
Board action: Commissioners moved to approve the interlocal agreement amendment; Commissioner Rice moved approval and Commissioner Lincoln seconded. The motion passed.
Outcome: The interlocal agreement amendment was approved; the county will continue to collaborate with the City of Key West on shore‑side facilities for the mooring field while noting concerns from private landowners and remaining federal litigation.
Source: Monroe County BOCC transcript, Jan. 15, 2025; public comment by Bart Smith representing FEB Corp.
