PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The City of Key West Property Management Department works to maximize the financial and community benefits of city-owned property. The department works closely with various city boards and the City Commission to increase the value of city assets and preserve the city’s rich property history while supporting city property tenants and the Key West community.

Working under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, the department manages more than 200,000 square feet of city-owned or controlled property and more than 100 leases for commercial, retail, office and non-profit tenants with lease terms ranging from 1 to 99 years.

The Property Management Department is responsible for leasing city-owned properties, managing lease renewals, lease administration, accounting, budgeting, marketing, coordinating facility and grounds maintenance, supervising construction and improvements, working closely with tenants, mitigating risks and working with local, state and county officials.

The long-term mission of the Property Management Department is to increase the value and improve the quality of city-owned properties through strategic planning and re-development of properties and ports that benefit both the city and its tenants.

BUDGET: PART OF CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

# of employees: 1

Senior Property Manager: Gary Moreira 305-809-3783 gary.moreira@cityofkeywest-fl.gov

Fy 2022 Highlights

■ The Property Management Department implemented significantly updated real estate portfolio management software that streamline management processes.

■ The department assisted with pre- and postHurricane Ian emergency measures, damage assessment and documentation.

■ Improved lease rates to today’s market rents during lease renewal negotiations.

■ Working on the temporary relocation of the Bahama Village Music Program while Phase II of the Frederick Douglass Recreation Center is underway. The department is also seeking future users for the site.

■ Continuing to participate in planning and revitalization of the old Key West Diesel Plant and Mallory Square.

For leasing and rental information on available properties call the property manager’s office at 305-809-3783 or watch for advertised public notices announcing lease and lease renewal negotiations.