Florida Keys (Monroe County) Mosquito Control District

This Strategic Plan outlines the direction for the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, focusing on protecting the public from health threats and nuisance issues through efficient, effective, and environmentally sensitive control methods. It identifies eight core priority areas: managing pesticide resistance, optimizing domestic mosquito control practices for invasive species, enhancing environmental sensitivity, increasing public awareness of control practices, improving operational safety, leveraging technology to maximize resources and efficiency, fostering employee retention and health initiatives, and managing capital projects.

The Board discussed various organizational and operational matters, including a proclamation for Florida Mosquito Control Awareness Week, reports from the Treasurer, Attorney, and Executive Director, and a presentation on the economic impacts of mosquito control. Additionally, the Board reviewed and acted on several financial and administrative items: they approved the award of RFP 2026-02 for mosquito abatement materials, adopted new per diem and travel expense rates, amended the Charter regarding the Retiree Healthcare Trust, and appointed a representative for the Career Service Council. The Board also addressed the status of District-owned church property, discussed public education efforts, and conducted an executive director performance evaluation.

This document outlines the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District's 3-year strategic plan, emphasizing its mission to protect public health and the local economy through efficient, effective, and environmentally sensitive mosquito control. The plan focuses on eight key priority areas: managing pesticide resistance, improving domestic mosquito control practices, increasing environmental sensitivity, enhancing public awareness, optimizing operational safety, leveraging technology for efficiency, strengthening employee retention and health initiatives, and executing critical capital projects.

The agenda focuses on operational and administrative updates including a presentation from the Director of Monroe County Emergency Management, a treasurer's report, and reports from the attorney and director. Board discussions include a review of the annual hurricane plan and the budgetary process. Items for review and action include financial reporting, a church lease agreement, an amendment to the personnel manual, an emergency generator purchase for the Marathon location, and the renewal of the Executive Director's contract.

The agenda includes a presentation by the Director of Monroe County Emergency Management, followed by financial, legal, and director reports. Key discussion topics include the organization's hurricane plan and an annual review of the budgetary process. Action items involve the review of financial reports, the Key Largo Church lease, a resolution to amend the personnel manual, the purchase of an emergency generator for the Marathon facility, and the renewal of the Executive Director's contract.